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Illinois Tigers Basketball is an AAU Basketball Club
The Illinois Tigers basketball program is based in Northern Illinois. We believe that elite level ballplayer is not a title that is given, but rather earned. We believe that family, passion, and hard work are the building blocks. It is the Tigers mission to help youth and high school players reach the next level – whatever level that may be for that specific player.
2026 Fall Tryouts
Fall 2026 Boys Tryout Dates and Times:
Tryout Date, Times and Grade:
High School Tryouts
Monday August 17th
7:00pm to 8:30pm at AMS (Algonquin Middle School)
6th thru 8th Grade
Wednesday August 19th
7:00pm to 8:30pm at AMS (Algonquin Middle School)
4th thru 5th Grade
Friday - August 21st
7:00pm to 8:00pm at AMS (Algonquin Middle School)
Fall Season:
- Fall Session 10 Weeks
- 6 Tournaments (12 Games)
- 2 Practices Per Week
- Open Gym 1 Session Per Week
- Cost: $950
Varsity High School Session
- Fall Session 10 Weeks
- 6 Tournaments
- 1 Practice Per Week
- Open Gym 1 Session Per Week
- Cost: $600
Tournament Dates *Tentative* Schedule
6 to 8 Tournaments (12 to 16 Games)
Contact - Coachmaliknicholson@gmail.com
Phone - 917-376-7328
2026 Fall Girls Tryouts
Fall 2026 Girls Tryout Dates and Time
Tryout Date, Times and Grade:
High School Tryouts
Monday August 17th
7:00pm to 8:30pm at AMS (Algonquin Middle School)
6th thru 8th Grade
Wednesday August 19th
7:00pm to 8:30pm at AMS (Algonquin Middle School)
4th thru 5th Grade
Friday - August 21st
7:00pm to 8:00pm at AMS (Algonquin Middle School)
Fall Season:
- Fall Session 10 Weeks
- 6 Tournaments (12 Games)
- 2 Practices Per Week
- Open Gym 1 Session Per Week
- Cost: $950
Varsity High School Session
- Fall Session 10 Weeks
- 6 Tournaments
- 1 Practice Per Week
- Open Gym 1 Session Per Week
- Cost: $600
Tournament Dates *Tentative* Schedule
6 to 8 Tournaments (12 to 16 Games)
Contact - Coachmaliknicholson@gmail.com
Phone - 917-376-7328
Illinois Tigers In Action
The Illinois Tigers basketball program is based in Northern Illinois. We believe that elite level ballplayer is not a title that is given, but rather earned. We believe that family, passion, and hard work are the building blocks. It is the Tigers mission to help youth and high school players reach the next level – whatever level that may be for that specific player.
Now Hiring Paid Coaches
Do you have basketball coaching experience? Have you coached at the AAU or high level travel level? We are currently looking for coaches to train and coach our 5th grade and 6th grade boys teams. If you are interested in hearing more please complete the form below and we will contact you.
Contact Us
Tigers Staff
Malik Nicholson
Director of Operations & Head Coach
Deon Robinson
Head Coach
Amanda Nicholson
Chief Operations Officer (COO)
Ron Mattner
Coach
Kelly Barnes
Sports Performance and Nutrition Specialist
Sara Zielinski
Coach
Tim Barnes
Coach