Team Finesse · 16U Boys · Fall 2026
Earn Your
Spot.
Fall tournament basketball plus structured player development for 16U boys who plan to make an impact this high school season.
Alumni at Quinnipiac (NCAA D1) · Morehouse · Johnson & Wales
The Program
More than a fall team
Most fall teams play games and call it development. Team Finesse trains four things together — skill, athleticism, game IQ, and competitive play — so what you build in the gym holds up when the game speeds up.
This is not a play‑only travel team. Every player is coached by the Finesse Hoops Training staff in Wallingford between tournaments.
Skill Work · WallingfordBasketball Skill
Handle, finishing, shooting, footwork — trained with detail and repetition.
Athletic Performance
Speed, strength, and movement quality so the skill holds up against real defenders.
Game IQ
Reads, spacing, and decisions — understanding why, not just what.
Competitive Play
Real games against real competition, where the development gets tested.
Why Fall
Walk into your school tryout already sharp
Team Finesse is built for players who refuse to start their season from zero. Fall games and structured development keep you competing and improving through the offseason, while everyone else waits for November.
The result: you show up in game shape, with live reps against real competition already behind you.
Claim your evaluation spot
Strength · Finesse FitnessTrack Record
From our gym to college rosters
Team Finesse was built to take high‑level players from the New Haven and Hartford area and prepare them for the next level — on the court, in the weight room, and with the mindset college basketball demands. These are some of the players who put in the work.
6’10” forward · #4‑ranked player in Connecticut (247Sports) · 10+ Division I offers
6’6” forward/center · West Haven High School
6’0” guard · Hillhouse High School
Guard · North Haven High / Bridgeport Prep
6’4” shooting guard · Two‑time All‑SCC · CIAC All‑State
Team Finesse · Tournament PlayFall Competition
Real tournaments. Real competition.
Team Finesse competes in fall tournament play against real competition — not scrimmages, not open gyms. Additional dates are shared with the roster as they are confirmed.
Our first tournament commitment of the fall season.
Not yet confirmed.
The Standard
Who we’re looking for
This roster is for players who take the game seriously — on the court and in the classroom. If this sounds like you, come to the roster evaluation and prove it.
- You want to compete this fall — not just work out.
- You want to be sharper when your school season starts.
- You are coachable and willing to put in the work.
- You want real development, not just games.
- You carry a 3.0 GPA or better — Team Finesse is a student-athlete program.
Roster Evaluation · Tue Sept 8
What to expect
The roster evaluation is Team Finesse’s tryout — it is where the 16U Boys roster is selected. Come ready to compete: you will play, you will be evaluated, and you will see firsthand what Team Finesse is about.
Coached · Evaluated · SelectedRegister & pay online
$25 secures your evaluation spot. Registration includes a short player and parent form plus the liability waiver.
Show up ready to compete
Woodbridge Sports Center, Woodbridge, CT — Tuesday, September 8. Come in game shape. You will play.
Get evaluated. Earn your spot.
You’ll compete in live play in front of the Team Finesse staff. The roster is selected from this evaluation — plan to be there.
Secure your spot
$25 · Tuesday, September 8 · Woodbridge Sports Center. Payment is processed securely online and your spot is confirmed the moment it goes through.
Register and pay online for the Team Finesse 16U boys fall roster evaluation on Tuesday, September 8 at Woodbridge Sports Center in Woodbridge, Connecticut. Your spot is confirmed once payment is received.
Questions
FAQ
When and where is the roster evaluation?
Tuesday, September 8 at Woodbridge Sports Center in Woodbridge, CT. The evaluation fee is $25 and is paid online when you register above.
When does the team play?
Team Finesse competes in fall tournament play. Our first tournament commitment is October 10–11. Potential additional events (not yet confirmed) include MADE Hoops, Zero Gravity, and Vertical Hoops — additional dates are shared with the roster as they are confirmed.
Do I have to attend the evaluation to make the team?
The roster evaluation on September 8 is where the roster is selected, so plan to be there. If you have a conflict, DM @FinesseHoopsTraining on Instagram and we will talk through it.
Is this a tryout?
Yes. The roster evaluation is Team Finesse’s tryout. You will play in live competition in front of the Team Finesse staff, and the 16U Boys roster is selected from this evaluation.
How do I sign up?
Register and pay the $25 evaluation fee online using the form above. Your spot is confirmed once payment is received. Still have a question? DM @teamfinesse.ct or @FinesseHoopsTraining on Instagram.
Is there an academic requirement?
Yes. Team Finesse players are expected to maintain a 3.0 GPA or better. We ask for a current GPA at registration so we can support academic and college planning alongside basketball development.
Who is Team Finesse?
Team Finesse is the competitive team program of Finesse Hoops Training in Wallingford, CT, built to take high‑level players from the New Haven and Hartford area and prepare them for the next level. Alumni have gone on to Quinnipiac University (NCAA Division I), Morehouse College, and Johnson & Wales University. See the alumni page.
Team Finesse · 16U Boys · Fall 2026
Earn Your Spot.
Roster Evaluation · Tuesday, September 8 · Woodbridge Sports Center, CT · $25
Register & Pay $25