Jordan Brand is running it back, with the return of The ONE global basketball tournament: a premier competition that showcases the next generation, ages 13 to 17, of elite one-on-one basketball players vying to be crowned The One.

Regional qualifiers will then take place around the world — from Beijing to CHICAGO, Manila to London. The finals will be streamed live from New York in August, showcasing the incredible talent and fierce competition among the top athletes. 

Winners from the Finals in boys’ and girls’ brackets, will earn the coveted title of The One and join Jordan Brand as ambassadors.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS WEDNESDAY, JULY 28TH.

*If you do not register by deadline, you will not be able to participate. 

ATHLETE REQUIREMENTS

  • Athletes must not be older than 18 years old upon conclusion of the competition finals on August 24, 2025 

  • Athletes cannot be enrolled in college for the coming fall or have been part of any other early enrollment program 

  • Athletes cannot have competitor brand NIL deals 

  • Athletes must be available for all potential competition dates 

    • August 1, 2025 - CHICAGO regionalS

    • August 2, 2025 - CHICAGO semifinals and final 

    • August 19-24, 2025 - World Finals travel dates to NYC (if crowned The One CHICAGO)

LOCATIONs

FRIDAY, August 1

Union Park - Chicago Park District

1501 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607 

Saturday, August 2

Margaret Hie Ding Lin Park

1735 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616 

DATES

FRIDAY, August 1 - Qualifiers

Saturday, August 2 - Semi Finals / Finals