Great America Showcase: 19th Year

Presented by USJN

Great America Showcase: 19th Year

Event Information

Event Coordinator: Chris Mennig

19th Annual Event / Plan Accordingly - 2025 Sold Out with 60+ Teams & 20+ Non-Division I College Coaches! Great TuneUp Event leading into the NCAA Viewing Period the following weekend!

SAT: 2-3 games

SUN: 1-2 games + potential playoffs

Games typically begin at 8am on Saturday with play pool games - Sunday will be (1-2 games) + potential playoffs for those that qualify and last games will be finished typically before 4/5pm

CLUB COACHES: NCAA requirements are NOT needed for this event. BUT make sure all coaches are entered into USJN system to gain access to sideline band. Plan accordingly - there are no 'I'm a coach' at check in

National Evaluators & Regional Non-D1 Colleges will be in attendance. Event/Pool All Stars posted within 48hrs of the event on social media.

Location

N. Chicagoland, IL

Venue Information

Fieldhouse at Hinkston Park

800 Baldwin Ave
Waukegan, IL  60085

Courts: 6
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Live Stream

No streaming information posted at this time.

Admission

All U.S. Junior Nationals Tournaments, Blue Star Showcase Events, and Blue Star Camps are subject to cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances. In the case that we have to cancel, we will notify all registrants as soon as possible and refund the registration fees. All hotel reservations, travel, or other cost, are the sole responsibility of the registrants. Therefore, U.S. Junior Nationals and Blue Star Productions will not be held liable for any of those costs incurred in the event of a cancellation. All special requests must be entered on the team page at the time of registration. We are not able to process emailed requests. No requests are guaranteed

Hotel Information

Hotel Information

Courtyard by Marriott - Waukegan

Courtyard by Marriott - Waukegan

3800 Northpoint Blvd
Waukegan, IL 60073

Less than 10 min from the facility! 2 queen Beds at $165/night. FREE parking. Go to the link to book OR ask for the USJN Group 2 rate or USBP Groupr Rate Code. Last day for guarantee at this rate is 5/26/26

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

4101 Fountain Square Place
Waukegan, IL 60085

Less than 10 min from facility!! King with pull out available at $131. Double Bed with pull out available at $139/night. FREE breakfast - FREE parking. Go to the link to book OR ask for the USJN / Blue Star Basketball Rate. Last day for guarantee at this rate is 6/5/26

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lincolshire

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lincolshire

300 Marriott Dr
Lincolnshire, IL 60069

Contact:
Roger Blackmer
Email: roger.blackmer@nhshotels.com
Phone: (847) 793-7500

Double Bed with pull out available at $149/night. FREE breakfast - FREE parking. Go to the link to book OR ask for the USJN / Blue Star Basketball Rate. Last day for guarantee at this rate is 6/1/26

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