Basketball

Where It All Began

Basketball is the program that launched the Chinese Youth Club (CYC). Since the 1950s, CYC Basketball has built strong athletes, confident leaders, and a tradition that spans generations across the Greater Washington DC community.

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Teams and clinics are available from youth levels through adult competition.


Contact us to find the right team or clinic for your age group.

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Our Teams

CYC fields competitive teams across multiple age groups and divisions, such as:

  • Men’s Elite and Open

  • Women’s Elite

  • Boys & Girls Divisions: U18, U15, U13, U11

Our teams compete in:

  • Montgomery County recreational leagues

  • Chinese community & church leagues

  • Pre-NACBAIT regional tournaments

  • The annual NACBAIT (North American Chinese Basketball Association Invitational Tournament) over Memorial Day weekend

Youth Development & Clinics

CYC hosts basketball clinics throughout the year for players of all ages. Clinics are run by:

  • Former college players

  • Experienced CYC alumni

  • Local high school coaches

Youth players learn:

  • Fundamental skills

  • Court awareness & game knowledge

  • Conditioning and footwork

  • Teamwork, communication, and leadership

  • Confidence and character through competition

We emphasize fun, enthusiasm, and personal growth, ensuring young athletes build skills and friendships both on and off the court.


Our Basketball Legacy

CYC has a long, respected history in the Chinese American basketball community.

High School & College Success

Many CYC athletes have gone on to play for top-tier public and private high school programs, including DeMatha, Bullis, and other respected schools. A significant number have continued on to collegiate programs such as:

Catholic University • Rutgers • Montgomery College • Elon • St. Mary’s • Columbia • West Point Military Academy

Tournament Achievements

  • 🏆 1999 — CYC Women’s China Dolls team won the first-ever Women’s Open Championship at NACBAIT (New Jersey)

  • 🎉 2002 — CYC hosted the national NACBAIT tournament in Washington, DC

  • 🥈 2002 — CYC A reached the NACBAIT Finals against Los Angeles Alpine

These milestones reflect the passion, dedication, and community spirit that define CYC Basketball.

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We welcome players of all experience levels who want to develop their game, connect with community, and become part of a proud tradition.

For basketball inquiries or team information: washingtoncyc888@gmail.com

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