Moneyball State Championship

The Moneyball State Championship is Michigan’s premier men’s basketball league, bringing together the best talent and everyday competitors from across the state. Featuring 40 teams across four regions — Detroit, Flint, Lansing, and Grand Rapids — the league is built on competition, community, and bragging rights.

Each team is guaranteed 8 games, with official stats tracked and individual game clips available for players and fans. Teams receive custom Moneyball uniforms as part of their entry, adding to the professional, well-organized experience.

At the end of regional play, the top 2 teams from each region advance to the Moneyball State Championship Great Eight in Lansing. There, the best of the best battle it out for the ultimate prize — custom championship rings and the right to claim they truly Run The State.

This is more than just a league, it’s a platform for hoopers who love the game, want real competition, and are ready to represent their city with pride.

The Road To The Championship

The road to the Moneyball State Championship runs through four cities, four weekends of competition, and one championship weekend. Every game moves teams one step closer to the ultimate goal: to Run The State.

Schedule

January 10
Lansing – Eastern High School (2 courts)
Flint – Powers High School (2 courts)

January 11
Grand Rapids – Northview High School (2 courts)
Detroit – Rochester Christian University (1 court)

January 17
Lansing – Eastern High School (2 courts)
Flint – Powers High School (2 courts)

January 18
Grand Rapids – Northview High School (2 courts)
Detroit – Rochester Christian University (1 court)

February 21
Lansing – Eastern High School (2 courts)
Flint – Powers High School (2 courts)

February 22
Grand Rapids – Northview High School (2 courts)
Detroit – Rochester Christian University (1 court)

February 28
Lansing – Eastern High School (2 courts)
Flint – Powers High School (2 courts)

March 1
Grand Rapids – Northview High School (2 courts)
Detroit – Rochester Christian University (1 court)

Championship Weekend

March 8 – Great Eight
Lansing – Eastern High School

March 9 – Championship Game
Lansing – Eastern High School

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Detroit Region

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Grand Rapids Region

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Flint Region

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What is the Moneyball State Championship

The Moneyball State Championship is a statewide men’s basketball league featuring teams from Detroit, Flint, Lansing, and Grand Rapids. The season includes four weekends of competition and one championship weekend in Lansing to crown the state champion.

Who can play in the league?

Men ages 21 and older are eligible to participate.

How are teams formed?

Teams organize themselves. Players are responsible for creating or joining their own team. The league does not form or assign teams.

Do we get to choose our own team name?

No. Each city already has 10 pre-assigned team names. When registering, your team will pick from the available names in your city and then move forward from there.

How many players can be on a team?

Teams must have at least 8 players and no more than 10 on their roster.

How many games does each team play?

Each team is guaranteed 8 games total, with 2 games played per day over 4 weekends.

How long are the games?

Games consist of two 16-minute halves with a running clock. The clock stops during the final 2 minutes of the game only.

Are uniforms included?

Yes. Custom Moneyball uniforms are included with team registration.

Is there a cost to attend games?

No. All games are free and open to the public.