Deep South Classic - Basketball Tournament

News & Updates

Welcome to the official site for the 2012 Deep South Classic in Raleigh, North Carolina.

The twelfth annual Deep South Classic will be presented by the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau in April. The three-day event will be hosted at Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Gyms from Friday, April 20 through Sunday, April 22, 2012.

The Deep South Classic brings together many of the nation's elite prep athletes during the only live recruiting period allowed by the NCAA. In past years, prep superstars such as Courtney Paris, Alana Beard, Erlana Larkins, Candace Parker, Noelle Quinn and Tiffany Jackson have played in the event.

The 2012 event will include nine divisions - 17 National , 17 Signature, 17 Open, 16 National, 16 Signature, 15 National, 15 Open, 14 National, and 13 national . Each age group will include the top travel teams from across the country, featuring the top national teams. While considerable attention will be focused on the prospects in the Classes of 2013 through 2017. The Deep South Classic also provides college coaches with a tremendous opportunity to scout the up-and-coming youngsters. A series of elite players made their first mark on the national scene at past Deep South Classics, and more will gain fame this spring.

HOUSING REQUIREMENTS:
In order to be eligible to compete in the 2012 Deep South Classic, all housing needs for the event must be completed here. CLICK HERE You will have an option to make reservations by phone.

Deep South Classic Venue Directions: Click Here

FAST FACTS: All travel teams must arrive Thursday, April 19th, for mandatory team registration and NCAA presentation for all players and staff coaches. Registration sessions begin at 3pm, ending at 11:00pm. All teams should make departing flights Sunday April 22nd, after 6pm. If flying, please use Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).

Team Registration Location:
Marriott Research Triangle Park- Tournament Headquarters
4700 Guardian Dr. Durham, NC 27703

Click Here for Marriott RTP Directions

NCAA Presentation & Coaches Certification Check-In
Thursday, April 19th 3pm-11pm. Make-up session: Friday 7:30am - 3:00 pm

Deep South Game Schedule:
Friday, April 20th 3:00pm-8:50pm
Saturday, April 21st 8am-8:50pm
Sunday, April 22nd 8am-4:10pm

NCAA Tournament Requirements

Click here to register your team with the NCAA.

Click here to certify your coaches with the NCAA.

How to
Register

How to Register

The tournament registration process has been developed to provide all of your registration, payment, team roster, bracket information, game schedule and game scores online.

Begin the registration process by completing a simple online form and creating your own User ID and Password. You may take as much time as you need to complete your application. You have the ability to return at any time and work with your application until you are ready to submit payment.

Please note that the application is not deemed submitted until your $850 registration fee has been paid, and your application has been approved by Michael T White, Inc.

To begin, click the "Register" button

The Deep South Classic registration is $850 per team. 2 Teams are $775 each and 3 teams are $700 each

Deadline is March 20 or until filled

For registration questions
or for multiple team discount information:

Call Tournament Director
Larry Mc Kay

702-373-7007

Cancellation Policy:

No refunds will be issued. Credit will be given for another calendar event in 2012.