Mercadel Basketball would like to invite you to take part in our Basketball Club Tryouts. Mercadel Basketball is one the fastest growing Training/Club Organizations in South Orange County, CA. We are looking to put together 1 to 2 teams per age group. This gives us an opportunity to focus more on preparing our players for the future on and off the court. Our goal is to make each player better. We focus on developing players ball handling,shooting and footwork skills through our training. Developing these skills will allow students to be successful on the court.

PARENTS PLEASE STAY IN LOBBY AREA. NO PARENTS IN GYM AREA.

2026 Tryouts & Practice Schedule and Payment Plan

Tryout Schedule

TEAM	DAYS	TIME	LOCATION
Boys 8th Grade & 15U	Tuesday: Feb 17, Feb. 24 Thursday: Feb 19, Feb. 26	7:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Tuesday) 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Thursday)	RSM Mercadel Honda Gym
Boys 17U	Tuesday: Feb 17, Feb. 24 Thursday: Feb 19, Feb. 26	8:30 PM - 9:30 PM (Tuesday) 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Thursday)	RSM Mercadel Honda Gym

Payment Plan

Four-month season: March 2026 - June 2026
2 Tournaments Per Month | 2 Practices Per Week
Game and practice jersey, bag, shooting shirt, and t-shirt included.

Sign Up and Register for Tryouts

Thank you for attending our tryouts to join the Mercadel Elite Basketball Program in Orange County! We are excited to welcome you to one of the strongest basketball programs in the area, dedicated to helping you become a better player and person.

Mercadel Elite basketball training is a national nlub for young men and women in Orange County, California, and the surrounding areas. To us, it's more than just basketball – it's a lifestyle! We compete at the highest levels to ensure our players gain maximum exposure needed to play college basketball.

What sets Mercadel Elite Basketball in Rancho Santa Margarita apart is our commitment to making each player faster, stronger, and better. With our program, you will improve both on and off the court, guaranteed!

TRYOUT DAYS AND TIMES

8TH GRADE AND HIGH SCHOOL CLUB BASKETBALL TRYOUTS DETAILS

TRYOUTS WILL LAST 1 HOUR/PLEASE BRING A BASKETBALL AND REVERSIBLE JERSEY.

Season Starts March 1st 2026

Mercadel Basketball is looking for players who are committed to the program. We are looking for players and parents who would like to make a 4 month commitment.

We will play 2 Tournaments per month or 3 Saturday Showcases per month.