Scranton Shamrocks
Backcourt Hoops is proud to announce the latest addition to basketball in the area – the Scranton Shamrocks, an ABA affiliated organization. As a semi-pro team, the Shamrocks competed in a 7-game mini-season in the early part of 2018, going 5-2. The Shamrocks will begin the full 2018-2019 season in November of 2018 and look forward to seeing you all at our games! Go Shamrocks!
ABA Statement
Indianapolis, IN. – The American Basketball Association (ABA) today announced that the Scranton Shamrocks are the latest team to join America’s largest professional sports league. “The goal of growing the ABA into a league the size of the NCAA seems to be working,” stated Joe Newman, ABA Co-founder. “We’ve certainly found the formula for growth which includes the best business model in professional sports, ease of ownership and of course, our diversity of ownership. The Scranton Shamrocks are a wonderful addition.”
The Shamrocks organization was founded in hopes of connecting and unifying a community passionate about basketball. The Shamrock’s have been and will continue to be involved in the community with ties to a local youth basketball organization called Backcourt Hoops. With over 40 AAU teams, Backcourt Hoops and many different middle/high schools, the Shamrocks will look to become role models for all kids in the programs. “The Shamrocks look forward to participating in the ABA and coming together with other owners, coaches and players to make it an enjoyable experience for all involved,” added Head Coach and General Manager Kevin Clark. The team will play some games this season in January and February as it prepares for its inaugural season in the Fall of 2018.
Scranton Shamrocks
Ticket Prices
All Tickets General Admission
Adult: $10.00
Senior Citizens and Military $5.00
Students $5.00
Children 10 Under Free must be accompanied by an Adult
Family Package $20.00 (2 Adults/2 Students)
Tickets can be purchased now online. Click on the link below. Enter the payment amount and then what you are purchasing in the Payment Description including how many tickets and to what game. Add your name and you will be placed on the list at the door for entry.
Scranton Shamrocks Schedule
The 2018-2019 Scranton Shamrocks schedule will be released soon!
2018 Scranton Shamrocks Tryouts
Date: Sunday, August 12, 2018 | Time: 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Date: Sunday, September 16, 2018 | Time: 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Date: Sunday, October 14, 2018 | Time: 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Cost: $100 First-Time Player with Pre-Registration | $125 2 of 3 Tryouts | $65 Returning Player from 2018 Roster
Same Day Walk-In’s for Tryouts will be $125.00, so please register early!
Click here to register online.
Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your abilities and be a part of this ABA basketball team!
2018 Roster
2018-2018 Roster coming soon! Check the tryouts tab for more information!
Shamrocks Clothing & Gear
Home Gym Location
Home games will be played a Johnson College in Scranton.
3427 N. Main Avenue off Interstate 81 across from Schiff’s.