The Blueprint

League Structure

The Future 360 League™ is a franchise-based youth basketball league designed for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade players. Each grade operates as its own independent league while following the same competitive structure.

Per Grade Division

Twelve franchises. One structure.

12
Franchise Teams
10
Players per Team
120
Players Total
2
Conferences
6
Teams per Division
Conference Alignment

East vs. West.

East Division
  • Franchise 1
  • Franchise 2
  • Franchise 3
  • Franchise 4
  • Franchise 5
  • Franchise 6
West Division
  • Franchise 7
  • Franchise 8
  • Franchise 9
  • Franchise 10
  • Franchise 11
  • Franchise 12

(Franchise names will be assigned once branding is finalized.)

League Totals

Across all three grades.

Per Grade
12
Teams
120
Players
2
Divisions
6
Teams / Division
Entire League
36
Total Teams
360
Total Players
12
Franchise Orgs
3
Grade Champions
1
Franchise Cup Champion
Season Format

From combine to championship.

Preseason
  • Player Registration
  • Future 360 Combine
  • Player Evaluations
  • Draft Lottery
  • Franchise Draft
  • Media Day
Regular Season

Each team plays:

  • Home-and-home vs. the five teams in its own division (10 games)
  • One game vs. each of the six teams in the opposite division (6 games)
Total: 16 games

Emphasizes divisional rivalries while every team competes against every other franchise.

Playoffs

8-Team Playoff — Top 4 from each division.

E#1 vs W#4
E#2 vs W#3
W#1 vs E#4
W#2 vs E#3
↓ Semifinals ↓
Future 360 Championship
The Ultimate Prize

The Franchise Cup

Every franchise earns points across all three grade divisions. At the end of the season, the highest-scoring franchise is awarded the Future 360 Franchise Cup — recognizing excellence across the entire organization, not just one team.

Regular-season wins
Division championships
Playoff appearances
Championship appearances
League championships
Sportsmanship awards
Community engagement
League Philosophy

Develop. Compete. Lead. Rise.

Develop

Focus on skill development, confidence, and basketball IQ.

Compete

Provide balanced competition through combines and a franchise draft.

Lead

Teach sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership on and off the court.

Rise

Create a memorable, professional basketball experience that inspires every player to reach their potential.

This structure gives a clean, scalable model with 12 franchises, 360 total players across three grades, balanced divisions, meaningful rivalries, and a championship pathway that feels like a true sports league.