Do You Dislike AAU Tournaments? Texas Mayhem Has a Better Way | Competitive Basketball Program in Keller, Texas
- Todd Robinson
- Oct 9
- 2 min read
Do You Dislike AAU Tournaments? Texas Mayhem Has a Better Way. (Premier/Travel Teams Only)
If you’ve ever sat through an AAU weekend full of chaos, unorganized schedules, and teams with no real structure, you’re not alone, and you’re not wrong to feel frustrated. At Texas Mayhem Basketball, an Adidas-sponsored competitive basketball program in Texas, we decided years ago that our players deserved something better.
From March through May, while most programs chase back-to-back AAU tournaments, we take a completely different approach, one built around development, discipline, and true competition that prepares athletes for college basketball. Learn More
Why We Don’t Play in Regular AAU Tournaments
AAU events often reward athleticism over execution and rarely mirror the environment players will face in high school or college systems. Many lack consistency, structure, and accountability — three things that define Mayhem Basketball.
We skip that noise and instead invest our time in meaningful competition that challenges players to think, communicate, and lead. Our focus is on long-term player growth — not short-term trophies.
Our Competitive Schedule Focuses On:
Evaluation Periods – Controlled events where players perform in front of college coaches and recruiters who matter.
Team Camps – Competing at respected programs like Texas Wesleyan, Ranger College, SFA, and Schreiner, where our athletes gain real-world college exposure and experience.
Monthly Scrimmages & Games – High-intensity matchups that teach spacing, execution, and decision-making under pressure.These scrimmages are structured like Friday night high school games — Freshmen play first, then JV, and then Varsity — creating rhythm, accountability, and energy that replicates real-season competition.
Film and Review Sessions – Helping players break down their performance, build basketball IQ, and understand how to improve both mentally and technically.
When We’re Not in Camps or Evaluation Periods
We don't take weekends off, we organize our own pre-season style games that bring real structure and competition:
Certified referees
Full high school regulation courts
94-foot layouts to prepare for the college game
Time-controlled formats for consistent play and learning
These events sharpen fundamentals and communication, teaching players to compete with focus and composure, just like they’ll need to in college.
Everything at Mayhem Basketball is built around culture. Our players are expected to lead, prepare, and perform in a structured system that values accountability and effort as much as skill.Every practice, every scrimmage, and every meeting is intentional. Our players don’t just “show up to play” — they learn how to think the game.
We’re not chasing participation; we’re building preparation.
The Mayhem Difference - A competitive basketball program in Keller, Texas
Do you dislike AAU tournaments? By the time our players hit the summer circuit, they’ve already been tested in environments that demand the same focus and intensity as college basketball. They’ve learned systems, refined fundamentals, and earned the kind of exposure that gets them noticed.
That’s what makes Mayhem different. That’s what makes Mayhem Made!
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