Canadian National
Invitational Tournament
The Canadian National Invitational Tournament Brought to life for Canada’s very best Club/AAU Programs from coast-to-coast to come compete in front of College Coaches, Scouts, & Recruiters while competing for that National Crown. 🏆
Since the first year it was held in 2015, the Tournament hosted some of the highest level of Talent Canada had to offer. Players who have gone on to play at the highest of levels between the NBA, @cebleague, NCAA, USPORT, the list goes on & on.
North Pole Hoops provides its typical media coverage for the event and its players to further promote and give exposure to the best talent. Video highlights, players of the games, written articles and scouting reports, live broadcasts are some of the things teams can expect when they come to the CNIT.
Maximum Exposure & Scholarship Opportunities.
2026 Tournament Schedule
Teams located less than two hours from their assigned gym location should be prepared to play on Thursday. Games may be scheduled between 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM on both Thursday and Friday.
Additional event details, such as the schedule, locations, general expectations and all other relevant information will be sent to your team's point of contact the week of July 13th, 2025.
| Gym Location | July 23 | July 24 | July 25 | July 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattamy National Cycling Centre | Girls JR/SR | Girls JR/SR | Girls JR/SR | |
| Saint Francis Xavier S.S. | Boys 5–7Girls 6/7Girls JR/SR | Boys 5–7Girls 6/7Girls JR/SR | Boys 5–7Girls 6/7 | Boys 5–7Girls 6/7 |
| Bishop P. F. Reding S.S. | Boys 5–7Girls 6/7Girls JR/SR | Boys 5–7Girls 6/7Girls JR/SR | Boys 5–7Girls 6/7 | Boys 5–7Girls 6/7 |
| Gym Location | July 23 | July 24 | July 25 | July 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Playground – Burlington | Boys 9 | Boys 9 | Boys 9 | Boys 9 |
| Alton Community Centre | Boys 8 | Boys 8 | ||
| University of Toronto Mississauga | Boys 12, 8 | Boys 12, 8 | Boys 12, 8 | Boys 12 |
| St. Jude's A.C Dome | Boys 9, 8 |
| Gym Location | July 23 | July 24 | July 25 | July 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Six Park East | Boys 10, 11 | Boys 10, 11 | Boys 10, 11 | Boys 10, 11 |
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Choose ‘Select Options’ below to navigate to the CNIT product page. Select your division and add to cart. Check out and pay online to complete your CNIT 2026 Registration.
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Price range: $840.71 through $1,050.00Description
The Canadian National Invitational Tournament Brought to life for Canada’s very best Club/AAU Programs from coast-to-coast to come compete in front of College Coaches, Scouts, & Recruiters while competing for that National Crown. 🏆
10th EDITION
FOR: GRADE 5-12 • BOYS & GIRLS
WHEN: JULY 23-26, 2026 -
Price range: $840.71 through $1,050.00
Description
The Canadian National Invitational Tournament Brought to life for Canada’s very best Club/AAU Programs from coast-to-coast to come compete in front of College Coaches, Scouts, & Recruiters while competing for that National Crown. 🏆
10th EDITION
FOR: GRADE 5-12 • BOYS & GIRLS
WHEN: JULY 23-26, 2026
HIGHLIGHTS
- Nicholas Ongenda made club championship history, winning 16U NIke EYBL Peach Jam with Woodz Elite, and a week later leading G-Elite to CNIT crown. It’s never been done before by any Canadian player.
- Ryan Nembhard, Charles Bediako make CNIT debut
- Elijah Fisher is back, helps Grassroots defend their 13U title.
- Jamal Murray’s younger brother Lamar and Team Murray make their debut at CNIT in 10U division.
- Mikkel Tynes razzles and dazzle in 12U division
- Other Top Prospects – Brandyn Talbot
HIGHLIGHTS
- Tyrese Samuel turns into Tracy McGrady…best game we’ve ever seen live.
- RJ Barrett Inspiring peers and next generation. Star treatment following World championship
- READ: VIDEO PROOF, CANADIAN NATIONAL INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT ONE TO REMEMBER!
CHAMPIONS
HIGHLIGHTS
- Waterloo Wolverines shock the field, break through as National champs
- Nedim Hodzic vs Eugene Omoruyi in 17U championship – Make Mic’d Up public again
- Eugene Omoruyi breaks out. A week after picks up NCAA offer from Rutgers
- High Major match up – Abu Kigab (Oregon) vs Eugene (Rutgers)
- Quincy Guerrier Building Stock
- Dalano Banton
- Brookwood Elite, Keshawn Barthelemy Debut
- CanAmera debut with a dunk fest. Top prospect Dalano Banton
- 1st American Team to Win a CNIT crown
CHAMPIONS
HIGHLIGHTS
- Canada Elite dominates
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker matched up against Christian David in 16U CNIT final
- Addison Patterson CNIT debut
- Devonte Bandoo coming out party (Baylor)
- Marcus Ottey, Godwin Boahen Connection (UIC)
- Ahmed Ali holds CNIT scoring record? 44 points (Fact check to see if there has been anybody higher)
- NCAAer match up Cordell Veira (FIU) vs Shakwon Barrett (Tulane)
- AJ Lawson, Muon Reath, Cashius McNeilly debut
- 1st U.S team at CNIT–Western New York Elite featuring Jalen Bradberry Buffalo
CHAMPIONS
