AAU Tour Trials — 2027 Season
Compete in the U.S. with AUSA in 2027
Nationwide trials starting September 2026. Trial for your spot on tour in 2027 and learn about our program at the recruiting seminar.
- 320+Placed in US college
- 80+Placed at US high school
- 13+Years operating AAU tours
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How it works
Trial at home. Play in America.
Trial in your state
One session, $50, in front of AUSA coaches. Years 8–12 and recent graduates.
Get selected and coached
Selected players join a squad with Australian coaching staff for the whole tour.
Tour the United States
Travel, train and compete on the American AAU circuit against US programs.
Get seen by college coaches
You play where the recruiters already are. The seminar explains exactly how.
Register
Pick your session and register.
Open to Australian players currently in Years 8–12 and recent graduates who are serious about US college basketball. Choose the age group for the player’s current school year.
Attending trials does not commit you to a tour. Selected players are given several weeks to decide before spots are offered to other candidates.
“Right from the start with registration, throughout the trials, receiving trial performance feedback, and selection details, all through to the preparation of departure; the experience with AUSA was just so professional, organised, clear and personally designed.”
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Pick your trial
Select your state and age group, then choose the date and time that suits. Age groups are the player’s current school year— the year they’re in right now, not the year they’d be on tour.
Pick the group for the player’s current school year.
From families who’ve done it
Don’t just take our word.
Being welcomed into the AUSA Hoops family and given the chance to play basketball in Texas meant so much to him — and to our whole family. … From day one, he was accepted, included, and encouraged by coaches and teammates alike. That kind of environment makes all the difference for a young athlete, and it's clear that AUSA Hoops is built on genuine care for the kids, not just the game. … Experiencing that level of toughness and picking up new techniques has helped him grow in ways he wouldn't have been able to back home. Thank you for making one of Aston's dreams come true, playing basketball in America. It has only made his passion grow, and his drive to go to college in the US.
— Rebecca Lett · parent of Aston Lett
The results from the tour far exceeded our expectations. From being showcased at one tournament our son received a number of division one scholarship offers.
— Jenelle & Pero Cameron
And from the players themselves
“Best basketball experience of my life.”
Parker HobbsBoys 2026“Great experience for exposure playing in the US, and good cultural experiences.”
Granger ThomsBoys 2026“One of the best basketball experiences I have ever had.”
Maksim LackovicBoys 2026“Great tour. Helps if you want good exposure to how Americans play the game.”
Kristian PolkaposkiBoys 2026“Best basketball experience all round for players.”
Reece MenzieBoys 2026“Great experience, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be able to compete with people as good as the players in the US.”
Wyatt QuinlanBoys 2026“This was the best basketball experience, as you get to play against American-style players and gain experience.”
Reihana HarrisonBoys 2026“The tour is great. It really opens your eyes on how you want to go about your career in sports.”
Emmanuel MajakBoys 2026“As good as any basketball tour will be.”
Luke O'ReganBoys 2026“Such an awesome trip. I made many lifelong friends and memories.”
Ellie BoxallGirls 2026“Great basketball experience. Opened my eyes to recruiting and what it takes to make it to the next level.”
Jayden Speers-StephensonBoys 2026“This trip pushed me to new limits as a basketball player and a young man.”
Presley D'souzaBoys 2026
Where our players end up
320+ placed in US college programs.
From trials to the top of the game — '19 tourer Luke Travers was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Here’s a sample of where recent tourers signed.
- Jasraj GillLafayette College
- Liz MurphyUniversity of Texas at Arlington
- Mia JordanFlorida Atlantic University
- Ophelia PowellUniversity of Wyoming
- Ashlee MonaghanBradley University
- Ella WickstromUniversity at Buffalo
- Evelyn MartynPepperdine University
- Harry BeauchampUniversity of Central Arkansas
More than the basketball
What a tour actually looks like.
Mentoring
Staff and senior tourers who have done the trip before, in your corner the whole way.
College campus visits
Train and play on real NCAA floors, and see the campuses from the inside.
Off-court experiences
America beyond the gym — the stuff they end up talking about for years.
Safety and care
More than ten years handling injuries on tour, with established systems to care for players and keep parents informed fast.
New friendships
Squads pull players from every state. Most come home with friends they keep.
Passionate coaches
Australian staff who know the pathway, because they have walked players down it.
Why AUSA
Anyone can run a tour. Not everyone can build a pathway.
What separates us is 13+ years of relationships: the trust American coaches have in the AUSA brand, and the work our full-time team does every day of the year when you’re not on tour.
13+ years of relationships
Running tours and building a network inside American college basketball since 2013. We didn't turn up last season.
Coaches take our call
American college coaches know the AUSA name and pick up. We don't spam inboxes hoping something lands.
A full-time team, all year round
Speaking to college coaches every month of the year, unearthing opportunities — from pre-tour preparation through to a college signing.
“It's my second tour with AUSA. As a teenager it is an awesome experience and we need to get more people to join, and let them see how the American play style is taught here in America.”
Harrison Smith · Boys 2026
Before you register
Trials, answered.
- Am I committed to anything by coming to trials?
- No. Attending trials involves no commitment. Selected players are given several weeks to decide before spots are offered to other candidates.
- What if my city isn't listed or I can't attend a trial?
- Alternative measures (highlight tape, playing level, age, raw workout footage) will be taken into consideration for players unable to attend in-person trials.
- What happens after the trials?
- Selected players receive notification and can schedule a call with our staff. Successful participants then sign on and provide an initial deposit to reserve their position on the tour.
- What if I don't get selected for a tour?
- We offer guidance to unselected players and can recommend alternative programs to support their college basketball aspirations.
- How are teams formed once players are selected?
- We put each player on the team that best matches their level and gives them the strongest opportunity to be successful in the United States. Final rosters are confirmed at the pre-departure camp before we fly.
Not ready to register?
Tell us about your player.
New to AUSA, or can’t make a trial in person? Alternative measures — highlight tape, playing level, age, raw workout footage — can be considered. Send us a few details and we’ll be in touch about the right next step.
Tell us about your player →“AUSA Hoops have the experience and knowledge among their administration and coaches to ensure not only that their teams will be showcased at tournaments that matter, but also provide honest and realistic feedback about your expectations.”