Cali Rebels is a distinguished youth basketball club and a member of the prestigious Made Hoops Nike youth circuit, which is limited to only 35 teams nationwide. This elite platform provides unparalleled opportunities for players to be seen and recruited by colleges. Over the past few years, Cali Rebels has successfully sent hundreds of players to college, an achievement rarely seen in such a short period.
Unlike many clubs that accept every player who tries out, we maintain a selective approach, forming only two teams per grade level. This selective process ensures not every player makes the team, allowing us to focus on developing individuals of strong character first, and skilled basketball players second, without compromising quality by overextending our resources.
Cali Rebels Basketball has consistently produced some of the best middle school and youth players in Orange County and the state, earning top 25 rankings on the West Coast in the past two years for two of our age groups. We are a small, experienced group of coaches from Orange County, many of whom have significant experience coaching in local high schools and colleges, and have led teams to multiple CIF Championships at the Division 1, 2, and 4 levels—a record unmatched by any other local club. Our coaching philosophy emphasizes quality over quantity, ensuring each player receives personalized development.
Our mission is to teach players who are eager to learn and compete in basketball within a challenging, high-stress, and highly competitive yet compassionate environment. Our program not only leads in producing top talent year after year but also provides a seamless transition to high school basketball. Participating in the Adidas circuits, such as the 3SSB and Gold Gauntlet, our players get the opportunity to prepare and compete alongside some of today's NBA professionals and Division 1 athletes.
With our strong connections in the high school basketball community, we support players in becoming well-known to prospective high school coaches as they start their high school careers. Remarkably, nearly all of our outgoing 8th graders have made JV or Varsity teams as freshmen in the last six years.
Serving players from Orange County, Irvine, Villa Park, Anaheim, Orange, Los Angeles, Tustin, and beyond, Cali Rebels offers a unique and impactful experience for those looking to be part of something truly special.