Tryouts
All players that are attending the tryout must register to participate. There is no fee to tryout.
Girls Tryouts • 8/30 & 9/13
3rd - 8th Grade • 1:30 to 3:00 pm
9th - 11th Grade • 3:00 to 4:30 pm
Boys Tryouts • 9/20
4th - 8th Grade • 1:00 to 2:30 pm
9th - 11th Grade • 2:30 to 4:00
CLINIC
Midwest Explosion Basketball Boys & Girls Youth Basketball Clinic
When: August 23, 2026
Grades: 4th-6th 3:00pm-4:30pm - 7th & 8th Grade 4:30pm-6:00pm
Location: Jay Community Center 115 East Water St Portland IN 47371
Cost: $40 Per Child
Meet Jamares McCloud! Having a decade of coaching experience across central Indianapolis, Coach McCloud brings a proven track record of player development, leadership, and competitive excellence to the program.
Coach McCloud has served as an associate head coach and assistant coach for 10 seasons with several distinguished programs throughout central Indiana, including:
• Lawrence Central, Hamilton Southeastern, Indy Tech & Franklin Central
In addition to his high Coach McCloud has extensive experience in the AAU basketball community, having coached with multiple organizations including Grand Park, Indy Heat Gym Rats, and Indiana Game.
Player Development & Achievements
Throughout his coaching career, Coach McCloud has demonstrated an exceptional ability to identify, develop, and mentor talented players. His efforts have resulted in coaching and developing numerous athletes who have earned All-Conference, All-State, Indiana All-Star recognition, and multiple players going high level division 1 and turning professional. (Jalen Harrelson - Tennessee / Pete Suder - Los Angeles Lakers)
Tryouts
All players that are attending the tryout must register to participate. There is no fee to tryout.
Girls Tryouts • 8/30 & 9/13
3rd - 8th Grade • 1:30 to 3:00 pm
9th - 11th Grade • 3:00 to 4:30 pm
Boys Tryouts • 9/20
4th - 8th Grade • 1:00 to 2:30 pm
9th - 11th Grade • 2:30 to 4:00