The 42nd Annual San Jose Ninja Invitational Basketball Tournament
April 19-20, 2025
April 19-20, 2025
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President's WelcomeWelcome to the 2025 San Jose Ninja Invitational Basketball Tournament! This year marks our 42nd annual tournament, bringing together 100 teams and over 800 players from Sacramento, Southern California, and across the Bay Area. San Jose is the place to be this April 19-20!
As the competition heats up, we encourage all spectators to cheer with enthusiasm and show great sportsmanship. Our players, referees, and dedicated parent volunteers are giving their all to make this tournament a success—let’s keep the energy positive! After a day of intense basketball, it’s time to connect and celebrate. Join us Saturday night at the Santa Clara Marriott for our signature socials—Adult, High School, and Middle School. Whether you’re reconnecting with old friends or meeting new ones, these events are a tournament highlight you won’t want to miss. A huge thank you to the Ninja Board of Directors, Tournament Committees, and Ninja families for their dedication in making this weekend possible. Here’s to an incredible weekend of basketball and lasting memories! Kevin Kawano President, San Jose Ninja Youth Foundation |
The Ninja Invitational is one of the best-run tournaments in Northern California, and every year, we look forward to the invite, the competition and the social—always a highlight for me, the players, and my family."
-SoCal Parent
2025 Tournament Details
The brackets are full, and all teams have been confirmed! The details for the 2025 San Jose Ninja Invitational Basketball Tournament will be available in early April. Please be sure to check back then for all the updates.
2025 San Jose Ninja Tournament Socials
Join us on Saturday, April 19 at the Santa Clara Marriott for the most exciting part of the tournament—our socials! We’re hosting three exclusive gatherings for adults, middle school, and high school, where you can unwind, celebrate, and connect with players, families, and coaches. Enjoy food, drinks, live DJs, photo booths, games, and exciting raffle prizes. Don’t miss out on the ultimate night of fun and friendship!
Middle School SocialTime: 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
For: 5th-8th Grades and Siblings Featuring: live DJ, snacks, drinks, photo booth, games, raffle prizes |
High School SocialTime: 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
For: 9th-12th Grade and siblings Featuring: live DJ, snacks, drinks, photo booth, games, raffle prizes |
Adult SocialTime: 8:30 PM - Midnight
For: Coaches, parents, non-player siblings Featuring: live DJ, appetizers, desserts |
Santa Clara Marriott
2700 Mission College Boulevard
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Santa Clara, CA 95054
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Congratulations to our Class of 2025 Seniors
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2025 San Jose Ninja Tournament Committee
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Kevin Kawano
President Dean Kobashigawa Tournament Advisor Kevin Dobashi Boys' Tournament Director Cynthia Kashima Bader Hotel Coordinator Stuart Ishida Gym Coordinator |
Lindsay Mune
Treasurer Cynthia Kashima Bader Tournament Director Karen Shen Social Co-Director Keith Morikawa Historian / Game Tracker Andy Namba Referee Coordinator |
Tori Sakurai
Secretary Jeff Young Girls' Tournament Director Tania Yang Social Co-Director Dori Okumura Apparel Coordinator |
For tournament related questions, please contact tournament@sjninja.org.
