About
1891 Basketball offers winter tryouts and basketball team play. Coaches assess drill skills, scrimmage play, and sportsmanship, and all the balls are provided. The season runs November 9 through January 30, and every level practices twice a week.
Programs
- Winter tryouts — Boys 2nd–8th grade · Sunday, November 1; times by grade on Sun, Nov 1 and Mon, Nov 2 · Registration is handled through SportsEngine. Main tryouts at Westlake High School competition gym.
At a glance
- Ages: 7–17 years old
- General schedule: Fall and winter run 2nd through 8th grade. In spring they run teams through 11th grade at three levels. Every level practices twice a week. The season runs November 9 through January 30.
About the provider
Justin Mason is the Director of Basketball. The program describes itself as fundamentals-first youth basketball in Westlake and greater Austin. Rosters are capped at 11, playing time is earned, and one fee covers uniforms, facilities, coaching, tournament entry, and insurance.
Coaches assess drill skills, scrimmage play, and sportsmanship. Rosters are capped at 11. Playing time is earned, not equal. No fees are added mid-season. One fee covers uniforms, facilities, coaching, tournament entry, and insurance. Players registered with 1891 may not play for another AAU, select, club, or travel program during the season; school teams, recreational and church leagues, and private skills training are allowed.
What families say
“If you compete hard and play hard, you'd be surprised how much closer you are to kids you think are better than you.” — Justin Mason
“We don't worry about the scoreboard as much, especially in the first couple tournaments, because we're very methodical in how we approach it.” — Justin Mason
Last updated October 25, 2026.
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