Welcome to Lady Spartan Basketball

We are girls basketball program that teaches girls how to play aggressive basketball. Our goal is to put girls in position to be successful on and off the basketball court.

The Regional Elite Teams will be participating in the Under Armour Rise Circuit, Under Armour Future Circuit, Prep Hoops Girls Basketball Circuit, Blue Star Basketball Circuit, USJN and the Nike Tournament of Champions.

2025 brings IL Spartans Girls Basketball into its 7th year led by Program Director Mike McNichols.  We are a highly competitive female basketball program located on the Northwest Side of Chicago.  Our program is committed to helping every player develop to her highest level.


This Spring, our Elite Teams will be playing in Regional and National tournaments.


  • 12U Elite will be competing in the Prep Hoops Girls Circuit, multiple USJN Events, and the Select 40 Nationals.
  • 13U UA Rise will be competing in Under Armour Future Circuit, Rising Blue Star Circuit, Prep Hoops Circuit, and Select 40 Nationals.
  • 14U UA Rise will be competing in Under Armour Future Circuit, Rising Blue Star Circuit, Prep Hoops Circuit, and Select 40 Nationals.
  • 15U UA Rise will be competing in Under Armour Future Circuit, Rising Blue Star Circuit, Prep Hoops Circuit, and Select 40 Nationals.
  • 16U Elite will be competing in Blue Star League Circuit, Prep Hoops Circuit, and Select 40 events. 


We are excited to be joining so many high level circuits this year.  It will allow our players to compete against elite competition, as well as provide maximum exposure to further their basketball careers in college and beyond.  If you are interested in our program, please check out our Facebook Page, Instagram Page, and X - all titled IL Spartans Girls Basketball.  Please feel free to contact Program Director, Mike McNichols directly with any other inquiries: 312-890-3132.


Our teams focus on building skills for players in grades 3rd and above. Each season we will have multiple teams at each grade level. Teams will be split up based on skill level, position and where our staff best believes your child will develop their individual skill set and contribute the most to their respective team.

Regional and National Tournament Results

Congratulations 14/15U on taking 1st at the 20224 USJN Great American Showcase.

Congratulations 13U on their 1st place finish at the 2024 USJN Great American Showcase.

14U wins their division at The Prep Girls Hoops Victory Region Kickoff.

Great job 12U finishing 2nd in their division at Prep Girls Hoops Victory Region Kickoff.

12U battled through a tough Regional bracket for a 2nd place finish at the Winter Classic. Great job!

Congratulations 14U on winning their division at The Winter Classic. Way to battle through the top teams in the region.

Congratulations 13U for winning the 14U Division at the USJN Mid American Challenge.

Congratulations Tess Walsh 29 on being named to the USJN Great American Showcase 2028 All-Star Team.

Congratulations Chrysanthie Kamarinos 28 on being named to Great American Showcase 2028 All-Star Team.

Congratulations Giulianna Lee 28 on being named to the USJN Qualifier 2028 All-Star Team.

14U had a great showing at the Nike Tournament of Champions with a 2nd place finish.

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