Inaugural Dale Ellis 3 Pt. Shootout Competition Event Date - Saturday, June 27th, 2026

Dale Ellis Bio

  • Drafted into the NBA 1983
  • Holds the record for the largest increase in scoring from one year to the next in NBA history (17 pts)
  • Voted NBA's Most Improved Player 1986-87
  • NBA All-Star
  • 3 Point Shoot Out Champion 1989
  • First player in the history of NBA to score 1,000 3 pointers
  • Most minutes played in a game 69 (5 overtimes)
  • Finished 17 year NBA career scoring over 19,000 pts and 1700 3 pointers
  • Since retired
    Toured the Middle East - Kuwait, Afghanistan, Iraq, Germany & Italy ( in support of our troops 3 consecutive years)
  • Southeastern Conference Basketball Legend 2004
  • Inducted into the Marietta Hall Of Fame 2005
  • Dale is a True NBA 3 Point Shooting Legend

Bio Continued

  • Member of Seattle Super Sonics 40th Anniversary Team 2007
  • University of Tennessee All Century Team 2008
  • European Basketball  Exhibition Tour - Belgium, Holland  & Germany
  • China Basketball Exhibition Tour  - Shanghai
  • Inducted into the Tennessee Hall Of Fame 2010
  • Established Dale Ellis Foundation 2010
  • Georgia Hall Of Fame February 2011
  • An NBA Legend
  • Current President of Atlanta Chapter NBA Retired Player Association
  • Arguably the best shooter in NBA history

Watch Dale Ellis Win The 1989 NBA 3 Pt Shootout!

 

Dale Ellis Shootout Events

 

 

Dale Ellis 3 Pointer Basketballer's Shootout!

Competitors will be timed at 1 minute, to shoot in the 5 designated spots, where the basketball racks are placed. There will be 5 balls on each rack, that will total 25 balls. Each unmarked ball will total 1 point. The designated 2 point ball will be a different color, from the original basketball color. The top 7 scores of the competitors, will compete for the best 3 point shooter in their age bracket. The top score of the 7 will get a bye, in the first round of the final phase of the tournament. After the first elimination, which will leave a total of 4 players, the 4 remaining will compete for the best 3 competitors in their competition division.

Male and Female Divisions will be available. Everyone is Welcome!

 

Middle School Division

The Youth Division is defined by contestants who attend middle school at the time of the competition.Therefore, all players currently attending Middle School should register for the bracket that is labeled "Middle School".

 

Sporting Gear For Event

Any type of sporting gear that the competitors feel comfortable in, while shooting basketball. Shorts, sweatpants, and jersey are preferred. No attire should have any offensive graphics, or obscene language on them.

Event Location

PickUp USA Fitness
8210 Cypress Plaza Dr.
Suite 108
Jacksonville, FL 32256

Registration

Dale Ellis 3 Pt. Shootout Competition Event Date:  Saturday, June 27th, 2026

Time: 2:00 PM

 

Registration

Complete the entry form and submit it. Go to registration page and make full payment. Full payment must be received and required sign-up form must be submitted by the registration deadline in order for your entire registration process to be complete. Sign-Up forms are accepted online. If you prefer to call in your payment, call (904) 469-4426, with all of your registration information, Debit,Credit Card, Cash App or Zelle information. We will also have an event sign up date, at a location to be announced.

Registration Deadline

The Registration Deadline for the event is June 25th, 2026, before 5:00pm, the Thursday before the event. The event will begin at 2:00 p.m. (EST.) Once the deadline has passed it is very difficult for the administration department to add additional competitors, due to the scheduling process. Anyone that missed the deadline and still wishes to register for the event, their requests will be evaluated to ensure that adding a late competitor does not cause a time constraint, or negative impact on the individuals that registered on time.

THE DALE ELLIS 3 POINT BASKETBALLER'S SHOOTOUT THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!