The Premier Stage in the Southwest

For over two decades, the Southwest Salsa Slam has built a reputation as a highly organized, competitive battlefield for the region’s top rising talent. The 2027 invitational will feature top independent programs and circuit contenders battling across multiple youth age divisions.

• Dates: April 30 – May 2, 2027
• Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Eligible Divisions: Elite boys and girls youth brackets

The New Mexico Basketball Academy is proud to announce a monumental milestone for grassroots basketball in the Southwest. The NMBA Clippers have officially signed an exclusive circuit partnership to join the prestigious PUMA PRO16 and NXTPRO Girls National Circuit for the 2027 club season.

With this landmark agreement, the NMBA Clippers solidify their position as the only official shoe-sponsored girls grassroots basketball program in the state of New Mexico

.Join the Family

As we look to showcase the Southwest’s elite basketball talent on the absolute highest national stage in the country, we are actively expanding our pipeline. We are looking for dedicated student-athletes from across New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, and Utah who are ready to test themselves against the best. If you want to compete on a true national shoe circuit and elevate your recruitment, your spot on the floor is waiting.

To learn more about our upcoming regional team evaluation sessions, circuit travel schedules, or player package details, please contact Program Director Carl Rhinehart directly at wcrhine@msn.com or 505-985-1520.

Over 100+ players to the next level (D1, D2, D3, NAIA, JUCO) with $5M+ in scholarships awarded. Here a list of some of the schools’ former players have or are attending currently: