THE CUT

1. Wk 01

   Apply

   Submit your info through the portal. Applying is free.

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2. Wk 02

   Tryouts

   Three-hour scrimmage. We evaluate skill and leadership, then pick eight captains.

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3. Wk 03

   Draft

   Captains build teams. Selected players pay the entry fee. No fee, no shirt.

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4. Wk 04

   Game Day

   Play the tournament. Everything is filmed for the main channel.

• Scoring

  1 point inside the arc. 2 points beyond it.

• First to 11

  First team to 11 wins. No win-by-two. No time limit.

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• Scoring

  1 point inside the arc. 2 points beyond it.

• First to 11

  First team to 11 wins. No win-by-two. No time limit.

• Check & clear

  Every possession starts with a check at the top of the key. After a rebound or steal, clear past the arc before shooting.

• Fouls

  A dedicated referee calls the game. Shooting fouls get one free throw. After 5 team fouls, every foul is an automatic free throw.

• Not a highlight dump

  You won’t just get clean makes and misses cut together. The video is built like an entertaining show.

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• Not a highlight dump

  You won’t just get clean makes and misses cut together. The video is built like an entertaining show.

• Edited for the main channel

  Sound effects, memes, scoreboard graphics, reactions — the same style as Noah Marrero’s regular videos.

• You’re in the story

  Trash talk, huddles, and sideline moments matter as much as the bucket. If you play, you’re part of the edit.

• Is applying free — and when do I pay?+

  Applying is free. If you make a roster in the draft, you pay $40 to lock your spot and shirt. No fee, no spot on game day. Entry fees are non-refundable — once you’re selected and paid, that seat is locked for timing and production.

• Do I need a full team to apply?+

  No — and you can’t bring one either. Everyone applies as an individual. Captains draft the rosters after evaluation, so teams are built in the draft — not by who you show up with. Friends can both apply, but there’s no guarantee you’ll land on the same team.

• Is my division preference guaranteed?+

  No. Elite and Open are different competitive levels on the same court and rules — your form choice is a preference only. Final pools are set after evaluation so brackets stay fair.

• Do I have to go to tryouts?+

  No. You can apply without attending tryouts. Showing up helps your chances in the draft because we see you live — but it isn’t required to be selected. You do need to be able to make game day in person if you make a team.

• Who can play? Is there an age limit?+

  THE CUT is in Dayton, Ohio. Anyone who can make game day (and tryouts if you go) can apply. We prefer players 18+, but the hard requirement is showing up when it counts.

• What does captain interest mean?+

  On the application you can mark that you’re interested in being a captain — you don’t have to. If you’re picked, you lead a team brand: name, colors, and logo — and you’re part of the draft. Shirt artwork stays within event parameters and may be coordinated with production. Checking the box doesn’t guarantee you’ll be a captain.

• Will I be on YouTube?+

  Yes. Every game is filmed for the Noah Marrero main channel — if you’re on a team, you’ll be on camera. Applying means you’re comfortable with that.

• What if I’m not selected?+

  We’ll email you either way. If you don’t make a roster, that email will include the option to stay on as a backup — you’d be first contacted if a spot opens before game day.

More questions? DM @realnoahmarrero on Instagram.