5 free agent teams
Sign up solo
- No team needed. We place you on a balanced roster by position and skill.
- The league provides the team name and jerseys.
- Request a jersey number. We honor it when it's available.
6'0" & under.9-foot rims.Play at NBA height.
Albuquerque's men's basketball league that lowers the rim one foot. At 5'10", you get the same look at the rim as a 6'10" pro.
- Max height 6'0"
- Rim at 9'0"
- Men 18+
- Albuquerque, NM
What's your NBA height?
Lowering the rim 12 inches is the same as adding 12 inches to you. Slide to your height.
Two ways in. Ten teams.
Season 01 has 10 teams: 5 built from free agents and 5 full squads that sign up together.
5 full squad teams
Bring your crew
- Up to 12 players, all 6'0" or under.
- One captain manages the roster and keeps the team organized.
- Reserve your squad's slot before they fill up.
The rulebook
Every rule protects the game for the hooper who's spent his life on a rim that wasn't built for him.
6'0" max
A hard ceiling with no exceptions. Heights are measured in person before rosters lock.
9-foot rims
Regulation rims, lowered one foot. Finish at the rim like you never could on ten.
The 5'10" rule
A 12-man roster can carry at most three players at 5'10" to 6'0", so no team stacks the top of the range.
5'10" to 6'0"Under 5'10"
- Men 18+Adult league at launch. Youth divisions come later.
- 10 teams, 12-man rostersKeeps teams competitive and minutes meaningful.
- Pay at registrationFees are collected in person, not on this site.
From the list to tip-off
- 1
Join the list
Drop your info below. It takes a minute.
- 2
Get the text
When registration opens, the list hears first by text and email.
- 3
Register in person
Height check, payment and roster confirmation.
- 4
Get your schedule
The season schedule and your week 1 matchup drop.
- 5
Play bigger
Same game, one foot closer to the rim.
Be one of the first
to play it.
Nobody in Albuquerque has run a 6'0" and under league on 9-foot rims before. Get on the list and we'll text you the moment registration opens.
Interest list only. No payment is collected here.
What's next
The 6'0" and under league comes first. These follow.
Classic league
Traditional 10-foot rims, all heights.
Tournaments
Weekend tournaments and events around Albuquerque.
Youth divisions
Age-based divisions across New Mexico.
Questions
Why 9-foot rims?
Height decides too much on a 10-foot rim. Drop it a foot and a 5'10" player has the same distance to the rim as a 6'10" NBA forward: easier finishes, real dunk chances, and blocks you'd never get otherwise.
Who can play?
Men 18 and older who are 6'0" or under, from Albuquerque, Rio Rancho and around Central New Mexico.
What if I'm over 6'0"?
You can't play in this league. A Classic League on 10-foot rims for all heights is on the way, so join the list to hear when it opens.
How are heights checked?
In person at registration, before rosters lock.
Why only three players 5'10" and up per team?
So no roster can stack the top of the height range. It keeps games fair for shorter hoopers.
How are free agents placed?
You're placed on one of the 5 free agent teams, balanced by position and skill. The league provides the team name and jerseys, and honors your jersey number request when it's available.
How does a full squad register?
Your captain signs the squad up, reserves a slot and manages the roster of up to 12 players. Everyone on it must be 6'0" or under.
When do I pay?
At in-person registration. Joining the interest list is free.
When does the season start?
Dates go to the interest list first, by text and email.
Albuquerque's 6'0" and under men's basketball league
Redefined Hoops is a basketball company in Albuquerque, New Mexico building new ways to play. Its flagship is the 6'0" and Under Men's League: an adult men's basketball league played on 9-foot rims, where skill, speed and IQ decide games instead of size. Season 01 features 10 teams, 5 free agent teams and 5 full squads, for players 18 and older from Albuquerque, Rio Rancho and across Central New Mexico. Whether you want a recreational league to stay sharp or a competitive league where you can finally play above the rim, join the interest list.