A heated confrontation erupted at the Henrico Sports & Events Center in Glen Allen, Virginia, during the Teammate Basketball & NTBA 2026 Virginia State Championships, catching the attention of players, families and officials.
What began as a verbal dispute quickly escalated into a physical altercation, prompting event staff to intervene and remove the parties involved.
Investigation and Response
Henrico police have opened an investigation into the incident, seeking to determine what triggered the violence that left a referee with facial injuries and a juvenile with a minor wound.
Both the injured referee and the youngster declined medical assistance, choosing to leave the venue without treatment.
In the aftermath, the coaches and officials were permanently barred from the championship and the coach at the center of the dispute has been banned from all future events organized by Teammate Basketball.
The Teammate Basketball organization, which oversees the championship, confirmed the removals and emphasized its commitment to maintaining a safe environment for participants.
Henrico Sports & Events Authority, the venue operator, is cooperating fully with law enforcement as the investigation continues.