Pro-am games give professional players and fans a special opportunity to experience the game in a new way.
For some, these gatherings are time-honored traditions fans look forward to every year. For example, the Oklahoma State University Cowboys have held an annual pro-am charity event since 1972.[1]
Gamers can also get in on the pro-am action by playing things like the 2K Pro-Am game mode, available as part of the NBA 2K series.[2]
One of the most exciting things about being part of a pro-am team is deciding on a unique team name.
Pro-am teams often choose either a name that references their expert-and-rookie lineup or something quirky that suits the lighthearted mood of their tournament.
Whether you’re a team captain or player or you’re looking to name your virtual team, we have the list of pro-am team names below, as well as tips to help you choose the right one.
Hustlers
Hotshot Recruits
Super Starters
Tenderfoot Terrors
We Got Skills
Rising Stars[3]
Vanquishers
Expert Rookies
Scream Team
Giant Killers[3]
Greenhorn Masters
Whiz Kids
Believers
Point Bandits
Court Wizards[3]
for a basketball team
Back Up!
New Kids on the Block
Road Warriors[3]
Stargazers
Savages
Underdogs
Predators
The Great Ones[3]
Lethal Weapons[3]
The Big Bosses
[Court/Field] Domination
Outlaws[3]
Rising Suns[3]
Zap Attack
Top Dogs[3]
Unstoppable Force[3]
Ferocity
No Mercy
Wreckage
Throwdown
Beasts
Indestructible
Supreme Surprise
Game of Throws[3]
Freeze Out
Wild Aces
Game Changers[3]
Relentless
Untouchables
Killer Bee Hive[3]
Raging Bulls[3]
Ravenous
Freedom
Neon Lights
[Northern/Southern] Champs
Dark Horses
Out of Towners
Longshot Heroes
On to Victory
Ticking Bombs
Gold Getters
a play on “go-getters”
Surprise Attack
Destiny
Legendary
Pro-Am Team Name Generator
How to Choose the Perfect Pro-Am Team Name
Naming a team is a big task. It affects every single player, so narrowing down your options to just one can be challenging.
Keep these tips in mind to help you choose the perfect team name:
- Add your town or city name to your top choices. Putting the two together may rule out a few options and push others to the top of your list. Certain names or mascots will match your city name better than others. For example, if your team is from San Diego, you might end up choosing a name that also starts with the letter “S,” such as “San Diego Stargazers.”
- Decide as a team. It may be helpful to gather everyone on the team and take a vote on a few top choices. That way, everyone has a say, and you know the team will be happy with its name. You can also take additional name suggestions from the team — someone might have a creative idea that wouldn’t have made your list otherwise.
- Try combining some of your options. If you’ve narrowed it down to a few top choices but can’t decide between them, try mixing and matching to find the perfect one. For instance, “Hotshot Recruits” and “Hustlers” could become “Hotshot Hustlers” or “Indestructible” and “Savages” could become “Indestructible Savages.”