History

The Southeast Elite High School Athletic League (SEHAL)

"Where the South Comes to Play."

Founded by Louis Graham—former Division I standout and Naismith College Player of the Year at Georgia Southern University—SEHAL was born from a clear mission: to raise the bar for high school basketball in the Southeast. 

Graham saw more than just a competitive gap—he saw a lack of structure, vision, and opportunity for talented student-athletes. SEHAL was created to change that.

Why SEHAL?

SEHAL isn’t just another league. It’s a platform for greatness, rooted in integrity, excellence, and leadership.

✅ 🏆 Elite Competition
SEHAL delivers high-stakes, year-round events and championships that sharpen skills and elevate players.

✅ 🎓 Academic Standards
All programs are aligned with NCAA eligibility guidelines and college-prep curriculum benchmarks.

✅ 🤝 Trusted Partnerships
SEHAL schools collaborate with college recruiters, elite trainers, and development specialists to maximize growth and exposure.

✅ 📈 Proven Pathways
Our student-athletes advance to NCAA D1, D2, NAIA, and even professional programs—nationwide.

✅ 💡 Leadership Focus
We’re not just building basketball players—we’re developing leaders for life.

A Movement with Purpose

What started as a vision has become a movement. Today, SEHAL unites the Southeast’s most competitive prep programs under one banner—to elevate, expose, and empower student-athletes at every level.

With a leadership team that understands both the game and the grind, SEHAL combines elite competition with real structure, next-level visibility, and championship culture.

As a certified member of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and powered by TCAL Southeast, a regional division of the Texas Christian Athletic League (TCAL), SEHAL is officially recognized for its compliance, credibility, and commitment to the highest standards in scholastic sports.

SEHAL is more than a league

It’s a proving ground for student-athletes chasing greatness on the court and in life.

📍 Join the movement. Build the legacy.