GotNext

GotNext is a mobile application designed for pickup basketball in the UK that allows users to check in at real courts, see who is currently playing or on the way, and find available games in their city. It includes features for forming crews that can hold courts based on actual check-ins, tracking attendance at specific locations, and ranking teams. The app is free, ad-free, and was originally launched in London with plans to expand to other UK cities.

The app is free to download on both iPhone and Android, with no advertisements included in the experience. Users can join the test for Android devices while the iPhone version is already available on the App Store. The service operates without any hidden fees or costs for basic functionality.

GotNext was founded in 2026 and was born in London, with a stated goal of opening every UK city. The founder, Denis Koumbou, built the platform after becoming tired of crossing the city to find empty courts or managing multiple group chats. The business is currently expanding from its London origins to other locations across the United Kingdom.

Users can form crews to hold courts by picking an element, crest, and color that flies on every court they hold. A team only ranks and holds courts off real check-ins at the court, ensuring nobody fakes it. This system allows crews to climb the ladder as they successfully secure and maintain court time.

The platform supports various game formats including 3x3 and 5v5 played in brackets, round robins, or winner-stays gauntlets. Hoopers can also play 1v1 and shootouts where there are no teams and users simply turn up. If a user has no crew, they can raise their hand as an open player to get slotted in.

To start using the app, users simply tap 'Here now' at a real court to make their presence visible on the live map. The whole city then sees who is on the way, which crews hold what, and when a run is short, the need for a full court call goes up so people can slide through. This check-in mechanism is the core of how the platform functions.

The app displays every court feature, showing who is here now and who is on the way with specific times. When a run is short, the need for a full court call increases, prompting people to slide through to find a game. Users can see the detail of every court feature to understand current activity levels.

Users can put their own city on the map by telling GotNext about their city if no courts are listed there yet. The platform encourages community involvement to help bring GotNext to new areas. This allows local players to actively contribute to expanding the service's reach.

The founder, Denis Koumbou, can be contacted via the handle @denis_off02 on social media platforms like TikTok. Users can also join the group chat to help bring GotNext to their city or catch the founder on court. The community runs on hoopers rather than just an app, fostering direct engagement.

GotNext is designed for pickup basketball players who want to avoid group chat roulette and solo trips to dead courts. It suits users who prefer a streamlined experience based on one thing: the check-in. The platform is built for those tired of texting five group chats to find out where the run is.

The website states that the app is free, no ads, and operates in UK cities. It is described as being born in London and opening every UK city. The service aims to provide a sorted pickup basketball experience without unnecessary complications.

The app allows users to see who is on the way and which crews hold what courts in real-time. It also features a system where teams play in brackets, round robins, or gauntlets, and hoopers can play 1v1 and shootouts. The platform supports both 3x3 and 5v5 formats, providing a comprehensive experience for different player preferences.

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