PurplePride92 Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Isn't that going on right now? No one has any information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wireman Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I didn't even know it was going on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#99 Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Started Fri night. Ending today. Don't have much info other than the team I followed. Already back home.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Mitchell Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 9th grade final four was NKY Force, Ky ROYALS, Travelers and Louisville Rising Stars. NKY Force defeated Royals 98-96 in overtime and Travelers defeated Louisville Rising Stars 69-61. Finals being played right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Mitchell Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Surprisingly good turnout for D1 for a change, 21 teams participating in 9th grade division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoHardITP Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Surprisingly good turnout for D1 for a change, 21 teams participating in 9th grade division. Once you hit high school there is not any D1, D2, or D3. Just a single High School AAU State Championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Inside Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Matts Mustangs took down both Team Manimal teams in the U17 Final Four and Championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wireman Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Dang, I was told Manimal and Travelers weren't even playing in the event. Disappointed I missed out on the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plantmanky Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Isn't that going on right now? No one has any information? There is a small reason for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Mitchell Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Travelers win big in 9th grade final over NKY Force, 77-45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoopDreamsCoachQ Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Not well attended. Magic, Hoop Dreams and Travelers 16u all out of town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Fundamental Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Not well attended. Magic, Hoop Dreams and Travelers 16u all out of town. It was very well attended by the 15u/9th grade division, 21 teams. And, the place seemed as busy as usual. With that said, in the future, I hope KBA schedules it on a weekend that the "shoe deal" (HD, Travelers, & Louisville Magic) teams can play. Although, from the things I've heard, I don't know if they would attend anyway... many commitments and expectations for them to be healthy. And, there is always this... you don't want a shoe sponsored team to potentially lose to a local in-state team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurplePride92 Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 It was very well attended by the 15u/9th grade division, 21 teams. And, the place seemed as busy as usual. With that said, in the future, I hope KBA schedules it on a weekend that the "shoe deal" (HD, Travelers, & Louisville Magic) teams can play. Although, from the things I've heard, I don't know if they would attend anyway... many commitments and expectations for them to be healthy. And, there is always this... you don't want a shoe sponsored team to potentially lose to a local in-state team. They'll never play in it. Nothing to gain and too much to lose. Matts Mustangs put a running clock on Manimal yesterday and won state for the second year in a row. Which team has a higher profile? Wouldn't be a good look if HD or Travelers took one on the chin like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doubletake1906 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 They'll never play in it. Nothing to gain and too much to lose. Matts Mustangs put a running clock on Manimal yesterday and won state for the second year in a row. Which team has a higher profile? Wouldn't be a good look if HD or Travelers took one on the chin like that. It isn't only about losing to other in State teams. It is about Media Coverage and level of competition. If shoe teams are competing off Circuit, they need to consistently play teams that are going to challenge them to be better when they come back to the Circuit. Furthermore, National media coverage is of the utmost importance to the 16U/17U age groups when playing outside of the Live Periods. Playing for State pride is Great, but remember, these kids are trying to earn scholarships.... I believe that if State AAU can ensure more National Coverage, then more teams may be prone to attend.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qryche11 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I was following some of the scores online yesterday while sitting in an Indiana gym watching Omega Wildcats 9th Grade (Kids from Campbell Co Region) play in a College Exposure event. Midwest Youth Tournament where many D2,D3 and NAIA coaches were present. Kind of surprised Omega didnt enter KY State Tourney but still a great weekend for them beating some very good teams from Indiana and Ohio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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