Does anyone have any updates on how they have been doing? There were some comments several weeks ago, but haven't heard anything since then.

In a close one right now. Up 2 with 1:24 left

The 16u Travelers are playing in the AAU State Tournament this weekend in the 17u division at the KBA. They beat Louisville Prospects 75-68. They play SOKY Hurricane tomorrow at 3:15 in the final game of pool play. Bracket play begins tomorrow evening. You can follow the tournament online at http://www.playkba.com. The Travelers are in pool E. Contributions from all players tonight proved to be the difference in the two teams. Good balance throughout.

They looked good tonight. I'm not sure they'll be able to beat the Magic 11th but solid win tonight. Love that big kid from NewCath and the guard from Ballard.

The 16u Travelers had a solid tournament going 3-1. Keep in mind they were playing up an age division (17u). Saturday they finished up their pool by beating SOKY Hurricanes by 60 plus. The entire team was hitting on all cylinders.

 

They opened bracket play against KY Heat and again were very impressive scoring 106 points. At one point they went on a 41-1 run.

 

Next they played the Shining Stars in the round of eight. Travelers led the entire game and the Stars took their first lead with :40 to go in the game. Stars beat the Travelers 48-47.

 

Key Performers for the Travelers:

 

Jalen Perry (Ballard) - this kid had the most athleticism on the court and jumps out of the gym. He was able to run out and finish by getting to the rim. Led the team in scoring.

 

Drew McDonald (Newport Catholic) - Big Strong kid. Very fundamental footwork and most games was unstoppable once he got the ball down low. He even showed his versatility by hitting outside shoots including a 3. I watched the last game and the Travelers never got him the ball.

 

Tanner Jonson (LexCath) - Team sharp shooter. In the game versus the Stars I don't think he missed (at least four 3's).

 

Matt Rose (LCA) - Long and Athletic. Played well up until the last game. His minutes were limited (not sure why). He does a really nice job taking his guy off the dribble.

 

Overall the weekend was a success. Team needs better guard play and needs to expose mis-matches. They have a tendency to just run and gun taking the first shot instead of the best shot. With their athletic ability on the perimeter (Perry, Johnson and Rose) and McDonald down low they are a very good team with a tremendous future.

I had heard that the guard from Clinton County was playing on the 16 & U Travelers team. Feedback?

I really like Jalen Perry. Also, it looked like the Travelers player was fouled at the end of the game but didn't get the call. It could've gone either way.

The 16u Travelers had a solid tournament going 3-1. Keep in mind they were playing up an age division (17u). Saturday they finished up their pool by beating SOKY Hurricanes by 60 plus. The entire team was hitting on all cylinders.

 

They opened bracket play against KY Heat and again were very impressive scoring 106 points. At one point they went on a 41-1 run.

 

Next they played the Shining Stars in the round of eight. Travelers led the entire game and the Stars took their first lead with :40 to go in the game. Stars beat the Travelers 48-47.

 

Key Performers for the Trave

Jalen Perry (Ballard) - this kid had the most athleticism on the court and jumps out of the gym. He was able to run out and finish by getting to the rim. Led the team in scoring.

 

Drew McDonald (Newport Catholic) - Big Strong kid. Very fundamental footwork and most games was unstoppable once he got the ball down low. He even showed his versatility by hitting outside shoots including a 3. I watched the last game and the Travelers never got him the ball.

 

Tanner Jonson (LexCath) - Team sharp shooter. In the game versus the Stars I don't think he missed (at least four 3's).

 

Matt Rose (LCA) - Long and Athletic. Played well up until the last game. His minutes were limited (not sure why). He does a really nice job taking his guy off the dribble.

 

Overall the weekend was a success. Team needs better guard play and needs to expose mis-matches. They have a tendency to just run and gun taking the first shot instead of the best shot. With their athletic ability on the perimeter (Perry, Johnson and Rose) and McDonald down low they are a very good team with a tremendous future.

 

As always, thanks for the excellent update.