Didn't know what their contract status with Adidas was on being at the Nike event when a big Adidas event was going on. If you are a 15u-17u team, North Augusta is definitely the place to be if you want to be seen this week.

Not sure either.

Here's an article I just posted on my site; has a few quotes from Coach Stallworth, full schedule and more; Manimal and Travelers play each other Friday morning at 9 a.m.

 

Team Manimal 15U, Travelers 16U Head to Elite Youth Invitational | AllKyHoops.com

Why did Manimal elect to play up?

Why did Manimal elect to play up?

 

Nevermind. I see now that 15u was not an option at this tourney,

How have the teams done thus far in the tourney?

How have the teams done thus far in the tourney?

 

Manimal is 0-3. Lost in OT by 3, lost in regulation in 3, got thumped tonight. They play the Travelers tomorrow morning at 9 a.m.

Nevermind. I see now that 15u was not an option at this tourney,

 

Why wasn't 15u an option jw?

Why wasn't 15u an option jw?

 

There is a 15U division in this tournament.

There is a 15U division in this tournament.

 

Yeah I know. Thats why I was confused about his comment.

There is a 15U division in this tournament.

There wasn't a 15U slot available for them, so they played up. It would have been best for them to play in Indy but I can understand if they didn't because teams play up there so much you end up playing the same teams so many times. Playing this week is going to be a learning experience. And they can only get better by it...

There wasn't a 15U slot available for them, so they played up. It would have been best for them to play in Indy but I can understand if they didn't because teams play up there so much you end up playing the same teams so many times. Playing this week is going to be a learning experience. And they can only get better by it...

 

I suspected that was the case but I forgot to ask Maze about it. It's tough to play up in an event like this but they were very competitive and had opportunities to be 2-1 rather than 0-3.

Travelers up 33-24 on Manimal at the half.

FINAL: Travelers 77 Manimal 67

FINAL: Travelers 77 Manimal 67

 

Surprised it was that close. I applaud Manimal for playing up, but it just wasn't realistic.