I know a lot of attention gets paid to KY kids in AAU events on here at this time of year and I don't want two of West KY's finest to get overlooked.

 

Eli Pepper (Caldwell County) and Skyler Hunter (Calloway County) both play for me on the Illinois Bears 16U team.

 

We are playing up this week in the 17u division at the Under Armour NY2LA Summer Jam in Milwaukee. This is the TOP event in the country this week. I watched Cliff Alexander against Karl Towns today if you want an idea of the competition.

 

We split 1-1 today. Played terrible first game but rebounded nicely to win our pool game and advance to the Platinum bracket, which starts Saturday morning.

 

The most important thing is that Eli and Skyler played well in front of over 30 college coaches including Kansas State and Indiana along with bunches of mid majors who watched our game. Both have received a lot of interest from almost a dozen D1 schools each and that list will increase after this weekend.

 

I wanted to take the opportunity to brag on these young men and spread the word about two of the best 2015 players in the state that no one has heard about (it seems)

 

If you're ever in the West KY area this winter, make it a point to see these men play. You'll be happy you did.

Skylar is a great kid and his parents are top notch.

 

He has a very nice perimeter game for a player his size.

I know a lot of attention gets paid to KY kids in AAU events on here at this time of year and I don't want two of West KY's finest to get overlooked.

 

Eli Pepper (Caldwell County) and Skyler Hunter (Calloway County) both play for me on the Illinois Bears 16U team.

 

We are playing up this week in the 17u division at the Under Armour NY2LA Summer Jam in Milwaukee. This is the TOP event in the country this week. I watched Cliff Alexander against Karl Towns today if you want an idea of the competition.

 

We split 1-1 today. Played terrible first game but rebounded nicely to win our pool game and advance to the Platinum bracket, which starts Saturday morning.

 

The most important thing is that Eli and Skyler played well in front of over 30 college coaches including Kansas State and Indiana along with bunches of mid majors who watched our game. Both have received a lot of interest from almost a dozen D1 schools each and that list will increase after this weekend.

 

I wanted to take the opportunity to brag on these young men and spread the word about two of the best 2015 players in the state that no one has heard about (it seems)

 

If you're ever in the West KY area this winter, make it a point to see these men play. You'll be happy you did.

 

Thanks so much for your post. We always want to here about our Ky boys. Hope you will keep us updated during the regular season on how they are doing.

 

Good luck in the rest of the tourney. Keep us posted!!!!

We have now advanced to the semi finals of the platinum bracket.

 

The way Under Armour does it, platinum is the 3rd best bracket of the 6 they have and the best of the non shoe company sponsored teams.

 

Not bad for playing up a grade, but we have a big day tomorrow.

^ Best of luck!!!!!

Lost to a very good Illinois Wolverines team in the semifinals. Very pleased with the effort.

 

Looking forward to Kansas City and the KC Hardwood Classic starting Friday to finish off the AAU season.