Not familiar with the swoosh but the Whitley 3rd last year were middle of the pack. If you got good refs they will foul out but bad refs you are going to get mugged. Although most of their kids were holdbacks last year(if KBA uses new rules and enforces....)Just my opionion, no hate mail please lol

 

Thanks for info JC70- I was concerned about the competition - The team my son plays for was formally the Kentucky Royals last year, we have done pretty well down at KBA, but we haven't faced any of the teams in this showcase- I guess we will see how it goes- thanks again-

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Welcome to BGP, UCME!

 

Thanks hoops5- look forward to a another fun year-

When joining this site I expected a lot more activity- I blame myself for not initiating more conversation-

I was wondering now that we are a week away from state, who can help me with what to expect and who should I expect it from in the 3rd,4th and 5th grade divisions(D1)-I know there is a lot of talent out there at this age group but who would be the main contenders in each?

4th grade I would say Shining Stars have to be the favorite. It seems like they have won every tournament they have been in. I know they have won some 5th grade tourneys also..

Thanks Raiderbird, I hope you are correct, that is who my son plays for- I know there are some other teams out there that will provide a a stiff challenge but we look forward to it-

Do you have any thoughts at the 3rd grade level?

 

We have played several 5th grade teams and plan to give 5th grade state a shot?

Thanks Raiderbird, I hope you are correct, that is who my son plays for- I know there are some other teams out there that will provide a a stiff challenge but we look forward to it-

Do you have any thoughts at the 3rd grade level?

 

We have played several 5th grade teams and plan to give 5th grade state a shot?

 

No idea about 3rd. The only reason I know about 4th is because of Aydan.

In 5th grade Louisville Focus is probably the team to beat. I would be surprised if there is a team in Ky that can beat them. The best team in the Lexington area is Lexington Hustle. Jeff Sheppard's Playmakers team from southern Ky will be good also, but none compare to Louisville Focus.

In third grade, the KY Heat Elite from Ashland won last year and should make a good attempt at it again this year.

4th grade I would say Shining Stars have to be the favorite. It seems like they have won every tournament they have been in. I know they have won some 5th grade tourneys also..

I saw the Shining Stars last weekend in Georgetown... very skilled group, but they were playing as a fourth grade team and it was my impression there are some kids on that team that will not be able to play U10 during AAU season. Is the plan for them to stay together as a U11 AAU team or will they lose the kids who turned 10 before August 1?

Thank you all for the feedback- I appreciate and will pass the information along-

 

In regards to the Stars team, we have a player that will not be with us for 4th grade state- We will be playing 4th grade D1 and 5th grade D2-The team you watched in Gtown will be at state-

 

@SHS , we played Louisville Focus in 5th grade tournamnet and they are very talented - They beat us by 15- I did not realize Sheppard had 5th grade team, I thought his really good team was in 4th grade?

Last year Sheppard had state D1 AAU runner up teams in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade (Ky Playmakers). He coached and his son played on the 4th grade team last year. He is coaching the 5th grade team this year.

ky playmakers best teams will be 9u, 12u and 14u

4th grade I would say Shining Stars have to be the favorite. It seems like they have won every tournament they have been in. I know they have won some 5th grade tourneys also..

 

I watched this team play at KBA a few weeks back. I was told they were 4th grade and I was amazed at how good they were. I know it is a large program with some some good teams. But, this was by far the best Shining Stars team I had ever seen.

ky playmakers best teams will be 9u, 12u and 14u

 

Is the 14U last years 6th grade team that won D1?