Is Newport's Taylen Kinney trying out for the US Mens U17 national team?

[Basketball Jones]

Rumor. Anybody?

[RedHawk]

Article on LinkNKY states he was invited to try out.

[GoBucks97]

Yes he is trying out. Also played in Adidas Eurocamp, only 20 or so high schoolers got selected. He is nationally a 5 star at this point!

[Runcible Owl]

4 hours ago, Basketball Jones said:

Rumor. Anybody?

📰 Details in the peice @RedHawkmentioned ~  

🔴 Great news; way to represent the Bluegrass young man!

Newport's Kinney Going International? 

"Newport basketball standout Tay Kinney has been invited to participate at the 2024 USA Basketball Men's U17 National Team training camp." 

🔗 linknky.com/sports/2024/06/05/nky-sports-news-basketball

[GoBucks97]

Of note he is an underclassmen in this event. It's 2025 and 2026 kids, so I imagine he's a lock to make the team next year. 

[Walter]

17 hours ago, GoBucks97 said:

Yes he is trying out. Also played in Adidas Eurocamp, only 20 or so high schoolers got selected. He is nationally a 5 star at this point!

Where are you seeing this? 

ESPN- #30 (4*)

Rivals- #33 (4*)

On3- #45 (4*)

247Sports- #56 (4*)

Composite on 247 has him at #32.

Not saying he can't get to 5* status, because he certainly can, but as of right now he isn't a 5*. A good showing on the AAU circuit to close the summer and in this event would obviously force the outlets to re-evaluate.

I wish he were playing on the EYBL circuit instead of the 3SSB...way better competition and exposure.

[GoBucks97]

5 hours ago, Walter said:

Where are you seeing this? 

ESPN- #30 (4*)

Rivals- #33 (4*)

On3- #45 (4*)

247Sports- #56 (4*)

Composite on 247 has him at #32.

Not saying he can't get to 5* status, because he certainly can, but as of right now he isn't a 5*. A good showing on the AAU circuit to close the summer and in this event would obviously force the outlets to re-evaluate.

I wish he were playing on the EYBL circuit instead of the 3SSB...way better competition and exposure.

Most of the sites haven't updated since the major AAU and camp season. With the tryouts and selections he is garnering I think he's gonna rise. And that was once a true statement but between the 3SSB, EYBL, UA, a lot of the talent is balanced as of late. Sure there is probably more on the EYBL but it isn't a crazy drop off of competition or exposure in my opinion. 

[Cousin Chris]

4 star 5 star blah blah blah….  The kid can play period!

[Basketball Jones]

Cool. I found a roster of participants by class.

Class of 2025: Kiyan Anthony, Cameron Boozer, Cayden Boozer, DeWayne Brown II, Chris Cenac Jr., AJ Dybantsa, Akai Fleming, Kingston Flemings, Jalen Haralson, Bryce James, JJ Mandaquit, Kayden Mingo, Koa Peat, Darryn Peterson, Jalen Reece and Jaden Toombs.

Class of 2026: Davion Adkins, Kayden Allen, Alijah Arenas, Tajh Ariza, Junior County, Jason Crowe Jr., Anthony Felesi, Caleb Gaskins, Cameron Holmes, Caleb Holt, TAYLEN KINNEY, Brandon McCoy Jr., Dylan Mingo, Jalen Montonati, Adam Oumiddoch, Steven Reynolds, Deron Rippey Jr., Jordan Smith Jr., Tyran Stokes and Elijah Williams.

Here's an alphabetical list with heights and the state they're from. Some Indiana and Ohio kids too.

Davion Adkins Height: 6‐8 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Dallas, TX
Kayden Allen Height: 6‐5 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Lilburn, GA
Kiyan Anthony Height: 6‐5 Current Age: 17 Hometown: Middle Village, NY
Alijah Arenas Height: 6‐5 Current Age: 17 Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Tajh Ariza Height: 6‐8 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Playa Del Rey, CA
Cameron Boozer Height: 6‐9 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Miami, FL
Cayden Boozer Height: 6‐3 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Miami, FL
DeWayne Brown II Height: 6‐9 Current Age: 17 Hometown: Hoover, AL
Chris Cenac Jr. Height: 6‐10 Current Age: 17 Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Junior County Height: 6‐5 Current Age: 17 Hometown: Manti, UT
Jason Crowe Jr. Height: 6‐2 Current Age: 15 Hometown: Lynwood, CA
AJ Dybantsa Height: 6‐8 Current Age: 17 Hometown: Brockton, MA
Anthony Felesi Height: 6‐5 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Orem, UT
Akai Fleming Height: 6‐4 Current Age: 17 Hometown: Marietta, GA
Kingston Flemings Height: 6‐3 Current Age:17 Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Caleb Gaskins Height: 6‐7 Current Age: 15 Hometown: Melbourne, FL
Jalen Haralson Height: 6‐7 Current Age: 17 Hometown: Anderson, IN
Cam Holmes Height: 6‐5 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Goodyear, AZ
Caleb Holt Height: 6‐5 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Huntsville, AL
Bryce James Height: 6‐4 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Chatsworth, CA
TAYLEN KINNEY HEIGHT: 6‐1 CURRENT AGE: 16 HOMETOWN: NEWPORT, KY
JJ Mandaquit Height: 6‐1 Current Age: 17 Hometown: Hilo, HI
Brandon McCoy Jr. Height: 6‐4 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Oakland, CA
Dylan Mingo Height: 6‐4 Current Age: 15 Hometown: Farmingdale, NY
Kayden Mingo Height: 6‐2 Current Age: 17 Hometown: Farmingdale, NY
Jalen Montonati Height: 6‐7 Current Age: 17 Hometown: Owasso, OK
Adam Oumiddoch Height: 6‐5 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Woodbridge, VA
Koa Peat Height: 6‐8 Current Age: 17 Hometown: Chandler, AZ
Darryn Peterson Height: 6‐5 Current Age: 17 Hometown: Canton, OH
Jalen Reece Height: 6‐0 Current Age: 17 Hometown: Orlando, FL
Steven Reynolds III Height: 6‐5 Current Age: 16 Hometown: South Bend, IN
Deron Rippey Jr. Height: 6‐1 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Jordan Smith Jr. Height: 6‐3 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Washington D.C.
Tyran Stokes Height: 6‐7 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Louisville, KY
Jaden Toombs Height: 6‐10 Current Age: 17 Hometown: Amarillo, TX
Elijah Williams Height: 6‐6 Current Age: 16 Hometown: Phoenix, AZ