When a player decides that basic fundamental practice is not neccesary in the summer, that player is finished progressing.

 

 

It's nescessary, but should an AAU coach devote an entire practice to it. If the kids already understand and respect performing the fundamentals (boxing out, sitting and sliding on defense, following shots, sharp passes, u know the basics), the coach can focus on sets and have a more productive/preperation practice.

It's nescessary, but should an AAU coach devote an entire practice to it. If the kids already understand and respect performing the fundamentals (boxing out, sitting and sliding on defense, following shots, sharp passes, u know the basics), the coach can focus on sets and have a more productive/preperation practice.

 

I don't think an AAU coach wants too, but some of it is neccessary. I have seen teams loaded with exceptional talent go into tournaments where they should have run the table and loose to a well coached, well disciplined, well practiced group of above average players. I agree with you 100%. It is almost impossible to get a solid practice schedule together when you have players from all over the place, but I don't think that you can forgo the basics. There are very few kids that will truely work themselves in the summer. They all love to play, but to really hit the fundamentals on their own is rare. Especially when they have a busy tournament schedule.

Did Colin Kennedy from Rose Hill break his foot earlier in the year?

I disagree with this statement completely. I think AAU ball is where kids raise their talent level the most and work on their individual game by play bigger and better competition while being in good physical condition for the next upcoming season. Anyone agree?:laugh:

 

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I agree completely..... I will quote Ken Shields on this one, "players are made over the summer, teams are formed during the season." That being said, I think players hard work in the summer via AAU give them the extra work and experience the need. There is a huge advantage the kids court presence from year to year with AAU competition over the summer. I understand some kids get burned out. Those kids I think don't have a true love of the game, kids that love the game can't get enough. I think the Holmes team are a good example of that. All the top player in the area excel during the summer playing AAU. There no doubting that fact.

From ESPN.com:

 

• Covington (Ky.) Holmes 6-5 sophomore small forward Kevon Arnold is one to keep an eye on. He is a lefty slasher who attacks the lane and works the offensive glass. His upside is tremendous.

 

• George Fant, a 6-6 sophomore power forward from Warren Central (Ky.), is a long, athletic finisher. He is a work in progress but he is a live body and can score around the basket and knock down the short jumper. He is undersized but has great upside.

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=3861179

From ESPN.com:

 

• Covington (Ky.) Holmes 6-5 sophomore small forward Kevon Arnold is one to keep an eye on. He is a lefty slasher who attacks the lane and works the offensive glass. His upside is tremendous.

 

• George Fant, a 6-6 sophomore power forward from Warren Central (Ky.), is a long, athletic finisher. He is a work in progress but he is a live body and can score around the basket and knock down the short jumper. He is undersized but has great upside.

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=3861179

 

 

This is an excellent notice for Kevon, and a good assesment. He is a very gifted ball player. He is also extremely lucky to be surrounded by top notch athletes that will allow him to get noticed as a sixth or seventh man. I take nothing away from him. I wish him the best. It will be nice to see Holmes finally get some of it's talent into the next level.

This is an excellent notice for Kevon, and a good assesment. He is a very gifted ball player. He is also extremely lucky to be surrounded by top notch athletes that will allow him to get noticed as a sixth or seventh man. I take nothing away from him. I wish him the best. It will be nice to see Holmes finally get some of it's talent into the next level.

 

I agree. It's good recognition for not only Arnold, but also Fant of WC and Kentucky basketball as a whole. There were a few other Kentucky players in different classes mentioned as well in the article.

In my opinion AAU ball is what you might call "A NECESSARY EVIL". I think it burns a lot of kids out.:ylsuper:

 

Can't agree more! :thumb:

Top 3 from 16th region:

Timmy Knipp- Elliott

Aaron Rayburn- West

Maze- Bath County

Trey Williams- Greenup Co.

Colin Kennedy- Rose Hill

 

Not sure of the Maze kids first name I think both he and Williams are sophmores.

I don't think an AAU coach wants too, but some of it is neccessary. I have seen teams loaded with exceptional talent go into tournaments where they should have run the table and loose to a well coached, well disciplined, well practiced group of above average players. I agree with you 100%. It is almost impossible to get a solid practice schedule together when you have players from all over the place, but I don't think that you can forgo the basics. There are very few kids that will truely work themselves in the summer. They all love to play, but to really hit the fundamentals on their own is rare. Especially when they have a busy tournament schedule.

 

I agree with you 100%. :thumb:

Kellen Smith (PG) from Scott High School should be added to the list. Very solid player and is already emerging as one of the best in NKY. Leads NKY in assists but I'm not sure about PPG. Played extremely well against Holmes this past weekend scoring 23 points.

Kellen Smith (PG_ from Scott High School should be added to the list. Very solid player and is already emerging as one of the best in NKY. Leads NKY in assists but I'm not sure about PPG. Played extremely well against Holmes this past weekend scoring 23 points.

 

Best two that I've seen this year in NKY are Arnold of Holmes and now Smith of Scott. He is a player for sure and would play at a lot of the elite schools around the state as well. Key for him is to continue to be aggressive and you'll see this kid continue to have success.

I disagree with this statement completely. I think AAU ball is where kids raise their talent level the most and work on their individual game by play bigger and better competition while being in good physical condition for the next upcoming season. Anyone agree?:laugh:

 

I totally agree with you. My son continues to get better and better and loves playing AAU Bball. I think more kids should play AAU ball to improve their game.

I totally agree with you. My son continues to get better and better and loves playing AAU Bball. I think more kids should play AAU ball to improve their game.

 

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Top 3 from 16th region:

Timmy Knipp- Elliott

Aaron Rayburn- West

Maze- Bath County

Trey Williams- Greenup Co.

Colin Kennedy- Rose Hill

 

Not sure of the Maze kids first name I think both he and Williams are sophmores.

Zak or Zach, I believe.