Ky Kids playing AAU basketball this summer

[Perfect Practice]

Can you tell it is AAU season yet?

 

Early, yet in full swing! Time for some basketball boys and girls.

[wildcatfan]

Those members who played for the Queen City Prophets only played at the AAU Nationals last year thats it. What do you mean they haven't done anything for them? Every tournament they go to they get recognition because team does very well. You don't have to have ADIDAS or JORDAN as sponsors to have a good team. The Shining Star Mcfarland team wasn't really a threat to the KY Players until they got some new adidtions this year. Derek Smith and Shining Star Sports do asssemble good talent from all around the state. Ky Players are all mostly from Covington.

 

Shining Stars McFarland defeated the KY Players last year, with kids mostly from NKY.

[Hotrod327]

If you want to update the list, I watched the Derek Smith Allstars for 16's and 17's and they both played well Cincinnati this past weekend at Xavier and University of Cincinnati gyms. 16's finished first in Silver division in Bearcat classic and 17's were runner-ups in Gold Division. Fantastic tournament. Also, Warren Central has 3 players on the 16's, Jordan Shankllin, Spence Shelton, and George Fant. All played well. Caleb Hardy looked real good for 17's, from Western Kentucky.

 

 

QUOTE=shooterx3;3380911]Looks to me like there are a record number of kids playing this summer.

Here is a list I have, feel free to add to it or tell us how your team is doing.

Most teams are playing this weekend. Keep us posted as I think most of us root for all Ky kids to do well:thumb:

 

Ge'Lawn Guyn, Scott County - Indiana Elite

Dominique Ferguson, Indianapolis Lawrence North - SYF Players

Dakotah Euton, Scott County - Wisconsin Playground Warriors

Chad Jackson, Scott County - Shining Stars (McFarland)

Josh Sewell, Trinity - Shining Stars (McFarland)

Chris Harrison, Trinity - Indiana Elite/Team Indiana 2012

Vinny Zollo, Clark County - Indiana Elite/Team Indiana 2011

Matt Carlino, Gilbert, Ariz. - Indiana Elite One 17U

Spencer Turner, Bloomington South - Indiana Elite One 17U

Aaron Cosby, Jeffersontown - Nashville Celtics

Josh Forrest, Paducah Tilghman - Nashville Celtics

Daniel Ross, Jeffersontown - Nashville Celtics

Desmond Dorsey, Jeffersontown - Nashville Celtics

Robbie Stenzel, Clark County - Derek Smith All-Stars 16U

Travis Purvis, Clark County - Derek Smith All-Stars 16U

Timmy Knipp, Elliott County - Derek Smith All-Stars 16U

Arman Marks, Eastern - Derek Smith All-Stars 16U

Remy Abell, Eastern - Derek Smith All-Stars 16U

George Fant, Warren Central - Derek Smith All-Stars 16U

Jordan Shanklin, Warren Central - Derek Smith All-Stars 16U

Evan Maschmeyer, Jeffersonville - Derek Smith All-Stars 16U

Donovan Kates, Christian County - Derek Smith All-Stars 16U

Marquis Teague, Indianapolis Pike - Spiece Indy Heat 17s

Donovan Gibbs, Iroquois - Shining Stars (Jackson)

Delquan Thomas, Eastern - Shining Stars (Jackson)

Taylor Epley, Trinity - Shining Stars (Jackson)

Alex Foley, North Oldham - Shining Stars (Jackson)

James Phillischafske, Male - Shining Stars (Jackson)

Austin Flannery, Scott County - Shining Stars (McFarland)

Donovan Johnson, Shelby County - Cincinnati Shining Stars (Price)

Tamron Manning, Scott County - Hoop Dreams

Jaylen Beckham, Scott County - Hoop Dreams

Mike Terry, Rose Hill - Hoop Dreams

Chris Richard, Southern - Kentucky Gators

Tim Henderson, Christian Academy - Kentucky Gators

Aaron Nance, Seneca - Kentucky Gators

Zach McElwain, Seneca - Kentucky Gators

Orlando Rutledge, Fern Creek - Kentucky Gators

Miles Mitchell, Manual - Kentucky Gators

Patrick Butcher, St. Xavier - Kentucky Gators

James Berry, North Hardin - Kentucky Gators

Cody Lane, Elizabethtown - Kentucky Gators

Elisha Justice, Shelby Valley - Derek Smith All-Stars 17s

Ashley Hatfield, Shelby Valley - Derek Smith All-Stars 17s

Tate Cox, Knott Central - Derek Smith All-Stars 17s

Clint Stepp, June Buchanan - Derek Smith All-Stars 17s

Madison Johnson, Corbin - Derek Smith All-Stars 17s

Colt Barnhill, East Carter - Derek Smith All-Stars 17's

Caleb Hardy, Carlisle County- Derek Smith All-Stars 17's

Tanner Peaurach, Lex Cath- Derek Smith All-Stars-17s

D'Carlo Hayes, Male - Derek Smith All-Stars 17s West

Thomas Blakemore, Butler- Derek Smith All-Stars 17s West

Jomari Bradshaw, Waggener- Derek Smith All-Stars 17s West

Deonte Maddox, Seneca- Derek Smith All-Stars 17s West

Sean Samsel, Manual - Derek Smith All-Stars 17s West

Alexsandar Nikolic, Manual - Derek Smith All-Stars 17s West

Darnell Davis, Owensboro - Central Kentucky Storm Elite 17U

Shaquille Wilson, Christian County - Central Kentucky Storm Elite 17U

Kevin Glenn, Male - Central Kentucky Storm Elite 17U

Lyonell Gaines, Eastern - Central Kentucky Storm Elite 17U

Martez Harris, Seneca - Central Kentucky Storm Elite 17U

Walter Alexander, Seneca - Central Kentucky Storm Elite 17U

Robbie Barber, Scott County - Central Kentucky Storm Elite 17U

Josh Stroud, Faridale - Central Kentucky Storm Black 17U

Kevin Shaw, Seneca - - Central Kentucky Storm Black 17U

A.J. Adams, Jeffersonville - Team Southern Indian

Drake Coleman, Jeffersonville - Team Southern Indiana

Bryant Conder, Lanesville - Team Southern Indiana

Casey Jackson, South Oldham - Shining Star Sports (Jackson)

Vance Hall, Franklin County Shining Star Sports (Jackson)

Kevin Glenn, Male, Shining Star Sports (Jackson)

Nick Rausch, DeSales, Shining Star Sports (Jackson)

Desmond Brown, Central - Shining Star Sports (Jackson)

 

Jordan Shelton, Owen County - Shining Star Sports (Jackson)

Tyler Newsome, Shelby Valley - Team Kentucky

Mike Gabbard, Boone County - Shining Stars (McFarland)

Andy Earls, Boone County - Shining Stars (McFarland)

Ryan Popp, Boone County - Cincinnati Shining Stars (Price)

Steven Kowolonek, Highlands - Shining Stars (McFarland)

Collin Lopez, Christian Academy - Higher Level Basketball

Reginald Breeden, Moore - Higher Level Basketball

Tim Harrison, Moore - Higher Level Baksetball

Tony Horne, Male - Higher Level Basketball

Tre Jones, Manual - Higher Level Basketball

Brandon Ritchie, DeSales - Higher Level Basketball

Bobby Stauffer, Ryle - Northern Kentucky Bulldogs

Matt Trammel, Dixie Heights - Northern Kentucky Bulldogs

Ryan Fucci, Tates Creek - Lexington Ice

Taylor Barnette, Lexington Christian - Lexington Ice

Taylor Martin, Lexington Catholic - Lexington Ice

Scott Schuette, Lexington Catholic - Shining Stars (Pittman)

Kellen Smith, Scott - Shining Stars (Pittman)

Jake Geisler, Newport Central Catholic - Shining Stars (Pittman)

Kyle King, Deming - Shining Stars (Pittman)

Neal Pawsett, Mason County - Shining Stars (Pittman)

Jordan Gilbert, Mason County - Shining Stars (Pittman)

Evan Bingham, DeSales - Shining Stars U15 (Pittman)

Brandon Brooks, DeSales - Shining Stars U15 (Pittman)

Cameron Duncan, DeSales - Shining Stars U15 (Pittman)

[SugarDaddy]

If you want to update the list, I watched the Derek Smith Allstars for 16's and 17's and they both played well Cincinnati this past weekend at Xavier and University of Cincinnati gyms. 16's finished first in Silver division in Bearcat classic and 17's were runner-ups in Gold Division. Fantastic tournament. Also, Warren Central has 3 players on the 16's, Jordan Shankllin, Spence Shelton, and George Fant. All played well. Caleb Hardy looked real good for 17's, from Western Kentucky.

 

 

QUOTE=shooterx3;3380911]Looks to me like there are a record number of kids playing this summer.

Here is a list I have, feel free to add to it or tell us how your team is doing.

Most teams are playing this weekend. Keep us posted as I think most of us root for all Ky kids to do well:thumb:

 

Ge'Lawn Guyn, Scott County - Indiana Elite

Dominique Ferguson, Indianapolis Lawrence North - SYF Players

Dakotah Euton, Scott County - Wisconsin Playground Warriors

Chad Jackson, Scott County - Shining Stars (McFarland)

Josh Sewell, Trinity - Shining Stars (McFarland)

Chris Harrison, Trinity - Indiana Elite/Team Indiana 2012

Vinny Zollo, Clark County - Indiana Elite/Team Indiana 2011

Matt Carlino, Gilbert, Ariz. - Indiana Elite One 17U

Spencer Turner, Bloomington South - Indiana Elite One 17U

Aaron Cosby, Jeffersontown - Nashville Celtics

Josh Forrest, Paducah Tilghman - Nashville Celtics

Daniel Ross, Jeffersontown - Nashville Celtics

Desmond Dorsey, Jeffersontown - Nashville Celtics

Robbie Stenzel, Clark County - Derek Smith All-Stars 16U

Travis Purvis, Clark County - Derek Smith All-Stars 16U

Timmy Knipp, Elliott County - Derek Smith All-Stars 16U

Arman Marks, Eastern - Derek Smith All-Stars 16U

Remy Abell, Eastern - Derek Smith All-Stars 16U

George Fant, Warren Central - Derek Smith All-Stars 16U

Jordan Shanklin, Warren Central - Derek Smith All-Stars 16U

Evan Maschmeyer, Jeffersonville - Derek Smith All-Stars 16U

Donovan Kates, Christian County - Derek Smith All-Stars 16U

Marquis Teague, Indianapolis Pike - Spiece Indy Heat 17s

Donovan Gibbs, Iroquois - Shining Stars (Jackson)

Delquan Thomas, Eastern - Shining Stars (Jackson)

Taylor Epley, Trinity - Shining Stars (Jackson)

Alex Foley, North Oldham - Shining Stars (Jackson)

James Phillischafske, Male - Shining Stars (Jackson)

Austin Flannery, Scott County - Shining Stars (McFarland)

Donovan Johnson, Shelby County - Cincinnati Shining Stars (Price)

Tamron Manning, Scott County - Hoop Dreams

Jaylen Beckham, Scott County - Hoop Dreams

Mike Terry, Rose Hill - Hoop Dreams

Chris Richard, Southern - Kentucky Gators

Tim Henderson, Christian Academy - Kentucky Gators

Aaron Nance, Seneca - Kentucky Gators

Zach McElwain, Seneca - Kentucky Gators

Orlando Rutledge, Fern Creek - Kentucky Gators

Miles Mitchell, Manual - Kentucky Gators

Patrick Butcher, St. Xavier - Kentucky Gators

James Berry, North Hardin - Kentucky Gators

Cody Lane, Elizabethtown - Kentucky Gators

Elisha Justice, Shelby Valley - Derek Smith All-Stars 17s

Ashley Hatfield, Shelby Valley - Derek Smith All-Stars 17s

Tate Cox, Knott Central - Derek Smith All-Stars 17s

Clint Stepp, June Buchanan - Derek Smith All-Stars 17s

Madison Johnson, Corbin - Derek Smith All-Stars 17s

Colt Barnhill, East Carter - Derek Smith All-Stars 17's

Caleb Hardy, Carlisle County- Derek Smith All-Stars 17's

Tanner Peaurach, Lex Cath- Derek Smith All-Stars-17s

D'Carlo Hayes, Male - Derek Smith All-Stars 17s West

Thomas Blakemore, Butler- Derek Smith All-Stars 17s West

Jomari Bradshaw, Waggener- Derek Smith All-Stars 17s West

Deonte Maddox, Seneca- Derek Smith All-Stars 17s West

Sean Samsel, Manual - Derek Smith All-Stars 17s West

Alexsandar Nikolic, Manual - Derek Smith All-Stars 17s West

Darnell Davis, Owensboro - Central Kentucky Storm Elite 17U

Shaquille Wilson, Christian County - Central Kentucky Storm Elite 17U

Kevin Glenn, Male - Central Kentucky Storm Elite 17U

Lyonell Gaines, Eastern - Central Kentucky Storm Elite 17U

Martez Harris, Seneca - Central Kentucky Storm Elite 17U

Walter Alexander, Seneca - Central Kentucky Storm Elite 17U

Robbie Barber, Scott County - Central Kentucky Storm Elite 17U

Josh Stroud, Faridale - Central Kentucky Storm Black 17U

Kevin Shaw, Seneca - - Central Kentucky Storm Black 17U

A.J. Adams, Jeffersonville - Team Southern Indian

Drake Coleman, Jeffersonville - Team Southern Indiana

Bryant Conder, Lanesville - Team Southern Indiana

Casey Jackson, South Oldham - Shining Star Sports (Jackson)

Vance Hall, Franklin County Shining Star Sports (Jackson)

Kevin Glenn, Male, Shining Star Sports (Jackson)

Nick Rausch, DeSales, Shining Star Sports (Jackson)

Desmond Brown, Central - Shining Star Sports (Jackson)

 

Jordan Shelton, Owen County - Shining Star Sports (Jackson)

Tyler Newsome, Shelby Valley - Team Kentucky

Mike Gabbard, Boone County - Shining Stars (McFarland)

Andy Earls, Boone County - Shining Stars (McFarland)

Ryan Popp, Boone County - Cincinnati Shining Stars (Price)

Steven Kowolonek, Highlands - Shining Stars (McFarland)

Collin Lopez, Christian Academy - Higher Level Basketball

Reginald Breeden, Moore - Higher Level Basketball

Tim Harrison, Moore - Higher Level Baksetball

Tony Horne, Male - Higher Level Basketball

Tre Jones, Manual - Higher Level Basketball

Brandon Ritchie, DeSales - Higher Level Basketball

Bobby Stauffer, Ryle - Northern Kentucky Bulldogs

Matt Trammel, Dixie Heights - Northern Kentucky Bulldogs

Ryan Fucci, Tates Creek - Lexington Ice

Taylor Barnette, Lexington Christian - Lexington Ice

Taylor Martin, Lexington Catholic - Lexington Ice

Scott Schuette, Lexington Catholic - Shining Stars (Pittman)

Kellen Smith, Scott - Shining Stars (Pittman)

Jake Geisler, Newport Central Catholic - Shining Stars (Pittman)

Kyle King, Deming - Shining Stars (Pittman)

Neal Pawsett, Mason County - Shining Stars (Pittman)

Jordan Gilbert, Mason County - Shining Stars (Pittman)

Evan Bingham, DeSales - Shining Stars U15 (Pittman)

Brandon Brooks, DeSales - Shining Stars U15 (Pittman)

Cameron Duncan, DeSales - Shining Stars U15 (Pittman)

 

Luke King, Deming, is playing on this team as well I believe.

[CATBIRD]

I saw a team with six of Highlands High School senior to be playing on a team called the Kentucky Firebirds - George Grote, Tyler Grubbs, Stephen Gordon, Zach Lother, Corey Dill, Garrett Smith-Keller. They also have Casey McDaniel and Cody Collins from Newport High School. McDaniel scored 35 points in a game Sunday during the Eddie Ford tournament. They also hung tough with only six players playing against the Indy Elite a team that eventually beat the Shining Stars in the finals.

 

That makes all 8 of the top returning players at Highlands playing AAU on one team or another

Stephen Kowolonek - Shining Stars (McFarland) and Ben Watson -Shining Stars (Bundy) Zach Stewart (Highlands HS) a 6-7 junior to be was also playing for a team at the Eddie Ford Grassroots tournament

 

And for the KY Players if you're wondering why the big three are still playing with them its called "loyalty" apparently a forgotten concept these days. Kudos to the Holmes kids not forgetting were they came from.

[Perfect Practice]

I saw a team with six of Highlands High School senior to be playing on a team called the Kentucky Firebirds - George Grote, Tyler Grubbs, Stephen Gordon, Zach Lother, Corey Dill, Garrett Smith-Keller. They also have Casey McDaniel and Cody Collins from Newport High School. McDaniel scored 35 points in a game Sunday during the Eddie Ford tournament. They also hung tough with only six players playing against the Indy Elite a team that eventually beat the Shining Stars in the finals.

 

That makes all 8 of the top returning players at Highlands playing AAU on one team or another

Stephen Kowolonek - Shining Stars (McFarland) and Ben Watson -Shining Stars (Bundy) Zach Stewart (Highlands HS) a 6-7 junior to be was also playing for a team at the Eddie Ford Grassroots tournament

 

And for the KY Players if you're wondering why the big three are still playing with them its called "loyalty" apparently a forgotten concept these days. Kudos to the Holmes kids not forgetting were they came from.

 

I believe the kid you may be talking about is Jack Stewart. He is a Junior to be from Highlands. He was playing for the NKY Bulldogs at the Grassroots Shootout. I saw him play in a couple of games. He played well.

 

I agree with the "loyalty" concept. And, those Holmes kids are great basketball players and the KY Players are a good team. They should make some noise with a few other U17 teams this season.

Edited April 21, 2009 by Ram
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[CATBIRD]

I believe the kid you may be talking about is Jack Stewart. He is a Junior to be from Highlands. He was playing for the NKY Bulldogs at the Grassroots Shootout. I saw him play in a couple of games. He played well.

 

I agree with the "loyalty" concept. And, those holmes kids are great basketball players and the KY Players are a good team. They should make some noise with a few other U17 teams this season.

 

Thanks for the correction on Jack's name. :ohbrother:

 

He is the player that I was talking about. Great to hear the good report on Jack. Keep us updated

[Perfect Practice]

Anyone going to check out tournaments this weekend? If so, what teams will be involved?

[The Fireman]

Shining Stars McFarland defeated the KY Players last year, with kids mostly from NKY.

 

They did beat them last year? I was unaware of that, I know they have dominated them in the past. I guess everyone has bad games. my point is, theres all this talk about Derek Smith and the Shining Stars, the KY players are definitely considered a power house team in KY.

Edited April 21, 2009 by Ram
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[SportsGuy41017]

Anyone going to check out tournaments this weekend? If so, what teams will be involved?

 

A big national qualifier at SportsPlus in Cincy next weekend.

[Log Mountain Boy]

What is the main purpose of AAU right now? I've always understood its a way to get seen by coaches. But coaches can't watch players right now at these events if I am not mistaken.

[Perfect Practice]

A big national qualifier at SportsPlus in Cincy next weekend.

 

Yeah, I have heard of this tournament. This should be a really good one!

 

I am also hearing about the Royals AAU Super-regional this coming weekend. This should be good as well. I saw on the Shining Stars website that they will be in this tournament. Obviously the Cincinnati Royals.

 

I'm assuming you'll see many of the teams that were at the Grassroots shootout or Bearcat classic at this tournament too. Not sure though.

 

Anyone know of other teams in this tournament (Royals AAU Superregional)?

[Nkysportsblog]

I saw a team with six of Highlands High School senior to be playing on a team called the Kentucky Firebirds - George Grote, Tyler Grubbs, Stephen Gordon, Zach Lother, Corey Dill, Garrett Smith-Keller. They also have Casey McDaniel and Cody Collins from Newport High School. McDaniel scored 35 points in a game Sunday during the Eddie Ford tournament. They also hung tough with only six players playing against the Indy Elite a team that eventually beat the Shining Stars in the finals.

 

That makes all 8 of the top returning players at Highlands playing AAU on one team or another

Stephen Kowolonek - Shining Stars (McFarland) and Ben Watson -Shining Stars (Bundy) Zach Stewart (Highlands HS) a 6-7 junior to be was also playing for a team at the Eddie Ford Grassroots tournament

 

And for the KY Players if you're wondering why the big three are still playing with them its called "loyalty" apparently a forgotten concept these days. Kudos to the Holmes kids not forgetting were they came from.

 

Not when it does nothing but hurt you, and the person you're being loyal to is costing you the chance to improve your future.

[Perfect Practice]

What is the main purpose of AAU right now? I've always understood its a way to get seen by coaches. But coaches can't watch players right now at these events if I am not mistaken.

 

Sure, AAU is a good ways for young athletes to get noticed by coaches. At tournaments such as Eddie Fords Grassroots Shootout and The Real Deal on the Rock in Arkansas, along with many others I'm sure, many of these games are video taped and coaches have the opportunity to see them. Also, local newswriting and journalists come out to give the boys and girls exposure.

 

But, it's not all about geting recognized, it's also about staying active during your Highschools downtime. Stay active and stay busy. And hey, why not play a game that you love.

 

There are many reasons to play AAU ball, not just to get noticed.

[Perfect Practice]

They did beat them last year? I was unaware of that, I know they have dominated them in the past. I guess everyone has bad games. my point is, theres all this talk about Derek Smith and the Shining Stars, the KY players are definitely considered a power house team in KY.

 

I agree with you here.