What local teams are going to AAU Nationals this year? Looks like in 7th grade KY Elite and Hoop Dreams (I believe they are coached by Todd Downs) are in bracket play already. Looks like both teams advanced to the championship bracket. Very interesting that the Elite Cavaliers (Cincy) could play Cincy Lakers in 2nd round of the Championship bracket. Good luck to all teams.

What local teams are going to AAU Nationals this year? Looks like in 7th grade KY Elite and Hoop Dreams (I believe they are coached by Todd Downs) are in bracket play already. Looks like both teams advanced to the championship bracket. Very interesting that the Elite Cavaliers (Cincy) could play Cincy Lakers in 2nd round of the Championship bracket. Good luck to all teams.

 

Hoop Dreams ended up advancing to final 16 in Championship bracket. They are also coached by Matthew Perry.

How did the KY teams do at Nationals in Memphis?

 

From the Buckeye Prep Report, some results for a couple Cincy teams at 7th grade Nationals. King James Shooting Stars, winner of D-II is also out of Ohio:

 

"Congratulations to the King James Shooting Stars' 7th grade team for winning the D-II AAU Nationals. King James finished pool play 3-0 with wins over Team Texas, MM33 and Team Destined for Greatness. In championship bracket play, King James defeated Fast Break 61-62 in round one, knocked off Corns 69-53 in round two, and held off Loudoun Triple Threat 64-59 to punch their ticket to the final four. King James would then beat the Houston Defenders 73-62 in the semis, before claiming the title with a convincing 70-43 win over Gulf Coast Blue Chips.

 

Congratulations also go out to the Elite Cavaliers for their 9th place finish at the D-I AAU Nationals. After falling to Sports Academy 46-28 in the third round, the Cavaliers went on a 3-game winning streak with wins over the Fairfax Stars Black (61-59), NC Team Felton (57-54) and BWSL New Generation (47-46). For the record, after loosing to the Elite Cavaliers in the second round, the Lakers defeated Impact Basketball 67-64, Athletes First 53-44, before finishing one game shy of the 10/13th place game with a 59-49 loss to The Family out of Michigan. Big ups to all of the Ohio teams who competed at the AAU Nationals this year."

How about 8th grade teams? Which local teams are heading to Orlando for Nationals next week?

Hoop Dreams ended up advancing to final 16 in Championship bracket. They are also coached by Matthew Perry.

 

Congrats to Hoops Dreams. Not a bad showing for your first time going.

The Ville is going to Orlando