Heat Check

Havent seen Pittman on any mock drafts yet but have heard his name. Have seen Tyler Brown (former Apollo star) on a few mock draft in the early to mid 2nd round.

I've seen him play and he has very good athletic ability compared to the state, he doesn't have elite d-1 athletic ability let alone world class NBA athletic ability.

In Kentucky there has been Darius Miller, Rajon Rondo and who else become NBA players from Kentucky in the 21st century? It is fair to say that the majority in Kentucky don't know NBA athletic cause don't see it on the regular basis. Dixson is not NBA Athletic, he wouldn't dominate a NAIA game right now.

Chandel Shanklin son or step son is Bryan Cummings from South Warren.

Chandel Shanklin son or step son is Bryan Cummings from South Warren, I do know that.

Very good roster, I wonder if their #8 ranking is based on this roster or last year roster. They have lost DeAngelo Russell off last year team, Brandon Hatton and Jackson Davis played with them some as well. Chris Hudson went to Vegas with them in July as well. Either way very good team, having Shane Hall full time this year will an added bonus.

You can't put 20 kids on one team.

Spiece KY Gators - 7th grade 13u, they finished 4th in the country as 6th graders last year and return all, does anyone have an official roster? I know they have Andrew Taylor & Bayley Rice (6'8 - 7th grader) from Corbin & 6'4 Jerome Reed from Paducah.

I understand that but it is still all the same. All 40 teams in the EYBL go to North Augusta for the Peach Jam, only 24 compete for the title, the other 16 play in their own field, similar to the NIT and the NCAA tournament.

He is on full academic scholarship.

Derby State Thoroughbreds 14u Team ROSTER Bryson Asher - North Laurel - 6'7 Forward Peyton Broughton - North Laurel - 6'2 Guard Tray Hollowell - Christian County - 6'1 Guard Chance Melton - Adair County - 6'4 Forward Gavin Root- John Hardin - 5'10 Guard Jaylen Sebree - Christian County - 6'3 Forward Kel Stotts - Adair County - 5'11 Guard Cole VonHandorf - Covington Catholic - 6'1 Guard Trace Young - Ohio County - 6'6 Forward A.J. Youngman - Thomas Nelson - 6'4 Forward SCHEDULE March 22-24 - Battle of the Borders - Louisville, KY (Mid-America) April 12-14 - Kentucky AAU State Tournament - Lexington, KY (KBA) April 19-21 - Under Armour Pitt JamFest - Pittsburgh, PA April 26-28 - Eddie Ford Spring Classic - Louisville, KY (Hoops) May 10-12 - Adidas May Classic - Bloomington, IN May 17-19 - HIT Indy Hoosiers Invitational - Indianapolis, IN May 24-27 - Norman Parker Nike Memorial Day Classic - Atlanta, GA July 10-17 - AAU Nationals - Orlando, FL July 25-28 - GRBA Nationals - Fort Wayne, IN

Travelers are the only Kentucky team in the EYBL, the majority of the teams in the EYBL play for the Peach Jam championship. AAU state isn't their number one priority especially when they don't play in the AAU nationals. I believe the Louisville Magic however played AAU state last year but didn't play in the AAU nationals, some teams will some teams won't. If the Travelers feel they won't benefit from playing in the AAU state I say that is their decision and can't blame them, if they do play it will be fun to watch.

Travelers will more than likely not play in the AAU state.