Its the exact same people and it wasn't even AAU games. It was REC games up at Sports Of All Sorts.
I have been a basketball parent at Grant County for a few years now. I didn't have the pleasure of witnessing Coach Jones play at GCHS, but the record books show he was quite the player. I have had the pleasure of having multiple kids play for him for multiple years. I have never had 1 issue with him or his coaching style. My kid is absolutely one of the "favored" kids. He lifts/trains/attends open gyms multiple times a day every day. Hard to believe a coach would put trust in a player like that right? that's not saying anything about any other players on the team. Just my kid.
We surprised a lot of people last season. But we knew 25/26 and 26/27 were going to be strong years. The unfortunate events that took place in the tournament last season were very disappointing. It robbed kids/coaches from getting to play on a bigger stage. We are hoping to finish stronger next season.
There are 2 sides to every story. From my experience, Coach Jones is a great person and has been a wonderful mentor for my sons. He comes from a great family and he is being put through hell because a few parents are upset. You would have to hear their side I am sure. I can tell you this....I've got basketball players from highschool level and down. I hope and pray they have the privilege of playing under Coach Jones.