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Cosmetics and style only. Anything the NBA does filters down to the college and high school level. I'm surprised the National Federation has not banned them all together. Used to be called the Allen Iverson rules. Anything he wore would be immediately banned in HS. If the pros quit wearing them so would high school. I bet there are very few if any high school players that have a note to wear sleeves from a legit sports Dr. Usually let go as long as they match the uniform color. Amazing all the sudden we have all these elbow injuries in basketball. Me personally could care less if worn, but they are not worn for medical reasons.

Well after three games of aau there have been about 10 kids with college offers. Some after one game.

Great points especially #3. I would also add to the problem of social media and the constant reports from the so called expert bloggers. These guys mean well but are a big problem with inflating expectations. If you follow twitter you will see, "congrats to so and so on getting his first D-1 offer." Or Congrats to "for being invited to elite 100 camp and visiting this school or that." these will be about kids at all ages. If you believe these guys you would think KY is loaded with D-1 talent. But at the end of the day, I think KY only had 5 D-1 signees this year. I also have argued against playing down in age or playing in your own age group when your talent should have you playing up. These kids get larger than life reputations dominating at lower levels. However, as they get older and either don't grow anymore, get better, or other kids catch up Physically the blaming game begins between aau coach, parents, and High school coach. Another reason kids are going to prep school after HS. The offers they are getting are not what they expected. Three top players from Louisville going to prep school. I bet if you search last years twitter post they had all kinds of D-1 offers.

Agreed but it goes both ways. AAU coaches have no problems going after other teams players and offering more benefits.

The downside of aau rears it's ugly head. Happens more than people realize. KY Gators folded up this time last year leaving kids to scramble and find teams. Supervision is at a minimum on these trips. I've been on them. Parents send these kids on out of town trips and coaches do not supervise. So some of these stories about the magic does not surprise me. A Louisville aau coach who's been in it awhile confirmed with me that the magic have folded except for th 15's

This tournament is the High school division of the State aau. It used to be one tournament that included high school teams and aau teams. In the past the top 4 team were invited to the national aau tournament. I believe there is still a national high school division aau tournament which the final four qualifies for. Back in the 90's nationals was held at Jonesboro Ark.

Why not invite other kids that were at the tryouts. This is becoming a joke. There are a number of good players that tried out and were not selected.

Agreed! He is baby sitting the Ky Gators. Sat on their bench during state aau's. Soon as things dont go the kids way they bame the HS coach and start transferring.

Dont no If he is enrolled there.

Wells was playing with Central yesterday. Interesting since technically you cant practice until school is out, only "open Gym," how well he knew their system. A change of address shouldnt come into play with Cedntral. They are like Manual in they have no district. Kids apply to Central and if they dont make it academically they can be put out. Its always interesting In Louisville to see who transfers. You usually know by the first or second summer event. Nothing is ever done.

I think he should wait and see how his senior year goes. Too many kids rush into commitments that they dont keep.

Good points. Ive been around aau alot the last 10 years and not all the teams are competitive. Looking at their scores, Hoop dreams won by 20, 30, and 40 in first three games then lost in tournament play to Louisville Magic. Easy to see why some kids dont play as hard.

Not sure about officials out in the state pay but officials in Louisville area do well without the travel cost. First year basketball coaches in Louisville make $4,000 and top out at $7,000. A lot of Louisville schools are cutting cost and transportation is one of them. Pushing coaches to get their CDL's to drive team busses. One school told all coaches that transportation will come out of their budgets. To get a CDL takes two-weeks of full time training. More and more getting put on coaches for little pay, at least in Jefferson Co.

Thats why Dow needs to play up where he either plays hard or sits. Playing down for him in the long run may hurt him. He scores in transition, driving to the basket and getting put backs. When he plays hard thats what he still does in 16's. He needs to learn to shoot off screens and knock down threes. Improve his ability at the guard spot where he will play in college. Two years from now he will be considered a tweener because he never plays the guard position playing down. There are plenty of other teams out there that would take him if Hoop Dreams is too full. I realize their are pros and cons to playing up or down. I just think aau should be about improving and playing against better players all the time not just some of the time. Ky Gators proved that playing up winning the 15 and under.

Mistake. Bigger doesnt mean better. Diddle has more history and the girls state had a good atmoshphere to it. May have more attendance the first year but wont sustain it. Will have a lot of empty seats.

Have to ask Why Dow is playing down? He is a two year starter for Ballard playing at a high level. Shouldnt he be playing up against better competition? AAU should be about getting better individually. I saw him play in a game in Lexington and he got nothing out of it. Wasnt even playing hard because he wasnt challenged.

DA applies they would have to listen. Nothing ever substanial just allegations. He brings in a name and money.

I understand coach Holland wants to get into administration and watch his daughter play. Was 14-0 at one point during the season and had to meet with Superintendant. He was miserable there.

Agree. In the news just about every week for assaults. Names I have Heard: 1. Tony Williams-former Doss and UofL player 2. Kevin Salyer-former Doss coach and retired AD at school 3. John Mingus- Desales coach 4. Tom Crews-current Desales assistant, former Head coach at Male/Desales 5. Derek Anderson-former Doss, UK, and NBA player

Always a good event. Several kids have gotten offers from this. Shame you have to have one of these. Colleges especially small college dont get out enough and recruit. Im sure budgets have a lot to do with it.

I've heard KC has wanted out of Doss the last two years. Applied for the Eastern job two years ago. Doss has good facilities but zero community support anymore. Lots of talent but the school is struggling academically and the school climate has changed over the years. Most people think the school is out of control. Doss was in the news on three separate occasions last week for threats against teachers, bomb threat, and police called three times in one day for fighting. Coaching salary is not as good as out in the state, but teaching salary is one of the highest. Depending on KC education and number of years, I would think he is taking a pay cut. Small colleges don't pay assistants much.

Twitter post saying Associate head coach with Happy at Ky Wesleyan. Coached with Happy at Georgetown.

Didn't think you were I understood your comment about Hatton. A lot of kids are like that. The problem is in a one day tryout they don't standout. A kid can show up and play really hard and do some nice things to catch the coaches eyes and make the team over kids who have already proven they can play.

Its a terrible rule. If a parent wants to hold a kid back so they can mature and be the best they can should have the right to do so. The KHSAA shouldnt be telling parents whats in the best interest of their kids. Just another rule to try and enforce. Becoming the NCAA. Have yet to hear a valid aurgument against other than the broad its for athletic purposes.