Kingston Athletes Build National Championship

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:05:51 -0500

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A Legend Passes: Cecil K. Watkins

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:13:02 -0400

Cecil K. Watkins AAU New York Metropolitan Governor, Cecil K. Watkins, passed away Saturday morning, October 10, 2009, losing his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was dedicated to the promotion and development of amateur sports programs his entire life. Mr. Watkins also served as the Boys Basketball District Sport Director and was a member of [...]

Magazine charts AAU popularity

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:05:15 -0400

Originally found at www.bangordailynews.com written by Ron Brown If I had to point to one of the fastest growing sports in Maine, I’d have to list AAU basketball at the top of any list. Amateur Athletic Union sports organizations were founded in 1888. Back then, AAU had a huge hand in preparing athletes for the Olympics. Imagine that, then [...]

Hispanic interest in college hoops grows

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:02:23 -0400

Originally found at http://sports.espn.go.com/ written by Dana O’Neil Growing up in Miami, Frank Martin knew of only two sports: baseball and football. This was the 1970s, and for a melting pot of Latin American immigrants like South Florida, there was little to broaden that perspective. The Orlando Magic and Miami Heat were nearly two decades away from existence, [...]

AAU Boys Basketball – A Crucial Step to Playing College Basketball

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:36:57 -0400

Originally found at http://ezinearticles.com/ written by Gary V Hawkins If you are looking to play college basketball at any level, AAU boys basketball has almost become a mandatory step in being recruited. College coaches today want to know that basketball is your passion and you are working all year to get better. The AAU stands for the Amateur [...]

Hampton, VA and Boo Williams Sportsplex Host 2009 AAU 12 and Under Boys National Championships

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:30:44 -0400

Originally found at www.prweb.com Showcasing some of the hottest young talent in the country, this tournament is a must for any hoops fan hoping to catch a glimpse of the next Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, or Dwight Howard. This year, the championships are expected to draw participants from over 20 states, including California, Florida, Maryland, New [...]

AAU Boys 15U National Basketball Championship

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:19:26 -0400

Originally found at www.clarksville.tn.us/ Seventy-two boys basketball teams ages 15 and under will begin arriving in Clarksville mid-July for the 2009 AAU Boys Basketball National Championship. Representing twenty-one states from Louisiana to New York, the players – along with coaches, referees, families, and college scouts – will be in town for the event July 11-16. In total, [...]

All-Ohio Red U16s win AAU Boys Basketball National Championship

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:12:27 -0400

originally found at www.jjhuddle.com/ written by Kurt Stubbs II All-Ohio Red winning the AAU National Championship was not a big surprise, however, most would expect that title to belong to the 17-and-under unit which has won the last two championships. This time, though, it was AOR’s U-16 delivering the goods. Head Coach Benji Burke’s crew hung on for [...]

Life Time Fitness Basketball League

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:56:31 -0400

Click here for the flyer Are you looking for a year-round basketball league?  The AAU is proud to offer you a highly competitive league that will play across North Texas in 2010. Life Time Fitness joins hands with the US leader in youth sports – the AAU.  Together, we will raise the level of competitive basketball for [...]

2009 METROPOLITAN AAU BOYS BASKETBALL REPORT

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:34:50 -0400

Submitted by Jim Fox Despite the challenges posed by the economy, 2009 proved to be a record breaking year for NY Metropolitan Boys Basketball teams. A total of 294 teams competed in the District Championships.  The breakdown was as follows:  Division I – 103 teams, Division II – 157 teams, Division III 34 teams.  This was a 12% increase [...]