RECAP: 2024 AAU Elite Sports Events Easter Classic

Athletes traveled to Orlando, Florida for their chance to hunt for a AAU Championship at the 2024 AAU Elite Sports Events Easter Classic.

RELEASE: Disney and AAU Expand Relationship to Bring More Basketball Championships to Walt Disney World Resort

Walt Disney World Resort will host all AAU Boys’ Basketball World Championships at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in 2024

30 Athletes Named Semi-Finalists for 94th AAU Sullivan Award

Star-studded line-up includes Olympic and collegiate powerhouses; voting now open

Black History Month Spotlight: Charlie Ward

Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing their role in U.S. History. This week we are commemorating Charlie Ward.

AAU’s Former Director of Sports Awarded the Community Impact Award

Mike Killpack, Governor of Utah AAU, was honored with the Community Impact Award

Influential Richmond-area AAU basketball coach Tony Squire to receive prestigious RVA Sports Award

Tony Squire is a well-respected name in the AAU Basketball and youth sports world. He will receive the Community Champion Award at the RVA Sports Awards for his work

North Carolina AAU Inducts Three Members into the Hall of Fame

Three members have been selected to the North Carolina AAU Hall of Fame.

Positive Coaching Alliance’s 2024 Coach of the Year Regional Winners

Nine AAU Coaches are in the running to be a National PCA Coach of the Year

AAU Girls Basketball Alumna, Breanna Stewart, wins WNBA MVP

AAU Girls Basketball Alumna and Sullivan Award winner named the 2023 WNBA MVP

Recap: AAU 3v3 Basketball in Times Square

AAU 3-on-3 Basketball took over NYC over the weekend at the inaugural AAU 3v3 Basketball tournament in Times Square

PREVIEW: AAU Basketball’s 3v3 in Times Square

AAU Basketball will play in the heart of Times Square and bring 3v3 to the mecca of basketball

PREVIEW: 2023 AAU Basketball Boys’ World Championships & Men's and Women's Nationals

More than 5,200 athletes will take the floor in various locations with hopes of capturing an AAU World Championship

Longtime AAU Volunteer Passes

Maryland District AAU volunteer, Beverley Vincent served at the local and national levels of the AAU.

PREVIEW: 2023 AAU Basketball Memorial Day Classic

More than 3,800 athletes and 341 teams are on their way to Florida for the 2023 AAU Memorial Day Classic at ESPN's Wide World of Sports

AAU Alumna Ann Meyers Drysdale – A Pioneer for Women’s Basketball

Ann Meyers Drysdale is one of the greatest female basketball players ever. She won an AAU National Championship in 1977 and changed the game for women’s basketball forever

An Interview with Former NBA Player Raja Bell, Who Now Coaches an AAU-member Basketball Team

Raja Bell coaches RB Elite, which took home the championship in the 14U/8th grade division at the 2023 AAU Easter Classic

RECAP: 2023 AAU Basketball Easter Classic

162 teams traveled to ESPN's Wide World of Sports Complex in Florida for the 2023 AAU Basketball Easter Classic

The Amazing Story of the Greatest AAU Team You've Never Heard Of

NBA Hall of Famers, Karl Malone and Joe Dumars, were on an unstoppable AAU team in Louisiana in 1980, One of the greatest AAU teams ever

RECAP: 2023 AAU Basketball’s Spring Classic and Spring Fling

161 teams traveled to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for the 2023 AAU Basketball Spring Classic and Spring Fling.

AAU Basketball National Chair, Boo Williams - An Icon

(Photo Courtesy of Team NBS Media) Boo Williams is the National Chair for AAU Boys and Girls Basketball and he has been paving the way for countless athletes throughout the years.

Women’s History Month Spotlight: All-American Red Heads

Women’s History Month is a time to reflect on the courage of women in past and present generations and to celebrate how their efforts and bravery have helped to move women forward. For this week in March 2023, we commemorate the AAU alumnae, All-American Red Heads

Black History Month Spotlight: Don Barksdale

Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing their impact in U.S. history. For this week in February 2023, we commemorate AAU Alum and a pioneer in the game of basketball, Don Barksdale.

PREVIEW: Underrated Athletes Presents the AAU Summer Classic

For the second year, the AAU Summer Classic Presented by Underrated Athletes will be heading to Fort Mill, South Carolina

Clippers G League Player, Jason Preston, Got His Chance Thanks to AAU

Preston played AAU basketball in 2013, 2014 and 2017

Billie Moore, Olympic and UCLA basketball Coach Passes

Legendary basketball coach got her start with an AAU basketball team in Topeka, Kansas.

Former AAU President Passes

Henry Forrest dedicated his life to serving and protecting youth through sports

New Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) President Elected

J.B. (Jo) Mirza Becomes 49th President of the Oldest and Largest Amateur Sports Organization in the United States; Leads New AAU National Officer Group

AAU Alumni and Basketball Standout in Rhode Island is Taking Over As Celtics Head Coach

AAU Basketball Alumni is set to take over as Head Coach of the Boston Celtics

Vermont Elite Captures First AAU World Championship

First time a boys basketball team from Vermont wins ultimate AAU crown

PREVIEW: 2022 AAU Basketball World Championships

The AAU World Championships are back for the third year since the rebranding of the AAU Basketball National Championships into a worldwide event

RECAP: 2022 AAU Basketball Memorial Day Classic

More than 320 teams traveled to ESPN's Wide World of Sports for the 2022 AAU Basketball Memorial Day Classic

Beyond the Court: Meet Coach Tony

Anthony Rivers, aka Coach Tony, miraculously survived a horrific crash — which changed his outlook on life forever. AAU spoke to him at the AAU Memorial Day Classic about his story.

PREVIEW: 2022 AAU Basketball Memorial Day Classic

More than 320 teams travel to ESPN's Wide World of Sports Complex for the 2022 AAU Memorial Day Classic on May 28-30, 2022

Boston Celtics Head Coach Has Strong Ties to AAU Basketball

Ime Udoka started the I-5 Elite AAU Basketball Club and set the foundation for where he would end up.

Four AAU Coaches Honored as 2022 National Double-Goal Coach Award Winners

Four (4) coaches from AAU programs were honored as 2022 National Winners of PCA’s Double-Goal Coach® Award presented by TeamSnap.

RECAP: 2022 AAU Basketball Easter Classic

138 teams representing Bahamas, California, Florida, Georgia, and Puerto Rico traveled to ESPN's Wide World of Sports Complex for the 2022 AAU Basketball Easter Classic

PREVIEW: 2022 AAU Basketball Easter Classic

The AAU Basketball Easter Classic is back at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Games will be played April 15-17, 2022

2022 AAU Super Regionals are coming to Greenville, South Carolina

The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), All or Nothing Performance, & VisitGreenvilleSC are working together to host this event.

AAU Well-Represented as 2022 Regional Double-Goal Coach Award Winners Announced

ORLANDO, Fla - Sixteen (16) coaches from AAU programs were named 2022 Regional Winners of PCA’s Double-Goal Coach® Award presented by TeamSnap.

2022 Womens Basketball HOF Class to be announced tonight

Tonight the WBHOF will announce the Class of 2022 and 2022 Trailblazers of the Game recipient on ESPN2 during the Maryland at Iowa game (9:00 p.m. ET).

Black History Month Spotlight: Bill Russell

Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing their impact in U.S. history. For the first week in February 2022, we commemorate National Basketball Association great and AAU alum, Bill Russell.

Simone Biles and Caeleb Dressel Crowned 91st AAU James E. Sullivan Award Co-Winners Presented by Eastbay

Biles and Dressel become third ever co-winners of the top amateur athlete award presented during the NBA Orlando Magic game.

Olympic Gold Medalists Headline Elite Class of Finalists for 91st AAU James E. Sullivan Award

The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) announced today the nominees for the title of top athlete have been narrowed to a panel of five (5) finalists for the 91st AAU James E. Sullivan Award presented by Eastbay.

The flyest AAU team: Antonio Davis as coach, Ken Griffey Jr.’s daughter, two WNBA Finals players and a whole lot of winning

Article originally found at The Athletic.

Thirty-Eight Athletes Selected for Finalist Voting Round of the AAU James E. Sullivan Award

Olympians, gold medalists and national champions among star-studded line up of nominees. Public voting begins this week at www.aausullivan.org.

Highlights from AAU All-Star 3v3 Game During Women's Basketball HOF Weekend

ESPN's Debbie Antonelli emcees exclusive player Autograph and Q+A Sessions

Inaugural All-American Games: 2021 All-Americans

Congratulations to the teams, players, and coaches who participated in the inaugural AAU All-American Games, July 1-3, 2021 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

BEYOND THE COURT: Donovan Draper

Newly AAU alum and Navy football signee, Donovan Draper, talks to the AAU about how playing AAU Basketball has greatly impacted his life.

Passionate personalities – Spotlight on Two Girls Basketball Coaching Legends

Spotlight story on Charlie Domino and Mike Flynn on how they got their start in the Games as the Philadelphia Belles and New Orleans Dominos to square off at the inaugural AAU All-American Games July 1

Preview: AAU Basketball World Championships

The AAU World Championships are back for the second year since the rebranding of the AAU Basketball National Championships into a worldwide event. The boys and girls divisions will take place in various locations throughout the end of June and most of July.

RECAP: 2021 AAU Basketball Memorial Day Classic

Approximately 3,000 athletes participated in the four-day AAU Basketball Memorial Day Classic that took place May 28-31 at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) and Game Point Events Center in Orlando, Florida.

PREVIEW: AAU Basketball Memorial Day Classic

AAU basketball is jumping back into action at the Orange County Convention Center and Game Point Events Center for the AAU Basketball Memorial Day Classic. From May 28-31, 215 teams, with approximately 3,225 athletes, from 14 different states and territories will be competing to win the gold.

AAU Signs Exclusively to Connect Sports

Want to Meet With AAU at an Industry Event in 2021? You’ll Have to Attend Connect Sports.

Not AAU: Oakland Basketball Game Incorrectly Labeled AAU

A recent travel basketball game on May 1st, in which an incident occurred between two players at the Soldiertown Gym in Oakland, California, has been incorrectly labelled as AAU.

NOT AAU: Indiana Girls Basketball Game Incorrectly Labelled AAU

A recent travel basketball game on April 12th, in which a fight occurred at the Pacers Athletic Center in Westfield, Indiana, has been incorrectly labelled as AAU.

RECAP: 2021 AAU Boys' and Girls' Easter Classic

The 2021 AAU Easter Classic held at the Orange County Convention Center and Game Point Events Center in Orlando, Florida had a significant turnout as 1,800 athletes participated in the three-day tournament.

PREVIEW: AAU Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Easter Classic

AAU basketball hosts back-to-back tournaments for the 2021 AAU Classic Series. This weekend is the AAU Basketball Boys’ and Girls’ Easter Classic at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) and Game Point Event Center.

RECAP: AAU Boys’ Basketball Spring Classic & AAU Girls’ Basketball Spring Fling

AAU Boys’ Basketball Spring Classic and AAU Girls’ Basketball Spring Fling hosted approximately 1,650 athletes, 99 boys’ teams and 40 girls’ teams and crowned 20 tournament champions, reaching from 5th/6th grade to High School level.

PREVIEW: AAU Boys’ Basketball Spring Classic & AAU Girls’ Basketball Spring Fling

AAU basketball is back on the hardwood this weekend at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) for the AAU Boys’ Basketball Spring Classic and AAU Girls’ Basketball Spring Fling. Approximately 1,650 athletes are scheduled to participate in this year's tournament.

Several AAU Members among National Winners Announced for PCA's 2021 Double-Goal Coach® Award Presented by TeamSnap

Winners for PCA's National Double-Goal Coach Award presented by TeamSnap were recently chosen from hundreds of nominations. Five of those winners have also gave their time and dedication to coaching with the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU).

AAU Girls and Boys Basketball Partners with Dr. Dish

AAU Basketball is excited to announce a new partnership with Dr. Dish Basketball, the manufacturer of the top basketball training products in the world.

NEAAU Inducts Ricky Oliver In its Hall of Fame

Oliver served as NEAAU Girls Basketball Director for more than 15 years

AAU Exhibit Opens at Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

Display honors the lasting impact AAU has made on the history and development of girl's and women's basketball

Longtime AAU Member/Volunteer Remembered

Preston “PK” Martin, Potomac Valley AAU Governor, Men’s & Women’s AAU Basketball Chair

RECAP: AAU Winter Nationals

AAU Basketball capped 2020 with the AAU Winter Nationals hosted in South Carolina. 1,320 athletes turned out for the three-day tournament for a chance the tournament title.

Longtime AAU Volunteer Passes

Jerry Bartley was a dedicated volunteer for the AAU for almost 30 years. He founded The Pepsi Challenge and was currently serving as the Alabama AAU District Boys' Basketball Chair.

AAU President & CEO Passes

Dr. Roger J. Goudy dedicated his life to serving youth through sports and education

Raise Your Game: Top Basketball Drills From Coaches in AAU

Below are drills from Coach Michael Laney, the Director of Operations at Hope Basketball Academy an elite AAU program in Charlotte, and William Larson of North Tartan Basketball, one of the top girls AAU programs in Minnesota.

Longtime AAU volunteer passes

Eddie Clinton was a coach, volunteer, and national AAU staff member for many years

Oklahoma AAU District Honors Basketball standout

Oklahoma AAU District awards annual Jim Thorpe AAU Athlete of the Year honors to Oklahoma University basketball star Brady Manek.

AAU Supports Bright Path Strong Petition to Amend Thorpe Records

Amateur Athletic Union, Bright Path Strong, and the Thorpe Family seek to restore Jim Thorpe’s Olympic legacy

Longtime AAU volunteer passes

Ron Crawford, longtime AAU basketball coach of the Arkansas Wings organization and former AAU national officer passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020.

WATCH: 2020 AAU Junior Olympic Games Basketball Competition

Check out the basketball action at the AAU Junior Olympic Games.

RECAP: 54th AAU Junior Olympic Games - Week 1

The first week of the 54th AAU Junior Olympic Games - Space Coast has wrapped up its competition. Seven events have crowned their champions, with much more excitement to come in Week 2.

AAU Prepping for Busy Month of Action

Among the events on the schedule include the 47th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships, the AAU Junior Olympic Games and the AAU Basketball World Championships for both boys and girls.

Update: AAU Memorial Day Basketball

In an abundance of caution, the AAU is postponing the upcoming AAU Memorial Day Basketball tournament May 22 - 25, 2020 which was to be held at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Florida.

AAU James E. Sullivan Award Presented by Eastbay to be Announced Virtually on Wednesday, April 29

For the first time in its 90-year history, the AAU James E. Sullivan Award will be presented virtually.

Olympic Hopefuls and National Champions Named as Finalists for 90th AAU James E. Sullivan Award presented by Eastbay

The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) announced today the nominees for the title of top amateur athlete have been narrowed to a panel of ten finalists for the 90th AAU James E. Sullivan Award presented by Eastbay.

Thirty-three Amateur Athletes Selected as Semifinalists for the AAU James E. Sullivan Award presented by Eastbay

The best in amateur athletics will be put to a public vote this week as the AAU announces the semifinalists for the historic 90th AAU James E. Sullivan Award presented by Eastbay.

Georgia AAU Makes Charitable Donations In Local Community

The district chairs and officers of Georgia AAU have made a collective donation of $500 each for a total of $6,000 to a deserving charity of their choosing under the AAU Cares program.

Beyond the Court: Coach Vanessa McClendon

Vanessa McClendon is fast becoming a well-known name in the Pacific Northwest AAU district.

AAU-Baden Partnership Brings Energy, Innovation and a Cool New Ball to the Game

AAU has teamed up with Baden to offer their athletes world-class volleyballs and top-quality equipment.

Longtime AAU Member Wins 700th Career Basketball Game

Mary Jo Huismann, who helped establish the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) girls basketball program in Cincinnati in the 1980s and 1990s and has been an AAU member for over 25 years, reached 700 career wins in her basketball tenure.

AAU Scores Big Shots

Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) partners with Big Shots Basketball; adding 45 events in 2020 to AAU Basketball calendar

FROM OUR PARTNERS: RESOURCES INFO– HEART RATE TRAINING LESSONS

IHT Software Streamlines PYFP Assessment While Connecting Students with Essential Fitness Data for Physical Education application

RECAP: 2019 AAU Junior Olympic Games

The 53rd AAU Junior Olympic Games is officially wrapped after 11 days of competition. This year, the games was the largest and most exciting yet. More than 15,000 participants traveled to Greensboro, North Carolina bringing friends, family, and tourists into the area.

UPDATE 2: 2019 AAU Junior Olympic Games

AAU hit the three-quarter mark for the 53rd AAU Junior Olympic Games. The second and third largest participation events came to a close after several days of intense competition. Baton Twirling, Field Hockey, Track and Field, Taekwondo, Basketball and Cornhole are still in the lineup for the final days of the Games.

Beyond the Court: Taking the game global

Inside Out brings international players to the U.S. to hone their skills in basketball and life.

PREVIEW: 2019 AAU Junior Olympic Games

More than 15,000 participants will travel to Greensboro beginning next week for the 53rd annual AAU Junior Olympic Games, the largest national multi-sport event for youth in the United States.

Beyond the Court: Mason and Mattheu Morrow

Twin brothers, Mattheu and Mason lean on their AAU team after losing their father. Their mom, Michele Morrow, is baffled by their resiliency and support of the Orlando Dream.

PREVIEW: AAU Boys Basketball National Championships

AAU Boys Basketball is set to host their AAU Basketball National Championship across the country, July 2 - 28, 2019.

Pat McCory honored with the ‘Early Contributor’ Award by North Carolina AAU

Pat McCory received the inaugural ‘Early Contributor’ Award on May 31 by the North Carolina Amateur Athletic Union.

Beyond the Court: Emilio Herreros

Emilio Herreros was diagnosed with retinoblastoma in his right eye at the age of three years old. Throughout all the ups and downs of treatment, Herreros found his love for basketball, developing the family mantra of 'Cancer may take my sight, but it will never take my vision.'

RECAP: AAU Boys Basketball Memorial Day Classic

AAU awarded 38 teams as Champions for the AAU Memorial Day Classic at ESPN Wide World of Sports, May 24-27.

PREVIEW: 2019 AAU Basketball Memorial Day Classic at Disney

AAU Basketball will host the 2019 AAU Basketball Memorial Day Classic on May 24-27 at ESPN Wide World of Sports and the Orlando Sports Center.

May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month

May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month, and the Amateur Athletic Union is thrilled to encourage everyone to go play and #MoveInMay.

First-ever PCA Grand Prize Winner Announced: Coach Charlean Crowell

Charlean Crowell, Founder and Coach of Lower Russell County Youth Club in Phenix City, Alabama, who was one of the 50 National Winners of Positive Coaching Alliance’s coveted National Double-Goal Coach® Award presented by TeamSnap, has received PCA's first ever Double-Goal Coach® Award Grand Prize Award.

RECAP: AAU Basketball Easter Classic

The weekend of April 19-21 was another successful event for the boys AAU basketball teams. The 2019 AAU boys Easter Classic saw 289 teams, approximately 3,815 athletes participated in the three-day tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports.

Beyond the Court: Quamar Hobbs

Quamar Hobbs recently joined the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) scene this past year, when he signed up as a power forward for the 14U Ballers for Jesus out of Tampa. He has had a journey getting there though.

Beyond the Court: Coach Casey Godwin

Casey Godwin, head coach for the 12U Team Shooters Elite, beat the odds when doctors said he shouldn’t have survived. He attributed his miraculous recovery to his AAU team.

Mildred Ella "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias presented with the AAU Gussie Crawford Lifetime Achievement Award

Zaharias becomes third athlete honored for the AAU Gussie Crawford Lifetime Achievement Award in a ceremony at the New York Athletic Club

ESPNW Player of the Year and NCAA National Champion Kathryn Plummer Crowned 89th AAU Sullivan Award Winner Presented by Eastbay

Plummer becomes second ever volleyball winner of top amateur athlete award in a ceremony at the New York Athletic Club

PREVIEW: 2019 AAU Easter Classic

The busy spring season for Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball continues as they host the second of their back-to-back events, the AAU Easter Classic.

RECAP: AAU Basketball Spring Classic

The weekend of April 12 – 14 marked the beginning of the Disney Classics for AAU boys and girls basketball. 263 teams (boys and girls combined) participated in the three-day tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports.

PREVIEW: 2019 AAU Basketball Spring Classic

Spring has sprung in Orlando, Florida as AAU hosts their annual boys’ basketball AAU Spring Classic. This year approximately 1,900 athletes from 161 teams will participate in the event.

Gold Medalists and National Champions Headline Elite Class of Finalists for 89th AAU James E. Sullivan Award

Gold medalists and national champions among elite athlete finalists; Public voting begins this week at https://aausports.wyng.com/AAUSullivanAwardFinalists

National Fitness Foundation and AAU Announce Partnership

AAU to administer rebooted Presidential Youth Fitness Program; named first founding partner of National Youth Sports Fund.

Thirty Amateur Athletes Selected as Semifinalists for the AAU James E. Sullivan Award

Gold medalists and national champions among elite athlete semi-finalists; Public voting begins this week at https://aausports.wyng.com/AAUSullivanAwardSemifinalists

2019 AAU Junior Olympic Games

Greensboro will host the 53rd annual Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympic Games this Summer. The 10 day event is expected to draw an estimated 16,000 athletes across 20 sports.

Habitat for Humanity for Hurricane Relief efforts after Hurricane Michael

The AAU strives to provide athletes with first-class athletic opportunities but, beyond the athletic surface, we strongly believe in instilling a sense of social responsibility in the more than 700,000 members nationwide with our AAU Cares initiative.

Nominate an athlete for Triple-Impact Competitor® Scholarship Program!

Positive Coaching Alliance is now accepting applications from the Class of 2020 Student-Athletes for their Triple-Impact Competitor® Scholarship Program!

Sacred Hoops to Host Inaugural AAU All-Native National Basketball Championships

First-ever AAU national championship event will be held in Rapid City, South Dakota in June of 2019

AAU Events Win Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism Awards

The 2018 AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships named for third year in a row. The 52nd AAU Junior Olympic Games garner its second win.

Dr. Roger Goudy Re-elected as AAU President

National officers join Dr. Goudy in leadership of the AAU

AAU Select Tour Camp Series Winds Down 2018 Season

The AAU Select Tour Camp Series has seven stops remaining before wrapping up the 2018 season of one-day skills basketball camps for youth athletes.

Male Athlete of the Month - July 2018

Rohit "JoJo" Saini is a straight AU student who aims for the best both academically and athletically.

Scholarships Are Fine, But Championships Are Better: AAU Nationals Notebook

Our partners at Flohoops.org cover AAU basketball this summer

More Than 2,600 Elite Athletes Set to Tip Off in Orlando at AAU Boys’ Basketball Super Showcases

Marquee annual AAU boys’ basketball event expected to attract hundreds of college coaches from across the nation

NOT AAU: On-Court Brawl at Georgia Basketball Tournament Incorrectly Labeled as AAU

OFFICIAL STATEMENT: On-Court Brawl at Georgia Basketball Tournament Incorrectly Labeled as AAU; Event not licensed by the AAU organization

AAU Boys Basketball National Championships Kick Off

Over 10,000 athletes will compete for bragging rights in the AAU Boys Basketball National Championships and Super Showcases. Here are all the details surrounding the big event.

Male Athlete of the Month - June 2018

Dylan Ross Sanders basketball player named AAU Male Athlete of the Month powered by CaptainU.

18 AAU Events You Don't Want to Miss in 2018

Summertime is right around the corner and, with that, comes the bulk of AAU national championship season. Take a look at the 18 AAU events you are not going to want to miss in 2018.

Steve Kerr: Fostering Team Chemistry

Kerr fosters chemistry through humor, music in warm ups and birthday celebrations. He says here that the more you can generate a good vibe, the more likely you are to build the right team chemistry.

Dr. Roger Goudy Named Among Orlando's Best CEOs

It takes a special individual to promote collaboration and propel companies to better innovation and profitability — but many Central Florida top executives, including AAU President/CEO Dr. Roger J. Goudy excel at that. This year, Dr. Goudy was chosen among 18 extraordinary ladies and gentlemen as one of Orlando Business Journal’s 2018 ...

Mike Brey: Character is Critical to College Coaches During Recruiting

Mike Brey, Head Men\'s Basketball coach at Notre Dame, discusses how he recruits his players and why their character is important.

Workout of the Month: Speed Ladder Drills

You can have all of the speed in the world, but if you can’t cut, pivot, stop, or change directions on a dime, that speed won’t do you any good. That is where speed ladders come in.

AAU Sullivan Award Finalists Take on Exit Escape Room

While in town for the AAU James E. Sullivan Award ceremony last month in New York City, five of the finalists had an opportunity to immerse themselves in a thrilling high-tech escape room, the Exit Escape Room NYC.

Elijah Andrews Overcomes Significant Obstacles to Compete at AAU Easter Classic

In search of a positive outlet at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Elijah Andrews took up rez ball. Now, he\'s competing in AAU Basketball as part of the Wellington Wolves.

Steph Curry: What Parents Can Do To Ensure a Positive Sports Experience

In this video, Curry acknowledges the sacrifice and dedication that parents provide their children with when it comes to being that energetic and positive support system- to Curry, positive parenting can make all the difference.

AAU Athletes Get First Taste of New Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex This Weekend

This weekend, the AAU gets its first real taste of the new The Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex with AAU Basketball’s Easter Classic. Designed specifically for cheer and dance events, the 8,000-seat arena will hold six basketball courts for this weekend’s event.

Olympic Medalists and National Champions Headline Elite Class of AAU Sullivan Award Finalists

The title of top amateur athlete will be put to a vote this week, as eight elite athletes – Maia and Alex Shibutani, Angela Peavy, Annika Albrecht, Kelly Hunter, Joel Berry II, Kyle Snyder and Erin Finn – were announced today as finalists for the 88th AAU James E. Sullivan ...

Chris Collins: Adjusting Your Coaching Style

In this clip, Chris Collins, Head Men\'s Basketball Coach at Northwestern University, emphasizes the importance of adjusting your coaching style to fit the needs of your players. To find more resources from Collins and other elite basketball coaches, check out pcadevzone.org!

Why a Strong Parent-Coach Relationship is Essential

Students do better academically when they know their parents support the teacher and school. The same is certainly true for sports. Here\'s how you can help establish a coach-parent partnership to help your athlete have the best possible experience.

Workout of the Month: 6 Great Kettleball Warm-Ups

Kettlebells are an essential workout tool today, and are super versatile. They’re easy to use for in-home or gym workouts and can be used to perform anything from normal barbell and dumbbell exercises to kettlebell specific movements.

Coaching From the Stands Ruins One of Sports' Key Life Skills

Eastman explains the hazard of parents coaching their kids from the stands. He also shares an exercise he\'s utilized to help get his point across to both parents and players.

AAU Assistant Director of Basketball Greg Turner Reflects on 1984 NCAA Tournament

Greg Turner was a key member of the 1984 Auburn Tigers, the first team in school history to make the NCAA Tournament. He played alongside future NBA stars Charles Barkley and Chuck Person.

Tommy Amaker: "Next Play"

Tommy Amaker, a Positive Coaching Alliance National Advisory Board Member, has been Harvard\'s head basketball coach since 2007 after serving as head coach at Michigan and at Seton Hall.

Six Reasons to Compete in AAU Events at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex this Summer

Thousands of AAU members across the nation will descend on Orlando, Florida – home of the world-famous Mickey Mouse – for elite AAU competition at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex this summer.

Workout of the Month: Kneeling Exercises

Walk into a gym and you’ll notice a lot of the same thing: athletes standing, sitting, or lying on their backs while they are getting their bodies ready for 2018 AAU competition. But have you ever tried just kneeling?

Remember When... Dwyane Wade Visited ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

Back in 2010, Dwyane Wade joined Mickey Mouse and played a special 3-on-3 basketball game with athletes in town for the 16U AAU Girls Basketball National Championships.

AAU Events Earn Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism Honors

Sports Destination Management, the leading publication with the largest circulation of sports event planners and tournament directors in the sports tourism market, today announced the 2017 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism.

AAU Provides Roadmap to Help Parents Navigate the Ever-Changing Youth Basketball Landscape

The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) has rolled out an online tool to provide content and resourceful information aimed to help parents navigate their youth basketball journey, the Union announced today.

AAU Cares: AAU National Office Brings Clothes, Water and Non-Perishable Items to Those Impacted by Hurricane Harvey

HOUSTON, Texas (August 30, 2017) – National staff members from the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) will return to Houston, home of the 50th annual AAU Junior Olympic Games in 2016, to bring more than 10,000 items of clothing, dozens of cases of bottled water and various non-perishable items to those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. “Our hearts ...

AAU Strongly Embraces Diversity and Equality

Since its beginnings in 1888, the AAU has been the industry leader and standard-bearer in the amateur sports marketplace. Sports For All, Forever is the organization’s motto: the AAU strives to offer participation opportunities to all, no matter an athlete’s race, age, color, gender or cultural background. 

NOT ALL SUMMER BASKETBALL IS AAU

ORLANDO, Fla. (July 31, 2017) – Since 1888, theAmateur Athletic Union (AAU) has provided amateur athletic opportunities in cities throughout the United States. As the largest multi-sport organization in the country, the AAU is the standard bearer for premier event hosting. Basketball, the largest sport in the AAU, continues to dominate the youth market space ...

MORE THAN 15,000 PARTICIPANTS HEAD TO DETROIT FOR 18 SPORTS COMPETITIONS AT THE AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC GAMES BEGINNING NEXT WEEK

Athletes from 45 states expected to compete in largest multi-sport event in the country; 10-day competition has brought more than $50 million to previous host cities since 2010

MORE THAN 5,500 ELITE ATHLETES SET TO TIP OFF IN ORLANDO AT THE AAU 16U-18U BOYS' BASKETBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Marquee annual older AAU boys' basketball event returns to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex; event expected to attract hundreds of college coaches from across the nation

AAU BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM CARES

AAU Boys' Basketball, Team Power Hoops from Ohio, feeding families at the Florida Hospital for Children's hospital on July 5th, 2017.

PREVIEW: AAU BASKETBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AND AAU BASKETBALL SUPER SHOWCASE

The AAU Basketball National Championships and AAU Basketball Super Showcase are set to begin in July.

AAU MEMORIAL DAY CLASSIC: THE COMPETITION HEATS UP IN THE SUNSHINE STATE

The AAU Memorial Day Classic marks the beginning of our summer basketball season.

AAU MEMORIAL DAY CLASSIC 2017 AT DISNEY

This upcoming weekend, AAU will host its annual AAU Memorial Day Classic at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

AAU BIG HOUSE SHOWCASE POWERED BY CAPTAIN U

This weekend, April 22-23, 2017 marks the inaugural kickoff event at The Big House showcasing the strategic partnership of CaptainU and AAU.  CaptainU’s industry-leading online recruiting software and athlete engagement platform has been made available to all qualifying participants of AAU.  Athletes that utilize the system helps colleges boost their ...

LAUREN CARLINI CROWNED 87TH AAU JAMES E. SULLIVAN AWARD WINNER

NEW YORK (April 11, 2017) – Wisconsin Volleyball All-American Lauren Carlini was announced as the winner of the 87th AAU James E. Sullivan Award in a ceremony at the New York Athletic Club.

AAU SPOTLIGHT: LONGTIME AAU AND USA BASKETBALL BOARD MEMBER ROD SEAFORD

Rod Seaford, AAU Treasurer and NCAAU Boys Basketball Director, has served the AAU as a volunteer and a professional for 36 years. He was been inducted to both the AAU/USA and NCAAU Hall of Fame. He is currently the Chair of the National Board of Review and Special Counsel to the national organization.

2017 BOYS BASKETBALL NATIONAL SCHEDULE

2017 BOYS BASKETBALL NATIONAL SCHEDULE                                          8U Nationals July 1 - 7 240-375-2922 pksportss@yahoo.com     10U East Coast DIII Nationals July 6 - 9  757-637-7300 booaau@gmail.com       16U/10th Grade Nationals July 19 - 23 407-934-7200 aaubasketball@aausports.org    9U DI & DII Nationals July 8 - 12 407-934-7200 aaubasketball@aausports.org      4th Grade West Coast DII & DIII Nationals June 29 - July 2 407-367-8304 stan@aausports.org      17U/11th Grade Nationals July 19 - 23 407-934-7200 aaubasketball@aausports.org     10U DI & DII Nationals July 7 - ...

NEW IN 2017! USAB GOLD LICENSE FOR LIVE PERIOD EVENTS

2017 AAU BOYS' BASKETBALL  ALL EVENTS BELOW ARE PENDING NCAA CERTIFICATION   The tournaments listed below are within the NCAA viewing period and are pending NCAA approval. To be a certified event, teams and participants must also meet certain NCAA requirements. These requirements must be completed by all teams attending any of the events listed ...

AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION PARTNERS WITH CYBL-USA

In a strategic effort to increase youth programming in boys and girls basketball in the southeastern portion of the United States, the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is partnering with the Competitive Youth Basketball League USA (CYBL-USA) again in 2017.   The CYBL-USA’s inaugural season saw a wide variety of success. By hosting ...

AAU VICE PRESIDENT RUSTY BUCHANAN TO BE RECOGNIZED AS CENTRAL FLORIDA HUMANITARIAN AT NOV. 3 GALA IN MELBOURNE

ORLANDO, Florida (Oct. 31, 2016) — Brevard County resident and 1st Vice President of the Amateur Athletic Union, Rusty Buchanan, will be recognized as a Central Florida Humanitarian on Nov. 3 at a gala event in Melbourne.   Buchanan, who runs numerous AAU events each year, has had a massive impact on the lives of hundreds of ...

NOMINATE A COACH FOR PCA’S 2017 DOUBLE-GOAL COACH® AWARD

AAU's partner since 2011, Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) again is accepting nominations for its annual award honoring those coaches who exemplify the developing Better Athletes, Better People philosophy through positive coaching.  Be sure and nominate your coach today!       Nominations are now open for Positive Coaching Alliance's Double-Goal Coach Award! If you know ...

AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION EXPRESSES SUPPORT FOR NEWLY ANNOUNCED YOUTH BASKETBALL GUIDELINES

ORLANDO, Florida (Oct. 18, 2016)— The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) voted in support of the newly established NBA and USA Basketball youth basketball guidelines during the Union’s 125th AAU National Convention, the organization announced today.   The NBA and USA Basketball teamed up to develop these guidelines aimed at improving the way youth ...

SOUTHERN PACIFIC BOYS BASKETBALL

SOUTHERN PACIFIC BOYS BASKETBALL   Southern Pacific District www.spaaubball.org Including the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura all within the State of California. (Territory re-aligned October, 1973.) Neighboring Districts: Arizona, Central California, Pacific, Pacific Southwest, Southern Nevada     Boys Basketball Stan Quash  800 Katella Dr Anaheim CA 92802 (714) 765-8884 stan@aausports.org Governor Eric Elizalde eric@socalaaubaseball.com           Lt. Governor Gino ...

ESTIMATED 4,800 ELITE ATHLETES SET TO COLLIDE IN ORLANDO AS 16U/17U AAU BOYS’ BASKETBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AND SUPER SHOWCASES RETURN TO DISNEY

ORLANDO, Fla. (July 11, 2016) – Approximately 4,800 elite athletes from across the nation will go head-to-head at the 16U/17U AAU Boys’ Basketball National Championships (July 13-18) and Super Showcase (July 20-24) events, which returns to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort this week.   “The AAU Boys’ Basketball 10th/11th Grade National ...

BOYS’ BASKETBALL 9U DIVISION I & II NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

This year, the Boys' Basketball 9U Division I & II National Championships will be held in Orlando, Florida at the HP Field House and Jostens Center at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, as well as at the Orlando Sports Center from July 9th through the 13th. In order to participate in ...

LONGTIME AAU VOLUNTEER PASSES

The Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Hall has been scheduled as follows:   Date: Saturday, June 11, 2016 Time: 11:00 am Location: Plymouth United Church of Christ Address:  600 East Warren Avenue, Detroit, MI  48201   Please continue to keep the Hall family in your thoughts and prayers.  In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to two organizations ...

RECAP: AAU 2016 MEMORIAL DAY CLASSIC

This past weekend, May 27-30, 2016, AAU put on another very successful Memorial Day Classic girls and boys basketball tournament at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and other outside locations. Over 400 teams and more than 4,000 athletes participated in this 3 day event, which took place in ...

AAU SELECTS BLUE STAR SPORTS AS ITS OFFICIAL TECHNOLOGY PARTNER

DALLAS, Texas (April 14, 2016) – Blue Star Sports, the leading youth sports systems integration and technology company announced its strategic partnership with America’s longest standing youth sports organizing body, the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). This historic partnership will deliver the world’s most innovative, technology-driven solutions to integrate AAU’s forward thinking ...

AAU PARTNERS WITH SPORTSAGE ID

AAU Boys Basketball Executive Committee proudly announces we have partnered with SportsAge ID to provide Electronic Age Verification with their streamlined secured electronic process for all AAU Boys Basketball. A one-time registration fee of only $10.00 covers 100% of all updating and processing fees for as long as an athlete participates ...

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AAU PARTNERS WITH JOE ABUNASSAR, IMPACT BASKETBALL TO ADD SKILL DEVELOPMENT CAMPS TO GROWING PORTFOLIO OF NATIONAL YOUTH BASKETBALL EVENTS

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 14, 2016) – The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) will partner with premier professional basketball trainer Joe Abunassar and Impact Basketball in March 2016 to produce a superior skill development camp in Las Vegas, the two organizations announced today. Combined with the Union’s recent announcement of a new The Basketball ...

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PRESTIGIOUS AAU BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS AND SUPER SHOWCASES SET TO RETURN TO ESPN WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS COMPLEX THIS SUMMER

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 04, 2015) - The AAU Boys Basketball National Championships and Super Showcase events will return to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in 2016, the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) announced today.    The union's marquee basketball event, which attracted more than 6,000 athletes and over 1,000 ...

ACCOMPLISHED ARIZONA YOUTH BASKETBALL EVENT DIRECTOR TO LICENSE SEVEN UPCOMING EVENTS WITH THE AAU

ACCOMPLISHED ARIZONA YOUTH BASKETBALL EVENT DIRECTOR TO LICENSE SEVEN UPCOMING EVENTS WITH THE AAU   LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 20, 2015) – Accomplished Arizona youth basketball event director Justin Peterson has licensed seven of his popularJust4hoopin events with the nation’s leading amateur sports organization, the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) announced today “The AAU is ...

AAU BOYS BASKETBALL RULES

AAU Boys Basketball 2017 Rule Book CLICK HERE to download Complete 2017 Rule Book   Photo ID IS NOW REQUIRED AT NATIONAL EVENTS 2017 PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY All athletes must provide one of the following proof of eligibility documents at the National Championship events.  Non-compliance with the new proof of eligibility rule will result in players being disqualified.  An unexpired ...

AUGUSTA COACH KEEPS BROTHER’S MEMORY ALIVE ON THE SIDELINES

16U Team Power coach Trevor Welcher will never forget his 17th birthday. There wasn’t a big cake. And it wasn’t the gifts that made the day so special. No, it was much less exultant. More tragedy than celebration. Sept. 29, 2005 was unforgettable for a different reason. It was the day his brother, ...

RECAP - 2015 AAU BOYS BASKETBALL 10TH & 11TH GRADE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS & SUPER SHOWCASE

The 2015 AAU Boys Basketball 16U/10th and 17U/11th Grade National Championships and Super Showcases are in the books! This event was in Louisville, Kentucky for the second year in a row and it was a huge success! With about 300 teams and 8,000 spectators in the Kentucky Exposition Center, AAU Basketball Nationals ...

MIAMI-AREA ATHLETE OVERCOMES DEAFNESS TO INSPIRE TEAMMATES AT AAU 17U SILVER SHOWCASE

Corey Smith cannot hear well. In fact, without the help of his cochlear implant, he cannot hear at all. Smith was only a few months old when his mother realized he was not responding to sound and learned of her son’s profound hearing loss. She feared her infant son would never hear ...

MARYLAND YOUTH OPT TO PICK UP TRASH IN COCOA BEACH BEFORE AAU EVENT

Originally posted FloridaToday.com by Wayne T. Price Photo: Provided by Leah Turner COCOA BEACH – For Maryland's Finest, a group of pre-teens in Brevard County for an Amateur Athletic Union basketball tournament this week, the focus has been more than just scoring baskets on the court. It has also been about community service, specifically ...

PREVIEW: AAU BOYS’ BASKETBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AND SUPER SHOWCASES TO TIP OFF IN LOUISVILLE, KY

The nation’s top prospects will be pitted against each other to find the best of the best when the AAU Boys’ Basketball National Championships and Super Showcases take place July 22-27 at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, KY. The 10th and 11th Grade DI and DII National Championships will begin play on ...

AAU BASKETBALL IS IN FULL SWING AT THE ESPN WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS COMPLEX!

After three days of competitive basketball, the 2015 AAU Girls’ Basketball Super Showcases have concluded and the champions have been named! More than 100 teams made the trek to Orlando, Florida to compete against some of the best girls in the nation. More than 20 different AAU districts were represented at ...

2015 AAU HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

This year’s AAU High School Scholarship Award grand prize winners are Nicole Carroll and Robert Bliss III. Carroll is a track & field pole vault and gymnastics athlete and Bliss is a basketball star. Both will receive $10,000 in scholarship money to the college or university of their choice. Taylor ...

LOUISVILLE HOSTS NATION’S TOP PREP BASKETBALL PLAYERS

Lake Buena Vista, FL June 29, 2015 – The nation’s top prep basketball players will converge on Louisville, Kentucky from July 22-27 for the 2015 AAU Boys Basketball 10thGrade and 11th Grade National Championships and Super Showcases. Many of the top teams and players will be showcased including 2016 ESPN 100 ranked Edrice ...

AAU TEAMS UP WITH BASELINE HOOP SPORTS TO ADD RANKINGS FOR BOYS BASKETBALL

AAU Announces Partnership with Baseline Hoop Sports Official Ranking Company of AAU Boys Basketball Lake Buena Vista, FL June 29, 2015 – The AAU announced today it has partnered with Baseline Hoop Sports Scouting Service to rank the top players competing in AAU Boys Basketball events this summer. This new evaluative effort is led ...

2015 NBA DRAFT: AAU ALUMNI TAKE 26 OUT OF 30 SELECTIONS

Congratulations to the following AAU alumni selected in the 2015 NBA draft!  These players dominated at the AAU District, Regional and National Championship levels. Now, they are ready to take their game to the professional ranks.    AAU Basketball - where you start has everything to do with where you finish.  Follow us at fb.com/RealAAUBasketball, twitter.com/aau_basketball, ...

BOYS BASKETBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Boys Basketball National Championship Division I 8U  9U  10U  11U  12U  13U  14U  15U/9th Grade  16U/10th Grade  17U/11th Grade  19U/12th Grade   Boys Basketball National Championships Division 2 9U  10U  11U  12U  13U  14U  15U/9th Grade  16U/9th Grade  17U/11th Grade   Boys Basketball Showcase 15U/9th Grade  16U/10th Grade  17U/11th Grade Silver  17U/11th Grade Gold   Boys Basketball East Coast DIII 10U  11U  12U  13U  14U  15U/9th Grade  16U/9th Grade  17U/11th Grade   Boys Basketball West Cost DII     Boys Basketball West Cost DIII

NEW YORK METROPOLITAN BOYS BASKETBALL TRADITION GETS SPECIAL ADD-ON IN 2015

For the past 22 years, New York Metropolitan has played the championship games for each age group and division of its Boys Basketball District Championships on Memorial Day. This has grown into one of the premier events on the New York basketball calendar! Each player is told before their game ...

RECAP - 2015 AAU SPRING CLASSIC

Boys’ basketball was in full force at the last event of the spring season at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex, Orlando Sports Center and Osceola Heritage Park this past weekend. Over 300 teams brought their best to the court, with many teams taking home some impressive hardwood. Below is a list ...

PREVIEW: 2015 AAU SPRING CLASSIC

The boys will be in the building for the LAST tournament of the spring this weekend for the AAU Spring Classic! This event will feature 173 teams from seven different states, including a few teams from Puerto Rico! Because of the amount of teams at this event, there will be ...

RECAP: 2015 AAU MEMORIAL DAY CLASSIC

Boys and girls from all over traded in their beach vacations or family BBQs for a chance to play basketball in the 2015 AAU Memorial Day Classic at the ESPN Wide World of Sports, Orlando Sports Center, Silver Spurs Arena, and Osceola Heritage Park this past weekend. Over 300 teams ...

CELEBRATE MEMORIAL DAY WITH AAU BASKETBALL

Celebrate Memorial Day at the AAU Boys and Girls Basketball Memorial Day Classic in beautiful Orlando, FL! A total of 301 boys and girls teams from seven different states will converge at the incomparable ESPN Wide World of Sports complex, Silver Spurs Arena/Heritage Park and Orlando Sports Center to try ...

UPDATED: AAU MEMBERS SELECTED IN NFL DRAFT

UPDATE: Now that the 2015 NFL Draft is over, the AAU is proud to announce that 79 players were AAU alumni! For a full list of drafted AAU members, see the list below. The following story was posted Friday, May 1st after the first round of the NFL Draft.  Last night, ...

BOYS’ BASKETBALL DIVISION II NATIONAL SEEDING

Division II National Seeding 2017   10 & Under   11 & Under 12 & Under  13 & Under  14 & Under 15U/9th Grade 16U/10th Grade  17U/11th Grade

MCDONALD’S ALL-AMERICAN GAMES RIDDLED WITH AAU ALUMNI

Last week, the top 48 high school basketball players in the country competed in the 2015 McDonald’s All-American Games. Nationally, 823 players from 47 different states and the District of Columbia were nominated to play in the 2015 McDonald’s All-American Games, but only 24 boys and 24 girls made the ...

RECAP: 2015 AAU EASTER CLASSIC

The Easter Bunny has the left the building…and so have the 280 boys’ basketball teams that participated in the AAU Easter Classic this past weekend in Orlando, FL! To accommodate the amount of teams competing, the event was spread out between the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex, Orlando Sports ...

FINAL FOUR TEAMS ARE FULL OF AAU ALUMNI

Men In the men’s final four of the March Madness tournament, 42 of the 59 players (71%) on all four rosters played AAU sometime in their basketball careers. Michigan State has the highest number of AAU recruits on their roster, with 13 out of their 16 players, followed closely by Wisconsin ...

SPRING BASKETBALL IS HERE AND THE EASTER CLASSIC IS KICKING OFF THE SEASON!

The Easter Bunny is coming this weekend and so is the AAU Easter Classic! More than 280 boys basketball teams will convene at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex and THREE off-sites with one goal in mind: take home the gold. Osceola Heritage Park, Orlando Sports Center and the ...

AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION (AAU) PARTNERS WITH DAILEY TRAINING INTERNATIONAL TO FILL THE VOID OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT IN YOUTH BASKETBALL

Orlando, FL – March 18, 2015 – Several respected NBA players and owners have highlighted an urgent need to increase the level of player development while decreasing the amount of competitive games played during the spring and summer. In order to fill the void in player development, AAU has partnered with Dailey Training International ...

NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT SHINES ON HAMPTON

Originally posted on www.dailypress.com by Robert Brauchle The earth was still rotating last week, but for a brief spell the world was spinning around Hampton University's college basketball matchup against powerhouse University of Kentucky. Meanwhile, reporters and columnists across the country began to clamor: Where exactly is Hampton University located? While the team took ...

BOYS’ BASKETBALL DIVISION I NATIONAL SEEDING

DIVISION I NATIONAL SEEDING 2017   8 & Under Division I  9 & Under Division I  10 & Under Division I  11 & Under Division I  12 & Under Division I  13 & Under Division I  14 & Under Division I 15U/9th Grade Division I  16U/10th Grade Division I  17U/11th Grade Division I  19U/12th Grade Division I 

SPALDING PARTNERS WITH AAU DEAL MEANS OFFICIAL BALL STATUS, CO-BRANDED MARKETING AND RETAIL OPPORTUNITIES

BOWLING GREEN, KY (March 18, 2015)  Spalding and the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) announced today a multi-year partnership in which the premier sporting goods provider and largest basketball equipment supplier in the world will serve as the official ball of AAU for basketball, baseball, football and softball including championship play.  The partnership ...

WILLIAMS DECIDES ON IOWA

Originally posted on herald-review.com by Justin Conn  When Christian Williams wasn't on the court leading St. Teresa to the state championship game this winter in his senior year, he was wearing an Iowa stocking cap. And while Williams said the cap wasn't meant to be a hint of where he would play ...

FORGOTTEN FRESHMAN JUSTISE WINSLOW MAY BE KEY TO DUKE’S NCAA TOURNAMENT HOPES

Originally posted on bleacherreport.com by Jason King  DURHAM, N.C. — Robin Davis walked into Houston's St. John's School more than a year ago and asked an administrator to pull her son out of class. The start of the early signing period was less than 24 hours away, and Justise Winslow—one of the nation's ...

MY AAU STORY: AAU GIRLS’ BASKETBALL-THE JENNA CURRY STORY

She traded a jersey and shoes for a clipboard and a whistle. Jenna Curry’s sports career was going right on track as she blossomed in two sports in high school. Playing for Sissonville High School in West Virginia, Curry was a standout as goalkeeper for the Indians for all four years ...

NAISMITH TROPHY BOY’S AND GIRL’S HIGH SCHOOL ALL-AMERICA TEAMS ANNOUNCED

UPDATE: The Naismith Trophy Boy’s and Girl’s High School All-America Teams, presented by Hilton Worldwide, were announced today! CLICK HERE for the Boys' High School All-America Team CLICK HERE for the Girls' High School All-America Team                                      ...

AAU ANNOUNCES 85TH ANNUAL SULLIVAN AWARD SEMI-FINALISTS

VOTING IS CLOSED. Voting for finalists will re-open Wednesday, March 18th. Online Contest Software provided by WizeHive Lake Buena Vista, March 9, 2015 - AAU President/CEO Dr. Roger Goudy and AAU Sullivan Award Chair Melissa Willis announced voting is officially open today for the 85th Annual AAU James E. Sullivan Award.  Fourteen (14) nominees including Ohio ...

DRU JOYCE NAMED AAU LAKE ERIE BASKETBALL DIRECTOR

Cleveland, Ohio  – Dru Joyce II, St. Vincent St. Mary's Men's Basketball Head Coach and founder of the Northeast Ohio Basketball Association & King James Shooting Stars, has been named the AAU Lake Erie District Director of Boys & Girls Basketball. “I'm excited to continue to be involved with AAU. We look ...

N.C. TEEN HITS MIRACLE SHOT, WITH ASSIST FROM LATE FRIEND

Originally posted by Steve Hartman on CBSNews.com  GREENSBORO, N.C. Just outside Greensboro, N.C., Bishop McGuinness boys' basketball team is coming off what may be the most remarkable game in school history. "I still can't believe that even happened," one player says. "I felt like there was no one who could stop us," ...

SEVERAL AAU ALUMNI WILL APPEAR IN MCDONALD’S ALL AMERICAN GAME

Boys At the end of January, the rosters for the 38th annual McDonald’s All American game were unveiled on ESPNU. The game will be split by East and West, with the East boasting the nation’s top two prospects and former AAU members, Ben Simmons and Jaylen Brown. On the other bench, #4 ...

SIX-FOOT-FOUR AND 13 YEARS OLD

Original article posted by Sophie Jane Evans on DailyMail.com Standing at 6ft 4ins with inches left to grow, he has the height, the ball skills and the drive. Meet Wendell Moore, 13, from Charlotte, North Carolina, who has been deemed the best basketball player in the country in the class of 2019. Indeed, the ...

PERSPECTIVE ON KOBE BRYANT REMARKS

As many of you know, Kobe Bryant recently made some very harsh remarks toward our AAU Basketball program. Here is what Kobe Bryant told Eric Pincus of the LA Times during a recent interview: “AAU basketball. Horrible, terrible AAU basketball. It’s stupid, it doesn’t teach our kids how to play the ...

THE INSELL FAMILY: BLOODLINES BONDED BY BASKETBALL

Originally Posted at USAToday.com by: Will Borthick MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Deb Insell's life has revolved around women's basketball. She's watched middle school, high school, AAU and college games for the last 40 years, serving as a mother to countless children, teenagers and young women along the way. But her decision to make basketball such ...

MORE AAU ALUMNI TAKE TO THE HARDWOOD FOR NBA DEBUT

By: Amanda Szylin  Wednesday was the first game of the NBA season for several teams, and a new season means more NBA debuts. Ten former AAU Basketball members stepped on the court for the first time as an NBA player, some of them having impressive games and playing for nearly the ...

SEVERAL AAU MEMBERS MAKE NBA DEBUT

By: Amanda Szylin Several AAU alumni made their NBA debuts in the opening games of the season last night. Eighteen of the thirty players that were drafted in the first round of the NBA Draft played AAU Basketball at some point in their careers and they were ready to take their ...

2015 AAU BOYS BASKETBALL RULE CHANGES

Listed below are the new eligibility rules for boys' basketball in the 2015 season. 7 & Under:  An athlete can be no older than 7 on August 31, 2015 8 & Under:  An athlete can be no older than 8 on August 31, 2015 9 & Under:  An athlete can be no older than 9 on August ...

AAU BOYS’ BASKETBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS- SUMMER RECAP

It was an action packed summer for AAU Boys’ Basketball! For the first time in years, AAU Boys’ Basketball Nationals were spread out in different locations all over the country! It was no surprise that, as in years past, the teams brought their best game and competition was at an ...

INDIANA BOYS BASKETBALL

Boys Basketball www.aauindiana.com www.hoosierhillshoops.com All of State of Indiana excepting Clark, Dearborn and Floyd Counties with the reservation that all wrestling therein be controlled by the Indiana District. Neighboring Districts: Central, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio     Boys Basketball  Matt Denison 502-558-9843 mattdenison@gmail.com   Governor Lewis Owens lewisfowens@hotmail.com   Lt. Governor Wayne Wilson 317-710-0166 wawilson24@aol.com   Secretary Elizabeth Ann Wilson malloriewilsonrealty@gmail.cpm   Treasurer Mark Steinmetz emu51@yahoo.com   Registrar Melissa Webb 317-357-8790 |317-362-0615 phone 317-362-0763 fax indianaaauoffice@yahoo.com

NEW JERSEY BOYS BASKETBALL

New Jersey Boys Basketball www.aaunewjersey.org 2015 District Bi - Annual Meeting - TBD New Jersey north of and including Hudson, Mercer and Monmouth Counties. Neighboring Districts: Middle Atlantic and New York Metropolitan Governor Diane McGowan njaau@verizon.net 732 291 2120 -O 732-291-2194-F Dennis Mayes 908-943-6115  thaballers1@comcast.net   Lt. Governor Robert McGowan njaau@verizon.net   Secretary Gayle Grant 732-671-1923   Treasurer Hope Hall 732-787-5305   Registrar Amy McGowan amcgowan29@gmail.com