Riverdale Classic

[Blackburn]

Get everyone's thoughts on the Riverdale Classic. A lot of the best local teams are playing. Who will win? Also thoughts on players to watch.

 

17U: Some of the teams----Ballerz Elite and Select, Nashville Celtics (16s and 17s), TN Thunder (two teams), Franklin Rage (two teams)

 

16U: Nashville Stallions, Ballerz Elite and Select, TN Thunder, SE Elite (15s? not sure), TN Tigers

[run_n_gun]

I believe some players to watch for from the mid-state are:

 

Ballerz: Kevin Smith #25, Ryan Westbrooks #61, Matt Smigelski #75, Shawn Merriweather #76, Josh Lipscomp #100

 

Celtics: Gerald Robinson #6, Jamie Graham #8, Josh Slater #14, Scott Saunders #16, Rashard Mason #27, Codye Hatcher #36, Cameron Jordan #39, Lamont Harris #73,

[Blackburn]

I believe some players to watch for from the mid-state are:

 

Ballerz: Kevin Smith #25, Ryan Westbrooks #61, Matt Smigelski #75, Shawn Merriweather #76, Josh Lipscomp #100

 

Celtics: Gerald Robinson #6, Jamie Graham #8, Josh Slater #14, Scott Saunders #16, Rashard Mason #27, Codye Hatcher #36, Cameron Jordan #39, Lamont Harris #73,

 

 

Here are the 17U pools. Only 1 team from each pool advances. Pools arent exactly balanced well.

 

A: Ballerz-Elite, Franklin Rage A, Celtics, Team TN

B: TN Thunder, Black Knights, Lipscomb Rebels, AL Breds

C: Franklin Rage B, Ballerz Select, Celtics 16s, Thunder (Blue)

Pools D and E are school teams.

[gomab2]

Looks to be a great field of teams...

 

Still hate that only one team per pool makes it out...

 

I'd say the Celtics in 17's would have to be the favorites. Thunder should be very good as well... ACT weekend could end up hurting the Ballerz... Should be very competitive, and the 9pm Sat matchup vs. the Ballerz and Celtics should be a fun one to watch, and hopefully the first of a number of matchups between these two talented teams... Celtics 16's also look to be very good...

 

In 16's, the Thunder should also be very good as well... The Ballerz teams should be solid as well. The Stallions also will look to build upon a successfull 05 campaign...

 

Can't wait to get started!!!

[Blackburn]

Yeah, I think the ACT weekend will end up hurting several of the teams. I think they tried to balance the schedule where the test would be over but if you have a bunch of guys from West TN like the Ballerz, then it would be more of an issue. Tha being said, pool A should come down the Ballerz and Celtics which is a late tip on Sat so most guys should be there.

 

Should be fun to watch. I suspect a little ragtag being the first weekend for the Celtics guys to play together in a game situation but entertaining for those in the crowd for sure. Almost would rather watch in the crowd!

[gomab2]

I agree Blackburn.. this first weekend could be a bit sloppy at times. Should be a great weekend though, and yeah, that Sat night matchup would be one that fans should really come watch... Definitely a good weekend to get ready for Real Deal...

[mjuhb]

Yeah, I think the ACT weekend will end up hurting several of the teams. I think they tried to balance the schedule where the test would be over but if you have a bunch of guys from West TN like the Ballerz, then it would be more of an issue. Tha being said, pool A should come down the Ballerz and Celtics which is a late tip on Sat so most guys should be there.

 

Should be fun to watch. I suspect a little ragtag being the first weekend for the Celtics guys to play together in a game situation but entertaining for those in the crowd for sure. Almost would rather watch in the crowd!

the ACT test is hurting all sports this weekend

[wingman10]

the ACT test is hurting all sports this weekend

Isn't there only one more time to take it this yr

[ttballer]

Anyone know anything about that lipscomb rebels team? never heard of them

[War Eagles]

Who is the best team in this tourney?

[Blackburn]

Who is the best team in this tourney?

 

Nashville Celtics and Mid State Ballerz Elite are the best two teams with a large amount of talent on both rosters. Arguably will be the best two AAU teams in the state this summer.

[SpartanFan]

Nashville Celtics and Mid State Ballerz Elite are the best two teams with a large amount of talent on both rosters. Arguably will be the best two AAU teams in the state this summer.

 

Brentwood Grizzlies beat the Celtic in the semi's and beat the Stars in the finals in the 15U.