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17:u AAU/Summer Circuit Rankings

 

 

1. YOMCA

Coach: Ball

Star Player: Shawne Williams (6’9 Jr WF)

 

Starters: Andre Allen (5’9 Jr PG), Jerrell Houston (6’9 Jr BF), Frank Holmes (6’8 Jr BF), Charles Hampton (6’2 Jr 2G)

 

Other Players: Desmond Yates (6’7 Soph BF), Taylor Schall (6’8 Jr C), David Jackson (6’5 Jr WF), Rorey Lawrence (6’6 Jr 2G), JP Prince (6’5 Soph PG), Jonathon Ball (6’4 Jr WF), James Hooper (5’9 Jr PG)

 

Leading Scorers: N/A

 

Record: 10-3

Big Wins: BABC (MA), #14 ranked Albany City Rocks (NY), Memphis East AAU, #1 ranked DC Blue Devils, #3 ranked Riverside Church, #8 ranked Calif Team Select

Notable Losses: YOMCA 15’s, The Family (MI), #5 ranked NY Gauchos

 

Notes: Ranked as the #2 Team in the Country, so the #1 Ranking in the State is more than a given. Unbelievable showing at Houston Kingwood Classic, losing in the Championship game to the NY Gauchos, after beating the #1 ranked team in the Nation, Riverside Church, the previous #1, DC Blue Devils, and California Team Select. YOMCA is an unbelievable team that is honestly head and shoulders above the rest now with the addition of Jerrell Houston.

 

Next: Ballerz Challenge of Champions

 

2. YOMCA 15’s

Coach: Keith Easterwood

Star Player: Willie Kemp (6’1 Fr PG)

 

Starters: Pierre Niles (6’7 Fr WF), David Woods (6’8 Fr C), Wayne Chism (6’7 Fr BF), Mareco Stinson (6’2 Fr 2G)

 

Other Players: Thaddeous Young (6’7 Fr WF), Jeremy Kelley (6’4 Fr 2G), Michael Cagerb (5’9 Fr PG), Sean McQueen (5’9 Fr PG), Duke Calhoun (6’3 Fr WF), Chris Ivey (6’2 Fr WF), Chris Kesges (6’2 Fr WF), Darius Fox

 

Leading Scorers: Niles-33 pts vs YOMCA 17’s

 

Record: 9-1

Big Wins: YOMCA 17’s, Memphis East AAU, Memphis Bulldogs 16’s

Notable Losses: Indiana Spiece Heat

 

Notes: Lost in the Championship game of the Houston Kingwood Classic in 15’s. This team is the current favorite to win 15’s Nationals. Huge win over #1 YOMCA 17’s. Beat Memphis East AAU 63-60. Beat Memphis Bulldogs 16’s 46-45.

 

Next: 15:u AAU State Tournament

 

3. Tennessee Dreams

Coach: Carl Reed

Star Player: Brandon Burney (6’1 Jr PG)

 

Starters: Ramon Williams (5’11 Jr PG), Zech Teague (6’4 Jr BF), Drake Reed (6’3 Soph WF), Graylin Tuck (5’11 Jr PG)

 

Other Players: Anthony Rogers (6’0 Jr BF), Donnie Hutchinson (5’11 Jr PG), Corey Pfleiger (6’0 Soph 2G), Jerry Howell (5’8 Jr PG), Derrick Southworth (5’10 Jr 2G), Marcus Guinn (6’1 Jr 2G), Jerrell Shanklin (6’2 Jr WF), Renard Robinson (6’10 Jr C)

 

Leading Scorers: Teague-19.5 ppg, Burney-14.8 ppg, Williams-14.0 ppg, Reed-10.4 ppg

 

Record: 5-3

Big Wins: Tn Thunder, Masters Hoops (VA), CPOA (IA)

Notable Losses: Tn Breakers, Gateway BB Club (MO)

 

Notes: Hasn’t played in two weeks, but added 6’10 Robinson, forward Shanklin, and shooter Pfleiger. Beat Tn Thunder 82-69, blew out Masters Hoops (VA), and beat Alcoa Ballers at Travelers’ tourney, after losing to Tn Breakers 72-69, blowing 14 point lead, all while playing without staring forwards Teague and Dallas. Went 2-2 at Adidas All-American Classic in St Louis.

 

Next: Tn Dreams Classic; Ballerz Challenge of Champions

 

4. Tn Breakers

Coach: Mark Gulmire

Star Player: Tevah Morris (6’9 Jr C)

 

Starters: Kellen Pickell (6’1 Jr 2G), Zack Gulmire (6’0 Jr PG), Andy Tipton (6’6 Jr WF/BF), Tyler Gaskin (6’5 Jr WF)

 

Other Players: Tyler Jones (5’10 Jr PG), Chris Brown (6’5 Jr BF), Tim Torrence (6’1 Jr WF), Greg Gibson (6’1 Jr PG), Sherrod Scott (6’3 Jr WF)

 

Leading Scorers: N/A

 

Record: 8-5

Big Wins: Tn Travelers, Tn Dreams, Alabama Nike Challenge

Notable Losses: East Coast (VA), Charles Davis Fdn

 

Notes: Went 5-1 at AAU East Substate, losing to Charles Davis, but winning the #1 seed over Thunder 16’s. Went 0-3 at prestigious Charlie Webber tournament, all three were quality losses. Went 3-1 at Travelers tourney, beating the Travelers.

 

Next: 17:u AAU State Tournament

 

5. Tn Travelers

Coach: Charlie Benson

Star Player: Corey Brewer (6’7 Jr WF)

 

Starters: Justin Hare (6’2 Jr PG), Henry Harris (6’1 Jr PG), Shane Dansby (6’4 Jr WF), David Palmer (6’8 Soph C)

 

Other Players: Chris Arnett (6’8 Jr C), Derek Norris (6’7 Jr C), Jonathon Adams (6’5 Soph WF), Andy Wicke (6’2 Jr 2G), Brian Bogus (6’1 Jr 2G), Daniel Singleton (6’3 Jr PG)

 

Leading Scorers: N/A

 

Record: 5-7

Big Wins: East Coast (VA), Tn Thunder (twice), Madison Spartans (WI), Westfield (TX)

Notable Losses: Tn Breakers, Alabama Nike Challenge, Gateway BB Club (MO), Omaha Rebels (NE)

 

Notes: Went 2-2 at Houston Kingwood Classic, beating host Westfield (TX) before losing to Gateway BB Club (MO). Lost to Tn Breakers and Ala Challenge, but beat Tn Thunder twice, and East Coast, VA. Went 0-3 at prestigious Boo Williams in VA.

 

Next: St. Louis Eagles Invitational

 

6. Nashville Stallions

Coach: Jerry Lennox

Star Player: Chris Darden (5’9 Jr PG)

 

Starters: Brandon Smith (6’3 Jr BF), Ronald Taylor (6’1 Jr PG), Matt Addison (6’4 Jr BF), Walter Fischer (6’2 Jr BF)

 

Other Players: Nate Hancock (5’9 Jr 2G/PG), AJ Price (5’9 Jr PG), Montez Peoples (6’3 Jr BF), David McMillan (6’0 Jr WF), Rodriquez Murphey (6’2 Jr WF)

 

Leading Scorers: N/A

 

Record: 9-4

Big Wins: Memphis Bulldogs 16’s, Georgia All-Stars

Notable Losses: Midstate Ballerz, Nashville Royals, KY Hoop Stars Elite

 

Notes: Won Tennessee Mountain Jam in Sevierville, TN, going 5-0 (Beat 3 teams from NC and 2 GA).Went 2-2 at AAU North Substate. Went 2-2 at Kentucky Hoopstars Classic. Very dangerous team heading into AAU State Tournament.

 

Next: YBOA Substate

 

7. Memphis Bulldogs 17’s

Coach: N/A

Star Player: Brian Lake (6’6 Jr BF)

 

Starters: Michael Davis (6’5 SR* WF), Chris Holleys (5’11 Jr WF), Carlton Peete (6’1 Jr 2G), Michael Joiner (6’5 Jr BF)

 

Other Players: Kyle Becton (5’11 Jr 2G), JoJuan Walker (6’1 Jr 2G), Damian Robertson (6’1 Jr 2G), Tremaine Snyder (6’7 Jr BF)

 

Leading Scorers: N/A

 

Record: 5-0

 

Big Wins: Murfreesboro Nets, Tn Thunder

Notable Losses: none

 

Notes: Won 17:u AAU South Substate, beating Murfreesboro Nets in the finals. Very talented team hasn’t been together long.

 

Next: Ballerz Challenge of Champions

 

 

8. Tn Thunder East 16’s

Coach: Shawn Harris

Star Player: Albert Harris (5’9 Soph PG)

 

Starters: Elliott Bishop (5’11 Soph WF), Travis Sikes (6’3 Soph 2G), Jeff Barnes (6’5 Soph BF) Trey Tindell (6’4 Soph WF)

 

Other Players: Landon Thomas (5’11 Soph PG), Alan Asberry (5’10 Soph PG), Jason Brock (6’5 Soph BF), Jonathon Jones (6’3 Soph WF)

 

Leading Scorers: Tindell-12.7 ppg, Thomas-12.0 ppg, Harris-11.5 ppg, Bishop-10.0 ppg, Jones-9.7 ppg, Barnes-9.7 ppg

 

Record: 12-4

Big Wins: Tn Travelers 16’s, St Louis Eagles 16’s, Charles Davis Fdn

Notable Losses: Knoxville Zags 16’s, Tn Thunder 17’s, Tn Yellowjackets, Tn Breakers

 

Notes: Went 3-2 at 17:u East Substate, advancing to State tournament. Went 5-0 en route to winning 16:u East Substate. Went 4-0 at Travelers Tourney, beating the Travelers and St Louis Eagles. Lost to the Zags by 3 and Tn Thunder 17’s by just 1 at the Thunder Classic for only two losses.

 

Next: 17:u AAU State Tournament

 

9. Murfreesboro Nets

Coach: Nick Watson

Star Player: Andrew Donald (6’5 Soph BF)

 

Starters: Nick Watson (5’11 Jr PG), Kris Lee (6’0 Jr 2G), , Ro Murray (6’0 Jr 2G), Seth England (6’3 Jr BF)

 

Other Players: Randy Tate (6’3 Jr WF), Isaiah Phillips (6’1 Jr PG), Quentin McCrosky (5’11 Jr 2G), Brady Neal (6’4 Jr 2G), Matt Biddle (6’1 Jr 2G)

 

Leading Scorers: N/A

 

Record: 7-4*

Big Wins: Tn Thunder (twice), Masters Hoops (VA), Tn Soldiers

Notable Losses: Alcoa Ballers, Midstate Ballerz, Memphis Bulldogs

 

Notes: Finished second at AAU South Substate, losing to Memphis Bulldogs in finals, including a win over Thunder. Went 2-2 at the Travelers tourney, with wins over Tn Thunder and Masters Hoops (VA), and losses to the Alcoa Ballers and East Coast, VA. Went 2-1 at Riverdale Hoops Classic, with wins against Clarksville Magic and Columbia Bullets, and only loss in overtime to Midstate Ballerz. Nets will get a pivotal game this weekend vs Tn Thunder, along with two games vs teams out of Virginia.

 

Next: 17:u AAU State Tournament

 

10. Memphis East AAU

Coach: Edwin Bell

Star Player: Keiron Jackson (6’9 Jr C)

 

Starters:

 

Other Players:

 

Leading Scorers: N/A

 

Record: 2-2

Big Wins: Memphis Bulldogs 16/17’s, Metro Hoopers

Notable Losses: Memphis YOMCA, Memphis YOMCA 15’s

 

Notes: Very talented Memphis group had Jerrell Houston at one point, but still finished 2nd in SuperRegionals, gaining a bid to AAU Nationals.

 

Next: Ballerz Challenge of Champions

 

11. Tn Yellowjackets

Coach: Coach Stockley

Star Player: Vince Redd (6’7 SR C)

 

Starters: Henry Williams (6’2 SR 2G), Azmar Blye (5’10 SR PG), Matt Dunford (6’6 Jr C),

 

Other Players: Thomas Harrison (6’5 Jr BF)

 

Leading Scorers: Harrison-13.0 ppg, Dunford-12.0 ppg, Redd-11.0 ppg, Williams-10.0 ppg, Blye-10.0 ppg

 

Record: 13-2

Big Wins: Tn Thunder 16’s, Team Tn

Notable Losses: Tn Breakers

 

Notes: Went 5-1 at 17:u East Substate, finishing 3rd, with only loss to Tn Breakers. Gained an automatic bid to AAU Nationals earlier in the year. Talented team led by 3 seniors.

 

Next: TBA

 

Other: Midstate Ballerz Elite

Coach: Jeremy Shulman

Star Player: Antwon Harris (6’3 Jr WF)

 

Starters: LaBrian Lyons (6’3 Jr 2G), Jamar Jenkins (6’6 Jr WF), Josh Artis (5’11 Jr PG), Reiley Ervin (5’10 Jr PG)

 

Other Players: Leslie Delk (6’2 Jr 2G), Courtney Jones (6’6 Jr WF), Zach Hyatte (6’5 Jr WF), Michael McCutchen (6’5 Jr 2G), Brent McPherson (6’2 Jr 2G), Jason Black (6’4 Jr 2G), Courtney Pigram (6’0 Jr 2G)

 

Leading Scorers: Pigram-13.6 ppg, Harris-13.4 ppg, Ervin-12.7 ppg, Lyons-9.5 ppg, Jones-6.8 ppg, Delk-6.6 ppg, Jenkins-6.2 ppg, Hyatte-5.8 ppg

 

Record: 12-3

Big Wins: Nashville Stallions, Memphis Bulldogs, Murfreesboro Nets, St Louis Blue, Dallas Dirty Dozen (TX)

Notable Losses: Georgia Stars, 1st Class (IL), Austin Dawgs (TX)

 

Notes: Won Riverdale Hoops Classic, Won AAU North Substate.

 

Next: Tn Dreams Classic; Ballerz Challenge of Champions

 

Honorable Mention:

• Columbia Bullets (N/A), finished Top 4 in South Substate

• Memphis Bullogs 16/17 (2-3), Star: Andrieus Loftis (6’1 Jr 2G)

• Charles Davis Fdn (4-1), Star: Jamont Gordon (6’4 Soph WF)

• Alcoa Ballers (N/A), Star: Derrell Dean (6’3 Jr WF)

• Tn Thunder (2-7), Star: Ryan Daniel (6’10 Jr C); Went 0-4 at Travelers

• Nashville Royals (2-2), Star: Johnny Lee (5’9 Soph PG)

• Clarksville Magic (1-6), Star: Devon Bracey (6’0 Jr 2G)

• Team Tennessee (3-3), Star: Barry Gardner (6’8 Jr C)

• Tennessee Soldiers (N/A), Star: Ramon Foster (6’6 Jr C)

• Warren Co (5-2), Star: Reece Bishop (5’9 Jr PG)

• Memphis Bobcats (N/A), Star: Tremaine Snyder (6’7 Jr BF)

• Nashville Burners (N/A), finished Top 4 in South Substate

Edited May 9, 2003 by gomab2