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Name:Fan
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you from:		Cincinnati
Comments:AAU vs School ball. From watching my daughter's Jr high games last year. The Jr. High coaches are sad.
November 23, 2009 13:24:35 (GMT Time)


Name:joseph danzy
Email:joedanzy{at}neo.rr.com
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you from:		akron ohio
Comments:what is the admission price for all games at slam n jam hoops preview at pickerington central on november 27 2009 starting at 2 pm ?
November 23, 2009 02:03:58 (GMT Time)


Name:Spiece Elite Hawks
Email:patrickk51st{at}yahoo.com
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Comments:Looking for a solid player to complete 7th Grade/13U basketball roster for tournament play. If you are interested, we are located in Fort Wayne, IN. 260.580.7604
November 22, 2009 15:12:17 (GMT Time)


Name:Looking for team.
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Comments:Immediate impact PG looking for 14U AAU team, that has room for a grade exception, going to Nationals in Orlando to play with.
November 22, 2009 06:45:59 (GMT Time)


Name:Pugs ref AAU and High School comparison
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you from:		Lima
Comments:These are apples and oranges. High school teams don't see the competition level like AAU tournaments (the big ones), not even at regionals or state. AAu doesn't have the same high school discipline and structure (AAU practices once or twice a week versus 5 to 6 practices a week on a high school team). High Schools will have 3 to 4 solid players playing AAU, but that will be two seniors and two juniors. An AAu team will have 7 solid players in each grade, so that would be 14 between juniors and seniors. There is no comparison between the two because they are so different. But when it comes to coaching, many high school coaches, especially in other states, coach AAU, so how someone can say coaching is better or worse is beyond me. Many high school must have teachers as coaches. Many AAU coaches have played and coached at a higher level but are not teachers. Coaching is similar, players in AAU are better by far.
November 21, 2009 02:31:46 (GMT Time)


Name:Pugs ref Ohio Warriors
Email:teamlimabasketball{at}yahoo.com
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you from:		Lima
Comments:Yes, the Ohio Warriors are a real team (based in Columbus) and should be competitive. Four of the best players from the 2009 Lima 5th grade team are on this team (2 are from Columbus so it made sense). They will have some size and athletic ability and should compete well. If you are in the Lima area, we will still have a solid team and have tryouts on Dec. 12th. If you are in Columbus, you should look up the Warriors and try out for the team.
November 21, 2009 02:26:59 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Thanks for the information-
November 18, 2009 04:50:41 (GMT Time)


Name:Friend of the Ohio Warriors
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you from:		Ohio
Comments:The Ohio Warriors offers only a 6th grade team. Their website is www.ohiowarriorbasketball.com
November 17, 2009 21:34:19 (GMT Time)


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Comments:www.whatdoesitmatter.com
November 16, 2009 12:30:49 (GMT Time)


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Comments:so what is the web address?
November 16, 2009 04:42:52 (GMT Time)


Name:re: Ohio Warriors
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you from:		ohio
Comments:Yes, they are real team. It was started by 2 dads in Columbus this past spring that had their own sons playing on the Lima, OH Panthers team. Now they've started their own. Very nice men
November 16, 2009 01:16:49 (GMT Time)


Name:a friend of the Warriors
Email:ohio
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Comments:yes, they are a real team...The team was put together last spring or beginning by 2 dads from Columbus, OH who had their sons playing on the the Lima, OH Panthers team. They also have a website that is very well put together. Kudos to the web creator-He or she did a great job
November 16, 2009 01:04:08 (GMT Time)


Name:JUST ASKING
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you from:		DAYTON
Comments:Who knows anything about the OHIO WARRIORS? Are they a real team, or club league?
November 15, 2009 23:35:53 (GMT Time)


Name:bigd
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you from:		illinois/indy elite
Comments:To:Coach Glen/Knights13U -MLK classic Jan. Fort Wayne- hopefully Texas Titans will return for the thrid year. Great place to start the 2010 year out. Tri-State Warriors will be there also.(Warriors-So.IL/So. IN. team- currently no Ky. players) They almost upset the Titans last March in Fishers Indiana at the Hoops Mania event. Hope to see you there!
November 13, 2009 21:52:14 (GMT Time)


Name:All Ohio 15U
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Comments:Changing coaches because there are 3 high school coaches for the red teams in high school. Q, Benji, and Vic. They may shuffle around but those are the coaches.
November 13, 2009 17:57:34 (GMT Time)


Name:cincy
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Comments:yea moeller fans were making racial comments and calling middletown students juvenile delinquents these are high school students celebrating their schools win. Nobody complains about the crazy chants GCL student sections do during and after games just let kids be kids! An lets not get started on them not shaking hands with the middie players.
November 13, 2009 16:04:39 (GMT Time)


Name:AAU vs. High School
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Comments:In actuality many high level AAU coaches have access to many college coaches. Some college coaches even "recommend" play styles. I have heard more stressed from the NBA down for AAU coaches to stress fundamentals. The perception may be that high level aau teams just run together and play but these coaches are teaching kids or they wouldn't succeed. High school coaches play against lesser talent which make HS teams less effective by aau standards. Most HS players have no more than two great players. Great AAU teams can be 7 deep. Coaching still matters, experience still matters but recruiting budgets limit recruiting, many HS throughout ohio or as a scout attend king james tourney.
November 13, 2009 15:06:26 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Moeller fans acted the came way when Aiken Beat them last year in the District Championship game(Basketball). They acted even worse when Aiken beat them again in there own Shoot out this summer. I think they feel they are better because the have an greater economic status, and they don't deal with the same problems that public school go through.
November 12, 2009 14:29:00 (GMT Time)


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Comments:It's funny how the "BIG" private schools go out and RECRUIT kidds from the public school districts and when they lose, they can't show good sportsmenship about it. I have lost all RESPECT for the Moeller High School out of Cincinnati, Ohio. They are CLASSLESS and unbelievably RUDE bunch of people! I'm sure there are some good people there but the one's that were sitting by my family at the game, were something else! And they call themselves CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS!!
November 12, 2009 13:07:47 (GMT Time)


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Comments:na im from middletown and know the kid but UC missed out on this one. An he is better then moellers QB!!!
November 11, 2009 18:50:52 (GMT Time)


Name:Christmas Clinics
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you from:		Winter Break!!!!
Comments:Mid West hoops at Sports Plus will be hosting Christmas clinics, during the winter break! Dates and times are not set, they will be affordable!
November 11, 2009 14:38:06 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Any one know of any other camps coming up? Anything in november and december?
November 11, 2009 13:25:30 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Most of the elite AAU teams are very structured and well prepared. You have the point about grades, no worries on an AAU coach. I don't know about just getting players, that does not guarantee a win. All the top teams in the country have good players, coaching is huge at the highest level.
November 10, 2009 19:12:02 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I heard he committed to Bowling Green but got a offer from UC a week ago!! He sure looked better than Moeller's QB who signed with Notre Dame.
November 10, 2009 18:10:29 (GMT Time)


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Comments:middies QB is a bowling green commit not UC he didnt receive a offer from UC should have though
November 10, 2009 18:04:09 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Whoever you are that said a AAU can do a better job than a High School coach you are crazy!!!! High School is about structure AAU is about getting the best players you can find and go play. Yes the College Coaches like AAu because their is more oppurtunity to see a kid and the it is going on in the off season. High School coaches have to worry about grades and must actually take the kidsd he has and develop. Anybody can coach AAU all you need is players. High School Ball and AAU ball help each other in AAU they see the Athletic Part in High school they oserve them playing under structure.
November 10, 2009 12:55:41 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Tom, Some might and some play better for their respected AAU coaches than their schools. Some kids have been with their AAU coach for 5-6 years and feel very confident with them. Some would wamt their AAU coach to coach their High School team and most would do a better job. A high level AAU coach has coached agaist better competion from the National level. He or she also coaches 75 to 100 games a year. 3x that of a High school coach. Throw in 2 practices a week, thats alot of ballin. High school has become 2nd fiddle to AAU as far as recruiting. College coaches keep in touch with their AAU coaches more than High school. This is why alot of Colleges are hiring ex AAU personal for thier recruiting.
November 9, 2009 01:08:25 (GMT Time)


Name:Tom
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you from:		Hamilton ,Ohio
Comments:Isn't it wierd how somtimes the kdis play alot better when you get them away from thier AAU coaches? Some seem more relaxed and more confident. Wonder why??????
November 8, 2009 23:35:14 (GMT Time)


Name:You Know
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you from:		Winton Woods
Comments:I was at the Moeller/Middletown game also, and ws in total shock! Couldn't believe the speed of the Middletown kids. I would hope to believe that Moeller just had an off night b/c they looked really slow and were dominated the whole game. Yes to the previous post about Moeller not shaking the Middies hands after the game! That was pretty dirty!!!! Will also say that I was more impressed with the Middie QB(UC recruit) than the Moeller QB(Notre Dame).
November 8, 2009 22:41:51 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I'm hearing 15U All Ohio is changing coaches. Wonder if that's because of the Lakers.
November 8, 2009 11:47:48 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Is this the Moeller from Cincinnati?
November 8, 2009 04:06:12 (GMT Time)


Name:Middies
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you from:		Middletwn, Ohio
Comments:I watched the Middletown Middies CRUSH the Moeller Crusaders tonight at Lockland High School tonight. The Middies completely dominated in every aspect of the game! The final score 45-10.... One of the most CLASSLESS moves I have ever witnessed tonight is after the game, Moeller and the coaches walked off the field and REFUSED to shake the Middies hands..After this incident, I have lost all the respect I had for MOELLER!! How CLASSLESS. That coming from a CHRISTIAN school..
November 8, 2009 03:55:10 (GMT Time)


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Comments:They must have been playing on the JV team! Not too many Freshmen will play at the Varsity level in the "big" school division. I wouldn't be surprised if the whole Laker team is playing at least on the JV teams at thier perspective schools.
November 7, 2009 21:56:48 (GMT Time)


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you from:		Nati
Comments:Since these kids are now in high school I have heard that the 15U Lakers may have 2 teams to maximize the kids exposure. I saw a couple of their bigs last week at the showcase at Woodward and they were flat out dominating.
November 6, 2009 21:12:41 (GMT Time)


Name:Boo
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you from:		cincinnati, ohio
Comments:You can bet the Lakers will have a 15u team this year! They may lose some players but thier are alot of kids wanting to join! Honestly, they have always carried too many kids and that causes some issues with playing time, etc......Ricardo needs to knock it down to about 8 kids per team. That's what the top teams in the country do at nationals! GO WOODWARD!!!!!!!
November 6, 2009 16:25:54 (GMT Time)


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Comments:ARE THE CINCY LAKERS TO TO HAVE A 15U TEAM THIS COMING UP YEAR? HEARD THAT THEY ARE LOSING SOME PLAYERS? WE LIVE IN THE DAYTON, OHIO AREA AND WOULD LIKE TO TRY OUT FOR THEIR TEAM. MY SON IS ABOUT 6'4 WITH DECENT SKILLS. HAS PLAYED AAU FOR ABOUT 4 YEARS BUT DON'T WAN'T TO TRAVEL TO COLUMBUS/TOLEDO AREA JUST FOR LEAGUE PLAY.
November 6, 2009 13:14:55 (GMT Time)


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you from:		doesn't matter...
Comments: I AGREE 100%.....WHOEVER SAID THIS, SAID IT RIGHT "People sit at home thinking of ways to hate on players, coaches, teams, and anything else they can sink there sick minds on; GROW UP! All Ohio created this site for players, Coaches, and Teams to be exposed, not for simple minded people to carry out hate and bashing"
November 5, 2009 02:17:24 (GMT Time)


Name:3rd grade boys aau tryout registration
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you from:		Springfield, Ohio
Comments:Upcoming 3rd grade boys aau tryouts for a new team based in Springfield, Ohio. For more information please call(937)508-4165
November 5, 2009 01:29:13 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Come On, who are you talking about? Who is to arrogant? When you post explain who you are addressing so US as readers will know.
November 4, 2009 17:29:41 (GMT Time)


Name:Come on!
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Comments:It is not just exposure camps that get your player ranked its also big tournaments. Take your kids to nationals and expose your kids to more basketball, from what I see these kids and some coaches need it. Yes, money will help but player still has to perform. Its easy to be big fish in little pond, step the stage up, step the competition up, and you'll see what I see. Average ball players being compared with cream of the crop is no comparison. Tyler is not my child nor do I coach him but he has my respect for what he has done over time. Earn your stripes!!! You are to arrogant to understand this concept!!!
November 4, 2009 00:22:55 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I can't believe someone would come on here about "selling" thier child's play for exposure. The previous post is obviously a parent or something because he was offended at the remark with the Ulis kid being used as an example. They said he was a good player, what else do you want them to say? It's the parents that come on here and start the " Who's the best in whatever class" ?? You parents want your child to live the dream that you couldn't have! About being nationally ranked as a young player--well, we all know that it's whatever parent can afford to take thier child to the exposure camps. If people can do it, then that's all good. Thier are also single parents who act likt they don't have any money so thier AAU coach will pay for everything. Coaches seem to be in it just for the WINS and not for the right reasons anymore!
November 3, 2009 23:58:14 (GMT Time)


Name:JP
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you from:		Cleveland
Comments: The class of 2014 has a lot of talent statewide and nationally
November 3, 2009 21:29:09 (GMT Time)


Name:Not Bashing Blake
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Comments:Blake works hard, and has improved dramatically. But you are selling the kid instead of letting his play speak for itself. Announce his awards its one thing to say "Congrads Blake for receiving an invitation to Adidas Phenoms" that I understand. You are selling the kid. that's the turn off. Second plenty other kids get recognition without being members of columbus teams. I have seen Gigax everywhere from All Ohio events, IPS events, to the Open run. He is solid he is proving that with his play---not his coach coming on the sight and saying he's good. At the end of the day no one will respect your opinion because your just selling your kids. Do not down grade Tyler and make your player better in the same sntence.
November 3, 2009 20:08:44 (GMT Time)


Name:scooter
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you from:		TOLEDO
Comments:DUDE---THIS IS A COLUMBUS-BASED SITE! WE ONLY SEE MOSTLY LOCAL KIDS MOST OF THE TIME. THE BUCKEYE PREP THING I DO AGREE WITH. SOMETIMES ITS BETTER TO TELL YOUR CHILD TO GO OUT THERE AND JUST GO TO THE HOOP B/C ITS A EXPOSURE CAMP. NOT A TEAM CAMP!!!! SAD BUT TRUE!!
November 3, 2009 18:06:47 (GMT Time)


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Comments:The Columbus teams always get the most respect and exposure on this site! They even postes that thier 14u group won state last year and the Lakers crushed them for the title! So, why do they post it on this site? It's thier exposure! Misleading???? The bottom limne is that thier is alot of talent in Ohio and not just in Columbus! The previous post bashes Blake and praises Tyler Ulis. Must be a Columbus parent or coach (i'm assuming). Tyler is a good player but give respect to others who deverve it too!!!!!!! If you have ever taken your child to the Buckeye Prep, you will see that most of the time, the Columbus kids are always on hte same team. This is why alot of the Cincinnati kids won't attend this showcase. The coaches that coach in it always pick someone they know to be in the all-star games.
November 3, 2009 16:36:28 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Regarding if the talent pool at the camp was the greatest or not, having the ablitiy to compete against guys that you don't normally see is always a GREAT thing. It gets you ready for up and coming tournaments. It also allows you to see what other kids are doing/not doing which in turn if your a good student of the game, will allow you to edit some of the things that you as a player or coach may/may not be doing. Every tournament isn't always going to be full of future Lebrons and Kobe's. Props to all those that attended that are trying to take their game to the next level.
November 3, 2009 14:26:27 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Gee i couldn't tell if that was positive or negative
November 3, 2009 00:50:15 (GMT Time)


Name:Stop selling and give ppl the truth
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you from:		BS FREE ZONE
Comments:This last post smells. Open run was just okay. Competition was weak but that's already known about bball in the north. Ulis dominated, X dominated, Oakley dominated, Patterson balled games 2 & 3. 6'6 big is unskilled and just big. Gigax was solid but had problems with bigs. Simpson was was very solid. Their were two other 7 graders "big" that were getting it done. This was one of the weakest camp talent pools in the country.
November 2, 2009 23:06:21 (GMT Time)


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Comments:blake simpson really showed an attitude though and tyler ulis looked great. the open run was a great event. im glad they are having them in columbus and cincinnati soon too
November 2, 2009 20:55:27 (GMT Time)


Name:Open Run Update
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you from:		Cincy did well!
Comments:Exactly, to the last post. I was at the Open Run and it was ok but could have been better. I did notice some stand outs from Cincy. The three 8th graders from Cincy really did well, Adam Gigax, he has really stepped up his game since AAU season, and he maybe be the best Shooting Guard/Forward I have seen in a while, Blake Simpson probally the strongest forward player with skill out there, Antonio Woods really showed me a different side of his game. His last game was great, he scored at will, knocking down three after three, mid range game and drive, played tight "D" and he ran the show, I actually spoke with the Coach and he said they call him "Money" and I know why! The Big kid who plays for the King James team has a chance to be special he is about 6"6 long blocks shots, rebounds, needs to work on his post moves and strength, Tyler Ulis from OBC was there but he seemed to be not interested or under the weather, but of course he did run his team and had some strong assists and There w
November 2, 2009 17:43:54 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Other Nice 7th grade Guards Markel with OBC, Asante' with All Ohio
November 2, 2009 16:54:11 (GMT Time)


Name:Rodney
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you from:		Akron
Comments:I was at the OPEN-RUN Sat in Cleveland. Not as many kids as I expected it to be. My son is a 7th grader, so i got to see alot of 7th graders and alot of 6th graders. In 7th grade, the Oakley kid was probably the best kid there. There was some solid bigs and a few more nice guards whoms names I didnt know. In 6th grade, Simpson was by far the best, Demsey and another kid last name Cobbs was really good also. Overall competition was not as good as i ecpected it to be.
November 2, 2009 14:09:45 (GMT Time)


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Comments:WHOEVER SAID THIS, SAID IT RIGHT "People sit at home thinking of ways to hate on players, coaches, teams, and anything else they can sink there sick minds on; GROW UP! All Ohio created this site for players, Coaches, and Teams to be exposed, not for simple minded people to carry out hate and bashing"
November 2, 2009 14:02:33 (GMT Time)


Name:Big Daddy
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you from:		Tri-State
Comments:Why are so many parents on here concerned with another family's decison? Antonio is a great kid. If he is going to benefit from the decision then so be it. It's not like there isn't 100 other kids that have been held back. Just think, his senior year he will be competing for scholarships with kids his age or younger, not his age or OLDER. I hope Antonio sticks it in all you haters bunhole when he gets older!!
November 1, 2009 03:15:58 (GMT Time)


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you from:		Fairville
Comments:There are different reasons for different families in that decision. Some families do it so that the child can improve in school, some people do it for maturity, and some do it for the development of the childs body. The point of the matter is this, if the family feels as if it is great for thier child then it is what it is. Once the child is past middle school years add up they dont subtract. If the child is not ready past thier senior year, the college or university will send them to prep any way so that is like being held back just at a later stage in thier life. There is nothing wrong with getting prepared for life, school, sports or the work force. People come on here and act like there is no upside to it, but there is if everything is in place for that child to succeed!
October 30, 2009 15:57:51 (GMT Time)


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Comments:You all are trippin over non-sense. Holding a kid back is the PARENT and CHILD's decision. It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. Whern you go to out of town AAU tournaments and see the best players out there, it is 99% of the time grade exceptions. Now, the AAU needs to do something about the grade excetion thing b/c it is getting out of hand. When you take a 3rd grade boy for example playing a kid that has been held beac, the 1 yr gap is a BIG difference. Now, when you get in high school, everyone is competing against 3 or 4 age groups and teams. All they need to do is have a league for grade exceptions and a league for ligit age players. It doesn't matter to me anymore b/c my son has graduated but I have seen how EVIL coaches can be with playing time and favortism. It's all about winning for most coaches and the development of players is going down hill fast. That's why so many players from other countries are being recruited here in the US and getting drafted to the NBA. Parent
October 30, 2009 15:32:24 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Can someone please tell me the benfits of holding a kid back to develop his basketball skills?
October 30, 2009 15:02:19 (GMT Time)


Name:At Forrest Gump
Email:Stupid vs Dumb
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you from:		I.Q -20
Comments:Tell who to man the F... Up? Please learn how to write, or take your time. you sound like you are upset??? You have so many errors in your post it seems as if Forrest Gump wrote that Shit!!!! You should have stayed back,and went to a better school,because this is a poor example of Blogging. Smack yourself for that type of response!!!!
October 30, 2009 14:07:30 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I guess you didn't read the message last basketbaal season because they did talk about it. Now, it you kid turn. I hope you knew this was coming when you let him stick in the 8th grade. This is new news this basketball season so get your tuff skin ready and leave all that crying at home. Tell him to man the F...up.
October 30, 2009 13:32:10 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Let's see, some of you are bad-mouthing little Woods for staying back in the 8th grade again. He just turned 14 at the end of the summer. The Lakers had kids that were 15 1/2 before school let out and one just turned 16 recently. They are for sure in the wrong grade. Now, we don't hear people coming on here and saying anything about that.
October 29, 2009 20:08:02 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Gonna be interesting when the Lakers and TPB meet up. Kids trading teams. I know that there will be plenty of trash talking, because the Lakers thrive on that. They are well trained and very skilled, but they have an edge, which I think comes from their coaches.
October 29, 2009 17:55:50 (GMT Time)


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Comments:ADIDAS JUNIOR PHENOM CAMP @ Midwest Hoops, 10765 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH BOYS and GIRLS GRADES 5th thru 9th Adidas Junior Phenom Camp Date: January 2, 2010 Location: Midwest Hoops (Cincinnati, OH) Ohio Regional Adidas Jr. Phenom Camp is for players looking for hardcore skill training, individual athletic testing, competition and exposure at local, regional and national levels. Players from all areas wanted! This is not an invitational. All players are welcome. Reggie Tisdale Camp Director www.juniorphenoms.com Junior Phenom Event Staff Contact Dave Brock 513-460-2867 FOR MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER GO TO WWW.MIDWESTHOOPSONLINE.COM
October 29, 2009 16:20:00 (GMT Time)


Name:Let It BE!!!!!
Email:I cant wait until AAU, its going to be CRAZY!
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you from:		The Lakers are upset?????????
Comments:If the family decided to move forward then that was a family decision, I am sure of that! I read in an earlier post he attended Walnut Hills and grades were not his issue, so Mom is on her game in that asspect, it is only a year not a life time. He just needed to mature from what I gather, because I read he just turned 14. I also read he was not getting playing time and I know the Lakers personally, I know he was'nt being trained. So why is it such a BIG Deal? When you had him you didnt use him. Who cares who he plays for if he is being taking care of and loved by his family, if he is looking at playing basketball he will need to be on his "A" game and clearly Mom and WHO EVER else thinks this will benefit him in the long Hual! Someone is upset (LAKERS)and is taking out thier displeasure on the message board, MAYBE YOU SHOULD have been held back! I dont know the Woods Family but if it works move forward and never look back, People will talk reguardless, Im sure you are Aware of this.
October 29, 2009 15:58:29 (GMT Time)


Name:Let It BE!!!!!
Email:I cant wait until AAU, its going to be CRAZY!
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you from:		The Lakers are upset?????????
Comments:Leave this alone. If the family decided to move forward then that was a family decision, I am sure of that! I read in an earlier post he attended Walnut Hills and grades were not his issue, so Mom is on her game in that asspect, it is only a year not a life time. He just needed to mature from what I gather, because I read he just turned 14. I also read he was not getting playing time and I know the Lakers personally, I know he was'nt being trained (They use Talent look at this years 8th grade team). So why is it such a BIG Deal? When you had him you didnt use him. Who cares who he plays for if he is being taking care of and loved by his family, if he is looking at playing basketball he will need to be on his "A" game and clearly Mom and WHO EVER else thinks this will benefit him in the long Hual! I have a son and I held him back for development and no one thought nothing of it, plus I know a host of others, someone is upset (LAKERS)and is taking out thier displeasure on the message boa
October 29, 2009 15:54:29 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Woods is a descent player but he was playing behind some very good guards in Jordan, Watkins, Lowry and Wedlock. Those kids earned there playing time and you are putting them down by saying Woods should have played over them. This is my opinion from being at most of the practices. Personal relationships should not get in the way of the entire team. I can see trouble coming for TPB because of this.
October 29, 2009 15:19:52 (GMT Time)


Name:To Wingspan
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you from:		Cincinnati
Comments:That many teams you should go with the bang for you buck. If your competive teams are to good for the league have them play up a grade.
October 29, 2009 15:09:10 (GMT Time)


Name:Wingspan
Email:bballin421{at}gmail.com
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you from:		Cincinnati
Comments:I have 6 teams boys and girl basketball teams. They are grades 4-7th grade. Some are competitive teams others are more rec. I am trying to determine which league is the best to play in this winter. There seems to be more leagues this year to choose from. All the league coordinators claim to have some of the same teams. League List: McGee's Courts 4 Sports $325 10 games no end of season tourney Midwest Hoops/Sports plus $150 12 games & end of season tourney Southwest Ohio $250 10 games & end of season tourney* Ronnie Grandison (RGB) $250 10 games & end of season tourney Eastern Hills $175 10 games no end of season tourney* Nothin' but Net $350 10 games & end of season tourney Kingdom Sports $350 (3-6) & $400(7-8) no end season tourney *League prices adjusted is you have a home court Coaches can you help me?- what league do you think is best for boys and which is best for gi
October 29, 2009 14:26:54 (GMT Time)


Name:Ced
Email:supahoopa615{at}yahoo.com
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you from:		Cleveland
Comments:JR ALL AMERICAN CAMP OPEN RUN TOP 20 PLAYERS 2013-Nick Wells, Isiah Simpson... 2014- Malcolm Walters, Spencer Williams, Tyler Herron, Marsalis Hamilton, Juan Ford, Greg Alexander, Adam Gigax, Tyler Uliss, Evan Bailey...2015 Andrew Francesconi, Joey Dinardo, Elijah Pughsley, Reggie Jones, Asonte Patterson, ESA Graham...2016 Mitch Peterson, Teddy Hughes, Xavier Simpson, Raymel Franklin. Sixty spaces filled limited to first 100 registered
October 29, 2009 02:49:03 (GMT Time)


Name:David Johnson
Email:djohnson{at}clubohio.org
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you from:		Ohio
Comments:Club Ohio will have tryouts for 3rd - 6th grade at Princeton Middle School Nov 7th, from 9am - 12pm. For more information visit our website www.clubohio.org. Our older teams will have tryouts in the spring. Also check our website, beside our Annual Tournament of Champions April 16th - 18th, we will now host the Derby City Jam in Louisville, KY May 7th - 9th
October 28, 2009 20:54:33 (GMT Time)


Name:To Keep it Real
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Comments:When I start popping three and jump in his face, I will tell him that you should be held back again. Because, this will be all day. That keep it real. Get him ready for all the trash talking on the courts
October 28, 2009 20:37:46 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Do what's in the best interest of your child, develop their skill, give them time to grow, what ever it takes to get a scholarship. If your child doesn't make it know that you did all you could do. Leave emotions at the door step! Sometimes you have to make hard decisions! No one has the ability to tell the future! No one can say if you are right or wrong by holding a child back. Studies show it does not help in academic situations! Study habits and lifestyle changes only correct grades. Acc will run you $45k a year!
October 28, 2009 12:42:57 (GMT Time)


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Comments:The problem is it's September 1st and a child born up to August 31 the next year are in the same grade. Summer birthday kids get penalized June, July, August. It makes a difference with size development between 6-8th grade. Exemptions: Tyler Hansborough, Dequean Cook, Brandon Jennings, Roshon Rondo, Bill Walker let's compile this list. Top 20 kids in Indiana at every age group, comprised of exemptions.
October 28, 2009 12:34:13 (GMT Time)


Name:get real
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Comments:let's get something straight about grade/age exemptions. Can someone tell me when a kid turns 13 on January 1st and then you have a kid that won't turn 13 until April 1st (for those of you who don't know that's only a three month difference not a 3 year difference - please understand)why is it that we act as if that three month gap is the reason why onekid is better than the other and that it's unfair....for those of you who always scream they have grade exemptions. That's strictly an aau bs thing. So what someone is 3 months older, get a grip and stop crying foul. Three months or approximately is not that big a gap. Your son is just not capable of playing against him/her yet that's your excuse.
October 28, 2009 03:14:43 (GMT Time)


Name:Gettin is STRAIGHT!!!!!!
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you from:		Cincinnati
Comments:This is to Confused and to Problem????Let me straighten a few things out. I'm not Ms. Woods nor am I Coach Green but I love how grown people get on this message board talking about "KIDS" and don't know nothing about what their talking about. All of these "haters" making speculations about Antonio Woods and why his mother held him back. First of all, if she hasn't told you from her own mouth then you really don't know. Education is important to her but you wouldn't know that based on your ignorant comments. By the way, Antonio did sit on the bench with the Lakers but it wasn't because of his lack of talent. Antonio can play with the best of them and the only thing Coach Green is guilty of is helping develop that talent. Ms. Woods stays at the gym (Sports Plus, Landmark, McGee's). If there's anything that you haters and speculators want to know, just ask her. Quote for the day...."God loves you, do something to make him proud" By the way, he just recently turned 14.
October 28, 2009 01:01:30 (GMT Time)


Name:Baller
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you from:		Cincinnati
Comments:Why are some of you on here BASHING the Woods kid and his mother? Look at how many grade exceptions there are in each grade! So, what do you say to those kids and parents? The Lakers had 3 grade exceptions on thier 8th grade team this past year. So, therefore , do you think they could cut it in there TRUE grade? Almost all of your top players in each age group are all GRADE EXCEPTIONS and I wish the rosters for each tournament would post who they are so everyone would know and there would be no---he must be older stuff!!! Grade exceptions should have to play in thier real grade until at least high school, then it won't matter! ALOT of parents are holding thier kids back for some reason----thier reason and decision! Good luck to you A Woods. You are a really good player who i feel didn't get a chance to prove it this past year! Too many kids sitting on that bench on the Lakers that could and should have played alot more than they did. They would start on most other teams!
October 27, 2009 20:19:19 (GMT Time)


Name:To Dayton
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Comments:Who is coming for the Lakers 14/u? Dayton finest sounds like a girls team. The lakers don't play girls.
October 27, 2009 20:03:44 (GMT Time)


Name:Dayton' s Finest
Email:
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you from:		DYT
Comments:Lets just keep it real the Woods kid just hasn't gotten any better. He was at the end of the 15U bench with no real hope of improvement. I think the move back to 14U will help his game. I understand why he left the Lakers, because he wasn't gonna be a star for their 14U team and that team doesn't need to use a grade exception on a 3rd guard. That being said we are coming for the 14U Lakers this year. SO BE PREPARED !!!
October 27, 2009 19:59:03 (GMT Time)


Name:Problem?
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you from:		Cincinnati
Comments:Development, you can't do it in your right grade? Please tell me why hold a kid back if he's not having problems in school.
October 27, 2009 18:00:18 (GMT Time)


Name:Get a life
Email:stophating{at}idiot.com
Where are
you from:		The Ghetto
Comments:Why is it that when parents have their kids playing on a team they shake hands with the coaches, eat dinner and laugh with the other parents on the team, have their son interact with his teammates....basically all is good. Yet when they leave they down play the organization, the kids, the parents and the coaching staff as if their son was the best player on the team....yet they constantly feel that way about every team they've been on and the same thing happens. You know who you are don't you....Stop hating your previous team's players/coaches. Everyteam isn't for everybody
October 27, 2009 17:52:29 (GMT Time)


Name:Confussed
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Comments:If Coach Green is a good trainer/teacher WHY did Antonio have to be held back? Coach Green could have trainer and teach Antonio while his stay in the 9th grade. That some BULL.... I guess you can sum it up as he could not cut it with his own peer he grow with playing sports. So (MS Woods) is saying basketball is more important to her then education. This is a very very bad message to send kids in the world today. What happen to if can't cut it, you work harder to better. So, what will happen in the real world? You going to hold him back again. I hope his emotion can handle it. Please quiet talking about Coach Green is a good trainer/teacher, because he not and that based on where he at in life and what he do. He use this meesage board adverst. to get clients. If he all that, he will have a flock of poeple at his door step.
October 27, 2009 17:51:53 (GMT Time)


Name:What is the PROBLEM?
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you from:		Mason/ West Chester
Comments:From what I know Antonio stayed back to develop his game under Coach Green (One of the BEST Trainers/Teachers period). School was not his issue at all. He is a great student but he wanted to do this for his development, (Great job Ms.Woods) it seems to me people jump to conclusions, but I know several people who have stayed back. I think this was a great move for Antonio because he sat on the Lakers bench, but he was not in thier rotation. Great job HILL! To tell you like this, if there is anyone I would have my child learn from, It would most definently be Coach Cliff Green.
October 27, 2009 16:16:04 (GMT Time)


Name:What going on
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Comments:I thought team Pitbull have a 8th grade team. How is Antonio Woods on that team? He was in the 8th grade last year with the Lakers at Walnut Hills. That the better public school in Cincinnati, and now he at Horizon Academy(Charter school). This has to be wrong, do they have a basketball team. Please, Please, Please correct this school name. I know he to smart to be in the 8th again. People should now put bad info out.
October 27, 2009 15:51:30 (GMT Time)


Name:Pray for the WEAK!!!
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Comments:People sit at home thinking of ways to hate on players, coaches, teams, and anything else they can sink there sick minds on; GROW UP! All Ohio created this site for players, Coaches, and Teams to be exposed, not for simple minded people to carry out hate and bashing.
October 27, 2009 15:39:28 (GMT Time)


Name:The worst post in ALL OHIO HISTORY!!!!
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Comments:Who the HELL is thinker 911 and why is this posted on this site? Someone is hating again, P.S This a basketball website ass face! Think that!
October 27, 2009 15:34:06 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Thinker 911 you are a FAKE and it will be proved AGAIN.
October 27, 2009 14:43:18 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Ricardo Maxwell is at Withrow High School Senior, Adam Gigax Mason Middle School 8th, Blake Simpson Finneytown Middle School 8th, Antonio Woods Horizon Academy 8th. Left off the list Rodrick Mills Liberty Middle School 8th, Ian Cano Plains Middle School 8th. Thanks for your post.
October 27, 2009 14:00:55 (GMT Time)


Name:Cincy
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Comments:I've a couple of questions. Will Adam, Blake, Antonio, and Ricardo Maxwell play school and play with Team Pitbull during the season? I would like to see them with their school team to see how they perform. What school do Adam ? Blake? Antonio? Ricardo Maxwell?
October 27, 2009 13:10:26 (GMT Time)


Name:Congrats Team Pitt Bull
Email:Great Sunday!!!!
Where are
you from:		I Changed My Mind!
Comments:I was at the top 100 and Team Pitt Bull was in full effect and put it down for Cincinnati. Ricardo Maxwell, #2 ranked player in all of the camp, Adam Gigax, 8th grade stud player, Antonio Woods, Stud!, Blake Simpson, Beast! Coach Green you have done a great job with kids who have been off the radar and now they are all over Ohio's map! People talk about you and I was guilty of that, I didnt believe you could make it work with what you had, but hey what do I know I am just a fan. Your players and you are on the right track, keep up the Great Work, plus you have a new fan! Visit www.ohshoops.com, Ricardo is the TRUTH, I have never seen a kid that fast and strong with the ball, he can get off on anybody, and he is only like 5'10; that is insane!
October 27, 2009 03:38:46 (GMT Time)


Name:FORMER COACH
Email:
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you from:		SPRINGDALE
Comments:WOW A 14 YEAR OLD KID BEING DISCUSSED ON HER WITH A LOT OF GROWN-FOLK "HATING" ON HIM AS THEY DO COACH HILL, COACH LEON, COACH OF THE ALL OHIO RED 14U TEAM...THEY ACT AS IF HE DUNKED ON THEM. BY THE WAY AS BLAKE'S FORMER COACH HE DOESN'T TURN 15 UNTIL JULY/AUGUST NOT SOON AS ONE OF HIS ADMIRER'S STATED. THAT'S WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR GAME CONTINUES TO ELEVATE.
October 26, 2009 22:50:05 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I remember Blake Simpson when he was with the Lakers and I don't think they were too fast for his skill set I believe he just didn't get a chance to show his skills due to the fact they gave only certain players game time. You can only show your skills and improve your skills with playing time
October 26, 2009 20:25:33 (GMT Time)


Name:Hoopz Advisor
Email:
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you from:		Cincy
Comments:There are a couple of kids that I know of that are true 8th graders that are dunking with ease. One is the African kid that played for Shining Stars and goes to Walnut Hills. He could grab the rim standing flat footed as a 7th grader.
October 26, 2009 20:08:40 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Congrats to Blake. I remember him with the Lakers, he really struggled because the game they play was way too fast for him and his skill set. He has really improved with a half court dominated team. By the way Blake is a grade exception and will be 15 pretty soon so I expect him to continue to blossom.
October 26, 2009 20:03:46 (GMT Time)


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Comments:http://www.ohshoops.com/2009/10/ips-top-100-2010-top-performers.html Please visit Ricardo Maxwell ranked #2 behind Sullinger,Wow!
October 26, 2009 17:19:23 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Actually most 8th graders are 14...at some point in the year. Many are 14 right now....With the exception of some that are 13. And of course unfortunately there are those that are 15 and graduating at 19 (which isn't bad just unfortunate). Yet being 14 in the 8th grade is very common...the uncommon is 13 in the 8th....Yet anyway I haven't seen a 14 year old dunk in a game in Cincinnati, maybe at Nationals. Way to go Simpson
October 26, 2009 16:06:11 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Wow! Most 8th graders are 13, reaching a bit, out of the blog all you could say is " most 8th graders are 13"?. Blake is solid player, to be honest the kids he plays with are all solid. I remember him with the Lakers and he is 360 degrees different. He needs to keep working on his skill set, and attitude, but I am impressed if he got a dunk off in a game in the 8th grade on someone. In hoops I trust!!
October 26, 2009 13:45:47 (GMT Time)


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Comments:14 year old 8th grader. Most 8th graders are only 13 at this time. Still good that he dunked on someone.
October 26, 2009 01:25:09 (GMT Time)


Name:basketball fan
Email:
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you from:		West Chester
Comments:14 year old 8th grader Blake Simpson of Team Pitt Bull earns a 3 point play "big boy" style....Two weeks ago Simpson was fouled as he successfully with force "slam dunked" the ball on a 6'2" big man in league play and made the free throw...It's going to be an interesting school year in Cincinnati once again.
October 25, 2009 10:07:12 (GMT Time)


Name:Buckeye Prep Report
Email:Taylorobe{at}aol.com
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Comments:To see the full list of some of the top 6th graders in the state, visit the new Buckeye Prep Report website at: http://www.BuckeyePrep.blogspot.com
October 23, 2009 16:03:17 (GMT Time)


Name:Columbus Ohio Parent
Email:
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you from:		Dublin, Ohio
Comments:Congratulations to the following for making the top central ohio 6th graders in the newly released Buckeye Prep Report! Corey Benton, Marcus Dempsey, Matthew Moyer, Jelani Rogers, D.J. Tyree, Nick Ward!
October 23, 2009 11:48:54 (GMT Time)


Name:Ced
Email:
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you from:		Cleve
Comments:Cleveland OPEN RUN by Jr All-American Camp go to www.jrallamericancamp.com to see info or register!
October 22, 2009 20:24:05 (GMT Time)


Name:Ced
Email:supahoopa615{at}yahoo.com
Where are
you from:		Cleve
Comments:What: Cleveland Jr All-American Camp OPEN RUN Where: Garfield Heights HS When: Saturday Oct 31, 2009; 8:00am-3:00pm Who: Boys 5th-9th Grades Participants: From all over OH, KY, IN, MI, WV, PA expected! Sign up: Individual registration only. Not a team event or tournament. Registration includes jersey plus 3 games. Equal playing time enforced. Go to www.jrallamericancamp.com Only a FEW spots remaining! Earn an invite to the National camp next summer! GET MAX EXPOSURE!! Leading scouts and Internet recruiting sites will be there! Great warm up before the start of your middle school or high school season! TOP 2013 to the Super Soph Camp at Cleveland State July 8-10!! Top 2014 players can earn invitation to the Freshman All-American Camp (Fab Frosh Camp) at University of Kentucky. And TOP 2015, 2016 and 2017 to the Jr All-American Camp in Orlando. Sign up at www.jrallamericancamp.com. click Open Runs or Register. Fee and other info there including event flyer. For additional det
October 22, 2009 20:22:12 (GMT Time)


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Comments:6th grade will be out soon.
October 22, 2009 13:45:21 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Most older AAU teams won't have tryouts until February becasue of school ball.
October 22, 2009 13:17:58 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Who are the top ten incoming 6th graders in the state right now? What happened to the All Ohio 11U team from last year (Hicks' team) - I heard they left All Ohio?
October 22, 2009 10:44:17 (GMT Time)


Name:Team Parent
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Comments:I have to go along with team Mom on this-Teams are folding,and players need teams.Any RESPECTFUL team in the Ohio area,PLEASE list tryout dates and locations.Talent is available,you just need to post-THANKS!
October 22, 2009 04:02:59 (GMT Time)


Name:team mom
Email:bearcatsballfan{at}yahoo.com
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you from:		Cincinnati
Comments:I have a son who just turned 13 and is in 7th grade. We're not sure if team is staying together and he needs to try out for another aau team just in case. He's played aau since 3rd. Can some teams email tryout info for us? Thanks!
October 21, 2009 19:55:30 (GMT Time)


Name:NATTI TOWN
Email:TYRONETHOMAS{at}FUSE.NET
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you from:		CINCINNATI,OHIO
Comments:HAVE YOU HEARD OF ALLOHIO NIKE SPONSORING A 4TH GRADE TEAM NAME INNERCITY COACHED BY NIGEL OR RICO WALKER,THEY WENT UNDEFEATED IN LEAGUE PLAY AND LOOKED PRETTY IMPRESSIVE.
October 20, 2009 12:07:49 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Any other list out of players Buckeye Prep, like 6th or 5th?
October 19, 2009 22:40:46 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Some due self promote. But some teams and coaches get hammered on this site. Knights, Lakers, All Ohio and their coaches get smacked hard during the season.
October 19, 2009 15:07:17 (GMT Time)


Name:BBall Fan
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Comments:You see what I mean about the self promotion. I didn't say anything about Coach Green in my post, but someone had to mention something about him. I was talking about any team or person that gets on this site to promote themselves or someone else. By mentioning a statement and/or opinion on here doesn't means I'm calling anyone out. Sorry if I hit your sensitive spot.
October 19, 2009 03:55:33 (GMT Time)


Name:Buckeye Prep Report
Email:Taylorobe{at}aol.com
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you from:		Columbus
Comments:Check out the recent updates to the new Buckeye Prep Report website at: http://www.BuckeyePrep.blogspot.com
October 19, 2009 02:55:29 (GMT Time)


Name:eldon
Email:eldonboateng{at}yahoo.com
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you from:		newyork
Comments:basketball
October 18, 2009 17:19:55 (GMT Time)


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you from:		Self PROMOTION???
Comments:Explain B Ball? You make it seem like Coach Green is doing EVERY BLOG or something. Plus you are a SUPER HATER of the team why?
October 18, 2009 15:14:17 (GMT Time)


Name:BBall Fan
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Comments:This is the best place for free self promotions, so why not keep getting on the site and talking about yourself. Maybe someone will then want to check them out. However, I sure they will be disappointed in what they find.
October 18, 2009 07:42:50 (GMT Time)


Name:Cincy Fan
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you from:		Cincinnati
Comments:Why all the hype about TPB. That team didn't do anything last year. What makes you think anything would change this year. Dude might be a good trainer, but he can't coach.
October 16, 2009 16:47:42 (GMT Time)


Name:NEWS
Email:
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you from:		Cincy
Comments:TPB will be real good next year if they have woods, simpson, gigax, and mills. plus that was there first year together. maybe not a top finish at state but better than last year
October 15, 2009 22:49:26 (GMT Time)


Name:Nati Boy
Email:
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you from:		Nati
Comments:Why didn't the Woods kid play with the Lakers 14U. I know they are loaded at guard, but he could have helped. From the Lakers prespective I wouldn't have wasted an exception on a guard unless it was the next Chris Paul. They need bigger kids
October 15, 2009 15:38:44 (GMT Time)


Name:Love
Email:V.S
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you from:		Hate
Comments:Blake Simpson is the Lefty who use to play with the Lakers(Two years ago). I dont think Blake will leave Coach Green, he has the best of both worlds a great trainer and a great Coach. I have never seen a Coach do the things Coach Green has done with this group, in such a short time. T.P.B is going to be solid, plus the Woods kid is an excellent addition, he may be the BEST guard in this class, REAL TALK!
October 15, 2009 13:45:04 (GMT Time)


Name:Nasty Natti
Email:
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you from:		Bond Hill
Comments:The two kids are Martin ( He played at Nationals with the Lakers), and Matt ( Needs work,but can be a good role player with proper training). Every week I read about this team or Coach Green, WHY? Players jump ship all the time and nothing is said about it, but when it occurs with T.P.B everyone is up in arms. I wish great success to the Lakers and T.P.B, they both should have a produtive AAU year. Please for the kids sake, everyone just get along.
October 15, 2009 13:27:19 (GMT Time)


Name:Cincy Fan
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you from:		Cincinnati
Comments:What 2 kids do you think? The tall kid skinny kid played with the Lakers once before. The lefty kid who can shoot the ball is about the only one that could play with the Lakers. The question is would he be a good fit.
October 15, 2009 02:32:38 (GMT Time)


Name:sw ohio
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you from:		ohio
Comments:just wanted to know what two kids are leaving team pitbull to play with the lakers? If its who Im guessing it is the lakers might be repeating at state next yr.
October 14, 2009 17:13:50 (GMT Time)


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you from:		Cincinnati
Comments:Can someone name the 9th and 10th graders in Cincinnti, Dayton, and Columbus that will either start or make a impact at the varsity level this basketball season.
October 14, 2009 12:53:24 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I see they have Cincinnat and Columbus listed as cities for open runs also. Dates are not posted yet on the website.
October 13, 2009 19:48:58 (GMT Time)


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Email:supahoopa615{at}yahoo.com
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you from:		Akron
Comments:CLEVELAND Jr All-American Camp OPEN RUN at Garfield Heights HS on Sat. Oct 31. 8:00am-3:00pm. Open to boys grades 5th-9th! Get an invite to the National camp next summer! GET MAX EXPOSURE!! Leading scouts and Internet recruiting sites will be there! Get that bump in before start of your middle school or high school season! TOP 2013 to the Super Soph Camp at Cleveland State July 8-10!! Top 2014 players can earn invitation to the Freshman All-American Camp (Fab Frosh Camp) at University of Kentucky. And TOP 2015, 2016 and 2017 to the Jr All-American Camp in Orlando. Sign up at www.jrallamericancamp.com...click Open Runs or Register. For additional details call 330-962-6260 or email: info@jrallamericancamp.com
October 13, 2009 13:19:56 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Jr All-American Camp Open Runs are the newest addition to our brand. Open Runs will be held in designated cities across the US during 2009-2010 school year! Players who attend an Open Run can still earn an invitation to the National camp, if they are selected as one of the Top performers. Open Runs however are different from regional camps. There are no "stations" that feature skill development and drills. Only games. 5-on-5. They are open to anyone in 5th through 9th grade. Also, unlike most of our regional camps Open Runs are just one day. They are held 8:00am - 3:00pm on a Saturday or Sunday. Locations or sites are in the city, closer in, unlike some regional camps which can be further out in suburbs and thus difficult or inconvenient for many to get to. Similar to regional camps, scouts will attend the Open Runs. They will cover them and may do a ranking following the event that could appear on scouting service website, the Jr All-American Camp site and/or other popular Internet ba
October 13, 2009 01:45:31 (GMT Time)


Name:Pugs
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you from:		Lima
Comments:Way to start that up Coach Cook... 3 positive things... 1. Live your life like someone else's depends on it because it does, 2. Help your kids struggle so they know what it feels like, then help them through the struggles so they know how to overcome and that they can overcome (go buy that R-Swift cd called "Anthem" so you can hear an overcomer, and 3. Get to know and live out all 3 forms of love with the people in your life (Storag - family relation love, Eros - romantic love with someone, Philia - infatuated feeling of love, and Agape - the unconditional God-kind of love). Basketball is only a small part of our life.
October 9, 2009 02:51:56 (GMT Time)


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October 6, 2009 23:17:51 (GMT Time)


Name:kbe
Email:eldonboateng{at}yahoo.com
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you from:		newyork
Comments: la ghana
October 6, 2009 21:42:50 (GMT Time)


Name:salfodor
Email:salfodor{at}msn.com
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you from:		Carroll Ohio
Comments:Where will the uniforms for the Fall League players be passed out or will the coach have them at the designated site
October 6, 2009 18:22:27 (GMT Time)


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Comments:There is drama on every team. Some minor, some major. No team is perfect! No need to bash any program. I have heard team problems over years, seen teams and organizations split. Not every one is going to be happy. Exposure teams have done well als by many kids over the years.
October 6, 2009 17:54:18 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Is there a AAU program that is fully funded by sponsors. Does these sponsors provide transportation, lodging for the team. Most teams that I know do not have a lot of parent participation and it makes it hard on the team. The coaches have to depend on these parents to help them get Joe, Mike, and Larry to the game. As a parent I get tired of being reponsible for other people children.
October 6, 2009 12:41:01 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Man, there is a lot of drama going on with the so called big exposure teams and programs. I have to wonder if it's all worth it. Parents have kids thinking they have already made it. Kids have to be good sports, and so do parents. Lead by example. It's true, some games are lost by players, and some by coaching, but that's every system. I will keep my son as far away from all of this childesh drama as possible. Thanks for the ignorance!!! Even NBA players need practice to gel with their new teams, so why not kids? When you put theses so called dream teams together without knowing kids or their ignorant parents, this is what you get!!! I don't feel sorry for the coaches either. They're the one's who do it and create this mess! When you steal kids, sometimes you steal viruses(Parents and Players) Groom the kids and get to know them. Research more than their bball skills.
October 6, 2009 01:45:44 (GMT Time)


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Comments:All Ohio Slam-n-Jam was a very nice event. It was delayed because of 100 unregistered kids, but over all good event.
October 5, 2009 20:04:51 (GMT Time)


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October 5, 2009 17:34:37 (GMT Time)


Name:Dale
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you from:		Dayton
Comments:The Buckeye Prep list is good and I appreciate what you are doing. Some of the kids though don't even start on thier school teams. There were some really good players left off the list too.
October 5, 2009 14:14:45 (GMT Time)


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Comments:who does the kid tyler white play for???? last year i kno he played with all ohio b team which i thought he should b on the a team why isnt he????
October 5, 2009 02:53:37 (GMT Time)


Name:Coach Cook -Friars Blue Storm
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Comments:Personal Trainers World in Blue Ash is a great place if you want too get your kid some personal training. A great book to read for father and son is Season of Life by Jeffrey Marx. Coach Hill is a very good basketball coach. 3 postive things for the day !!!!
October 2, 2009 19:24:41 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Exactly, know the situation before you go into it. Some coaches are yellers, some are player coaches. You have to know your child's personality, my son needs somebody in his arse all the time. Some kids don't need that! I haven't met any yet that don't get it from somewhere.
October 2, 2009 18:57:15 (GMT Time)


Name:Fan
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you from:		Cincinnati
Comments:Ricardo, can coach you just have to know what your getting into before you join his team. Example Bobby Knight wasn't the right coach for some kids. But he was for others.
October 2, 2009 17:47:26 (GMT Time)


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Comments:No, it's sad that most of the time people don't post postive things on this site. It's sad when everyone only post negtive things about each other on this site.
October 2, 2009 17:42:37 (GMT Time)


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Comments:the two team pitt bull players dont know where the good coaching is.......i bet by the end of the season they will want to go back to team pitt bull because they dont know what ricardo is all about
October 2, 2009 15:47:51 (GMT Time)


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Comments:what is up with the two kids leaving tpb for the lakers?
October 2, 2009 15:25:46 (GMT Time)


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Comments:If you have to post positive comments about yourself to win public opinion it is sad.
October 2, 2009 14:41:20 (GMT Time)


Name:Go Tigers!!!
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Comments:Coach Green is the BEST Basketball Teacher/ Trainer. Think about it, that is what he does, Teach. I went to school with him and I am so proud of him, Go Tigers! I was at Courts 4 Sports this past weekend, and he is featured out in Mason at McGees Courts 4 Sports. They have a Super Sized Poster of him when you walk in, I got to show him some love! I remember him Coaching and Teaching at Crest Hills, Shroder, NCH and now here at Courts 4 Sports. His teams have always played hard with his passion and class, I cant believe he is not coaching in College??? Whats up with that Mr.Green?? Ricard Maxwell is a straight BEAST I cant wait to see him play this year for the Tigers, his brother was John Brown and Cliff trained him as well, and several other players.
October 2, 2009 03:43:30 (GMT Time)


Name:Buckeye Prep Report
Email:Taylorobe{at}aol.com
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you from:		Columbus
Comments:To view the list of some of the top 8th graders in Southern Ohio and the state, visit the new BPR blog at the link below. Also, I'm trying to get in contact with the 8th grade Team Pitt Bull coach(es). If anyone can help please call me (rob taylor) at 614-203-2929. http://buckeyeprep.blogspot.com/
October 1, 2009 23:34:18 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Criticism is a product of sucess so if you are one of those individuals that is consistently critisized you are doing a great job. So let the hater's do theirs, actually you should be striving to gain a couple more by the end of the week.
October 1, 2009 15:52:33 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Most of the time when people post postive things on this site nobody talks. Everyone wants to bash everyone.
October 1, 2009 13:08:58 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I HEARD THERE IS A DIFFERENT SHOWCASE THIS SUNDAY. IS IT LIKE THE BUCKEYE PREP SHOWCASE?
October 1, 2009 03:13:28 (GMT Time)


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September 30, 2009 19:50:58 (GMT Time)


Name:Take a deep breath, be the better person!
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Comments:As well as mine....I will never look at this site again. People willing to drag others through the mud. Justify jealousy, childish behavior ect... I have heard every coach, and program in the area attacked. Leon - no good, Myron - no good, Ricardo - no good, Coach P - no good, Coach Green - no good, Friars - too this or that, Lima's - weak, Bprep - stinks. This site should be about the kids. Example: Anybody know a good shooting coach? Athletic trainer? Best Tournaments? Tourney Results? How are fall leagues going? Where's best competition.
September 30, 2009 18:59:58 (GMT Time)


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Comments:You're right, the hate is incredible. Let's move on, be positive and help some young men stay focused and get to college. Last I checked we were discussing 8th graders- not pro athletes! The kids can't keep it together because the people responsible for raising them can't police themselves. Maybe some of you parents need a reality check! Let's get them to high school first! I can't be a part of this madness! This is my last post. God bless all of you!
September 30, 2009 17:03:26 (GMT Time)


Name:Nasty Nati
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Comments:Wow..... The HATE is so great on this site, now I know why the kids are lost!!!
September 30, 2009 15:48:52 (GMT Time)


Name:Get a grip
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Comments:The majority of you are childish,and Immature-Coaches should Coach,Parents should be Role Models,and Adults should be able to figure out the Difference.Peace
September 30, 2009 04:53:57 (GMT Time)


Name:Absolutely Terrible
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you from:		Cincy
Comments:I can tell you Coach P was rounding up players to meet outside. They lost on a last second shot kids were very disappointed. Coach P was outside the gym, from what I saw one of the players was in tears "felt it was his fault they lost". Two players made comments to that player, heard asst. coach say chill out, atleast he cares---parent went off cussing---player was heard cussing. Coach P came back into gym saying not here, not now over and over. It was clear parent didn't like players play time. I have seen her act out before many times.
September 30, 2009 01:52:49 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Who really cares? This is a crazy debate. Move on already! Wow! Why make yourself miserable!? Let's discuss something that matters- and its not AO 13U!
September 29, 2009 14:52:56 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Nobody is discounting other teams in Ohio nor did ANYBODY say AO was the best- that's not true. Players come & go from teams all the time for many different reasons. My point was that by airing dirty laundry on this site you solve nothing and seem bitter. If you're not you're not- your post says otherwise. I not hear to argue with you. Judging from the other posts from other people you ar not stranger to that. Work it out or move on. That's what adults do.
September 29, 2009 14:49:09 (GMT Time)


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Comments:That team can't stay together because of all the egos. Mom and Dad coaches mixed with crazy parents are a disaster waiting to happen.
September 29, 2009 14:35:44 (GMT Time)


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Comments:could stay together. But it is not going to happen, some are not coming back. Don't count out all the AAU programs in OHIO in that age group. There are going to be some major changes. Good competition next year.
September 29, 2009 14:30:30 (GMT Time)


Name:To Robert Macon
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Comments:Just to let you know I am not a disgruntle parent. I was responding to a post from a particular person that I know who they are. People are getting it twisted when you don't know the whole story. You are right kids do read the posting and my child took it personally. The All-ohio 13U that was making some noise was not the same team that went to Nationals. By state and national it was a whole different team from the King James tournament, swish-n-dish, and Indy. We lost several players because of the new players were added. For whatever reason we lost chemistry. My son will be okay. No matter what a person say that there is a time and place for everything but sometimes frustration can take over. Parents put in their time and money as well. I do not expect coaches to be perfect. We are humans. You people are giving way too much credit to things that you don't have a clue. I am not a cancer, but coaches can cause cancer from the decisions that they make. I hope that team could stay toget
September 29, 2009 14:27:42 (GMT Time)


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Comments:That's what happens when you play with a all-star team. Are you have a coach who will pick up players just to play in some tournaments. The parent has a good point. You should always check with the coach before the start of the season about the roster.
September 29, 2009 13:53:52 (GMT Time)


Name:Cincy Parent
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you from:		Cincinnati
Comments:Hat's off to all the Cincinnati kids who made the all star team at Buckeye Prep. Macio Teague, Anthony Dockery, Nate Fowler, Isiah Jone, Sean Cook, Aj Harris, and Rashaad Ali-Shakir.
September 29, 2009 13:38:47 (GMT Time)


Name:CK Parent
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Comments:OBC and AO will both re-vamp and be strong next year, minus all these distractions. Let's move on! Congrats to 4 CK Knights- Isaiah, AJ, Macio and Nate- and 1 AO player- Asante'for making 6th/ 7th grade All Star team @ Buckeye Prep on Sunday. Also congrats to Lima/ AO 8th grade player Austin for All Star selection. Big ups to Isaiah (CK), Macio (CK), Nate (CK) and Asante' (AO) for being selected Showcase top 5! Way to rep your programs, fellas! Keep up the good work!
September 29, 2009 12:11:41 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Sorry to see Coach P even engage with you & your nonsense-bad judgement by her too. If you would have won that game-that was lost by a bucket- you wouldn't have had anything to say. Cut your loses, Coach P! Let this craziness go! I've watched this parent all year and you are better off without all the drama!
September 29, 2009 12:00:35 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Sorry to see Coach P even engage with you & your nonsense-bad judgement by her too. If you would have won that game-that was lost by a bucket- you wouldn't have had anything to say. Cut your loses, Coach P! Let this craziness go! I've watched this parent all year and you are better off without all the drama!
September 29, 2009 11:57:15 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Coach P,I'm not sure if you look @ this site but somebody should let her know what's up. Let this kid & his crazy ass parents go! Doesn't sound worth the drama @ all! If they have so many "options" go find it! Your attitude will quickly destroy another team's chemistry too! I was there @ nationals and saw the whole thing. I'm not saying every coaching decision was the perfect one, but that happens. What I am saying though, Coach P is cut this cancer out ASAP! Your program will be much better for it. Continue to burn your bridges for your son, ma'am. I know exactly who you are that posted that mess. Please know there aren't as many "options" for your son because many coaches don't want to deal with YOUR ridiculousness. YOU were wrong on so many levels for choosing that time & place to air your frustration for your son's playtime. Take ownership for your own horrible behavior! Sorry to see Coach P even engage with you & your nonsense-bad judgement by her too. If you would h
September 29, 2009 11:51:16 (GMT Time)


Name:Robert Macon
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Comments:"good" your child is. Smart move not posting your name because you will definitely blacklist your son. Good luck to both of you! Wow!
September 29, 2009 11:35:16 (GMT Time)


Name:Robert Macon
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Comments:Wow. I wasn't @ 13U nationals but the parent who posted before shouldn't have posted what they did. You sound disgruntled and if that's the case just move on to another team if your son has so many choices. I don't know you or your son but if you've been on this site before you know that CHILDREN read and post here and your language& tone are very inappropriate. Maybe parents like you are part of the problem and that there's some jealousy involved. 1 player does NOT make the team- no matter who they are- your child included. For a team that brought it together in the 1st year of playing in large tournaments and to even make some noise for us to even be talking about is a great accomplishment. Don't hate on coaches who volunteer their time& dime to make the season happen. Its not fair nor an accurate assessment of the season as a body. I'm sorry you even felt it necessary to post such childishness. Please realize NO coach wants to be bothered with parents like you-no matter how "g
September 29, 2009 11:30:16 (GMT Time)


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Comments:they damn sure shouldn't start. It was a lot of things that lead up to that lost, and I am not going to blame the team. Coaches you need to take responsiblity for this lost. OBC, I wouldn't take anything away from your team at least you came back to OHIO with a bid for next year. Congratulations!
September 29, 2009 03:40:10 (GMT Time)


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Comments:coaches choke under pressure. Bad substitution and not knowing the players. Not to take anything away from the coaches. The team didn't gel and the attitudes were horrible. Believe it or not my son does care, just to let you know coach who said something to my child after the game I am not going to allow any coach to sh*t on my child who have been there through thick and thin, even when people bad mouth about you to him and me, had other choices to play for but he was down for the team. Even recruited players. My child was the glue to that team. When basketball season comes around and AAU the phone blows up. Not to brag on my child, but he is mannerable, a team player (gets everyone involve, because that is what a point guard does), doesn't have a bad attitude. Good players recognize other good players. I hope this was a learning experience for any team that was in this situation. Never recuit players that cannot come to your practices. They do not know your offense and defense, the
September 29, 2009 03:28:52 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I tell you what the hype was about All-Ohio 13U team. First of all, no one knew the players on the original team. When we started going to top notch tournaments and placing everyone starting talking about our team. They went to King James tournament and made it to the final four with 8 players. Most of those players did not play in the state or went to nationals. All-Ohio 13U had the best team in this area, hands down. If some of you that don't know the whole story why some of the parents were mad then I tell you. When parents act out then people want to say that was ignorant. Well you can call it what you want, but that parent had every right to go the F**k off. Too much money and time invested in that team, and to take a team to nationals to do nothing was a waste. Sometimes coaches got the big head, and they do not want to listen. First of all, when All-Ohio 13U gets to the championships why they cannot win. Couldn't do it in Indy, couldn't do it in the state. Humm! maybe cause the
September 29, 2009 02:55:44 (GMT Time)


Name:Buckeye Prep Report
Email:Taylorobe{at}aol.com
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Comments:For details about the BPR Elite Showcase on Sunday, take a look at the new BPR Blog at the link below. A few of the Nati's top young players made the trip to Columbus for the competition and exposure. Also, Michigan, Naptown and Wva was represented. It was a great day of basketball for the roughly 100 players who participated. For those not there, read about! http://www.buckeyeprep.blogspot.com/
September 29, 2009 00:35:05 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Just an unfortunate situation at nationals. Ignorant parents who get argry after a loss--that they deserved because they didn't play well. Another instance of parents approaching coaches to complain right after a loss. Very unfortunate. That AO 13U has a few ignorant parents that think their kids are better than they really are. Wasn't cool at all. Let's move on..........
September 28, 2009 19:18:49 (GMT Time)


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September 28, 2009 14:08:50 (GMT Time)


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Comments:If kids aren't doing well in school,NO D1 is going to give them a second look,whether they played well under Ricardo or whoever-Fell free to argue,but you will be incorrect-To many bad choices have been made on problem players.
September 28, 2009 02:34:20 (GMT Time)


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Comments:What grade level & what did they do at nationals?
September 27, 2009 23:49:06 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Why all the hype about OBC and All Ohio Red? Neither won state this year(no matter what this site says) and their performance at Nationals was dismal at best. OBC placed 3rd in their pool (granted they had to play the Mustangs but still that is only 1 game out of 3 in their pool) and All Ohio Red acted like complete idiots at nationals. They did decent out of pool play but their coaches and players made complete fools of themselves when they lost their last game. Any you wonder why your players have bad attitudes......
September 27, 2009 19:53:31 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I have to agree with the below post. The name of the club is not what gets a players to a D1 school, it is his play. All this hype over OBC and All Ohio Red is a joke. I have seen both play this year. OBC has good players but need to revamp the team - some of its long time players can no longer play at this level. All Ohio could be good but they have WAY too many attitudes on that team. They are a case of not sitting a player when he needs to be on the beach for attitude. - One side note I thought that All Ohio took 2nd in the state this past season but the website says they were the state champs. Can someone confirm?
September 27, 2009 19:46:51 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Talent sells itself d1 college coaches are paid to observent talent. If teams have the ability to compete and have talented players they will win and compete against top competition and the players will get the exposure they need. What the name of the program is is a minor luxory. Stop hyping up programs and develop.
September 27, 2009 19:14:51 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Loyalty: Coach develops a kids from very young age. Kid becomes great player, kid repays coach by playing for coach until he graduates. Kid graduates and either has to walk on at a university, or play for a smaller D2 school because he never was exposed. Scouts go where the big games are being played, showcases, ect...If your coach is not getting your child into showcases, camps, leagues, your child may get passed up. If you've kid has never played against top competition then how would you know where he/she stood. Programs that play in big events, play the best of the best, prep their kids for the next level. U17 AOR+OBC=20 D1 scholarships!
September 26, 2009 02:50:47 (GMT Time)


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Comments:The loyalty issues's can go both ways some times. Some coache's do spend thier own money to help players out. I think the coach is doing his job if he places his kids in a situation to be seen. Everyone fogets coaches don't get paid.
September 25, 2009 18:30:39 (GMT Time)


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Comments:What does that have to do with you? If you can afford to pay then pay. All coaches are probably spending there own money to help some of the kids.
September 25, 2009 17:40:04 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Very TRUE but some coaches only want to showcase certain players! Some parents and players kiss alot of --- to the coaches. Some parents and players want everything for free and act like they have no money to pay the fees but have spending money all the time and have the top shoes. We all see this all the time! Coaches have no LOYALTY anymore to the parents and kids that have stuck with thier programs.
September 25, 2009 15:19:54 (GMT Time)


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Comments:A lot of other programs have kids go too college. Not just OBC and All-Ohio. Coaches have to put their teams in the correct events. If your playing in a exposure event and your team doesn't win a game. But your players show that they have some type of skills. That's all it takes to get on a coaches radar.
September 25, 2009 13:56:20 (GMT Time)


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September 25, 2009 13:50:37 (GMT Time)


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Comments:All I Hope is that all the laker kids get scholarships. From what I hear college coaches only care about AOR and OBC! Winning will help exposure! Keep winning (period)
September 24, 2009 20:36:27 (GMT Time)


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Comments:The 2013 Lakers will again be very strong but I hear Ricardo is planning on some major changes that will surprise a lot of people. The doors will close for some and open for others. All I know is I am Lakers For Life!
September 24, 2009 19:26:11 (GMT Time)


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Comments:The Lakers 2013 class will for sure lose players. Too much stuff going on and some forget who the loyal parents/players are and who are the one's trying to get everyting for FREE!!
September 24, 2009 15:48:28 (GMT Time)


Name:Withrow
Email:jeff899{at}yahoo.com
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Comments:Withrow opens up at the Middletown Middies I think.
September 24, 2009 13:42:18 (GMT Time)


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Comments:what is ricardo going to do with his class of 2013 team
September 23, 2009 16:39:29 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I cant wait to see how this plays out, who does Withrow play first game? Anybody know?
September 23, 2009 14:11:15 (GMT Time)


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Comments:To Lockland: I am mad he left our school. I know he is a D1 player, but our school helped him get there. I wish he could have stayed but I understand he needs to grow. Our AD is our biggest problom, please someone help!!!!! We are going to miss Ricardo, big time!!
September 23, 2009 14:05:06 (GMT Time)


Name:Interested in this Young Man
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Comments:I agree about Ricardo, but he will need to prove that he can stand up to the big boys game in and game out. He has great vision and his speed is off the charts, but his team is young and they need to listen to him. If he can rally his troops and win that will be more impressive than all of his years at Lockland hands down. Prove your worth and sky is the limit Mr.Maxwell!
September 23, 2009 13:59:32 (GMT Time)


Name:Withrow gets a break!
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Comments:Ricardo Maxwell is a super high energy, Mid to High D1 prospect. I like this move to Withrow due to the lack of experience at the point guard spot, and to prove divisions mean nothing when you are a straight up BEAST! The young man has gotten stronger, plus he is super smart on and off the court. I think he is the best point in this years class, hands down!!! REAL TALK!!
September 23, 2009 13:50:58 (GMT Time)


Name:Hoops
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Comments:I can't wait for Ricardo Maxwell to drop 20 points and 10 assists every game!!!
September 22, 2009 21:37:49 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Ricardo is pretty good especially at D4 Lockland but he is playing with the big boys now!! Its going to be interesting!!!!
September 22, 2009 17:02:54 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Big shout outs to Ricardo Maxwell (2 time, first team all state ) over at Withrow, for his senior year! He should bring some great stability to the back court! Coach Green you have done your thing with this young man, and I thank you for your time and effort! I seen you develop this young man since he was in 7th grade, he has grown sooo MUCH!Goooo Team Pitt Bull!!!!!!!!!
September 22, 2009 16:57:44 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Whoever it is hating on Aiken really must not have seen them play last year. They made it to the regionals which means they were two games away from state. They were very disciplined at the end of the year they beat St.X and Moeller in the last stretch of the year. Stop the hate at least if you hate know your facts!!!
September 22, 2009 11:42:11 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I think everyone should stop da hate and move on with their lives....just wait until aau season rolls around and find out what happens and dont forget hating is a crime in every state even puerto rico.
September 22, 2009 03:12:03 (GMT Time)


Name:keevon
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September 22, 2009 01:51:43 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I cannot believe that many people do not like Coach Ricardo or Coach Leon....I find it hard to believe. That people are taking this same hate and bringing it high school....why......
September 21, 2009 19:18:58 (GMT Time)


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September 21, 2009 18:25:35 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Why blame the coaches----blame the parents.
September 21, 2009 18:04:23 (GMT Time)


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Comments:WHO CARES!!!!!!! Aiken will be a first or second round exit at best, they will not get near a state championsip!!! These blogs about an average school in sports, terrible in behavior, and HORRIBLE in Academics is a great example of Cincinnati's second rate thinking!!! HAte the winners and support the weak! The coaching is the blame for the strucure, that should be the conversation.
September 21, 2009 17:07:46 (GMT Time)


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September 21, 2009 15:58:14 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Actually Leon sat players last season for disciplinary reasons(including academics). Whoever you are you need to stop talking out of hate for these two guys and speak on facts. Aiken has won over 15 games since Leon has been their and with ricardo with him it will defitely continue.
September 21, 2009 15:56:57 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Actually Leon sat players last season for disciplinary reasons(including academics). Whoever you are you need to stop talking out of hate for these two guys and speak on facts. Aiken has won over 15 games since Leon has been their and with ricardo with him it will defitely continue.
September 21, 2009 15:56:13 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Come on Man! Do you think that the Lakers or any other team in Ohio would sit thier "star" players for not having the grades in school? DON'T THINK SO!!!!! Some of the so-called good players now will strugle in high school with grades and won't be eligble to play! That's a fact!
September 21, 2009 15:31:23 (GMT Time)


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you from:		To Aiken Hater
Comments:Actually on of the trolls you are refering to has been there making it happen for 4 years. Last year as the head coach!!! Stop hating!! I believe they will do a great job their.
September 21, 2009 12:14:12 (GMT Time)


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Comments:how come buckeye prep report hasn't updated really anything on their website since '07?
September 20, 2009 18:14:05 (GMT Time)


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Email:Taylorobe{at}aol.com
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Comments:The team rosters for the Buckeye Prep Elite Showcase will be emailed out tomorrow. It looks like the event will be real competitive! Over 100 players have signed up and it should be a great day of basketball!! It's not about rankings, it's about exposing these kids to a high level of basketball as often as possible. Yes, the exposure will be great (scouts and a few college coaches), but the event is about competition and development. Read about the standout players in a couple of weeks!
September 20, 2009 15:08:48 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Is it true that only 2 or 3 people post on here but go back and forth ripping on each other just to try to make this entertaining or what? Can't be more than 2 or 3 people in the whole state of Ohio this stupid.
September 20, 2009 00:34:17 (GMT Time)


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Comments:You sound like an idiot. Lay off these guys. The person did not compare Aiken and Walnut Hills. You seem quite bitter towards the Lakers and Knights (All Ohio). If they can get kids in school, that is the reward. Instead of hating all the time, how about using these programs to pattern yours after. Otherwise shut up and continue taking your beatings like a man and stop with the negativity on our board!
September 18, 2009 16:50:24 (GMT Time)


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Comments: You compare Aiken to Walnut Hills???? That was a horrid example!! What athlete in the past five years came from Aiken and got a D1 scholarship? Aiken is changing and that is great, but I still want to see the two troll's make it work. Proof read your blog, I think you may have attended Aiken University High school as well.
September 18, 2009 14:26:49 (GMT Time)


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Comments:First of all whoever you are sheck your facts becore you throw false statements out about a achool. Aiken is now one school Aiken College and Carrer and the text scores and Academic rating on Aiken show the biggest improvement of any school in the area. In fact the only public schools with test scores better than Aiken is Walnut Hills. As far as the team being undisciplined you obviously did not see what Leon did with them last year! If they are not discipline he will not play them thats a fact.
September 18, 2009 11:46:52 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Olivia you make a great point. Do you have a son playing in DYT?
September 18, 2009 03:28:56 (GMT Time)


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Comments:If they new they had more than 3 exceptions, why play down? Now that we know that they are not in the same class as the other teams. Play that team up in the 8 grade.
September 18, 2009 02:10:03 (GMT Time)


Name:Olivia A.
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Comments:Facts why you hatin', I don't think a team can win that many games without playing defense. Lot of wins and they play nothing but big events. Frairs have played top competition, OBC's played top competition, when Lima tried to step up they couldn't get it done. Buckeye Prep doesn't do much with their kids. Really i'm tired of seeing DYT talent going out of town. Talent split between squads could win it all.
September 17, 2009 23:51:55 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Have you ever wondered where your girlfriends lips were on before you started kissing her? HaHaHaHa!!!
September 17, 2009 19:56:55 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Aiken, is going to be average at best. They will show no discipline like they have for years. I hear Retardo talking about these D1 schools but he never once talked about his kids POOR academic standards. This is not A.A.U, you are responsible for grades inside of a school and if they cant cut it they will not play. They can have 50 kids getting looks but if the dont qualify they will be working at Mcdonalds. D2, and D3 are also options Big Man!
September 17, 2009 17:17:44 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Exactly hating on those two guys cause you do not like them personally soes not change the fact that they can coach. I think that was a good hire by Leon cause they are very similar!
September 17, 2009 16:35:34 (GMT Time)


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Comments:If you have a team that can play defense. That team will have a chance in most games.
September 17, 2009 14:38:56 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I am not a big fan of Ricardo or Leon. But lets keep it real Aiken is loaded with talent I watched them this summer and without Chane they still destroyed teams. Leon had them playing hard and you know they played defense. Kenny Knight is at Aiken(Commited to Kent State), Aaron Thomas is at Aiken( Indiana just offered him) Gene Primus, Femi and Nick Mccoy are still their. Plus their Junior Varsity won 17 games last year. Aiken will still be a team to reckon with for a long time. So don't bett on them loosing alot!!!
September 17, 2009 13:46:28 (GMT Time)


Name:Coach Cook -Friars Blue Storm
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Comments:Your right not all the players were from CJ. The other kids were from Dayton and were all friends. Yes my main goal is helping out kids. I've always been willing to help kids no matter what kinda skill level.
September 17, 2009 13:21:45 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Good try coach Cook but there are some errors in your statement. Not all of the players the 7th grade coach brought over were from CJ. Also your main goal is helping out the kids. In this case older kids who can play ball. Would you be willing to help them if they couldnt play so well?
September 17, 2009 01:12:56 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Wow! Things died down and i thought it would be like that until at least Thanksgiving since football is in, but wow! First, Coach Green, do yo thang bro! Riccardo, congrats on the Aiken job. I am sure that two or three years from now you will have D-1 and D-2 coaches offering educations to your kids. Coach Cook, man, that is why I support you! You do it right! People hollaring about exceptions but in high school all your kids will be able to play, and that is when it REALLY matters. Buckeye Prep, keep doing what you do and forget the haters! Man, why we gotta be like this already. We ain't even competing against each other yet! Grow up, for real!
September 16, 2009 22:46:19 (GMT Time)


Name:Coach Cook -Friars Blue Storm
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Comments:I didn't recruit any players. Last winter basketball season, I coached the 6th grade team in CJ select basketball program in Dayton. The coach for the 7th grade team had several players on his team that wanted to play after winter basketball. My Blue Storm team only had about 5 players so we combined teams half from cincinnai/dayton. We added one player who was looking for a team. Yes we had more than 3 exceptions but it's never been about winning AAU titles for me. It's always been about coaching and helping assist young men into developing the skills necessary to become successful adults thru basketball. I've always focused on the fundamentals of basketball and teamwork for all my kids. As well, I've focused on developing a basketball IQ for the kids that I've ever coached. Last season we focused on playing in the more so called exposure events. Things worked out for us because the kids got to play at a high level and against some of the top teams.
September 16, 2009 18:09:37 (GMT Time)


Name:Magic
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Comments:10 D1 schools spoke to you about what? HAHAHAHAHA! There is not one Division one player at Aiken, Shane is gone for a reason, so stop fronting. Ricardo you are a hot head to say the least, and you have always taken things personal, THAT IS JUST YOU! I do believe you care for yourself and your son, but others you have beaten down, and that is just wrong. You and Leon suffer from Little Man complex and it will show this season once Aiken and all of your D1 players start to loosing.
September 16, 2009 17:51:43 (GMT Time)


Name:Coach Ricardo
Email:cincylakers{at}netzero.com
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Comments:This site is hilarious!!! Kids come and go each year, we have never had hard feelings about that. Our focus is on getting individually better fundamentally and preparing for College. I have met or spoken to about 10 Division I College Coaches over the last several weeks and I am encouraged about the recruitment of our kids. By the way, Coach Leon and myself at Aiken should help a lot of kids enter College... Thats whats Up!!!
September 16, 2009 16:40:33 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I think the parent posting information about Buckeye Prep in the same breath as TPB and Coach Green (I won't call out any names) had a son last year on TPB and has a son on BuckEye Prep.....the two teams are far apart in everyway so why make the comment if your a disgruntled parent from TPB....Move on everyone else has!!!!!!!!!!It's just a sport for 8th graders, so stop our whinning already!
September 16, 2009 02:45:45 (GMT Time)


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Comments:You gotta be able to play D. Its good trying to outscore teams but you have to teach the kids how to play D. I am sure the only reason they took the Friars players is because they didnt have a chance to go. Oh and they had friends on the team.
September 15, 2009 23:28:41 (GMT Time)


Name:Fact Check
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Comments:Who did U13 All-Ohio take to King James! Adidas May Classic! Swish-n-Dish (41-8) Have played many of the top teams in the nations. Your talking about aau state and nationals were deserving kids would not have had a opportunity to play. I agree adding players late hurt the team defense in two big games, but those same kids played excellent in others. AOR kids have had long friendships with Friars kids they are getting great coaching from to of the best in the area.
September 15, 2009 22:19:59 (GMT Time)


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Comments:The Lakers are to blame for this latest attack against Coach Green. I know for a fact Ricardo "The Little Man" Hill is upset at Coach Green for the Woods kid leaving his program. I heard he has two of Team Pit Bull kids? Whats up with that? I have not heard anything about that, plus he used one of his kids during Nationals. The Pit Bulls are going into there second year and I expect Coach Green to prove that his team is legit! God Bless.
September 15, 2009 17:23:17 (GMT Time)


Name:Hoopz Advisor
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you from:		Cincy
Comments:It must be getting closer to basketball season. Coaches that are in over their head have started their self promotion tour. Calling out younger kids who have vastly superior skills, because they are actually coached only makes you look like more of a fraud. Self promotion won't get you anywhere, developing you kids will.
September 15, 2009 16:38:00 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Why put Buckeye Prep in that group, they never win outside of Columbus. The Friars are full of exceptions and recruited all thier good players from another team, and still didnt do as good as thier last team. All-Ohio just recruited the Friars players when it counted and lost. You got to teach D if you want to win against the big boys. People want to recruit but not coach.
September 15, 2009 16:29:15 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Why would Coach Green have to promote himself, when everyone knows who he is? There is some "BIG" hating going on in the Nasty Natti!
September 15, 2009 15:53:19 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Why would Coach Green have to promote himself, when everyone knows who he is? There is some "BIG" hating going on in the Nasty Natti!
September 15, 2009 15:52:54 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Why would Coach Green have to promote himself, when everyone knows who he is? There is some "BIG" hating going on in the Nasty Natti!
September 15, 2009 15:51:37 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Stop the player, coach and Program Bashing, this is a basketball web site. Why is someones personal life on this site, I have never seen this type of post before. Who cares anyway?
September 15, 2009 13:11:10 (GMT Time)


Name:Closed Mind
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Comments:This Coach Green is at it again. Sleeping with parents and promoting your self at all times will not make you good. Calling out young teams and taking shots at Friars will not make you good. You are not in Friars class nor All Ohio nor Lakers nor Buckeye Prep. You are a small fish in a big pond. We have bigger fish to fry. Stop using your mouth and wait til you deserve something. You did this same thing last year and we saw what happened.
September 15, 2009 12:14:20 (GMT Time)


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Comments:They are 12U this coming year. Dwaine Cumberland coaches the 13U Lakers, does a good job. I believe he learned alot last year. Get with Ricardo for number!
September 14, 2009 21:06:11 (GMT Time)


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Comments:IS Hicks (All OHIo) and Andersons teams 13U? If not who coaches the 13U Lakers.
September 14, 2009 20:58:46 (GMT Time)


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Comments:technically the point guard on team pitt bull is younger than most of the friars and the big guard who was pulling up for 3 pointers had a broken collar bone last year
September 14, 2009 20:31:24 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I gurantee that Pitbull would whip Hicks (All Ohio) and Anderson's (Lakers) teams, put a whippin on them! Bring em on!
September 14, 2009 20:22:48 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Pitbull will put the bite in all of them teams. No problem, strong this year, jump on board now and don't be left behind. Whoof Whoof Whoof!
September 14, 2009 20:20:17 (GMT Time)


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Comments:team pit bul played the cincinnati all stars by the way. team pitt bull had a starting line up of 4 players that were about 6'3 and the point guard that was about 5'10. they were okay last year but i'd like to see them down the road
September 14, 2009 20:19:39 (GMT Time)


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Comments:open minded be open minded and think who was team pitbull playing some unorganized ymca team,so you want us to beleive that team pitbull is good the same team that lost to GLEN'S 6th grade knights and pitbull suppose to have had that super guard playing with them that really should be a 9th grader that was held back and they still lost,and that guard who's pulling up 2 steps over half court where was that last year at king james , super regionals and state nowhere to be found. open minded please post some of team pitbull's notable wins so i can be as open minded as you
September 14, 2009 18:26:45 (GMT Time)


Name:Kirk
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Comments:So in your opinion has Team Pitbull become a contender in the state? Can they compete with OBC, Lakers, Friars and All Ohio. U14 is very strong in that area of southwest ohio. We heard all this talk last bball season.
September 14, 2009 17:35:10 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I hear your concerns, I see that they have better guard play. That is the most important position on the court, and last season they struggled in that department.I will look for thier down fall later but they looked better than before. I can see they have been improving and that is why they play the game.
September 14, 2009 16:50:25 (GMT Time)


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Comments:They were tuff at the beginning of last year too but fell apart not even 1/2 way into the AAU season.
September 14, 2009 15:09:50 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I saw Team Pitt Bull yesterday, they are tough. They have a good looking guard, and they are Super Big in every area. The one big guard is a deadly shooter, some of his shots were two or three steps coming over the half court line. Coach Green is doing a fine job with a new program, they seem to be coming around.
September 14, 2009 00:45:42 (GMT Time)


Name:Coach Green
Email:Teampittbull{at}yahoo.com
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Comments:Team Pitt Bull/MBA will host an open enrollment on 9-16-2009, from 6 to 8. We are located in Mason Ohio. This is an open enrollment for kids who would like to play in our league, recieve Great Coaching, and keep there skills sharpe. If you would like more info please vist our web site. courts4sports.com, 513-770-0667 or 513-235-0068.
September 14, 2009 00:30:42 (GMT Time)


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Comments:the lakers added another white kid for 13u??
September 13, 2009 22:15:03 (GMT Time)


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Comments:All the kids on that All Ohio team can compete 13u because they are fundamentaly sound and they play hard. Whoever you are that keeps hating you are very soft because you keep hatring on two particular kids that are of the right age. Stop hating and teach your kid how to compete instead of hating on someone elses.
September 13, 2009 18:01:30 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Hoopscoop ranking start at 6th grade at Jr. All-american (Orlando), and Jr. Adidas Phenoms (San Diego).
September 12, 2009 18:30:19 (GMT Time)


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Comments:hoopscoop don't even rank kids in the 5 so they must be rank with the 6
September 12, 2009 15:10:13 (GMT Time)


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Comments:So tell us this, Leon and Caleb will be playing jr high ball this winter right? Then trun around and play 6 grade AAU. Why don't they play both 6 and 7 in AAU. I went to the 7 grade national and they are not ready for that.
September 12, 2009 15:00:07 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Hoopscoop last ranked kids in the 6th grade in 2007, not since. I have been a member for a while. They don't even see kids this young play. They base it on varios camps and the Phenom camp, which is mostly West Coast kids. The rankings change dramitcally starting in the 9th grade.
September 12, 2009 01:54:01 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Legit rankings do not cost to see or post. Paying a fee to see or get a child ranked should be a red flag to parents. Just thought the previous poster should know that.
September 11, 2009 20:26:18 (GMT Time)


Name:Coach Green
Email:teampittbull{at}yahoo.com
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Comments:Team Pitt Bull/MBA will host an open enrollment on 9-16-2009, from 6 to 8. We are located in Mason Ohio. This is an open enrollment for kids who would like to play in our league, recieve Great Coaching, and keep there skills sharpe. If you would like more info please vist our web site. courts4sports.com, 513-770-0667 or 513-235-0068.
September 11, 2009 18:12:17 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Any other local kids ranked nationally at that age with Caleb - like Ashon?
September 11, 2009 16:06:48 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Caleb is younger than 90% of the kids in that age group and Leon is a true also. Anyway we play up against 8th and 9th graders all year and the only time we will play are age is at state and Nationals. We don't care how old a kid is we can compete on any level. Actually CALEB ISRANKED NATIONALLY IN THE CLASS OF 2015 (HOOPSCOOP.COM). STOP HATING AND WORRY ABOUT TOUR OWN KIDS!!!!!!
September 11, 2009 15:48:06 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Whoever think they have the right to speak my name in any negative way with my kids please dont hide behind your screen and reveal yourself. You must dont know the rules so before speaking on my team which you know nothing about go and read the rules. As a matter of fact someone just posted it a few post back,it says AGE first then grade...can you read??? Leon and Caleb are not age exempt because they are 6th grade AGE which means they just started school early. We have not asked for any of our kids to be ranked anyway so keep making yourself look the fool by speaking on something in which you knowing about.
September 11, 2009 15:31:18 (GMT Time)


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Comments:What a shock! All Ohio claiming a title they didn't win???? If you can't win it - just claim you did!
September 11, 2009 12:07:19 (GMT Time)


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Comments:1. who cares, 2. your eyes would tell you there's a big difference in size between these grade level. Kids getting op to play and contribute who cares about the rest!
September 11, 2009 04:41:01 (GMT Time)


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Comments:too play with your classmates, good luck!
September 11, 2009 03:25:04 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Your right, I don't care what age you are, you should play with your grade so you can see where you stand on the talent level. Playing down cann't help the kid win a spot on Varsity when he is in the 9th or 10th grade. All of the kids in the 7th grade play at 12U in AAU ball. A kid in the 7th should be compared to other 7th graders, not 6th graders no matter the age. So in the 9th grade do kids play with 8th graders to get better? They should be playing against Freshman and Sophmores. Grade has alot to do with it in my opinion, when they graduate their teamates now will be going into their senior year. The ranking sites and magazines rank players in what class they are in, not what age they are. Hicks has bamboozled these kids. The 11U are in the class of 2016 not 2015. My rankings have just changed finding this out, and I have checked and it is true. I due honor the parents for letting them stay up a grade for academic reasons, but were talking about 6th graders not 7th. My 2 cents is
September 11, 2009 03:23:28 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Leon and Caleb are in the 7th grade, WHAT? So why would they play down? Why would the parnets let them play down. I would never let my child play down. No matter what AAU rules are. That the problem with AAU.
September 11, 2009 02:14:21 (GMT Time)


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Comments:All-Ohio please correct your website. It show that you are the 2009 AAU State Champs for the 13U and 14U. I thought the Cincy Lakers won the state in 13U and 14U
September 10, 2009 20:10:16 (GMT Time)


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Comments:E. Age Determining Date/Grade Exception Rule September 1, 2009 shall be the determining date for the age of the competitor for all districts and national championship events. Eligibility to participate is based first on the age determining date. The grade of the athlete is not a consideration if the athlete meets the age determining date. An athlete who does not meet the age determining date may qualify under the grade exception rule.
September 10, 2009 17:54:29 (GMT Time)


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Comments:All Ohio has 3. Leon and Caleb are in the 7th grade, even though they make the age cutoff date it doesn't matter, they are considered age excempt.
September 10, 2009 15:58:27 (GMT Time)


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Comments:To the person who said that Stevie Taylor and Isiah Rogers are "mediocre"...I have not seen Rogers play for more than a year so I don't know, but Taylor has received multiple D-1 scholarship offers so I don't know how he qualifies as "mediocre". Anyone else comment about Taylor and/or Rogers who have seen them play a lot?
September 10, 2009 14:48:42 (GMT Time)


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Comments:All of the All Ohio kids are the right age their only grade ex is Markel and he is does not turn 13 until late in the season. The Lakers have three grade ex, and I am sure that Ohio Prep, and Team Lima has 3.
September 10, 2009 12:07:17 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I know Tyriq is hittin 13 any time
September 10, 2009 03:38:00 (GMT Time)


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Comments:In that group of young kids I know that Jarrin just turned 12, John is still 11, Ashon just turned 12, Rodrick is still 11, Carlik is 11, X has been 12, Kwamane is only 11, Don't know about the rest.
September 10, 2009 03:36:55 (GMT Time)


Name:Buckeye Prep Elite Showcase
Email:Taylorobe{at}aol.com
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Comments:In addition, Nike rep and Prep Spotlight’s John Stovall has confirmed he will be attending as well. Stovall is THE authority on high school basketball in this state and region. When college coaches want to know who the young up and coming players are in Ohio they call Stovall. Also, Hoop Scoop’s Chris Johnson has confirmed his attendance as well. Chris Johnson is well connected locally, statewide and nationally. Finally, Rivals, one of the top 2 or 3 scouting services in the country, will be represented at the event with Brian Snow. Brian is also one of the leading scouts nationally and statewide. In addition, I will be posting a post showcase report http://www.HoopsReport.com. As you can see from the list of scouting service that have COMMITTED to the event, the exposure opportunity will be unmatched!!
September 10, 2009 00:43:57 (GMT Time)


Name:Buckeye Prep Elite Showcase
Email:Taylorobe{at}aol.com
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Comments:Although one of the primary benefits of attending this event is the high level of competition it offers, exposure is a close second. You may be surprised, but scouting services and college coaches are attempting to identify talented players as earlier and earlier these days. I have just confirmed the Kurt Stubbs of http://www.ohshoops.com will be onsite to cover the event. Kurt is quickly becoming one of the leading authorities in high school and AAU basketball in the State of Ohio.
September 10, 2009 00:42:54 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Ashon is 6th grade and John is 6th grade (white kid - guard)
September 9, 2009 18:13:43 (GMT Time)


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Comments:thats rite about the older stronger s6th and 7th graders. you can tell by they faces and body that they arent in 6th grade. also at the team dayton gyms there were three legit 6th grade kids from trotwood and two from middletown that are gonna be good. you can tell they legit 6th cuz they got baby faces. they all about 5-8 rite now and raw but can ball...
September 9, 2009 17:59:01 (GMT Time)


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Email:baller67{at}yahoo.com
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Comments:What grade is Ashon and John in from the Lakers? 6th or 7th then?
September 9, 2009 17:54:01 (GMT Time)


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Comments:We don't need our kids ranked we will just stay off the radar, and keep producing on the court. Right now kids just buy rankings just by paying and attending some camp. High School will tell all you can't buy it then. How many kids have been 11u, 12u, superstars and once high school hits become average (Stevie Taylor, Isiah Rogers) just to name a few. We will stay in the gym and develop.
September 9, 2009 16:03:14 (GMT Time)


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Comments:When you see a taller, strong 6th or 7th grader, the first thing to do is look at his body hair, not his jump shot or his rebounding ability. The last poster is right, so much at this age dependes on physical development which is about 70% not in the control of anyone except the Lord.
September 9, 2009 13:02:13 (GMT Time)


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Comments:You parents are the one's coming on here and trying to get your little kid ranked and getting into that " who's better than who"????? Let the playing take care of itself and then we will all see who has GAME! These younger kids are really hard to rank because some grow really fast and stop at the beginning of high school and some grow alot in high school.
September 9, 2009 12:06:17 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Top 10 in no specific order. Jarrid (All Ohio), Melo(Ohio Prep), John (Lakers), Carlik (All Ohio), Ashon (Lakers), Caleb (All Ohio), Rodrick (Lakers), Leon (All Ohio), X (Lima), Tyriq (Lakers 7th grade team) who is in the 6th. In my opinion if Tyriq plays for the Lakers or All Ohio 12U, All Ohio will win it again and if the Lakers get him they will have a good shot of winning it next year.
September 9, 2009 02:21:51 (GMT Time)


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Comments:so wont all yall mank yall ranckimg list and we all can come toghter and make wich one is best
September 8, 2009 20:47:03 (GMT Time)


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Comments:and o yea leon cant gaurd rodrick and i wouldnt even rank trigy hes in the 7 grade right now
September 8, 2009 20:34:58 (GMT Time)


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Comments:first of all triyg is in the 6 grade and i can say rodrick and calub is on the same level but not carlic and x not at all i tell you that one for a fact when rodrick played the knights in the knights tournament he gave carlic like 20 and x he cant shot he cant play the 2 spot
September 8, 2009 20:31:15 (GMT Time)


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September 8, 2009 18:13:17 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I saw a 6th grade team play in a 3 on 3 tournament yesterday. They were called The Ohio Warriors. All four players were dominat. I overheard that the two big guys (& they were big) are cousins. Any one know anything about this team, I never heard of them.
September 8, 2009 17:56:19 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Whoever is doing that ranking must be a Laker parent. Ashon is definitely in the top two but rogerick stop it. Rogerick is very good but not in the top of that class, there are many guards like Carlik, Calib, Xavier, that are on equal level with him. Tyriq a 6'0 guard, Leon is just dominate, and Ashon are the top three players in that class!
September 8, 2009 11:43:06 (GMT Time)


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September 7, 2009 04:30:32 (GMT Time)


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Comments:o will yea let me start over mybad 1.ashon 2.rodrick 3.calub 4.x 5.leon
September 7, 2009 03:36:51 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Kid to add to your list: Xavier (X) Simpson
September 7, 2009 01:55:44 (GMT Time)


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Comments:can every one come toghter and rank the 6 graders this is my list 1.ashon 2.rodrick 3.calub 4.leon 5.kawmane wats your top five come up with some and sometimes you cant rank these kids because rodrick is the only kid thats in the 6 grade all the other ones are grade exsepstions
September 7, 2009 01:05:47 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Very hard to rank kids this young, 8th grade will be a better year to start projections.
September 5, 2009 04:45:25 (GMT Time)


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Comments:ok lets get real we really need to get a ranking started for 6 grades now i think its 1.ashon 2.rodrick have all around game need to wrok on defense 3.calb grwat player need to wrok on defense 4.leon need to work on outside game 5.kawme needs a lot of work is this a good five for the ranking list you guys make one
September 5, 2009 01:27:42 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Thanks for your post, We are located in Mason Ohio. This try-out is for kids who would like to play in our league, recieve Great Coaching, and keep there skills sharpe. If you would like more info please vist our web site. courts4sports.com, 513-770-0667.
September 4, 2009 12:58:44 (GMT Time)


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September 4, 2009 02:34:46 (GMT Time)


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Comments:the 11u kids yall talkin about are good, but you are rite when you say some wont grow much more. the big kid for AO - kwamane - he has small parents and his brother grew big early too and quit growing. he wont even be 6 foot. Leon too. they both awesome though now. but Ashon is the best of that class he the real deal. roderick is up there but better get some defense.
September 3, 2009 14:48:31 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Team Pitt Bull and MBA are holding try-outs for players 4th thru 8th grade boys next Wed. Please call 513-235-0068 or 513-770-0667, or email to Teampittbull@yahoo.com or visit courts4sports.com. Enjoy your Labor day!!
September 3, 2009 14:14:44 (GMT Time)


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Comments:The BPR Elite Showcase is filling up fast. The event will attract some of the top 6th-9th graders in the midwest. The event is scheduled for Sunday (for you football players) Sept. 27th at Gahanna Lincoln HS. The deadline for entry is September 15th. To attend, you must secure an invitation. If you are interested in attending you much email Rob Taylor at Taylorobe@aol.com for an invitation. You don't want to miss this event!
September 1, 2009 02:11:43 (GMT Time)


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Comments:And lets not forget the most important thing is grades, if your child cann't make the grades it will definitely narrow your college choices.
August 30, 2009 22:24:55 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I agree with the size aspect, 6'2 or 6'5 can make the difference in D1 or D11.
August 30, 2009 22:23:01 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I wasn't basing a kid's ability on their dad's size, but I was stating that people who are projecting kids to be All Americans at 11U when they get older are off base. Alot of future success will depend on the size that these kids become - they all have tremendous talents, but there will be alot of very talented players who don't make it big because they ended up not blessed with size - read what I say and don't be narrow-minded yourself.
August 30, 2009 13:29:36 (GMT Time)


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Comments:To the un-named FOOL who pre judges 11 year old kids future size based on the size of their Dad-(Dad too short,Dad too small)You are VERY narrow minded-What if people assumed you child would grow up stupid,because you are?
August 28, 2009 02:04:53 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I was 2 yrs younger then Jimmy Pollard, he was the best shooter I have ever seen. He was complimented with a great assist man Greg Jackson. Jimmy 1980
August 27, 2009 20:35:52 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Jim Pollard averaged 36 without the 3 point line also. Probably would have been over 40 if not for that. a lot of his shots were from about 25'. Teams used to stall the ball against him so he wouldnt run up the score.
August 26, 2009 21:06:51 (GMT Time)


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Comments:THE LAKER PROGRAM IS THE BEST IN THE STATE!!!!!!! LET GO HATERS WHAT U HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THAT!!!!!! FIRST THE PROGRAM THAT U SAY IS BETTER, MUST HAVE MORE THEN ONE TEAM. LETS SEE THEY HAVE 3, 6, 7, 8 AND 9. I HEARD THIER GETTING A 4 GRADE TEAM THIS YEAR TOO!!!!!!! LET'S START THE HATING....
August 26, 2009 18:26:23 (GMT Time)


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August 26, 2009 18:25:33 (GMT Time)


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Comments:MUST BE SOME LAKER HATERS IN THE HOUSE!!!!!!!!
August 26, 2009 17:51:46 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Down with All Ohio - Down with the lakers and now Aiken on my list!!!!!!
August 26, 2009 17:45:21 (GMT Time)


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Comments:When has Aiken ever sucked they won district last year and they lookwed liked champs again this summer with out Chane. Stop Hating and there are no Laker kids at Aiken.
August 26, 2009 17:31:57 (GMT Time)


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Comments:When has Aiken ever sucked they won district last year and they lookwed liked champs again this summer with out Chane. Stop Hating and there are no Laker kids at Aiken.
August 26, 2009 17:31:40 (GMT Time)


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Comments:What do youmean Aiken will still be sorry they were District champs last year, and they will be good again. Their are no Lakers players at Aiken either.
August 26, 2009 17:25:56 (GMT Time)


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Comments:What do youmean Aiken will still be sorry they were District champs last year, and they will be good again. Their are no Lakers players at Aiken either.
August 26, 2009 17:25:42 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Lakers and All Ohio suck! What are they combining or something, thats whack! Aiken still will be sorry!!!!! These 2 should be ashamed of theirselves.
August 26, 2009 17:18:50 (GMT Time)


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Comments:The Lakers must have some kids off thier 14u team that go to Aiken High School. How convenient?????????
August 26, 2009 15:33:46 (GMT Time)


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Comments:That mean Ricardo and Leon aore together on that staff! Well Know one thing Aiken will play defense and play hard. Those to are two peas in a pod!!!!
August 26, 2009 13:47:14 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Pollard was one of the most unbelievable pure shooters i have ever seen...his senior year, i think he averaged 36...saw him pour in 44 on a friday night game then knock down 56 the next night...he had 28 in the first quarter! he was class of '79 or '80...
August 26, 2009 11:55:37 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I know Northridge right up the street from Vandalia had one of the best players to come out of Dayton named Jimmy Pollard he went to Arizona State and played with Byron Scott and Fat Lever before tearing up his knee.
August 26, 2009 03:29:42 (GMT Time)


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August 26, 2009 03:26:48 (GMT Time)


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August 26, 2009 02:33:19 (GMT Time)


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August 26, 2009 02:26:43 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Did Vandalia have any really good basketball players back in the 80's?
August 26, 2009 01:38:39 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Congrads Ricardo
August 26, 2009 00:16:45 (GMT Time)


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August 25, 2009 18:35:33 (GMT Time)


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Comments:What high school will the laker coach be at this year.
August 25, 2009 17:02:34 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Just because kids are big early, does not guarantee that they will continue to grow at the same rate. As we all know, some kids grow early. By mid high school, we will see where all these kids are. By the way, some kids just decide to quit and conentrate on other sports.
August 25, 2009 16:54:57 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Congradulation to Coach Ricardo Hill! He is now a Assistant Varsity Coach on the High School Level. This has been a great year for the Laker Progam!!!!!
August 25, 2009 15:59:19 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Leon and Kumaine or only 11 years old and both stand about 5'6 -5'7 and are strong and athletic. They both also have the ability to get to the rack from the perimeter. At nationals leon shot the three well and also pushed the ball after the rebound, and kumaine has the ability to get to the rim from great distances. Don't worry with the coaching they have they will develop. Jarrin also he played the 3 at Nationals. The All Ohio 11u remind you od the All Ohio Purple team coached by orlando Barry.
August 25, 2009 14:51:25 (GMT Time)


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Comments:11U comments - the nemas you are listing are great, but these are 11/12 year old kids - one of the biggest unknowns is how they will mature physically - Ashon (tall now for a guard, but will he be big later) - needs to work on shot; Leon (short dad - if he doesn't grow he better have an outside shot and ballhandling skills -doesn't have enough of now - work on it); Kwamane (small dad - has alot to work on to even be considered); X, Calib, Roderick, John - proabably won't be tall (maybe 6 foot) - need to just keep working hard - all have alot of skill - just don't burn out
August 25, 2009 13:47:04 (GMT Time)


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August 25, 2009 01:49:57 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Leon is a man child right now and has the foot work and strength that allows him to defend every position,he has a good all around game but his jump shot and ball handling needs to improve if he continues to grow and improve the sky will be the limit for him..he would be number 1.Ashon needs to improve his jump shot,I dont believe he defends as well as Leon and thats what puts leon first.Caleb has an all around game also but he needs to improve on defense.Rodrick is solid but he needs to improve on defense as well.I seen a new kid this year that was left out of the list of others and I think his name is Kwmane(big guy for AO Elite)I think he will be a monster as the age group gets older(I've seen him blow up though..he needs to improve his attitude. The city has alot of talent and so does the state. The kids need to be ranked by position.
August 25, 2009 00:22:01 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Woodward did have a bunch of players, didn't see much of them though out of town at time, played against some in later years. I also liked Green Hills, Oak Hills, Pucell, Withrow and Hamilton in the 80's. But, Mt Healthy had some geat athletes.
August 24, 2009 20:13:14 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Can someone list top 12U, 13U and 14U?
August 24, 2009 20:01:27 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Yep, Jeff and Maurice were my big men. We all came out in 87. Cass could jump out of the gym. Darrin Davenport and Ron Bedford were beast in Cincinnat from 82-84. That team Duck was on at Dunbar could go. If Brooadnax had played at Mt. Healthy it would of been over for the City. Don't forget about the great Woodward teams. The teams in 85-86 had several D-one players, one went to Evansville. The 87 team had a lot as well, man we had some battles back in the day. Didn't see the ballers in 88.
August 24, 2009 19:59:00 (GMT Time)


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Comments:11U I'll go withn Ashon, he can be one of the best at EVERY position and great defender. I'll go with L for 2nd, then Tyriq 3rd, Caleb 4th, Xavier 5th, Rodrick 6th (Best Scorer in State), Carlik 7th, Jarrid Cumberland 8th, Melo 9th, John (lefty white kid) 10th, Nick Ward 11th, DJ 12th, Royal 13th, Jeremy Larkin 14th, Izzo 15th.
August 24, 2009 18:35:33 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Coach Cook, Dunbar was awsome in the 80's and so was Mt Healthy. I played in some All Star games with Duck Springer and Darryl Freeman (Great Athlete). Then there was Kirk Taylor and Mark Baker soon after. Mt Healthy had Michael Davenport, Bedford, Maurice Lamar, Jeff Scott (6'10 white kid that played for UC)and the late Cass White who played D1 and had over a 40" vertical. Actually Mt Healthy had several D1 players within a short year period 84-88. If Chuck Broadnax would of transferred from College Hill they would of had one more and won the State in 85. Do you remeber the Dunbar and Hamilton game in 88? Mark Baker and company went into Hamilton and Mo Riggins (Ashon's uncle from Lakers) and company beat them in one of the most rememberable games in that era. Also, Carlton Clayborne could definetly play went too Miami.
August 24, 2009 15:04:06 (GMT Time)


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Comments:In the 11u Age group I believe Leon is the best in the state and top 5 in the country he proved it at nationals. Followed by Tyriq Johnson, Ashon, Caleb,and Carlik. Leon can step out and play the perimeter and go post because he is so strong.
August 24, 2009 14:39:31 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Age exemption are a rule that will not go away. They are a problem but the big problem is when these guys find kids that are 3 to 4 years older and use them to try to compete because they have no grade exemptions.
August 24, 2009 14:36:17 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Dunbar had great teams from 84-87. They put it to Mt Healthy at UD in 84 with the McCray brothers. We came back to get them in 86. Sam Clayborne and my brother crossed over as Alpha's together at Ohio State. He told me that his little brother Carlton had game. Mt Healthy was one of the top programs in Cincinnati in the 80's
August 24, 2009 14:28:12 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Does anyone have any comment on GREADE EXCEPTIONS? What do you think about it? Is is all right to do this? I have heard so many negativity on this site about this topic but I think it's up to the parents!
August 24, 2009 12:09:21 (GMT Time)


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Comments:wat do everyone think are the top player for the 11u know 12u kids are
August 24, 2009 03:28:58 (GMT Time)


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Comments:About the Rankings for 11U now their 12U. We will only get the first 15 or so. The rest of the kids are not much different from each other. 5 or 6 from All Ohio, 4 or 5 from Lakers, 1 or 2 from Ohio Prep and so on. It will also be guard dominant with a few bigger kids who might or might not be 6'1 when they grow up. From seeing some Parents I'm betting more in the 6'0ft range. With that said here is my ranking from seeing many games and kids.
August 23, 2009 23:42:13 (GMT Time)


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Comments:lets talk about ranking we need to get ranking starded for 11u and lets talk about all the real 5 graders that are now 6 grades not grade and age exsempsion
August 23, 2009 23:14:42 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Good call Northern Cincy was Pugs and Coach Q posterized?
August 21, 2009 22:16:03 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Best Lima team class of 84. Middletown vs Lima 1984 Cris Carter and company vs the late Anthony Thompson, William White, Andre Reed, Tim Stewart and big tall no name white kid? Lima could play. Springfield South (Carlton Clayborne and Jason killer Gee) was actually #1 in State with the Middies and Lima 2 and 3. I watched them play each other also. I never seen so many dunks, until Tyrice Walker and Chris Kinsbury dunked all over Lima 1990. Hall of Fame Coach Gunkenmeyer Lima Spartans!
August 21, 2009 22:14:49 (GMT Time)


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Comments:The answer was given earlier and he did a great job of explaining. The difference is strength and knowledge of the game. At the younger ages, you can press because kids can't make the deep or cross-court pass without it being stolen. And you can frustrate young big kids. As they get older and stronger, the press isn't as effective, and the big kids can have a huge impact on the game with shot-blocking and rebounding. Guard play wins games until about 7th grade, and then post play starts to win in 8th grade. If you have both for balance, you have a better chance of winning in AAU. That is why tems cheat and try to get a big kid that can play a little to go with their guards! It's sad, but it happens. Great question though!
August 21, 2009 21:39:52 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Thanks for the support... but let's get somethin' straight... the GMC put Lima Senior out because they hated to drive 2 hours up here and take that whoopin'! LOL! When Kingsbury had Hamilton tough, we whooped 'em. When Lakota was undefeated and #1 in the state, they came up here and got ran by 15 (Lakota did get us for state the next year after we were up 18 in the 2nd half). Y'all know Princeton and the Middies got the business too. And in football in '96 and '97 we smacked EVERY team (won state in '96). That was a great conference back then, but now the GMC is really loaded. And we have gotten weaker being in this weak conference. Middletown beat us so bad on the field last year I think they took them off the schedule. LOL! Cincy is strong in football and basketball. I only wish I could take part in coaching some of that talent, but next year we will get our respect back! 2010 Lima rides again!
August 21, 2009 21:34:34 (GMT Time)


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Comments:It's hard to win a any age group in Nationals. Alot of even teams, with good coaching. I would say though the older age groups is a little harder. For one there are about 20 to 30 more teams. Also, Big men play a much bigger role than the guard dominant younger kids. Big men are much more developed at 14 than at age 11. I will tell you this, if your Coach can win at age 11U or 12U, he can win at 15U with the right players. But in my opinion he has to come up with his age group or has already Coached an older team to be able to place in Nationals.
August 21, 2009 19:21:34 (GMT Time)


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August 21, 2009 18:30:22 (GMT Time)


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August 21, 2009 14:23:38 (GMT Time)


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Comments:We want Pugs! We want Pugs! Lets go Pugs, Lets go! Pugs was actually a very goood player at Lima Sr. Of course I think that was him, Pughsly or something like that. I watched him play in several GMC games. I think he was around the Greg Simpson ara. So was Coach Q. Of course they could never beat the southern teams. Middletown, Lakota, Hamilton, Princeton, they probably beat Fairfield
August 21, 2009 00:50:56 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Ohio prep coach did a good job motivating those kids but their is no x's and o's to what he is doing the arer just out their playing. the run no sets and defensively they are out of position. Yes he has some talent but coaching no way.
August 20, 2009 22:25:23 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Ohio prep coach did a good job motivating those kids but their is no x's and o's to what he is doing the arer just out their playing. the run no sets and defensively they are out of position. Yes he has some talent but coaching no way.
August 20, 2009 22:25:06 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Whoever that is that believes this is easy to win are place at nationals is most likely one of those guys that can't coach and will take a 15 year old to 12u nationals. First of all your statements are very ignorant and if you could coach that good you would have left your name. Your are talking about guys that have won multiple national tournaments.
August 20, 2009 22:22:09 (GMT Time)


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Comments:LOL...you are dirtball wrong for saying that about pugs. He's a good guy, BUTTTTTTTTTTTT he do place his 2cents in everything. You wrong for making him an outkast and this an anti-pugg site.
August 20, 2009 22:13:08 (GMT Time)


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August 20, 2009 16:02:09 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I could of done a better job than all of these Coaches. I would of came in at least 4th with the 12U Knights and 5th for the 11U Lakers. And the 11U All Ohio only one by 4, I would of one by 15. You guys suck!
August 20, 2009 16:00:17 (GMT Time)


Name:Parent/12 under knights
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you from:		Cincinnati
Comments:All I know is the 7 kids that were in the GYM Tuesday night for 2 hrs received great coaching and they all got better. That is what matters??? Coach Glen Thanks for being there and for already having a plan put together for the upcoming year. BT
August 20, 2009 13:32:42 (GMT Time)


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Comments:You people are obsesive/compulsive about this-If your players dont accomplish your vision of success-then what?No Structure,Education,Life skills (ask any employee who has ever worked at a hotel where these "HOOP STARS" SWIM EAT OR STAY...Please be MENTORS FIRST- Hard work wins games-Anybody can BS
August 20, 2009 05:14:32 (GMT Time)


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Comments:What time do the sign-ups for the All-Ohio Nike Fall League and Shoot-Out for boys grades 8-12 begin on August 20th, 2009?
August 20, 2009 01:30:24 (GMT Time)


Name:my opinion
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Comments:pugs i read your comment and you are right,there was a 11u team that came from nowhere this year and that was ohio prep, that coach should get COACH OF THE YEAR at 11u, no disrespect toward coach hicks but AO has been sucessful since day 1 and we tend to expect that from them,the lakers were expected to do well also since merging with the royals,but for that coach to take(first year team) 6 players and 1 player is 10u to the 11u nationals and getting out of pool play and falling 2 games short of placing 7th or 10th, and coached by himself was a very sucessful year!
August 20, 2009 00:21:34 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Every coach has his strong point some coaches strong point's stand out more than others. I don't know if the guy knows anything about offense but Coach Leon from the Knights/All Ohio is a tremendous coach on defense. Ricardo from the Lakers is the best with guards, Coach Hicks is great game coach he teaches the kids Poise and compusure, Orlando Barry is the best developer of talent in the state, and Q from All Ohio 17 is the best all around skill coach. Those are just to name a few.
August 19, 2009 21:27:04 (GMT Time)


Name:Pugs ref good coaches
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you from:		The Bean City... Lima
Comments:I cannot believe that a team can win NATIONALS, and their coaches be considered "not that good". Are you kidding? Seriously? The AO Elite Knights must have some of the best coaches in the nation, and they can't get love for being some of the best in the state? This makes no sense. And the one guy thought the Lakers were from California and not Cincinnati. Not Kobe man, Ashon leads the team. Phil Jackson isn't coaching, Riccardo and company are. Team Berea has some great coaching. Buckeye Prep's coaches are solid despite the comment below. Lakers staff does a great job. Ohio Prep came out of nowhere so the coaches must be doing good. Sean Cook of Dayton heat/Friars Blue Storm is a very good coach. My brother, Quincey Simpson of Team Lima is a very good coach as well. And there are many more!
August 19, 2009 20:52:07 (GMT Time)


Name:Pugs
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you from:		Lima
Comments:To the poster who doesn't like reading my "annoying posts"... stop reading them. Who is making you. Just scroll down bro and go to the next one you like. To the Findlay poster, I agree, many good players are not yet playing, especially two kids from Findlay I know personally who I hope to have play for me next year. But until they play AAU, they will not be mentioned on this site because it is all about AAU. Not much talke of high school or middle school on this site. My big man this year, Austin Gutting, played AAu for me the last two years. Went to state and nationals with All-Ohio and played very well, and got an award at Nike Rising Stars camp last weekend. But AAU is where you get that kind of exposure from competing against the best of the best.
August 19, 2009 20:41:12 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I've seen very good coaches with lesser talent beat coaches with more talent. Most often the coach that is on the losing side isn't a good bench coach. Tell me is Bob Huggins a good bench coach?
August 19, 2009 20:08:07 (GMT Time)


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Comments: I'm saying that Leon is the true coach on that team. All the things that you stated are the things that Leon does. All the true basketball people in Cincinnati and country know this about the Knights. Has the big guy gotten any better over the years?
August 19, 2009 19:55:38 (GMT Time)


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you from:		From an old Coach
Comments:If you take a regular very good select Coach, and let him coach these teams mentioned without any AAU experience he will get ate up. It takes a few years to be a good Coach at the highest AAU level. The game is too fast, for someone with no AAU experience. It took me over 70 games for the game too slow down, where I could be a descent Coach. It's easy against average teams, but the Nationall level is a different story. They come at you so hard, you have too react as a Coach and a player, no time too think or your down 20+.
August 19, 2009 19:53:44 (GMT Time)


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August 19, 2009 18:52:37 (GMT Time)


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Comments:And yes you have too have the players. North Carolina has the players, so does UCLA, Louisville, Syracuse, Florida, Duke and all the rest of the top 25. If you dont't have the players in the older group you will also lose.
August 19, 2009 18:47:14 (GMT Time)


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Comments:So your saying anyone can coach a good team and place Nationally? That's a ridiculous statement. So why has there only been a few young teams place in the last 10 years? The talent has always been here. This is keeping it reall, the man can coach and so can Leon. Ask Ricardo how hard it is, the Lakers never placed until this year. You still have to play the right defense, run the right offense, sub at the right times, get on the refs to a certain extent, prepare them in pratice. have a game plan, know your players, make adjustments when the other Coach makes his, offer encouragement and discipline, and most of all deal with the Parents! But anyone can do that.
August 19, 2009 18:42:45 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Easy to win nationals at a young age group you just need to have players. As the kids get older you have to be able to coach those players. Leon is the real coach on that team. Let's keep it real..
August 19, 2009 18:00:16 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I have too disagree on placing in Nationals. Unless you have a very dominant team, you have to Coach to place in Nationals period. Out of 100 teams 25 teams are well coached and has very good players. Coaching can make the difference, don't tell me Glenn knows nothing when he place 2 or 3 times.
August 19, 2009 17:21:43 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Glenn from the Knight can't coach a lick. Leon is a great coach. Buckeye Preps older coach can't coach either.
August 19, 2009 17:06:12 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Just because you place at Nationals doesn't make you a good coach. What makes those guys good coache's?
August 19, 2009 16:55:42 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Way to set the record straight Coach Hicks. All good teams are set up that way. I watched the Lakers early in the season and several coaches helped. A good Coach will tell you he or she cann't to it theireselves. If so leave immediately. Good assistants will make the team. And all these Coaches know that.
August 19, 2009 16:50:43 (GMT Time)


Name:Cincy coach
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you from:		Cincinnati
Comments:The Friars Blue Storm coach does a great job with his kids. He does everything like the previous poster mention about the Lakers coach. I would say with lesser talant over the years. I saw him several times this past season working with a younger age group. I would say both Lakers and Blue Storm coach are 2 of the best around.
August 19, 2009 16:49:18 (GMT Time)


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Comments:On the Coaches, I agree with Ricardo as one of the best. You also have too give it to Hicks #1 in Nation 11U, Glenn #5 in Nation 12U, and Anderson #6 11U in Nation. You dont come in top 10 by not being able to coach. Whether you like these guys or not, they can coach. when you get 2 Nationals there are alot of teams who have very good coaches and players. Top 10 is a very hard thing to accomplish. I have tried 4 times and came up short with good teams.
August 19, 2009 16:46:03 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I agree with coach Hicks that Leon does a role on the team and the staff all play their part the same is with the team. Leon plays the same role on the Knights 13u team also. I believe that he is only the defensive coach for both teams and is just responsible for defensive. That would explain why both teams mirror each other defensively. Nevertheless he is arrogant, mean, and aggressive person that talks tothose kids like they are his high school players. He and Ricardo from the Lakers are very similiar.
August 19, 2009 16:03:09 (GMT Time)


Name:Cincy coach
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you from:		Cincinnati
Comments:I think the Laker's coach is one of the better coaches. He does it at all levels from 2nd grade to 8th grade. He teaches his kids how to play great man to man defense. His players skill sets have grown from year to year. He has kept a core group of players in his program. He's a good X and O game coach. His players respect him.
August 19, 2009 15:30:40 (GMT Time)


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Comments:C'MON people---we all know that the LAKERS ALWAYS have been all about the guards first. Everything goes through the guards. But, the truth is that whoever the coaches want to shine and showwcase, that is who the offense will go through!
August 19, 2009 15:18:51 (GMT Time)


Name:coach Hicks
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Comments:First off let me set the record straight...I do coach the AO 12u team second we have 3 good coaches on staff and I think my parents would agree.We all bring something different to our boys and it seems to work for us. Anyone of the 3 coaches run practice at any givin time,coach Leon does a grand job with drillin the boys so why get in the way of it to say that coach Thurman or myself doesnt coach is false we have took those boys all over the country (without coach Leon and won)yes I will tell that I learn alot from Leon because he brought me in to aau plus he is a good high school coach (in my opinion)but he will tell you himself that we all play a role in the development of our kids. I will also tell you that our wins and loses are as a whole meaning coaches,players,and parents...in our group NO ONE PERSON IS GREATER THAN TEAM. maybe thats why we are having the success we're having.
August 19, 2009 14:42:45 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I don't think the Lakers guards would shine if they were on All Ohio. They play a unique system, which know one really stands out. The Lakers offense goes thru the 3 guards, and in turn they stand out. They all 3 are very talented, but in my opinion there are several guards who would stand out playing for the Lakers. The coach did the same thing for the Royals, offense around Ashon and John. And Rodrick has had the green light for years with the Lakers. They all would be very good players for whatever team they played for, but alot has too do with what system their in and the Coaches philosphy. I also believe by watchibg over a dozen games that Ashon is the best all around player in the State. His shooting is ok, but will improve with age. In the system he gets too show his talent.
August 19, 2009 14:25:27 (GMT Time)


Name:RE; my opinion
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you from:		Dayton
Comments:Obviously u dont Know the kid 3. Rodrick I have been watching him for years and he has always played for the lakers. He has carried that team by himself for two years. All two of those year the lakers have been runner in the state. If u check he is the most "All Around Player" out or them all. I belive he could go to any team and make a difference. Just my Opinion.
August 19, 2009 13:33:43 (GMT Time)


Name:Cincy Fan
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you from:		Cincinnati
Comments:To All, Name some of the best youth coaches in Ohio? Tell me what makes them one of the best?
August 19, 2009 13:27:16 (GMT Time)


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Comments:A lot of these kids would even be better on other teams because they would have to do more. These kids have also accepted a lesser "team" role playing on these teams which in some cases does not show their full range of skills. Any good coach could shut any one of these kids down by defensive schemes.
August 19, 2009 01:18:08 (GMT Time)


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Comments:First of all how do you rate Coach Hicks the best coach he does not even coach the team. He will tell you that himself, the young as----e coaches them. I have watched them practice Hicks does not even be there half the time and when he is he sits back and watches. Coach Hicks stands up in the game but he has a different role than coaching. No one likes the other coach but he does all the actual coaching. I have a team that has played them and Coach Hicks himself told me this. Hicks is a great guy but you can not judge who is a good coach by wins and loses. Secondly some put on here the best defenders 11u you should have named the entire 11u All Ohio team before you named anyone else.
August 18, 2009 21:51:40 (GMT Time)


Name:my opinion
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you from:		cincy
Comments:the people that are picking the top 11u players are being very bias because most of the kids you are picking are from the top 2 teams in the state and are products of their supporting cast. the kids that you are picking which ones can go to a team like the bulldogs and you will see the same type of game in them that you see with their winning teams, my opinion is ashon definately and maybe caleb dont know to much about the x kid but all the others i do know. top players to me are players that if they left the team it would really have an effect on the team, and top players can do more than shoot,they can create their shots,defend(man to man),assist,and rebound even if you are a gaurd. Barry Sanders was one of the best running backs ever but played for a not so good Lions team, so when you pick the top players lets go by their complete game and not by the team which they play for and i will bet that list is going to look different.
August 18, 2009 21:29:30 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I'm not wasting my time with this one, will some 3rd grader give this guy a geography lesson?
August 18, 2009 20:52:54 (GMT Time)


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Comments:If you rank coaches Hicks is the best period, no one close. Actually no team is close to All Ohio. They have no comp in the surounding area within 5 states. Ohio needs to build up their youth teams, if there going to compete in the future, can you feel me? They one State and Nationals not another team close. Look at the top 10 in 11U, none of them close 1) All Ohio 2) Georgia Stars 3) Battle New Jersy 4) Georgia again Rimrockers 5) Bulls DC 6) California Lakers 7) Wisconsin 8) Memphis 9) DC Assault 10) Illinios
August 18, 2009 20:45:17 (GMT Time)


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Comments:White kid from 11U Lakers is John. Don't diss his ball handling - he can handle with the best, but doesn't have too because of the other two guards.
August 18, 2009 18:22:44 (GMT Time)


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you from:		Just Talk
Comments:I'm Not Talking bad about Caleb, that why i said "I heard". We do need to get a list for next year so we know who to watch. Somebody said shooting G's 1. White kid from Lakers 2.Rodrick- lakers 3. Caleb-AO I need two more somebody help. I hate to rank BIG's because we don't know if there going to grow. Most of them play down lo but will be G's in the next 2 years.
August 18, 2009 18:15:13 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Best defenders: X - Team Who Knows, Caleb - AO, Jeremy - Lakers, Ashon - lakers, Leon - AO, Royal - AO. I like Marquel the best from AO, but I think he lives in Kentucky.
August 18, 2009 17:03:41 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Guards are important, but bigs and wings are too. The best last summer in 11u are Leon from AO, Jarrid from AO, Mello Ohio Prep, Nick Team Lima, Damion Lakers (great athlete needs to develop all around game). I also like Kwamane of AO(needs to control temper)
August 18, 2009 16:59:04 (GMT Time)


Name:Findlay
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you from:		Findlay
Comments:Just for an FYI for all the names that are being thrown around, there are kids that aren't on AAU teams that are really good. They may not be on AAU teams because of family situations, no AAU teams in the area, etc. So keep that in mind when you think you are rating the best.
August 18, 2009 16:22:13 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I am tired of reading posts from this Pugs fellow. I love the site but this dude is annoying and his teams are terrible.
August 18, 2009 13:44:18 (GMT Time)


Name:Pugs ref drill list or workout
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Comments:I see that so many coaches and parents get on this site, I thought we as coaches should use it to help parents help their young student-athletes work on their game in the off-season. I know, some coaches don't want kids in their program to get better out of fear, but the more other kids improve, the more your kids will from the competition. I would like people to post a drill that they think helps kids, or a group of things to form a workout. I will start... The Jab Step is a great skill that every young player needs to develop. Starts with a simple swing through. Next, use short step to long step. Take a short step and then a longer step to get your foot around the defender's foot and attack the basket. Then do that but instead of going that direction, go the opposite direction and get that foot around the defender. Do this with each foot on each side of the court.
August 18, 2009 12:39:38 (GMT Time)


Name:Pugs ref top 5 guards
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Comments:Hmmm... this is a difficult one. I agree, Ashon is #1. The other guard from the Lakers is nice too, and the guard from the Knights is top notch. Then my nephew is in the mix, and he has been shooting very well lately. The big thing he brings to the table is his defense. He played against the Lakers early in the year with a broken thumb and didn't look good, so people thought players were better than him, but his shot is much better now. And he did very well at camp last weekend. But also in the top 5, there is a kid from King of the Court worthy of this list. To be honest, a top 5 list would be hard to do. I have seen many of the kids, and there are two other kids from Lima who are capable of making a top 10 list easy, and one of them is honestly a top 5 if you are counting the other kid from the Lakers. This kid did not play AAU. So we should get a list together in May.
August 18, 2009 12:33:52 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Hey,Just talk: Know what the hell you are talking about before you start talking. First, Caleb is a true grade exception in the right way. He is put up a grade because of his brain. Second, how can you be a good guard if you can't shoot. Third, how can you be a good guard if you can't play defense or rebounder. It's more to the game than just offense. Please know the game before you talk.
August 18, 2009 12:32:56 (GMT Time)


Name:Pugs
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Comments:Some great recent posts! I like the one about the kids doing well in school. I saw that post as well, but I didn't respond because that person obviously has many of the kids mistaken. There are a few kids who are terrible academically and are playing. Once they hit middle school, something will have to change or they will not be eligible, and maybe that will be a wake-up for those struggling to focus on academics. But for the most part, these kids do very well in school. For the post assuming that an 11-year-old is going to be an All-American, we can only hope for that, but nothing is guaranteed. There was a young man around our area who played with my oldest son when they were younger who we thought would be an All-American in football. He started varsity as a freshman and put up great numbers as a sophomore. This kid was killed in a car accident. We never know what our lives hold, so we have to get as much out of life as we can and help as many others as we can, while we ca
August 18, 2009 12:17:50 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Top 5 11U G's in Ohio. 1.Ashon-Lakers(learn how to shoot), 2.Caleb-AO elite(herd he's going to his right grade 7th),3.Rodrick-Lakers(Most all around),4,The kid X-Lime (learn how to shoot), 5. White kid from Lakers(great shoter). What do u all think ?
August 18, 2009 06:12:52 (GMT Time)


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Comments:To the know-it-all who posted that three kids in younger grades are going to be All Americans or Top 10 nationally, etc., who in the world do you think you are. Nobody can predict with accuracy the future of an 11-year old. Period. So many things can happen, and usually do. What a ridiculous post!
August 18, 2009 00:42:45 (GMT Time)


Name:Buckeye Prep Elite Showcase II
Email:Taylorobe{at}aol.com
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Comments: On Sunday September 27, 2009, Buckeye Prep Report will be hosting an "INVITATION ONLY" one-day showcase for rising 6th, 7th and 8th grade players (2013, 2014 & 2015) at Gahanna Lincoln HS. This event will feature 5-on-5 competition and all-star games. The showcase cost is $85.00, which includes at least 3 games (and possible all-star game) and a reversible jersey. For an invitation, email Rob Taylor @ Taylorobe@aol.com or call 614-203-2929 ASAP.
August 17, 2009 23:07:43 (GMT Time)


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Comments:You must be the same one that always gets on this site and talk about academics as if all the kids are just athletes and not good students. I personally know every kid that was mentioned and 3 to 4 of them are A students at very good elementary schools. Every does not fall into that circle of players that just play ball and don't get grades. These kids have good parents, and good homes and have the skill to go with it. Everyone is not a hood superstar that all they have is basketball!!!!!
August 17, 2009 21:33:34 (GMT Time)


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Comments:What time do the sign-ups for the All-Ohio Nike Fall League and Shoot-Out for boys grades 8-12 begin on August 20th, 2009?
August 17, 2009 20:59:43 (GMT Time)


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August 17, 2009 18:48:30 (GMT Time)


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Comments:What time are the sign ups going to be for the fall league and where are they held. Thanks!
August 17, 2009 01:58:41 (GMT Time)


Name:Pugs
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Comments:To Toledo, thanks for the compliment. To Columbus, no we will never be Team Columbus; we are Team Lima, period. We changed our jerseys to say Team Ohio to include the few kids we have not from Lima, but they understand what it is. Columbus area has 10 million people. We have 100,000 in the county here. I am sure they can find a solid coach and some quality players to form Team Columbus. LOL! At least they ought to be able to. The comments about the rankings and players blooming late is exactly right. One of my best friend's kid started playing in the 9th grade, and he is getting a scholly to either Xavier or Marquette and has surpassed those who started early. But some who start early do finish at the top as well. It is just like other said before, physical changes, heart, and attitudes. So let's stay positive with these young people and search for the late bloomer at the rec! LOL!
August 17, 2009 01:35:03 (GMT Time)


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Comments:What time do the sign-ups for the All-Ohio Nike Fall League and Shoot-Out for boys grades 8-12 begin on August 20th, 2009?
August 16, 2009 23:47:20 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Everyone is guessing on how 11 and 12 year old kids will turn out. I haven't seen any posts on this site about how 1/2 of these kids will not play at a higher level due to grades. All the talent in the world will not do any good when they are ineligible to play. Another 1/4 of these kids will not play past high school due to bad attitudes. That leaves 25 % of these kids that will play beyond high school and only a few will make it to DIV I. Keep this in mind when discussing these yound men.
August 16, 2009 21:58:21 (GMT Time)


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Comments:You people are crazy there are kids that ae just playong rec ball that will eventually step out and play aau. A couple of those players will get lucky and got to the right program and will be better than the guys that have been playing for years. at the 11u age group those kids are good but I do high school evaluation and it is only three kids that stand out above the rest Ashon from the Lakers will be an All American, and Leon from the nights will eventually step out and play the wing and he can be a Mcdonald All American (I am talking about top ten nationally), abd the new big kid the nights added this year has a big upside. The Caleb Kid and X will be good it depends on how there bodies develop and if they grow. The rest can be caught.
August 16, 2009 20:28:22 (GMT Time)


Name:rankings
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Comments:Half the players on these young lists will stay on the lists and become stars. We don't know for sure which ones. Much of this is based on physical characteristics -- at what point in their lives they grow, get stronger, etc. Some are physically mature at age 12 or 13, while others don't go through puberty until age 16. All of that needs to be taken into consideration.
August 16, 2009 13:37:34 (GMT Time)


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Comments:What a kid does at these age levels is pointless. There are plenty of players who haven't even started playing basketball that will surpass what kids are doing now. Don't get me wrong, there are some very talented players at 11U across the Knights, Lakers, Team Lima, etc. These kids are highly dedicated and have alot of potential - but they are only kids - I have seen every one of them play and they play well at times and struggle at times - like everyone does. Kepp it all in perspective. This ranking stuff is hilarious.
August 16, 2009 12:38:37 (GMT Time)


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Comments:So is Team Lima now Team Columbus?Just Kidding-NOBODY really cares but you
August 16, 2009 03:58:47 (GMT Time)


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you from:		Toledo, Ohio
Comments:That was very articulate and very well put about your nephew. I know its truly from your heart and out of love for him. X is a good kid with positive people around him. You couldnt have picked a better way to hopefully squash the negative comments. I dont know you, but you sound kind hearted and spiritual. X is on the right track. Good luck to X and everything he does in life educationally and atheletically.
August 16, 2009 00:03:29 (GMT Time)


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Comments:To be the best of anything it takes hard work and discipline. It is very easy to say that this kid or that kid is number whatever in the state, but there are kids that you haven't seen yet that will be late bloomers no- namers that will top the top players if they don't stay humble and prepared.
August 15, 2009 16:25:57 (GMT Time)


Name:Pugs ref Columbus kids
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Comments:The talent at the U11 age is very nice in Columbus. Nick is a true big man that can run and knock down free throws. Matt runs the floor and can shoot the jump shot. With training and time, Matt will be a wing player, but he played the 4 for us this year. DJ started off with us and is a very solid guard who can shoot the jumpshot as well as get to the basket. Nice future ahead for all of them once other kids in C-bus get developed.
August 15, 2009 14:02:23 (GMT Time)


Name:Pugs ref my nephew
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you from:		Lima
Comments:My nephew, Xavier or "X" is not the best guard in the state. Once you are the best at an early age, where else can you go but down? He is not on his way down, but on his way up. He is one of the top 3 guards in the state at that level. And he will keep working until he one of the best in the nation as recognized by national scouting services when he is in high school. So anything at the U11 level is really meaningless right now. A kid who I would have sworn was going to the NBA when we were that age didn't play after 10th grade. Keep it in perspective. I didn't take the comment as a knock on my nephew, but a knock on people who believe he is the best. And that is fine because i don't live through him or my son or my players; I just try to prepare them to make critics reconsider what they have said in the past, and next year will be a great opportunity to do that with the group we will have. But until then, all of you be blessed!
August 15, 2009 13:56:51 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Is it true that the Lakers have 2 kids on the 14u group that are being held back? If so, i wonder if they will stay with the Lakers?
August 15, 2009 12:08:45 (GMT Time)


Name:AOP Fan
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Comments:This year's 17U RED - 17U, 16U, & 15U National Champs This year's 16U RED - 16U National Champs, 15U 2nd place This year's 15U PURPLE - 15U and 13U National Champs & almost always places in top 10 every year This year's 15U Red - 7th place Very successful program with astounding players and coaches at the high school/varsity level. Congrats on a great 2009 season!
August 15, 2009 00:21:56 (GMT Time)


Name:
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you from:		RE: to X Lover
Comments:1st of all in the post it was stated that x was a good guard but people were over hyping him. There is nothing negative in the post you just don't like anyone getting on this site and having an opinion different than yours. You overeacted because you probably or a Lima Parent that is associated with X. Let the Play on the Court do the talking you guys don't need to leave 10 different post talking about one kid let X continue to produce on the court and it will be enough said.
August 14, 2009 18:51:05 (GMT Time)


Name:Cincy Fan
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you from:		Cincinnati
Comments:AJ from Dayton and the kid from Columbus that plays for the Knights are 2 of the best incoming 7th graders that play for the Knights. I don't know if they have 7 of the best in Ohio.
August 14, 2009 16:52:17 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Aj on cincy knights is definitly best player in ohio... Hoskins kid is a monster... Devin from hhc goes on spurts... Trice very good shooter... and i have heard of that adam kid... number 4 on south dayton knights? If that is lights out shooter
August 14, 2009 16:08:59 (GMT Time)


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Comments:thats a better way to put it. Positive
August 14, 2009 04:01:44 (GMT Time)


Name:Devleoping kids rom Columbus
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you from:
Comments:There are kids in Columbus developing. DJ played at 6th grade Nationals and played for Cali Elite last year in 4th grade who finished 7th. Nick is about 6ft who played for Team Lima early on and the Lakers in the State this year, he is the TRUE big man in the State. Tate is the son of Jermaine Tate who plays overseas via Ohio State and UC. Matt is a bigger kid who played for the Bulldogs in Nationals. And there are a few more, another guard who played for the Saints, really good player. Not saying there the best in State but developing fast. And I know every kid on every 11U team from Caleb to Darrin on All OHIO, Ashon to Micha on Lakers, Melo to Bryce on Ohio Prep and William to Shawn on Bulldogs, Mitch to Cameron on Royals and I can go On and On!
August 14, 2009 03:20:49 (GMT Time)


Name:
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you from:		Columbus
Comments:What time do the sign-ups for the All-Ohio Nike Fall League and Shoot-Out for boys grades 8-12 begin on August 20th, 2009?
August 14, 2009 01:22:32 (GMT Time)


Name:Toledo, OH
Email:
Where are
you from:		RE: "X"
Comments:Let me get this straight. To the last hating poster. You put down the child "X" and in place you brag on kids-probably one being yours: Caleb, Carlos, Ashon & Rodger, who more than likely you are associated with. You need to go back and read the previous posts then your stupid A@# post. People weren't "pumping or bragging on " X. They were an honest opinion of an individual in a positive way. It is what it is. What you did was COWARD LIKE. You may want to re-tract. These are kids with feelings. The kids you listed got game too. And every kid ads something special to team. Some teams loose when that 1 or 2 players are missing at a game, WHY? Because they make a difference. Im not related to X at all, but you are tripping on this young boy. Adults like you cause other players to hate on one another.
August 13, 2009 22:55:05 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Please stop pumping up this X kid from lima he is a good guard, but so is Caleb and Carlik All Ohio Elite, Ashon and Rogerick Cincinnati Lakers. There are many good guards in that class from this area but no one player is a difference maker. He had a great game against All Ohio Elite but those guards have had great games against him also. You guys try to hype this kids the play will tell the story.
August 13, 2009 21:53:17 (GMT Time)


Name:Just keeping it real
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you from:		Ohio
Comments:The Cincy Knights have probable 7 of the top ten players in Ohio on that squad. They represent nationally and are the best coached team in the state. They have won nationals 2 times (8u and 9u) finshed 3rd, 8th, and 5th in the last three years for no reason. They have the horses. Stop pumping up kids by word of mouth let the play on the court speak for itself. I agree A.J is the top kid in Ohio in that class and definitely top ten nationally he proved that this year.
August 13, 2009 21:45:29 (GMT Time)


Name:NIPS
Email:
Where are
you from:		DYT
Comments:Best 7th grade player is AJ of Cincy knight hands down, Coach P's son plays for AO has done very well at national camps, DJ of the heat- Coach Hoskins son is a beast on "D" and plays the right way. Little Trice is a lights out shooter played up with AO. Devin of the heat is a pretty good athlete. Laker pt. guard is tough at U12, dominated at state. Blake from Team Lima is nice at forward, Will not be outworked. These are the most skilled kids in the area I've seen. How does this kid play for?
August 13, 2009 19:43:23 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Nope Probably hype from parents.
August 13, 2009 18:36:54 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Have you guys heard of this kid named Adam Beam from Dayton.... suppose-of-ly besy player in dayton for incoming 7th graders
August 13, 2009 16:55:59 (GMT Time)


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you from:		C-BUS
Comments:This group of "DEVELOPING KIDS "from Columbus-DJ,Nick, Matt,Tate..Who dey play for,And how they do at NATIONALS?Never heard of em
August 13, 2009 03:26:54 (GMT Time)


Name:
Email:
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you from:		Columbus
Comments:What time do the sign-ups for the All-Ohio Nike Fall League and Shoot-Out for boys grades 8-12 begin on August 20th, 2009?
August 13, 2009 00:52:51 (GMT Time)


Name:All Ohio Red 14-u
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you from:		Ohio
Comments:Did not place well...check the AAU national website
August 12, 2009 21:42:32 (GMT Time)


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Comments:does anyone know what place All-Ohio Red I think 14U, they had the 3 bigs Mark, Nigel, and Taco, came in at Nationals, Also ohio varsity
August 12, 2009 17:52:44 (GMT Time)


Name:TO: Commentors
Email:
Where are
you from:		Toledo, OH
Comments:"X" is a good player. His dad is a good coach on all levels and he & his brother & staff have a good team, family and fan base. Im sure his dad would not put his own son in a bad situation or team. Im sure it was about experience and exposure. There are several reasons and factors why certain teams dont got to the Nationals and certain Kids do with other teams rather it be in state or out of state. One things for sure "X" isnt sitting around not doing anything-he's staying on his A game. "X" & "Q", keep up the good job. See ya next season.
August 12, 2009 04:39:06 (GMT Time)


Name:Pugs
Email:
Where are
you from:		Lima
Comments:Don't worry... "X" will have plenty of talent around him this coming year. We knew we weren't going to state or nationals, but we wanted to take all of our teams to one location. Now we see it is best to take a team as far as they can go. A Team Lima team will go to U12 nationals next year and X will be a big part of that. The Indiana Elite team was talented and played very well so don't discredit them. Who did they lose to? Team Battle who went to the final four and Cincinnati Lakers who finished 6th. They were top 10 and they were missing their coach. We don't have to knock one program to give credit to another.
August 12, 2009 03:10:39 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I don't think the team you are refering to is a 11u team. The only coach that really gets in the kids hard out of those 11u team is the young coach from All Ohio Elite but he never touches them he just an in your face kind of coach and their kids really responds to that and play hard. I believe that coach is a high school also. It must have been another age group the coaches in that age group are not like that.
August 12, 2009 00:04:38 (GMT Time)


Name:Get Real "X"
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you from:
Comments:"X" should play with a winning team, not a team from Indiana that can't put any talent around him. He's a good athelete and good player. There's a lot of talent in Ohio that can be put around him. Not go to anther state in a non coaching system with no help to win.
August 11, 2009 16:29:39 (GMT Time)


Name:
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you from:		Columbus
Comments:What time do the sign-ups for the All-Ohio Nike Fall League and Shoot-Out for boys grades 8-12 begin on August 20th, 2009?
August 11, 2009 11:29:06 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Iv'e watched All Ohio, Lakers, Royals, and Ohio Prep play and never seen them actions in 11U. The Royals coach can get really pissed off, but loves the kids. All Ohio and Lakers don't have too. And Ohio Prep is a tight bunch. Don't know who it could be. The Bulldogs coach can get irate, only saw 1 quarter af a game though and didn't see anything like that.
August 11, 2009 02:04:14 (GMT Time)


Name:Can someome tell me this?
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Where are
you from:		ohio
Comments:Back in may or June I travelled to Cincinnati tourney to watch my nephew and son play ages 11..The Kids played @ a real nice rec center & princenton HS and another place. There was this coach that we saw at several gyms pushing the kids down, throwing & Kicking chairs,shoving them onto the court and the parents did not seem to mind. I think it was a cincy team for the 11U boys. I need to know is it one of these 11U teams I've been talking and reading about for days. I need this info before I allow my kid to tryout. Please remain anonymous and tell me the team name. This coach was to be feared.
August 11, 2009 00:34:59 (GMT Time)


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Comments:If I know how the coach from All Ohio Elite like I think I do people better start loading their teams up because this is the year that I believe they reload and kind of restructure the team. So all of these teams better step there game up, and it would not suprise me to see All Ohio Red come with a team next year for the columbus team they did the same thing in All Ohiio Purple age group it will be the same result.
August 10, 2009 21:41:30 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I think X is playing for Team Lima next year. There is some good talent in Columbus that is developing. DJ, Nick, Matt, Tate too name a few. Ashon will be in Cincy with All Ohio Knights or Lakers depending wether Coach stays. All Ohio Red will be a team too look out for, along with Team Lima. Hear coaches name is Coach Printup for All Ohio Red. Don't know him, people say he is a good guy.
August 10, 2009 18:48:41 (GMT Time)


Name:
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Where are
you from:		AO
Comments:I've never heard this? If anything take those kids, X from lima, kid in columbus (don't know his name)and put something hot together. I don't know about that coaching situations though....never heard anything bad about them but i've never heard anything good either.
August 10, 2009 18:34:00 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Is All Ohio Red having a 6th grade 12U under team next year? I heard they was. The new Coach is Ashon's cousin from the Lakers and grew up with the white dude Anderson who is the Lakers head coach. They already have 3-4 good players with this new team. Could this be a new team to reckon with? How many players from Cincy will they get?
August 10, 2009 17:21:49 (GMT Time)


Name:parent
Email:
Where are
you from:		ohio
Comments:I just looked on this site after 4 days and noticed the photo of All Ohio Elite..................GOODDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD JOB & CONGRATS TO ALL PLAYERS & COACHING STAFF. I dont have any children that play or associated with your team. But Im proud of what Ohio has to offer.
August 10, 2009 02:41:08 (GMT Time)


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Comments:With the aau season now coming to a close and everything being settled. I think alot of people put their foot in their mouth exspecially on this message board. 1st of all the Lakers 11u and Ohio Prep 11u were talking all year on how the gap has leveled and how they will beat the Knights (ALL Ohio Elite). Well they won state for the 4th year straight and won another national championship. 2nd people said that the 12u knights were not all that well they won state for the 5th year in a roll and finshed 5th without a big. Everyone overlooked the Lakers 13u and 14u and they won state in both age groups. People need to close their mouths and let their play do the talking. Overall Ohio had a great year and we did ir the right way, and all the teams mentioned above are very well coached, and with out a doubt All Ohio has proved itself to be one the premiere programs in the Country (4 National Championships,and 1 top ten).
August 9, 2009 23:47:22 (GMT Time)


Name:
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you from:		Columbus
Comments:What time do the sign-ups for the All-Ohio Nike Fall League and Shoot-Out for boys grades 8-12 begin on August 20th, 2009?
August 9, 2009 22:05:08 (GMT Time)


Name:
Email:
Where are
you from:		Columbus
Comments:What time do the sign-ups for the All-Ohio Nike Fall League and Shoot-Out for boys grades 8-12 begin on August 20th, 2009?
August 9, 2009 22:03:29 (GMT Time)


Name:Both of you, thanks for responding
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you from:		Thanks...I appreciate that
Comments:All Ohio 13U will you please leave an phone # or email like the other person below u did?
August 9, 2009 18:43:52 (GMT Time)


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you from:
Comments:What about All Ohio 13U next season?
August 9, 2009 17:49:18 (GMT Time)


Name:
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Where are
you from:		All Ohio Elite
Comments:To the Parent wanting a tryout for their son for the All Ohio Elite 12u team for next year Contact Coach Leon at leon.ellison77@yahoo.com. 513-693-7536 We are doing tryouts but on individual bases (One on One Workout). We are starting our offseason strength training so the earlier the better. Thank You!!!
August 9, 2009 17:37:30 (GMT Time)


Name:parent
Email:
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you from:		TO: All Ohio 11 U soon to b 12U
Comments:Who are the coaches, contact email or number for a tryout for the 2010 season..I would like a tryout for my son. Can someone respond please.
August 9, 2009 16:02:13 (GMT Time)


Name:CPD
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you from:
Comments:Of Course as a coach you would like your top 6-7 to return. In my case pick up kid played for his own father I knew he would not be returning the next year. But I did know he would give the team a better chance at winning tough games. You don't want to alienated your "ride or die" players but their is a reason a coach may not have confidence. Over a long season I'm sure kids get opportunities, when those ops come kids must show coach they understand what he wants. "Practice is where you learn - Game is where you execute". I think some teams over the years who have picked up kids have done well, it's about chemistry, defense and the luck of the draw.
August 9, 2009 16:01:56 (GMT Time)


Name:
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you from:		Columbus
Comments:What time do the sign-ups for the All-Ohio Nike Fall League and Shoot-Out for boys grades 8-12 begin on August 20th, 2009?
August 9, 2009 13:43:39 (GMT Time)


Name:Pugs
Email:
Where are
you from:		Lima
Comments:I agree, sometime a pick-up player will help the team get focused, while other teams they won't have the passion for the team and work as hard as the "ride or die" players who have been there. It is a catch 22 situation. And it is a coach's decision. The problem comes in when parents take it personally as if the coach is trying to hurt their kid's confidence when the coach may be just trying to help the team have the best chance to do well, which will build confidence. It has to be communicated far in advance, but sometimes it happens too quick. I am sorry I jumped in this topic. I just wanted to give an opinion like most message boards where they are topic based and anyone can join in. My bad! Praise God anyway!
August 9, 2009 04:52:26 (GMT Time)


Name:to: CPD
Email:
Where are
you from:		Ohio, 2nd response
Comments:i totally understand where you are coming from and that was a good way to put it. I used the example 8 or 9 players because u used it first. My question to Pugs, yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy are u in everyone's conversation? some people reply to 1 thing here and there or every few month. I'd rather u be anonymous. Pugs, Oh Baby!
August 8, 2009 21:43:41 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I agree that practices is where the child is supposely get better. But the problem that I have is when coaches have a good team already, but they don't have confidence in the team enough that they go out and recruit players that don't come to none of your practices and you start them over your other players that have been with you the whole time. Players that spent their time making sure they come to every practices. Never miss. those ride and die players are the ones who coaches crap on you. Every team so far that picked up players for national came back with nothing. Those pick up players don't have the passion for your team like the ones who have been there day 1. So if your team lose it doesn't mean as much to the pick up player, it is not their regular team. So guess what,coaches you crapped all over on your ride and die players who took it to heart. I hope you coaches are satisfy and hope all your players come back and the pick up players as well.
August 8, 2009 20:54:19 (GMT Time)


Name:CPD
Email:
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Comments:I Understand your point of view. I have gone to nationals with two pick-ups. I understood parents didn't like it but one of my top scorers was unable to make the trip with father being laid-off. My starting guard let the atmosphere of nationals effect his game. I pulled him after four games for a pick-up kid who avg 15 ppg, and made his team mates better. His parents felt I was disloyal, satan reincarnated. They didn't see that off the bench his scoring picked up 12 ppg. He lead the second team pushing the lead, and he wasn't stressed. As a coach i'm trying to be fair to all and win games. Sometimes difficult decisions have to be made.
August 8, 2009 19:51:36 (GMT Time)


Name:Pugs ref playing time and numer of players
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you from:		Lima
Comments:These are two different issues. As for the number of players per team, I have always had 10 to 12. The top 9 are going to play every game, and the bottom three are on the team for two reasons, to get better at practice and for their potential (future contribution after they improve). If the kid has potential, but doesn't have a team or a solid coach to help them, we take them. They are going to get better from practice, and if parents pay $300 for 4 months of practice and getting better and playing in a few games during tournaments, that is far cheaper than paying the $25 per hour most charge to do individual sessions. That would be 12 one-hour sessions. That is barely 6 weeks! Now, if a team adds players just for nationals and guys who were playing all year are now not playing, that is different and I don't agree with that.
August 8, 2009 17:39:31 (GMT Time)


Name:To: CPD
Email:
Where are
you from:		ohio
Comments:8or 9 kids is enuff...u cant play all the kids 12 is absolutely 2 many...This is not a rec center, coaches and teams want to win. up play the kids at the right moment and u have certain kids, the big man the point, the tall boys, the penetrator...if u want equal time go to your local YMCA or rec. Different teams-different needs and issues. Parents beware. When your kids get picked up to go to the National and the team is already established as 8-10 deep and now your are making it the 14th or 15 player..Your kid is only cover the cost of the hotel/condo/transportation for the coaches..This is why coaches charge that fee to travel to the Nationals. As a parent I would b pissed if my kid is the regular kid player and here come mr.12-13-14 player getting more time.
August 8, 2009 16:56:38 (GMT Time)


Name:CPD
Email:
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you from:
Comments:Every kid can offer something to a team. With saying that I have coached long enough to know I only need 8 or 9 good kids on a AAU squad. The notion of equal playing time comes from the rec programs where parents pay money and rules our in place to ensure that each kid plays. You can blame the coach or you can blame your child. You have to be realistic about your childs ability.
August 8, 2009 15:23:45 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Can someone explain to me why have a bench of 12 players, but you only play 6 or 7 of those players. Do the coach care if you are wasting parents money and the players time. Coaches, if you cannot play everyone of your players no matter how close the game is, then don't have them on your team. I am tired of watching a team with so much potential, but have sorry a** coaches. I know coaches are volunteering their time, but and I mean but, move out the way if you are going to do your team a disservice by not knowing the game. Because we teach our kids to not give up or quit, we have to endure the bull crap until the season is over, then we don't bring our kids back.
August 8, 2009 02:50:48 (GMT Time)


Name:
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you from:		Dayton
Comments:I agree their is tremendous talent nationwide in the 14U age group. However I am shocked at how well the Arkansas Mustangs 13U and Houston Select 13U have done in this tournament. Its a testament to how great these teams are.
August 7, 2009 19:56:56 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Actually All Ohio and the Lakers need two more wins against very good teams to get to the Placement game!!!!!!!!
August 7, 2009 17:45:30 (GMT Time)


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Comments:The Cincinnati Lakers 14u and All Ohio Red 14 need to win 1 more game and they both will place in the top 12 or better. Good luck to both of them. This age group has tremendous talent and size. OHIO should be very proud of our in-state talent at all age groups. Very well represented at nationals throughout the country!
August 7, 2009 15:29:20 (GMT Time)


Name:Me
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you from:		Columbus
Comments:whats the update on the All Ohio Red 14s?
August 7, 2009 06:12:27 (GMT Time)


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you from:
Comments:Atl you don't have to get on this site and lie about any Ohio team cheating to make yourself fell better about cheating. All Ohio Elite are all 11 years old !!!!! We don't have to cheat to get ahead here in Ohio.
August 6, 2009 17:06:13 (GMT Time)


Name:Pugs
Email:
Where are
you from:		The Bean
Comments:There is no need to divide the All-Ohio program when it comes to All-Ohio Purple and Red. That is a big problem with today's athletes and fans... we have to have rivalry for no reason at all. They all deserve the same credit because they all have done a wonderful job of winning nationals and repping Ohio! If they keep it up, they will go to college free and be prepared for when the economy turns around. And maybe a few of them will play professionally. But until then, let's celebrate All-Ohio's success along with every other Ohio team that did well like the Lakers U11 kids. We do it without cheating like some programs in other states choose to.
August 5, 2009 23:56:44 (GMT Time)


Name:All-Ohio
Email:
Where are
you from:		Buckeye State
Comments:Al-Ohio Red might be the best from Ohio, but I'll be surprised if they go very far at nationals. Keep the updates coming.
August 5, 2009 23:16:21 (GMT Time)


Name:Used to be a Knight
Email:
Where are
you from:		Nati
Comments:For the record...the Knights played World Wide in the ATL last year at some tournament. They won, straight up!
August 5, 2009 22:39:53 (GMT Time)


Name:
Email:
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you from:		ATL
Comments:Cmon< you all cheaten. All oHio had at leat 1 6 grader: I found out! And Laker boy #3 was way to old.
August 5, 2009 22:35:23 (GMT Time)


Name:14U Nationals Update
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you from:
Comments:Cincy Lakers, Ohio Varsity, and All-Ohio Red amde it to the championship bracket. All-Ohio Red won their first round game while The Cincy Lakers and Ohio Varsity lost. Cincy All-Stars Lost their first Classic Bracket game. Cincinnati Tigers and Midwest Hoops Elite haven't played yet. How about Houston Select 2014!! The 2009 13 & Under National Champs are still winning and the 14 & Under level...
August 5, 2009 21:45:42 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Hey Atl how about Worldwide holding out the 6"7 15 year old out until bracket play started. He did not show up until the bracket started to go along with the 4 to 5 High school kids they already had and you still could not win it. The Knights would have took your heart to much pressure they would have out coached you guys also like they did the College Park Rimrockers with there 6"6 kid and three 9th graders. You guys should be ashamed of yourself you continue to cheat and never win the big one. We compete here in ohio the right way. Hey Georgia Stars you lost in the National Championship game to a team with one 4"6 grade exceptions that turns 12 in august probably and ten 11 year olds. You had three 13 to 14 year old kids!!!!!
August 5, 2009 20:42:57 (GMT Time)


Name:Why did the Georgia Stars Blow it vs. All Ohio 11u
Email:
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you from:		Columbus
Comments:The Georgia Stars blew it? Nah, not really...they just got beat by the better team! But really, All Ohio was ready to handle the horses that were on that team, but didn't have to. The Stars had the lead up to 13, but wasn't diciplined enough to work til the clock read 0:00. The Stars were also weak mentally. The karma surrounding them was so negative and they couldn't handle it. How about the AAU Commissioner having to talk with the coach(es) several times before tip-off (probablly to discuss the looming allegations of illegal players)? There was a non-Ohio team that even put up the dollars to protest... Georgia, ANY OHIO team will take you all on whenever (if you bring your horses or not!) GO OHIO!!!
August 5, 2009 20:23:20 (GMT Time)


Name:
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you from:		To AtL
Comments:All Ohio 11u was better coached and better skilled. Your only advantage was having older, and bigger kids. The Coaching is horrible in Atl, The All Ohio team did not use any gimics they played you straight man the whole game even though undersized they ran their sets and chopped you down to size. The Rimrockers got blew out by Team Battle after All Ohio beat them in the semi's. All you Georgia teams are using older kids to compensate for lack of coaching. As a matter of fact the Rimrockers where embarrassed by the Cincy Knights at 12u and they Knights were again undersized. Both of those teams play straight man to man and guard you the complete length of the court. So how can you be better if you lose!!! Stop hating and go get some College Players for 12u and 13u Tournament next year you gone need them cause Ohio coming!!!!!!!
August 5, 2009 20:15:35 (GMT Time)


Name:
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you from:		ATL
Comments:Back from Cocoa Beach up in Orlando. Georgia Stars blew it aginst All oHIO. They were bigger and stronger but better. Rimrockers was 2. 2 ATL teams finish in top 4. Laker finsihed 6th not good enugh. Coaches made mistakes in final game should of broght trophy home. We well see in 14u this week. From the dirty south, were the horses are!!!
August 5, 2009 16:40:09 (GMT Time)


Name:
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Comments:I agree the All Ohio website is some what confusing. Where they acknowledge All Ohio Purple it starts with All Ohio Red and I think they finished 7th at 15 under. Come on Jerry give the players from Cincinnati some LOVE! This the only team that rivals the success of All Ohio Red 17 under.
August 5, 2009 00:15:43 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Why does it appear as if the ALL OHIO PURPLE Team is not given as much acknowledgement as the RED Team. They actually won the 15U national championship and they are not listed as such (on the website).
August 5, 2009 00:07:18 (GMT Time)


Name:11u class is very strong
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Comments:The Talent level at 11u is very good and to say there are no super teams is crazy. The All Ohio Elite team is a super team they have only been in the final four every year and have won 2 national championships. They may not have that one player that is 2 years older than everyone else and can slam dunk, because they are doing it the right way. Well Coached, discilplined, and have the heart of champions. You were not down their to see the teams they had to play to win it they had a very tuff road to even get to the championship game. The Lakers also beat some very good teams to get 6th. The talent level in cincy in that class is big and that is a good thing!!!
August 4, 2009 20:21:27 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I believe Coach Ricardo streak of not placing ends this year if he wins or come in 2nd in his pool he will play 2 winnable games either way before running into Team Nike or the Houston defenders in the quater finals. Good Job Lakers keep representing!!!! All Ohio is rolling to and have a very good shot of continuing All Ohio sucess this year.
August 4, 2009 20:13:40 (GMT Time)


Name:Lakers Coaching Staff
Email:
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Comments:Indy Elite, you have great program, good team with some great athletes. Winning your pool was a great accomplishment in itself. Good Luck next year! Your definitely a top 12 team.
August 4, 2009 19:45:52 (GMT Time)


Name:Indy Elite 11u coach
Email:
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Comments:To FAKE concerned coach....you must be one of those broke down individuals that try to steal talent off of the other teams in the area by bad talking the orginazation or the coaches, to try and start your own so called program with the players and parents you SADLY mislead. Or maybe you are one of those parents that have had their kid on EVERY team in the area and cant find a fit for him ANYWHERE!?!?! When in ALL actuality you dont know the 1st thing about basketball, or better yet what this is all about. Its not about your fame as having the best team, but making these boys better as players on the court and respectable young men off the court.....7 age acceptions, what a joke!!! You have to be the BIGGEST hater that ever came on this website, or any other for that matter.... Believe me we all know who you are......
August 4, 2009 19:27:49 (GMT Time)


Name:Indy Elite 11u coach
Email:
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Comments:To FAKE concerned coach....you must be one of those broke down individuals that try to steal talent off of the other teams in the area by bad talking the orginazation or the coaches, to try and start your own so called program with the players and parents you SADLY mislead. When in ALL actuality you dont know the 1st thing about basketball, or better yet what this is all about. Its not about your fame as having the best team, but making these boys better as players on the court and respectable young men off the court.....7 age acceptions, what a joke!!! You have to be the BIGGEST hater that ever came on this website, or any other for that matter.... Believe me we all know who you are......
August 4, 2009 19:21:12 (GMT Time)


Name:Indy Elite 11u coach
Email:
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Comments:To real talk....you must be one of those broke down individuals that try to steal talent off of the other teams in the area by bad talking the orginazation or the coaches, to try and start your own so called program with the players and parents you SADLY mislead. When in ALL actuality you dont know the 1st thing about basketball, or better yet what this is all about. Its not about your fame as having the best team, but making these boys better as players on the court and respectable young men off the court.....7 age acceptions, what a joke!!! You have to be the BIGGEST hater that ever came on this website, or any other for that matter.... Believe me we all know who you are......
August 4, 2009 19:19:12 (GMT Time)


Name:Real Talk
Email:
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Comments:OK Concerned Coach You just want some attention right. Your post is just to start more hype right? Look back to all the years that the kids have played together. Look in the AAU documents on file. They are a legit team with legit players ,legit discipline and legit game.Give up the hype and move on.
August 4, 2009 18:14:46 (GMT Time)


Name:Concerned Coach
Email:
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Comments:To the Indiana Elite 11U Team, congrats to you also, but I heard you had 7 age exceptions out of your 9 players. Come on coach! is it that deep?
August 4, 2009 17:30:30 (GMT Time)


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Comments:People need to ask to see BIRTH CERTIFICATES at nationals. If you get to see some of the so-called 14 yr olds, well that is BULL!!!!!! Some of these kids have been held back 1-2 years! Parents want to live thier dreams through thier children. SAD!! Some of these so-called 14 yr olds have beards and drive!!!!!AAU coaches cheat tooooooo much...Well, some of the coaches!!!
August 4, 2009 15:44:00 (GMT Time)


Name:
Email:
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you from:		Dayton
Comments:Questioning the talent level of these kids is truly ridiculous. The 11u age group is very talented in Ohio, especially in Cincy. Overall the talent level nationally at this age group is average. There are very few super teams such as Nike Team Florida, Houston Defenders or Arkansas Mustangs that were truly dominant at the 11U level. Their size and athleticism is what set them apart from other 11U teams. That being said, the All Ohio and the Lakers represented Ohio very well.
August 4, 2009 14:58:44 (GMT Time)


Name:Pugs
Email:
Where are
you from:		Ohio Baby
Comments:Congrats to the Ohio teams that did so well last week at the U11 Nationals. Lakers, great job to get 6th after nobody thought you would place. What are they saying now? Nothing! Great job Elite Knights for winning it all! And let me give the Bulldogs and Ohio Prep some respect for getting there as well. I didn't even know these programs existed until I saw them at nationals. We know what we have to do to get on the Cincy level next year! God bless. See you in March!
August 4, 2009 13:45:15 (GMT Time)


Name:14-under Nationals
Email:
Where are
you from:		Ohio
Comments:Can somebody keep us up-dated on how the Ohio teams are doing at AAU nationals this week?
August 4, 2009 13:34:04 (GMT Time)


Name:Indy Elite 11u coach
Email:
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you from:
Comments:First off congrads to all of the Ohio teams for representing well at nationals...Secondly, to the Cincy Lakers coach, we were very happy that X came and played with us and was a huge part of our success down at nationals, but DONT get it mixed up....our TEAM was the reason we got as far as we did, not just 1 player. Good job all-Ohio for taking the trophy and good job to the Lakers TEAM for getting 6th place.
August 4, 2009 07:03:35 (GMT Time)


Name:Parent in Ohio
Email:
Where are
you from:		Ohio
Comments:Congrats to the Cincy Knights
August 3, 2009 22:23:06 (GMT Time)


Name:Coach Anthony Roberts - NBA2B
Email:aroberts{at}nba2b.net
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you from:
Comments:I would like to say congrats to the Knights organization on winning the 11U nationals in Florida. Keep doing what you're doing for the kids, because thats who we do it for....... Coach Anthony
August 3, 2009 22:08:53 (GMT Time)


Name:Parent from D.C Area
Email:
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Comments:First of all anyone contesting the level of competition at any Level of a national championship tournament is just hating. This is the All Ohio 2nd National Championship out of the four that this age group has produced, they finished 1st at 8u, 3rd at 9u, 2nd at 10u, and 1st ant 11u. Some one has to give that young coach (don't know his name?)that coaches in the 12u and 11u Knights(All Ohio) team credit. The way he warms them up and I hear the way he practices those boys is amazing. They both play the same agressive pressure man to man, and both have won Nationals Twice!!!! I personally can't stand his arrogance and attitude but the proof is in the pudding.
August 3, 2009 21:59:45 (GMT Time)


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Comments:All Ohio should have looked good yesterday - they played a 13U team.
August 3, 2009 16:54:16 (GMT Time)


Name:Laker Coaching Staff
Email:
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Comments:Congratulations to All Ohio for winning it all and beating the ATL. Too Ohio Prep who advanced out of their pool with only 6 kids, and Cincy Bulldogs who had the hardest pool. And of course the Lakers for placing 6th. And congrats to Xavier from Lima who played extremely well the whole tournament with Indy Elite and gave them a chance to place. Stay in OHIO next year X. Everyone have a good rest of the year, stay healthy, and we'll see you next spring.
August 3, 2009 16:31:30 (GMT Time)


Name:Ohio Parent
Email:
Where are
you from:		Ohio
Comments:Kudos Congrats Good Job! To Any Ohio team that competed and/or won. Mr. Kentucky, quit hating and RAINING on these 11 year olds PARADE. Parents like you are not needed as fans or on this site. At least they werent cheating with 17 yr old 6'6 players to get this win. I take it you lost there or your team wasnt that good enuff to go. HA! HA! HA! I dont know any of those kids, i wasnt there, but I patronize this site. You are worse than the Mr. Pitbull guy from ATL who is always barking on this site-although no one has heard from him here lately. Praise these kids if you are any type of man or women. No kid can control who is in there pool or how many, everybodys there to TRY to win. You need to pray TODAY!
August 3, 2009 15:53:23 (GMT Time)


Name:
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you from:		O-H-I-O
Comments:The competition at the AAU 11U tournament was amazing. There were 27 states represented and also Puerto Rico. The total number of teams 72 just in division 1.Take a look at the AAU website to look at many experienced teams and also newcomers. Now imagine teams with 6 foot tall players that are also aggressive and I don't mean just post players. Then congratulate the Ohio teams for showing up and showing out! They competed with the best in the country, without a doubt. Give them their "props".
August 3, 2009 15:41:30 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Come on Cincy people! All Ohio Red had the best showing yesterday in Fl. at nationals. Your Lakers looked VERY sloppy and over-rated! Your so-called best player looks out of shape and too much ball-hoggin going on. Indy teams looked really good. My oh my, the Texas Titans looked impressive and very BIG! I can not believe how many 6'7 and 6'8 kids at this age group! Ohio has dominated the country at nationals this year at all age groups. How many titles do they have so far????
August 3, 2009 15:39:28 (GMT Time)


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you from:		AOR
Comments:You truely have no idea how good these teams are until you see them.
August 3, 2009 15:08:56 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I was there, Rytes Warriors who didn't place beat a select team 75 to 15. Your team might not get to double digits. The full court ball pressure will kill ya. These teams have unbelievable speed with aggression.
August 3, 2009 14:47:04 (GMT Time)


Name:
Email:
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you from:		Kentucky
Comments:That 11U AAU Tournament could not have been very competitive with 2 local teams finishing in the top 6th. Could I have taken my YMCA team and place myself. Who else was down there besides these 2 teams, that could justify the competition level. I find it hard to believe there is that much talent in Cincinnati.
August 3, 2009 13:05:14 (GMT Time)


Name:trojan
Email:
Where are
you from:		CBUS
Comments:And since you want some help how about this-Stop trying to build a program off of rural area players.Go through your City league and then hit up the Detroit -Flint area for players because you are close enough to do that.Detroit basically has 3-4 programs for a city full of ballplayers.The key to the whole thing is locing up the players in your city and building around that.But you seem to be happy doing things the way you do them so go right ahead but you will always be 2 steps behind the OBC's,All Ohio,and King james of the AAU world.
August 2, 2009 23:28:01 (GMT Time)


Name:trojan
Email:
Where are
you from:		CBUS
Comments:Who said anything about someone being a"god"?You seem to be someonr who has problems with others having an opinion or pointing something out so you resort to name calling.I doubt these men would sit around lying on you or your program.And i'm sure you do get some coaches who deal with you but everybody can't be wrong and you're right.Every program has flaws any idiot would know that.But money should not be one of them.maybe you and your coaches should get out and work the pavement and the phone lines for sponsors harder than you do now and money would not be an issue.You should stop being so defensive and try to figure out how to get your whole city behind your program.
August 2, 2009 23:10:33 (GMT Time)


Name:Ernie Miller
Email:emiller{at}ohiogatorsbasketball.com
Where are
you from:		Toledo
Comments:consider the Elite programs in Ohio. If you look at every AAU program you will find a flaw, but I know for a fact we care about our kids. I will not defend my self on here no more as I just wanted to clear some things up. I guess your "god" because you have done so much with underprivledge kids so would you Please help me so I can be on your level one day? I would never turn down help from someone that is so connected in Toledo and has done so much to help our youth.
August 2, 2009 22:46:29 (GMT Time)


Name:Ernie Miller
Email:emiller{at}ohiogatorsbasketball.com
Where are
you from:		Toledo
Comments:Trojan I find that very funny because I have city league coaches call me every year asking me to take a look at their kids. All-Ohio is a great program and I talk to Jerry Watson on a regular basis so if kids want to go to Columbus to play so be it. We are working to keep our local kids here and we do not have the money that All-Ohio has to back them so yes our program is about money. Without the funds kids would not be able to play, however I have NEVER turned a kid away that could not afford our program we help them find sponsors. I do know we have more teams than any other program in Northwest Ohio and we have more kids from our program that go to school than any other program in Norhwest Ohio. Our numbers grow each year and we have kids from all over Ohio and Michigan so we must be doing something right. Is my program perfect by no means, but we learn something every year and we are knocking on the door of being mentioned with All-Ohio and Ohio Basketball which college coaches cons
August 2, 2009 22:43:31 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Kudos to All Ohio for winning 1st in the AAU Nationals and the Lakers for placing 6th in the Nation along with the Knights. Where is the ATL dude at? Go OHIO!
August 2, 2009 17:48:42 (GMT Time)


Name:trojan
Email:
Where are
you from:		Cbus
Comments:In response to mr Miller I do alot of business in NWO and Toledo and have had the chance to talk to numerous coaches in the City league in Toledo and they all basically say that your program is all about money and that they try to steer their kids away from your program.I'm far from a "hater" as you said earlier in regards to what seemed like a parent venting a board.I look at All Ohio and they have a number of players from NWO on their roster and i just wonder why do they choose to go play with an out of town program and not you?Me and my family have worked with low income&underprivilaged kids for years and we do it from the heart because we've been looked down upon because we didn't have when we were younger.We have sponsored AAU teams,football and baseball teams and I would never throw out how much I spent of my own money because it is not important.It should always be about helping kids not about making yourself look good in your eyes.
August 2, 2009 17:17:43 (GMT Time)


Name:parent in ohio
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Comments:my boys play for other teams in ohio. But i want to personally say CONGRATS TO: All of the All Ohio teams
August 2, 2009 15:23:13 (GMT Time)


Name:Me
Email:
Where are
you from:		Cocoa Beach, Florida
Comments:Congrats to the players, coaches, and parents for a job well done. The 11u All Ohio (formerly Cincinnat Knights) stayed disciplined and played good basketball. The Georgia Stars thought they were going to lay down, and they did not! New Name....Same Game....CK You Know, All Ohio is the Way to Go!
August 2, 2009 13:14:54 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Well give 11U and 15U credit to the cincy knights. But congrats all-ohio!
August 2, 2009 12:50:25 (GMT Time)


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Comments:All Ohio National Champs 11u, 15u, 16u, 17u. Wow what can you say about All Ohio now?
August 2, 2009 02:20:43 (GMT Time)


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Comments:They defense that All Ohio plays at 11u is unreal!!!
August 2, 2009 02:19:13 (GMT Time)


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Comments:All Ohio Elite 11u did the nation a favor and knocked off a team full of 8th graders. They defended like a College caliber team the coaches on that team have done a great job with those kids. Congrads to the Lakers also!!!!!! Ohio is loaded at that age group.
August 2, 2009 02:17:43 (GMT Time)


Name:Coach RC
Email:Caldwellrlc{at}aol.com
Where are
you from:		Dayton
Comments:Congrads AO Nationals champs ohio did they thang
August 1, 2009 22:53:39 (GMT Time)


Name:Coach RC
Email:Caldwellrlc{at}aol.com
Where are
you from:		Dayton
Comments: CINCY LAKERS ARE 6 IN THE NATION BABBY!!!!!!!!!
August 1, 2009 21:51:33 (GMT Time)


Name:
Email:
Where are
you from:		c-bus
Comments:All Ohio Red 17U won the AAU nationals
August 1, 2009 20:11:36 (GMT Time)


Name:Pugs to the ohio Gators and Ernie
Email:
Where are
you from:		The Bean
Comments:Thank you for clearing this up. I was a little worried, but I thought some people had bad information. I dealt with the same thing man. I had an emergency right after football season and needed to BORROW some money from the team. The head coach knew and had no problem, but he didn't inform an assistant and it got blown out of proportion. I had the money back in the account within 9 days, after my retirement plan sent me a check (I had to fax in a request to withdraw and needed a loan in the meantime). If we don't help the people who volunteer, who coach, and who do all they can while taking time away from their families to make the organization better and give more opportunities to the youth, we will lose good people.
August 1, 2009 15:44:21 (GMT Time)


Name:Pugs ref my nephew
Email:
Where are
you from:		Lima
Comments:Yeah, he played with the Lakers for state. He had to get a release to play with Indy Elite, and he played with Indy Elite last year and enjoyed the whole experience. It is wild that they are playing each other this morning. The top 15 teams down there are all very solid. We have our work cut out for us next year as we plan to add some players from the Lima area and put out a quality team ready for that level of competition. I see the Georgia Stars are in the final 4, and they beat us in the finals at King James so we know they are a great team. The Kinghts beat us in the Final 4 at USSSA so I would love to see them both in the finals. That gives me hope for next year. Bring it home Knights!
August 1, 2009 15:34:31 (GMT Time)


Name:
Email:
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you from:		Florida
Comments:Hey Pugs I appreciate all you do to try to keep a level playing field for all teams. Keep up the good work. I saw your nephew playing for the Indy team yesterday, he looked good as always. I thought he was playing with the Lakers though. I thought he played for them in state. We are leaving,but would love to see the Indy Elite - Lakers game this morning.
August 1, 2009 14:42:32 (GMT Time)


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Comments:All Ohio Elite showed who is the class of ohio is this tournament!!!
August 1, 2009 11:49:07 (GMT Time)


Name:Gator Haters cont.
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you from:
Comments:those who don't appreciate what the Gators coaches and staff are doing for the area youth can choose not to be involved. Maybe you should attempt focusing some of your energy on positive thoughts...it is a proven fact that individuals who eliminate some of their negative attitudes are happier souls...you should try it. Good Luck!
August 1, 2009 11:21:01 (GMT Time)


Name:To the Gator Haters
Email:
Where are
you from:		Northwest Ohio
Comments:JEALOUS MUCH??? SERIOUSLY--GROW UP!! Your post is barely dignified enough for a response, but since your ignorance is evident, I wouldn't want others to get the wrong impression. You appear to be simply clueless as you obviously know NOTHING about the folks who run that organization. It is very clear that you are an angry soul with nothing better to do than bad mouth and bash others with stories you've created in your mind--who knows, maybe you actually think what you say is true. Everything you mention about the organization leader and his wife is so backwards, one must chuckle as you come off being oblivous to the "real world" living in some craziness you dreamt up. Facts are that the organization has been of great assistance to several individuals that I'm aware of--who are very happy with the organization...obviously they're doing something right or the same families wouldn't continue to participate in the program. There's always room for improvement with every organization and
August 1, 2009 11:15:24 (GMT Time)


Name:Pugs ref. cheating in AAU
Email:
Where are
you from:		The Bean
Comments:I actually emailed AAU, and they sent the email to someone in Ohio to speak to me about it. I told him my feelings. Then I went to a couple of U11 games at nationals and I really feel like AAu has to do something. I recommended that they ban a coach for one year, ban a program caught for one year, ban a player for one year, and send out their findings to any sponsors listed on that teams web site or to any shoe company sponsoring them. I thought the goal was to see who are the top players/teams in each age group, but it is only about winning, and when you can't win fairly, maybe you can unfairly, and that is why people cheat. Parents go along with it because their child experiences winning and their child's team gets notoriety, and they don't want to take that away. Sad cycle.
August 1, 2009 03:48:03 (GMT Time)


Name:Pugs ref what brings me to the table
Email:
Where are
you from:		Lima
Comments:The same thing has always brought me to the table... the kids. I am simply speaking my mind as to what I believe is best for the kids. Not our program, not AAU, not Ohio, and not any shoe company. As long as kids aren't being exploited, it's cool. As long as one kid is on an even playing field with another, it's cool. If a kid is playing against a kid who is 2 grades higher in high school, it is expected (freshman against a junior). But two years difference before high school is a greater margin. It is unfair no matter how you look at it. I had my team scrimmage our high school freshman team to prepare for the season. I knew we would get beat, but our kids played hard and got better because they had to. But in tournaments there is no way that this would be fair. So I am not caught up in hype, but I am concerned about a level playing field.
August 1, 2009 03:38:03 (GMT Time)


Name:Ernie Miller
Email:emiller2ohiogatorsbasketball.com
Where are
you from:		Toledo
Comments:Wow some of you people have no idea!!! My wife and I put our own money into Ohio Gators $20,000 since 2007 and I have bank records to prove it. I really do not care what anyone thinks they know, because I know the real deal. We have an accountant and I can prove that the program is short money every year and we make up the difference. So you cowards out there talking smack come at me like a real man and I will back up everything we have done. Oh and keep talking smack because that is proof that we get things done and kids in school. Numbers tell the story and we have the numbers haters!!!
August 1, 2009 00:22:30 (GMT Time)


Name:Ohio parent
Email:
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you from:		re: Ohio Teams
Comments:Thanks for the Ohio update. Good to hear about the Lakers 5th grade winning and moving to the next level. Good luck to 14U this coming week. Good job 15 & 16U all ohio in your placement.
July 31, 2009 19:34:21 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Keep up the good work Lakers 5th graders. Advanced to the "sweet 16" today! Man, The Ohio teams are doing a awesome job. The 15u are national champs. the 16u are national champs! I don't know who else but OHIO should be proud! Good luck to the Lakers 14u group that flew out to Florida this morning. Do your thing Lakers!
July 31, 2009 12:12:26 (GMT Time)


Name:Anyone / Everywhere
Email:
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you from:
Comments:Pugs-People on this site were lead to believe that you were about player development-I guess you you are no different than the other so called coaches on this site that piss and moan about fairness.Look in the the mirror.You have become too wrapped up in the Hype-Check yourself-Go back to what brought you here-Sincerely
July 31, 2009 04:10:41 (GMT Time)


Name:
Email:
Where are
you from:		Pennsylvania
Comments:Congrats to All Ohio Red 16U for winning the AAU Nationals in Florida. Congrats Ohio!
July 31, 2009 00:05:14 (GMT Time)


Name:Ohio Basketball Fan
Email:
Where are
you from:		Cinti
Comments:It suck that the Ohio Teams Can't lockdown Nationals If the Lakers and the All Ohio Knights win it will be an Ohio showdown to see who will advance to the final four I think both of these teams are of National championship caliber hopefully they can both medal GO OHIO
July 30, 2009 21:26:36 (GMT Time)


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Comments:Ultimately if we as adults and parents hold ourselves more accountable this wouldn't happen as much. Parents have the first opportunity to call the coach out when he brings an older player to join your team. However we want our kid to succeed so bad that we allow it to happen because of the benefits our child can recieve from playing with an older player that can help them possibly win a national championship. Everybody wants to be a winner and they want their kids to be winneres too, which is ok until you become willing to cheat to acheive it
July 30, 2009 21:21:30 (GMT Time)


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Comments:you would like to think that adults would have enough integrity to not cheat the game or the kid. However some are in it for personal gain and it's not about the kid or the program it's about the personal gain they recieve from winning. The big shoe companies and other sponsors don't make it any better because if they wouldn't go looking for the next Kobe, LeBron or whoever at the age of 7 it would cut down on some of the cheating. There's things that can be done from all parties to help minimize the cheating as far as parents who speak out when they knkow better, or coaches having enough self confidence to win fairly,or the AAU really focusing their efforts to eliminate older kids from playing improperly. To me It seems as if the AAU is more focused on making the young players well rounded people but they aren't holding the coaches to the same standards. In the end the kids wind up getting EXPLOITED, AAU gets it's MONEY, and the coaches get their CHAMPIONSHIPS, SHOE DEALS and whateve
July 30, 2009 21:10:56 (GMT Time)


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Comments:I think holding kids back is wrong and AAU should be ran according to age. However once your child reaches high schoo, if good enough they will be palying against kids that are 2,3,and 4 years older, and it helps transition them to that when they paly against older kids. It's still unfair and I also wish that it could be regulated
July 30, 2009 20:44:58 (GMT Time)


Name:Pugs ref kids being held back and exceptions
Email:
Where are
you from:		Lima, OH
Comments:I have no problem with a kid being held back, especially if he needs to be for academic reasons. Most kids being held back for academics wouldn't need to be, but they don't have the home environment that would have helped them do better in school, so it has caused this issue. There is a kid like that in Lima who is a great athlete but is way behind in school. Whatever grade you are in, play at that level. But if you are in the 8th grade, you have no business playing against 12 year olds who are going to be in the 6th grade. That is my problem. When that kid is a senior, who is he going to compete for scholarships with, the other seniors or the kid who is going to be a sophomore? Keep It On The High like K-Drama, and stop cheating kids out of their opportunity to show what hard work can do!
July 30, 2009 19:54:00 (GMT Time)


Name:Pugs
Email:
Where are
you from:		Lima
Comments:But the biggest problem is that they were not the only ones. Maybe it happened to them so they did the same thing. But what is AAU doing about it? That is the bigger problem. There is no ban. There is no penalty that follows the coach/program. If they put a 1-year coaching ban and 1-year program ban on teams, and then send the word out to shoe companies and go on their web sites to check for sponsors and send a letter to them as well, that will shut ALL that down. But why should they care when they are benefitting. It looks great when an AAU official can boast about 5th or 6th graders dunking when talking at the national convention. Imagine saying "Hey we have some great programs at the lower levels and many of them are cheating". Exactly. It doesn't sound as good. OHIO, PLEASE, PLEASE don't succumb to this behavior. I saw an Ohio team with kids older, but I didn not see them play and I hope they didn't. I hope they were just traveling with the team.
July 30, 2009 19:48:52 (GMT Time)


Name:Pugs ref U11 Nationals
Email:
Where are
you from:		The Bean, but been out of town
Comments:I went on a much-needed vacation with my family, and found out my nephew was playing in the U11 Nationals with Indiana Elite at the same time only an hour away. Went to check them out. It was stressful because they were not playing the way they do for their coach, but his job would not let him off work. They won 3 nailbiters out of their first 4 games. But that is not my subject. What is wrong with grown folks these days? Why are we playing older kids against younger kids? Is it that serious? I wrote AAU and got a response, but it was weak! I saw College Park and I know this boy was in the 7th or 8th grade. Kids even said it when we asked!
July 30, 2009 19:44:30 (GMT Time)


Name:talent finder
Email:
Where are
you from:		lima
Comments:Are there any great school ball players in the 8th grade?
July 30, 2009 14:45:03 (GMT Time)


Name:Who Are You?
Email:
Where are
you from:		Ohio
Comments:To the last poster, who are you to decide what grade a student is "supposed" to be in??? Not your decision. Not your business. The only question is, is the student eligible by age and other circumstances to play. Period.
July 30, 2009 13:39:32 (GMT Time)


Name:
Email:
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Comments:So, if you are in the 7th grade and really are supposed to be in the 9th grade and are about 1 and 1/2 years older that the 7th graders you are playing, that should count as 2 grade exceptions? I can't believe the coaches that get caught cheating at nationals and come back the following year! AAU is getting to be a JOKE!!! Coaches can't coach and are only in it to win at all cost!!
July 30, 2009 12:05:59 (GMT Time)


Name:wrong
Email:
Where are
you from:
Comments:I know 2 14U teams that went the whole season without 3 grade exceptions
July 30, 2009 03:22:31 (GMT Time)


Name:ricardo johnson
Email:mr.robinson909{at}yahoo.com
Where are
you from:		cincy,ohio
Comments:
July 29, 2009 23:59:51 (GMT Time)


Name:
Email:
Where are
you from:
Comments:Come on you knuckle-head! Every team in AAU has at least 3 grade exceptions! Check around and if they say they dont have any, they are not telling the truth! You seem to wasnt to come on here all the time and dog the LAKERS. Is it because they are winning a few games?
July 29, 2009 10:03:18 (GMT Time)


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Comments:If they got rid of the age exemption rule most teams will be in trouble. The Lakers 11u,12u,13u, and 14u would loose some dogs. The Knights 12u would loose a guard thats it, and the 11u All Ohio Elite/Knights would not loose any players (They have no grade exemptions). Age Exemption should be banned until the 13u/7th grade.
July 28, 2009 21:31:42 (GMT Time)


Name:
Email:
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you from:
Comments:If I worked the National tournament I wouldn't even register a kid that looked 4 to 5 years older than the rest of ther kids. I know some kids grow earlier than others, I am talking about the kids that have been lifting weights and reached puberty 3 years ago, and are using their little brothers birth certificate so some coach that cannot coach can win a game.
July 28, 2009 21:18:27 (GMT Time)


Name:
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you from:
Comments:The 11u teams are all doing well. The problem is just like 12u we have 14 and 15 year old kids down there playing with 11 year olds. The world wide team has a 6 6 kid dunking down their and the College Park RimRockers added another 8th grader to its roster. It will get interesting if All Ohio wins its pool they will play the New York Team they struggled with in Maryland in the first game and they have two 13 year old kids on that team. Get that Money AAU!!!!!!!!!!!! I guess the kids mean nothing...
July 28, 2009 21:13:21 (GMT Time)


Name:
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you from:
Comments:Man, look at the 14u pools at nationals. Lakers and All Ohio Red both got a #1 seed. Where is OBC at? I didn't even see them on the bracket? I don't think that Team Tempo from Indy was on there unless I over-looked them? Good luck to The Ohio teams!
July 28, 2009 17:09:33 (GMT Time)


Name:
Email:
Where are
you from:
Comments:How are the local teams doing in the 11U tournament.
July 28, 2009 14:01:57 (GMT Time)


Name:parent
Email:
Where are
you from:		toledo
Comments:Toledo has so many boys like other cities that want to play basketball, but there arent enuff programs in Toledo for them. One organization is "crook-ked" and some just like to do just local C.Y.O. (catholic school tournments) in the city.
July 26, 2009 05:04:21 (GMT Time)


Name:trojan
Email:
Where are
you from:
Comments:Talking to coaches in the city of toledo and the bulk of them laugh when you mention the gators and the guys who run it.It's really sad that it's the biggest team in Toledo for now.
July 25, 2009 18:41:47 (GMT Time)


Name:bigd
Email:
Where are
you from:
Comments:Pugs and CK- it takes five 14U final four- AllOhio Red - Champs beat Indiana Elite-Swish based out of Evansville Basketball Academy- Coach Kevin Godbold - IE-Swish beat Indiana Elite-South in semi-final- based out of Bloomington, IN. IE- South coached by Dan Dakich(former IU interim coach) who has a son on the team and Marty Simmons coach of University of Evansville also has a son on the team. The other team was Kentucky Elite(?where or who). To the Knights once again great job!!-could beat anybody on any given day with the big men you already have!!!
July 25, 2009 17:44:18 (GMT Time)


Name:re: Gators
Email:
Where are
you from:		nw ohio
Comments:40 towels taken from the hotel. Thats just wrong! Enough money for drinking, but not there room. Sounds like NO supervision at all....I dont know about you guys, as a supervising adult with teams every is made to take a shower, then pile the towels up in the corner for housekeeping the next day...Some kids take their towels to the gym to keep dry. no matter what they shouldnt take them
July 25, 2009 17:30:20 (GMT Time)


Name:gators class acts
Email:
Where are
you from:
Comments:I seen the Ohio Gators at the King james tourney. They were trying to get out of paying for thier rooms. Then they almost get kicked out for running up and down the halls, only to find out the coaches were at BW3s getting drunk. Finally when they left they stole over 4o towels from the restrooms.
July 25, 2009 16:29:45 (GMT Time)


Name:To Pugs
Email:
Where are
you from:		continued
Comments:$20 is fare price to help with lodging. All parents traveling is idea. The majority boys coaches are men. Its hard to find that 2 parent family thats available weekends to travel. Coaches and other parents need to realize that all parents dont have the weekend off and my 1 kid may not be my only kid in sports and i have to rotate my time. For those parents who hate to fundraise and those coaches who need money charge a $20 to $30 fee per month for each kid on the team. $20 x 10 kids + $200 X however many teams..$200 pays for something. Keep it up thru the whole AAU season and collect at the first practice of the month.
July 25, 2009 00:09:28 (GMT Time)


Name:To Pugs
Email:
Where are
you from:		continued
Comments:Did the coach tell them I didnt pay. Example every year several coaches for football & basketball beg my 4 sons to play, I say no, Im locked into to someone else for whatever reasons, coaches with throw it out there "if you bring your son to me, I will take care of the fees" although I dont, other parents may do so. If the coach is telling that business to others thats not kosher.
July 25, 2009 00:00:14 (GMT Time)


Name:To Pugs
Email:
Where are
you from:		nw Ohio
Comments:Pugs, I commend u on your role and how you care for the children and your positive comments. I'ved read your comments weekly for months know. I dont know you, but you come off as a cool concerned gentleman. You coaches dont get paid and take on alot..the commment about $4 that a kid comes with...I understand. This is a situation where the saying goes "you cant pick your parents" no pun intended. I've seen the SAME kids season after season come with ramon noodles and a bowl and spoon out of town hopping the room has a microwave...As a parent traveling I make sure whatever my kid eats, he eats cuz thats how i operate. I just want other parents to care like i do and instead of assuming my kid playing for free and how much i paid for his sneakers, notice that needy child on the team thats always hungry or thursday and begging for the other kids gatorade and snacks. THAT KID IS CRYING OUT FOR HELP! Quit focusing on my ride and quit assuming i didnt pay. Did the coach tell them I didn
July 24, 2009 23:57:33 (GMT Time)


Name:Pugs ref last couple posts
Email:
Where are
you from:		The Bean City... Lima baby!
Comments:What>! Man, I wish we had every parent go. I wish we had that kind of support! Half our parents can't go, and on one of our teams, two-thirds can't go. Kids are supposed to pay $20 for their hotel room, but sometimes a kid shows up with $4 for the whole weekend! We gotta look out for them, but then the parent thinks that is the way it is so it keeps going. It's hard when you have to cut a kid off because of a parent, especially when the kid needs some positive role models and some skill development, and that's what makes it hard, but if you don't, how long will it go on? Forever! Some people want to get over no matter what. And when the other parents find out, there is animosity. I am feelin' the parent who is asked