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| A.A.U. Preview 4/12/09 Inside Prep Sports The A.A.U. season is beginning and let the warm weather rush in as every weekend in April, May, and the first week of June are consumed with tournaments across this vast country we call America. The mid-west offers a great list of tournaments that coaches, scouts, and fans flock to on a regular basis. Super star teams are put together and big time events are held in college and high school gyms alike. Here's a list of some of the top spring tournaments: Schedule |
| The Michigan Mustangs' Showdown Derrick Rose Express 17u, Team Legion 16u, and Team Detroit 15u win 4/12/09 Rochester, MI.- The Oakland University and Oakland Community College provided quality courts for the Michigan Mustangs' Showdown in Motown and the tournament was successful as 48 teams from Illinois, Canada, Ohio, and of course Michigan competed for championships in three age groups. There was plenty of talent on these teams and some of the nation's most desired players. Read More... |
| The 17u group provided a solid group of players amongst 16 teams in the Mustangs' Showdown in Motown. Here's a look at fifteen players from that group: 4/14/09 Read More... |
| Grand Rapids Storm Classic 4/14/09 Grad Rapids, MI.- The Grand Rapids Storm Classic finally got a break and could emerge as one of the top tournament's in the mid-west as there are no certified events this April. 96 teams from the Midwest will compete on the 14u-17u age groups each with their own championship trophy. Past Storm tournaments have upturned many up and coming players on Michigan's West Side that might not play in some of the larger national tournaments. Grand Rapids Storm Classic Results |
| King James Shooting Stars 4/24/09 Akron, OH.- One of the biggest tournaments in the Mid-West is the King James Shooting Stars Classic this weekend in Akron, OH. and the best teams in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, amongst other states are bringing their best game for championships at every age level. Here are the results: K.J.S.S.C. Results |
| Grand Rapids Storm Classic 2009 4/20/09 Inside Prep Sports.net IPS Reporters Grand Rapids, MI.- The Grand Rapids Storm Classic became Michigan's premier tournament as they brought in almost 100 teams from mostly Michigan but surrounding states as well in the 14u-17u age group. There were also a handful of little kids running around in the younger age groups building a strong future for the Classic. Congratulations to the Storm for a well run tournament and the well planned facilities. Read More... |
| Bill Hensley Memorial Classic Results Congratulations to the Spiece staff on another well run tournament, congratulations to the participants, and congratulations to the winners. Here are links to each tournament bracket: !7u Gold 17u Silver 16u Gold 16u Silver 15u Gold 15u Silver |
| Tulip Tip Off 5/7/09 Holland, MI. - The West Michigan Lakers are hosting their 4th annual Tulip Tip Off at West Ottawa High School and surrounding facilities. The three day event is May 8-10 with 17u, 16u, and 15u programs featuring some of the best talent across the state. The schedules are up and it's a great way to get some extra hoops in for basketball fans. Tulip Tip Off Results |
| West Michigan Lakers Host Champions Rankings through six weekends 5/11/09 Holland, MI.- The host West MI. Lakers 17u team bounced back from after going through the gauntlet in Ft. Wayne last weekend by beating their West Side rival, Grand Rapids Storm, in the 4th Annual Tulip Tip Off. Read More... |
| Camp Darryl Classic 5/18/09 www.insideprepsports.net www.highmajorscoop.com Kalamazoo, MI.- Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo College, and surrounding schools provided gyms for over 70 A.A.U. teams from Michigan and Ohio in the 8th annual Camp Darryl Classic. There were some great match-ups in pool play and the tournament's three champions on the 17u, 16u, and 15u level have found that winning is contagious. Congratulations to the W. MI. Lakers 17u team whose defense was key in their undefeated weekend for the second weekend in a row. Team Legion's 16u squad added their second championship of the season with a balanced line-up that features several division one prospects. The 15u championship was one by one of the state's best teams on that level, the Michigan Mavericks. Read More on High Major Scoop... |
| 2009 Inaugural Inside Prep Sports' Border Battle, May 29-31 @ University of Toledo Tournament Results: 17u Gold Champion: Stark County Runner Up: CBIZ 17u Silver Champion: Pittsburgh Storm Runner-Up: MI. Mavericks 16u Gold Champion: Friends 4 Life Runner-Up: Common Bond-Barnes 16u Silver Champion: Team Legion Runner-Up: Detroit Magic 15u Gold Champion: All-Ohio Red Runner-Up: Team Pride 15u Silver Champion: Team Toledo Runner-Up: Shining Stars 14u Champion: Pittsburgh Storm Runner-Up: Team Toledo |
| Inside Prep Sports' Border Battle Skirmishes 6/3/09 www.insideprepsports.net www.highmajorscoop.com By TJ Kelley Toledo, OH.- Over one-hundred teams participated in the Inside Prep Sports' inaugural Border Battle at the University of Toledo where plenty of talent hit the hard wood over this past weekend. Here's a look at a handful of many games that went down to the wire and/or presented big time performances. Read More... |
| Inside Prep Sports' Border Battle All-Team 6/5/09 Toledo, OH.- The inaugural Inside Prep Sports' Border Battle presented itself as one of the top tournaments in the Mid-West as over 100 teams participated in the three day event. The University of Toledo's Savage Arena was the home base for the I.P.S. Border Battle with their Recreation Center, the Steve Mix Basketball Academy, and Perrysburg High School serving as alternate locations. The talent that took the floor this last weekend of May was as good as one will find from any tournament of its size. The stage is set for next year as the 16u and 15u teams provide players that will be household names in the coming years. Here's a look at the All-Border Battle Teams: Read More... |
| 2009 Michigan Players on the Board 6/9/09 6'1 guard Ken Brown (Farmington Hills Harrison)- An athletic guard, who can heat up from deep 6'5 forward Winthrop Thomas (Dearborn Height Robichaud)- He has nice size with the ability to hit the perimeter shot 6'9 center Raymond Reed (New Boston Huron)- He's thin and long, with grades and a hard worker 6'2 guard Quinn Woodhouse (Gaylord)- Athletic with nice size and the ability to get to the rack 6' guard Marcus L. Jones (Redford Thurston)- Jones size and ability to score are obvious (Schoolcraft JC) 6'1 point guard Delano Collins (Detroit Renaissance)- Collins is a winner with nice size and a former top 10 player in 2009 6'1 guard Michael Hollingsworth (Utica)- He gets great height on his jumper and throws it down with ease 6'3 wing Ryan Aaron (Madison Heights Madison)- 7-foot high jumper and very explosive with a jumper for good measure 6'3 wing Darius Ware (Detroit Central)- A super sleeper on the court and valedictorian in the classroom 6'5 forward Thomas Drew (Grand Rapids Catholic Central)- He might go the prep route but the way he's played this spring might not need the extra year of hoops (Patterson Prep) 6’1 guard Sam Burton (Oak Park)- He’s a point guard who does a little bit of everything well 6’6 forward Karriem Baker (Detroit Henry Ford)- A solid power forward with nice touch around the hoop 5’8 guard Demario Prince (Detroit Henry Ford)- Super quick and smart with top-notch handles (Hillsboro JC) 5’10 guard Vonn Jones (Hartland)- The best point guard on the board and the best shooter available 6’4 guard Jeff Hines (Auburn Hills Avondale)- Great size and a creative pass first point guard (Columbus St.) 6’5 wing Thomas Staton (Clarkston)- He’s long with some bounce and a solid wing on the next level (Gardner Webb University) 6'2 guard Nate Duhon (Lansing Sexton)- The most athletic point guard on the board with solid defense and a D2 offer thus far (Southern U.) |
| Tragedy Clouds Michigan State Camp 6/14/09 www.insideprepsports.net E. Lansing, MI.- Gloom stunned Michigan State's Team Shootout Friday night and sorrow was evident as the passing of Saginaw’s Dorian Dawkins, son of Saginaw High’s head coach Lou Dawkins, spread. Basketball’s sub-culture embraced Dorian, an incoming freshman to Saginaw High, who was also a brother, a son, a teammate, a friend too many, and so much more. Bring peace to the Dawkins family and everyone that knew Dorian. Izzo Camp Updates Here |
| July’s List of Tournaments A List of 25 Tournaments and Showcases www.insideprepsports.net 7/2/09 List Here... |