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6'9 Center
Ann Arbor (Gabriel
Richard), MI.
The Family 16u

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Common Bond made it to the quarterfinals where they lost to the eventual runner-ups, Westchester Hawks. Back Row: Avonte Burrell, Brandon Crane, Mohamed Conde; middle row: Patrick O'Brien, Tyler Dwyer, Joshua Herbeck, Keandre Taylor, Deandre Caldwell; front row: Matthew Morgan, Devin Brackens, Keith Mackie, jr., Gabriel Martin.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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...