Sure, we could be talking about the lockout league, but why do that when we can watch some young people putting on a trick shot show on their backyard goal?
September 2011
JDL Youth Basketball Fall League 2011
The JD Lewis Multipurpose Center, home of the Garner Road AAU program, is announcing a new fall league for high school players who want to play against solid competition and get tuned up just before the high school season.
See the full details and official rules here.
Basketball News, Labor Day Roundup 2011
Photo: Connecticut Senate Democrats
Today’s roundup starts in Storrs, CT, where the Connecticut Huskies just landed an unlikely recruit in Andre Drummond, despite many questions regarding Drummond’s status and whether head coach Jim Calhoun was even going to be coaching the team in the future. Calhoun told the university that, yes, he does intend to return, but the landing of Drummond has raised a lot of eyebrows:
But wait, UConn didn’t have any remaining scholarships to offer Drummond under the NCAA cap for men’s basketball. UConn actually only has 10 scholarships available this year — three fewer than allowed under NCAA rules. Why so few? Because the men’s basketball program has consistently treated NCAA rules as recommendations rather than requirements, coupled with the fact that their graduation rate languishes around 30%.
—
Just in case you’ve started thinking that young players are missing out on their fundamentals, check out this 9-year old who runs through some elite dribbling drills better than most college players:
—
Finally, here’s Coach K’s reaction on the Tim Brando Show about Jim Calhoun’s return:
Bakersfield Jam D-League Tryouts 2011
JAM TO HOLD OPEN TRYOUTS
Tryouts to take place in Bakersfield and NBA Affiliate Markets (Phoenix & Toronto)
Tryouts to take place in Bakersfield and NBA Affiliate Markets (Phoenix & Toronto)
BAKERSFIELD, August 25, 2011 – The Bakersfield Jam announced today that the team will hold three sets of open tryouts for the 2011-12 season.
Detailed information for all is as follows:
Detailed information for all is as follows:
˜ Phoenix Area – Saturday and Sunday, October 1 and 2:
o $150 pre-registration fee (arriving at Bakersfield Jam offices by Wednesday, September 28; $200 for after the pre-registration deadline and day-of registration).
o Location: Grand Canyon University located at 3300 West Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85017.
o Registration begins at 8:30 am on October 1st, camp begins promptly at 9:45 am. Top 20 players will conclude camp with an All-Star Game on October 2nd from 10 am to 12 pm.
o Lodging: Quality Inn & Suites located at 202 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Room with 2 queen beds go for $71.20 + tax. To book group rate, please call 602-528-9100 and mention “Bakersfield Jam” or group acct # “100017.” Book before September 23rd to guarantee availability.
˜ Toronto Area – Saturday and Sunday, October 8 and 9:
o $150 pre-registration fee (arriving at Bakersfield Jam offices by Wednesday, October 5; $200 for after the pre-registration deadline and day-of registration).
o Location: Hoopdome located at 75 Carl Hall Road, Toronto, Ontario, M3K-2B9.
o Registration begins at 8:30 am on October 8th, camp begins promptly at 9:45 am. Top 20 players will conclude camp with an All-Star Game on October 9th from 10 am to 12 pm.
o Lodging: Days Hotel & Conference Centre- Toronto Airport East located at 1677 Wilson Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Room with 2 queen beds go for $78 + tax. For this group rate, please call 1-800-267-0997 or 416-249-8171 and mention “Bakersfield Jam Tryout Camp.” Book before September 23rd to guarantee availability.
˜ Bakersfield Area – Saturday and Sunday, October 22 and 23:
o $150 pre-registration fee (arriving at Bakersfield Jam offices by Wednesday, October 19; $200 for after the pre-registration deadline and day-of registration).
o Location: Bakersfield Jam Events Center located at 1400 Norris Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308.
o Registration begins at 8:30 am on October 22nd, camp begins promptly at 9:45 am. Top 20 players will conclude camp with an All-Star game played on October 23rd from 10 am to 12 pm.
o Lodging: Bakersfield Marriott located at 801 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Contact Vanessa Emo at 661-565-9307 and mention “Bakersfield Jam Tryout Camp” for a special rate.
Open tryouts offer athletes an opportunity to showcase their talents in front of NBA Development League coaches while they compete to earn a position in the team’s official training camp, which is scheduled to take place in mid-November.
Applicants must be eligible to play in the NBA Development League and are required to pre-register by submitting the official tryout registration form, player release and eligibility form, disclosure and background check forms, credit card authorization form (if paying by credit card), along with a $150 nonrefundable fee. Tryout forms are available online (www.bakersfieldjam.com). Completed forms and entry fee must be mailed (Bakersfield Jam. Attn: Tryout Camp. 1400 Norris Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308) or faxed (661-615-6555) to secure a spot in the tryout camp. Participants who register after the pre-registration deadline or day-of registration will be charged $200.
Contact Bakersfield Jam Director of Player Personnel, Brian Levy, at 661-615-6550 or blevy@bakersfieldjam.com with any additional questions.