TxHoops

Too true. It always amazes me how a week after HS ball ends, how many are not in shape to play basketball at this level. I guess playing "real basketball" (as discussed above) doesn't require the same level of conditioning ;)

The point that many people miss with AAU is the opportunities some of these kids are given. It is still up to them what they make of them. To use an example, Kam McGusty plays with our 17u circuit team (same team as TJ). These kids are coached well and have one of the better floor generals in the country in JJ Caldwelll. Kam plays for Seven Lakes in Katy. He was MVP of his district. Pretty impressive at the 6A level. But after an Under Armour tournament this month in New Orleans, he picked up offers the following week from UT, OU, Kansas State, Auburn, and USC. After one tournament, not after an MVP high school season. Why? Because that is when those coaches saw him with their own eyes. After an undefeated weekend in Louisville, there will be many more offers coming. He and Josh Jackson from Detroit have battled back and forth to lead the circuit in scoring. And this is true for several of the kids on that team (including TJ). JJ leads the circuit in assists by a mile. I guess if it's necessary to dance with the "devil" to get those results, at least these kids will have the opportunity to get a free education out of it...

In a all fairness, you can pretty much insert any name in that blank.

TJ Atwood's stock rising after a couple of double doubles Saturday against Team Thad and Louisiana Elite. He has some already but should pick up at least a few more this week.

What was the name of the Twilight Zone episode being filmed at the time?

I do think you guys have, and have had, one of the best "area" teams, in the 16u division anyway. Losing Mike J will hurt since he was probably your best player but I will say SBG teams are always extraordinarily "deep."

Not remotely close. But the ol' "but we were missing X" is a solid excuse and one that I have heard used frequently by a certain team.

You both are 100 percent spot on here.

And Defenders delivered an absolute beatdown on Team Sneed in Houston a couple of weeks later (20+)... Why I was asking geographic parameters...

Drive to Orange and eat at JBs. Hands down the best BBQ in the triangle. As far as brisket is concerned, there is no close second. You would have to drive to Pearland and eat at Killen's to beat it.

One of the best pure PGs in the game. Just doesn't fit what Dallas does.

Her Adam's apple is the size of a baseball.

Amen. Not only that, to be able to compete with a team like Bridgeport, who plays year round together, you have to. If Silsbee does go to State and/or wins a championship in the coming years, the work they put in during the summers will be no small part of that. And the volunteer coaches like Brady deserved to be thanked for their work with the kids.

It was actually the Houston 14u team that beat Stage. But they were in the same bracket with AJ's 14u group after pool play and AJ's team won first (both were playing up in 15u).

We know you hate it. But it serves its purpose. Shaka Smart, Bruce Perl, and Chris Mullin (to name a few) were all watching 15 year olds (several from SETX) play a couple of weeks ago in New Orleans. That will happen exactly zero times at HS games in the Golden Triangle ;)

Ah, you may be right there...

Not sure exactly what this is supposed to mean but pretty sure it's correct (depending on the definition of "area" and age parameters).

I hear Team Stage 15u lost to Defenders 14u in Pearland a couple of weeks ago.

It never ceases to amaze me how often those who preach the loudest are the least forgiving...

There is no spread in baseball. Based on money lines. However, there is a run line which is also essentially a money line, just makes each team a 1.5 run favorite or dog. If Pete Rose isn't going to be allowed in the Hall, there are a LOT of current members who should be removed. The player Pete passed for all time hits leader makes Pete look like a choir boy. Cobb was a despicable human being. But to me, the HOF is about honoring the greatest players to have played the game. And Pete not only fits that category, he also played the game the way we all could admire.

I agree but Swoopes will start. With a short leash I hope.

Redshirting. Many said he was the best RB on campus last year, even with the two 5 stars playing.

What kind of losers wear Adidas?

I'll have what he's having...

They had to try and get it up there competitive with Kentucky's!