Hello Atlanta Select Family, Friends and Fans.
This NEWS update is dedicated to GRADUATION and BASKETBALL.
Two subjects that are dear to the mission of the Atlanta Select Basketball Association.
Our mission is to successfully prepare young boys and girls, both academically and athletically, for the opportunity to pursue a degree of high education at the college level.
Based on 3 pillars, - EDUCATION - LIFE SKILLS - SPORTS, with Education comes first!!!
As the last day of school for many of our student athletes we wish them much success in all of their future endeavors.
We are proud to highlight several of our former players that are moving to the next level.
Derrick (DJ) Lottie, Jr.
Played for Atlanta Select for six years.
The Mighty Atlanta Select SILVER teams with Head Coach Baskerville and others.
Earned numerous academic and athletic awards over this period.
Next stop - Boston College.
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Glenn Robinson
Played for Atlanta Select for 5 years.
The Mighty Atlanta Select RED teams with Coaches Jones and O'Dell Ferrell, Jr.
Earned numerous academic and athletic awards.
Next stop - Basketball - University of West Georgia.
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O'dell Ferrell , III
Played for Atlanta Select Red Team.
Coached by his father O'dell Ferrel, Jr.
MVP for his high school team.
Next stop - Basketball - Snead College .
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Arrhen Fejokwu
Played for Coach Jason Ricker
The Mighty Atlanta Select CLASSIC team for two years.
An All-Star many times.
Next stop - Basketball - Maryville College.
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Alex Watson
Played for Coach Burton
The Mighty Atlanta Select RED Elite
An All-Star many times.
Next stop - Basketball - Sacred Heart University
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Just a few of many Atlanta Select student athletes that are graduating and moving to the next level.
Congratulations and Good Luck to all.
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Since the last NEWS update Atlanta Select teams have been in action and capturing trophies.
The Mighty Sons of Thunder have earned 3 trophies since the last update.
They are leading the pack in the trophy count with 11 this season.
Congratulations to Coach Cooke and his Mighty team.
Just Go Select Sons of Thunder.
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The Mighty Atlanta Select Lady Select RED continues on their winning ways.
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The Mighty Atlanta Select Lady Select BLACK Diamonds continue on their winning ways.
Hope to be able to give an update on the ladies trophy count soon.
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The Mighty 6th Grade NORTH earned number 7 last weekend.
Runner-up in the YBOA North Georgia Tournament.
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The Mighty 9th Grade COLLEGE Bound won a championship last weekend.
4 - 0 in the Georgia Invitational tournament.
Playing in the MDC this weekend.
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Numerous Select teams are playing this Memorial Day weekend.
Be safe and Good Luck.
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Basketball never stops.
I was out of town for the last few days, traveled to Las Vegas to see my son Kenny Zeigler play in the National Ultimate Hoops tournament.
Kenny who celebrated his 36 birthday on last Tuesday still plays in a league under
Lifetime Fitness.
http://leagues.uhlife.com/profile_scout.aspx?RegionID=13&SeasonDivisionID=2128&PlayerID=9123
It is just for fitness and fun but his love of the game has lasted for 30 years.
Rec Ball, AAU Ball, High School Ball, College Ball and now Ball for fun.
Yes, Basketball never stops.
I guess that is why I am still interested in directing the Atlanta Select Basketball program after 26 years in the business, 13 as an Atlanta Celtics and 13 as Atlanta Select.
In Las Vegas, I ran into one of my former Atlanta Celtics player, Jamison ((Jamie) Brewer.
Jamie was on one of the first Atlanta Celtics team with my son in the early 1990's.
Jamie front row number one on the left.
Kenny second row number six from the left next to the coach.
Jamie now after an NBA career and working with youth teaching the game in Las Vegas,
and playing basketball.
Kenny now, married with children and a Senior Manager with Samsung Electronics,
and playing basketball.
As we wait for the NBA Finals next week let us continue to love the game.
And the Atlanta Select teams will be playing all summer.
Have a great weekend and Just Go Select!!!
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