IT'S ALL ABOUT EXPOSURE

You may be the best basketball player in the world but if no one ever sees you then ??? The goal is EXPOSURE, you must be seen!

The Atlanta Select 17u Boys Black Team demonstrated their talents at the "Battle of the Bluff" in Memphis, TN., recently. Even though they were not one of the top teams participating, they played well, conducted themselves with class and style and made a positive impression on the numerous college basketball scouts that were in attendance. Coaches Aaron and Kittles assembled a fine group of young men that the Atlanta Select is very proud of. We are confident that they all will be going to the next level (college) either academically and/or athletically. Check them out locally, in Atlanta, as they play in the NAYBA Nationals, August 8-10, 2008. Thanks for representing Atlanta Select, the city of Atlanta, the state of Georgia and above all yourselves and your family, extremely well.

FUNDRAISING FOR THE NATIONALS

The Atlanta Select 16u Boys Red team is preparing for the AAU Nationals in Orlando, FL in July. They have been "Fundraising" for the last several weekend by selling hot food (fish, chicken, hotdogs, etc.) at a location near the corner of I-20 and North Panola Road. They will be there for the next several Saturdays between 11 AM-6 PM. The public is invited to stop by and support their efforts. For more information please contact Coach Jaret Brown 770-639-3096.

OBAMA's FATHER DAY's SPEECH

ATLANTA SELECT TEAM OF THE WEEK

Atlanta Select team of the Week for June 15 is the 14u Boys White Team coached by Coaches Christopher and Foster. This team has worked extremely hard this season, playing often on Sundays but not making the championship game. This week they did. They came in second place in the Atlanta/Dekalb 5th Annual Tournament 14u Division, earning their first trophy for the season. Their coaches have always encouraged them to "Just Keep Playing, Never Stop, Never Quit". Atlanta Select is proud of this group of fine young student athletes who never gives up. Congratulations on your achievement.

ATLANTA SELECT TEAMS OF THE WEEK

Congratulations to the Atlanta Select 15u Boys Black team and the Atlanta Select 16u Boys Red team for being selected as the "Teams of the Week" for the week (May 29-June 1). Both of these teams traveled to Sceary, Arkansas to participate in the "Tournament of Champions" tournament. Both teams won their age group championship. Thanks for representing the organization well and bringing back the gold.

ATLANTA SELECT TEAM OF THE WEEK!

TEAM OF THE WEEK - ATLANTA SELECT 13U BOYS RED.

On Saturday afternoon I witnessed a game in which I felt was the game of the week by an Atlanta Select team. The 13u Boys Red team, coached by Coaches Mason, Ages and Howell, played the Sport Center Rage team. Both teams played with high intensity with the lead changing numerous times as the crowd cheered. With six other games in progress in the Suwanee Sports complex going on at the same time, this was the game the crowd wanted to see. It was a showcase. The Atlanta Select team lost by a few points.

You would think that after such a draining game these Atlanta Select 13u student athletes, and I mean student athletes with a cumulative 3.7 GPA, would not be able to bounce back. But they did, by winning all their remaining games. But the game of the week was not the Saturday's game, but the championship game on late Sunday afternoon, against the talented Inner Strength 13u Boys team. Again, the lead went back and forth with the fourth quarter ending in a tie. The tension was high. The crowd on pins and needles. But both teams approach the overtime period with the focus to win. The final score: Atlanta Select 59, Inner Strength 53. Congratulations to the mighty 13u Atlanta Select Boys Red team for outstanding play, winning the championship, earning a bid as a number one seed to the YBOA Nationals and being selected as the "Atlanta Select Team of the Week"! Great Job.

Coach Z.

TEAM EARNED TICKET TO THE YBOA NATIONALS

Congratulations to the Atlanta Select 11u Boys Silver team for earning a bid to the YBOA Division II Nationals. This team, coached by Coach James Jewett, with the players: S. Hunter Coleman, Jamie Dearing, Derrick Heard, Trey Houston, Eric Jamison, Eric Jones, Jaylin Kenner, Martee Looney II, Daniel Minor II, Richard Pennington II, Diaz Reid and Grant Whitted have had a great season. This team has participated in numerous tournaments and has earned several trophies. Now they have added another trophy plus a bid to the nationals for 2008. Great job and the best of luck in the Nationals.

ATLANTA SELECT SALUTES THE 14U BOYS RED AND WHITE TEAMS

Nearly every weekend you may see the Atlanta Select Boys 14u Red and Boys 14u White teams playing basketball. Since the beginning of April these two teams have been playing in tournaments after tournaments, AAU, YBOA, and others, every weekend. The thing that is most impressive is that these two teams have gained a lot of experience and the players have gotten better and better. The Red team coached By Coaches Sanders, Hubbard and Brown and the White team coached by Coaches Christopher and Foster have made tremendous improvement over the season. Some of these student athletes had not played organized basketball at the middle school level but now they are displaying skills that will make them highly competitive for starting positions on their school teams this fall. Thanks to the hard work of these coaches and the dedication of the players and their parents. This is just an example of the hard work being conducted and the impressive improvement being noticed by all the teams within the Atlanta Select organization. Pictured are the 14u Red and White teams at the Swanee Sports Complex this past weekend. They were only two of the twelve Atlanta Select that were playing in tournaments this weekend. Congratulations to all!

ATLANTA SELECT CONGRATULATES WALTER O.J. WARFIELD

Atlanta Select congratulates Walter O.J. Warfield as he graduates from Miller Grove HS. O.J. was an outstanding player for the Atlanta Select two years ago. An injury prevented him from playing the following year. However, during his senior year he was on the Miller Grove HS basketball team that played in the state semi-finals. Last month O.J. was selected as a member of the 2008-2009 Queen City Prep basketball Post-Graduate team of Charlotte, N.C. During the camp O.J. exhibited extreme athleticism and strength that earned him a position at the next level. He will be attending Central Piedmont Community College in the fall. O.J. is pictured with his date as they prepare for the senior prom. Atlanta Select wishes O.J. the best of luck in all his future endeavors and thanks his parents for their continued support of our program.

ATLANTA SELECT CONGRATULATES FORMER PLAYERS ON THEIR GRADUATION.

Atlanta Select congratulates Justin Jamal Allen (Miller Grove HS), Bryan Davis (SouthWest DeKalb HS)and Jerome Brown, Jr. (SouthWest Dekalb HS)on their graduation from high school. Justin who played for the Atlanta Select for two years will be attending college next year on a basketball scholarship. Bryan and Jerome were outstanding Math students in Coach Z's class in Middle School and both have also been accepted to college. We are proud of these student athletes as they move to the next level.

Atlanta Select Players - Moving to the Next Level

Congratulations goes out to two Atlanta Select Alumni, Justin Allen and Jordan Daniel. Both have signed athletic scholarships to play basketball at the college level.

Justin has signed with Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN. Lincoln Memorial University is a liberal arts college committed to teaching, research and service. This university is named after our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. Justin is planning on majoring in Education. Justin will be graduating from Miller Grove HS this spring. His college coach will be Josh Schertz. Jason Williams (former NBA player)has agreed to be Justin's mentor, full time, and will be conducting training with Justin at Duke University this summer.

Jordan has signed with Allen University in Columbia, SC. Allen University is a four-year, private, coed liberal arts institution that provides an undergraduate education with a strong commitment to teaching, research and service. Allen University is a member of the Historically Black College founded in 1870 by the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. Jordan is planning to major in Business Management. Jordan will be graduating from Creekside HS this spring. His college coach will be Timard Gates.

Atlanta Select is proud of Justin and Jordan. They were outstanding student athletes that played on the 17u Boys White team during the 2007 season. Both had been members of the Atlanta Select for several years and had opportunities to travel and be exposed all over the country. Both have been featured in the "Current NEWS" previously for their numerous accomplishments. We join with the proud parents, relatives and friends wishing them the best of luck at the next level of their development.