February Tournaments
Issue 2 Mission: To provide athletic and educational opportunities to enhance their potential for success
In this issue: Another Year and another welcomed challenge to provide the Best National Basketball Tournament Event in the country. Our willing volunteers and support of the community will provide you with top quality service, great gymnasiums, best hotel in Kansas City, and a great opportunity to compete against some of the top teams in the country. Harrel Johnson, Tournament Director Teams to Challenge at the “17th Annual National BBI” Memphis War Eagles – 3rd Grade Team – 2009
The team is loaded with arguably the best point guard in the country in, Joseph Cooper. One on one he cannot be checked. He is the best passer in the age group. Compliment that with the team’s center, Chandler Lawson, is also a strong passer, who can put it on the floor and a top rebounder. The kid is 9 years old, wears an 11 shoe, can palm two basketballs and is 5’4”. He can throw a full court bounce pass on a dime. If, they ranked players in this age group they would rank #1 & #2, interchangeably. Octavious Collum is one of the most athletic kids on the team. He is 5’2” and can handle the ball and is tough on the boards. Coach Newsom’s second son, Rodney Newsom, Jr., is 8 years old and wears a size 8 shoe. Overall they have great size for their age group and overall talent. The Memphis War Eagles 10 & under placed 5th in the 2009 “9 & Under AAU National Championship”. Their competition amongst others will be the Arkansas Hawks coached by Kevin Howard who took 3rd Place in the “9 & Under AAU National Championship”. Coach Howard’s Arkansas Hawks team won the 2009 – 9U Kansas City Keys National Best Basketball Invitational. This is an explosive scoring team with the point guards carrying the load. The team plays lock-down defense and willingly sacrifice their individual efforts for the benefit of the team. This group really understands their role, maintains composure and gets it done. They will be back to maintain their #1 ranking.ARKANSAS JAGUAR GIRLS RISING IN THE SOUTH! We have heard of these overall good and big boys teams for years. We have also been a witness. This year the Keys event will feature two 8th Grade girls from the same team, that are exceptionally tall. Angelina Williams is 6’5” and Jalisa Ruth is 6’4”. They both can run the floor and both finish decently. When you have a front line that is 6’4” and 6’5” you can play volleyball and badminton until the ball goes in. Add to that some good guards, Gianna Alexander, Malica Monk, Olivia “Jump out the Gym” Hull, Damanique Miller and two other 6’ reserve players, and we will call them team Stacked. Texas Titans – 7th Grade Team – 2009
The Texas Titans from Dallas, TX won the 2009 12U Division 1 AAU National Championship in Hampton, VA. In 2009, they competed in 13 tournaments resulting in a win loss record of 64 - 1. They played in tournaments in Texas, Indiana, Maryland, Arkansas and Florida. Their goal as a basketball organization is to develop their players’ Christian beliefs, character, integrity and positive attitudes by using basketball as the vehicle. They are very proud of the team’s success on the court but more proud of whom they are becoming as young men. The 13U Texas Titans will be led by 6'-61/2" Mickey Mitchell, 5'-101/2 Grant Troutt, 5'-8" Matthew Merrick, 5'-7" KaJuan Malveau, 6'-5" Samir Sehic, 6'-1" Soso Jamabo, 6'-0" DJ Hogg, and Newcomer 6'-2" Jessie Pistokache. Did you get this from a friend? Would you like to receive your own copy of future newsletters? Subscribe today!
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Kansas City Keys 2010 - National Best Basketball Invitational Tournament 17th Annual Best Basketball Tournament K-6 Tournament date: K-6th – Feb 12 - Feb 15th, 2010 • 7-8th – Feb 19 - Feb 22nd, 2010 Registration deadline: Jan 31, 2010 ALL TEAMS WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE!! Top Teams in the nation participating from Arkansas, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and many more!!! Over 150 teams in last year's event! OVER 800 HOTEL ROOMS BOOKED!! Grades K-2 $175; Grades 3rd-8th: $325 for 3 game guarantee - Club 3 Teams $825 (Note: Teams play pool play/bracket. May play as many as 6 games!) "Deadline 1/31/2010" Additional $50 after 1/31/2010 (availability only!) Westin Crown Center – Host Hotel “It’s Where the Pros Stay” Last year’s Tournament Results
The Kansas City Keys will be sponsoring a non-perishable food, hygiene products, money, and clothes drives for the victims of the Haitian Earthquake. We have direct contact with a local Haitian group and church that are coordinating delivery to the people of Haiti. Special boxes will be set up at all the gym sites for this benefit or you may send the donation in care of the relief to the Keys address. Indicate for the Haitian Relief Fund. (Note: 100% of your donation will be sent to the Haitian relief efforts.) Further, The Haitian church is getting together with other mission groups to provide assistance. More information will be provided. Kansas City Keys 17th Annual Tournament Prior Participants and Where are they NOW! Active Players - Roll Call: |
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The Memphis War Eagles 8 & Under team won the 2009 AAU National Championship in Orlando, Florida. The team used steady pressure, good ball handling, and overall smart basketball astute. The guards are some of the best on the ball defenders in their age group. 
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