HIDDEN GEMS BASKETBALL

Hidden Gems AAU will provide a competitive schedule that will include most the big name tournaments in Ohio and surrounding states for HS teams.

A respectable coaching staff is in place from successful programs within Central Ohio. Many of the coaches have played or coached College and Professional Basketball, which allows them to teach from first-hand experiences.

Also our Academic Advisor will be available for subject-specific assistance.

All sales are final with no refunds as we provide and expect 100% loyalty on both sides as we move toward our common goals of exposure & improvement.

Hidden Gems offers this competitive schedule at a low cost per player that depends on which team you play on in the organization. Teams range from $300-$750 per player. ALL Payments are made to the P.O. Box or online here: http://www.leaguelineup.com/forms.asp?cmenuid=16&url=hiddengems&sid=1022755010

Hidden Gems AAU Team Package: 5-12 Top Quality Tourneys, 2 Practices per week(1 per week in July) + Adidas Uniform(Reversible Jersey & Dark Short), Adidas Hooded Shooting Shirt, Adidas Backpack, 2 Parent T-Shirts. 

Payment Plan: If you make a team at tryouts a minimum first-half payment is immediately due & the second half is due March 15th. Players already placed on a team have their first-half due prior to their age's first tryout date & second half due March 15th.

HIDDEN GEMS AAU 2025 COACHING STAFF

COLUMBUS BASED TEAMS:

17u/11th Grade = Hidden Gems Phenom Gold(NE2K): Mel Bates, Jayana Harley
15u/9th Grade = Hidden Gems Phenom Gold(NE2K): Zachary Johnson, CJ Holmes
14u/8th Grade = Hidden Gems Phenom Gold(Elite40): Maddy Miles
15u-16u/9th-10th Grade = Hidden Gems Black: Kylie Noble, Bri Ferrell 
14u/8th Grade = Hidden Gems Black Kylie Noble, Bri Ferrell   
13u/7th Grade = Hidden Gems Orange: DeShawn Brown
13u/7th Grade = Hidden Gems Black: Jayana Harley, Mel Bates
Shooting Coach: Jerry Shumate

PICKERINGTON BASED TEAMS:

12u/6th Grade = Hidden Gems Purple: Auston Young, Joe Davis
11u/5th Grade = Hidden Gems Purple: Jasmine Ortiz & TBD
11u/5th Grade = Hidden Gems Red: Dom King 
10u/4th Grade = Hidden Gems Purple: Keeley Wright, Brooklyn  

MARION BASED TEAMS:

Hidden Gems McCants 

McCants Gems 

GIRLS AAU TRYOUTS:

PRACTICE SITE INFORMATION:
Willis Athletic Complex/Mock Rd Rec Ctr - 2520 Mock Rd
The Mary Ann Building/United Sports Association - 1911 Oakland Park Dr
Cleo Dumaree Athletic Complex/Cleo Rec Ctr - 276 S. Nelson Rd
Lou Berliner Athletic Complex/Berliner Rec Ctr - 1300 Deckenbach Rd
Bill McDonald Athletic Complex/McDonald Rec Ctr - 4990 Olentangy River Rd 
REP Fieldhouse - 5524 N. Hamilton Rd

SCHEDULE:

March 28th-30th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational 
April 5th-6th = BR Hardwood Heroes
April 12th-13th = HG Spring Bling
April 25th-27th = OB The Clash
May 3rd-4th = OB Ohio Future Classic
May 10th-11th = OB Eddie Guice Memorial 
May 16th-18th = OB Elite40/NE2K The Classic
July 10th-12th = OB Elite40/NE2K Run 4 Roses Classic
July 19th-21st = OB Elite40/NE2K National Championship

ROSTER:

* Javaya Harley - 5'5 PG Northland OFFERED: JC/Tri-C, USCAA/Bryant & Stratton 
* Kacie Washington - 6'0 PF/C Gahanna Lincoln 
* Sha'Mya Dukes - 5'2 PG Beechcroft 
* Kamryn Ross - 5'8 G/F Pickerington North OFFERED: TBD
* Bella Bakhshi - 5'11 PF Columbus DeSales  
* Treajanique Lepore - 5'5 G Canton Glen Oak OFFERED: USCAA/Bryant & Stratton 
* Caniya Woods - 6'0 PF/C Whetstone OFFERED: NAIA/Saint Mary of the Woods
* Genevieve Golding - 5'7 F Whetstone 
* Tatyana Bailey - 5'7 G/F Groveport 
* Tamia Tirado-Ludaway - 

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Tuesdays, July 8th =8p-930p-10p Ct#1 at McDonald Athletic Complex/4990 Olentangy River Rd 
Tuesdays, July 15th = 8p-930p/10p Ct#3 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd

SCHEDULE:

March 28th-30th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational 
April 5th-6th = BR Hardwood Heroes
April 12th-13th = HG Spring Bling
April 25th-27th = OB Columus Spring Invitational
May 3rd-4th = OB Ohio Future Classic
May 10th-11th = OB Eddie Guice Memorial
May 16th-18th = OB Spring Finale
July 12th-13th = BR Battle in the Bus
July 19th-20th = HG Summer Madness

ROSTER:

* Sophia Bragg
* Ady Calvin 
* Maryn Pircio
* Tiffani Kangah
* Trinity Askew
* Gabby Grimes
* Angelica Brock  
* Mi'Leah Reynolds 
* Lilly Drummond
* Erin Swartzmiller
Ava Patterson  

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Thursday, July 10th = 730p-9p at Church 7642 Red Bank Rd
Thursday, July 17th = 6p-730p at Church 7642 Red Bank Rd

SCHEDULE:

March 28th-30th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational 
April 5th-6th = BR Hardwood Heroes
April 12th-13th = HG Spring Bling
April 25th-27th = OB The Clash
May 3rd-4th = OB Ohio Future Classic
May 10th-11th = OB Eddie Guice Memorial 
May 16th-18th = OB Elite40/NE2K The Classic
July 10th-12th = OB Elite40/NE2K Run 4 Roses Classic
July 19th-21st = OB Elite40/NE2K National Championship

ROSTER:

* Adyson Standard - 6'0 C Hartley
* Ellyana Holmes - G Delaware Hayes
* Jayla Benjamin - 5'6 G Centennial 
* Marissa Rowland - 5'5 G Watkins Memorial 
* Candice Thomas - 5'8 G/F Africentric
* Saleena Brown - 5'2 PG Pickerington Central 
* Ellery Wygal - 5'5 G/F West Liiberty Salem
* Leah Phillips - 5'2 PG Olentangy 
* Iyana Harris - 5'2 PG Independence 
* Maliyah Davis - 5'1 G Westerville Central  
** Khloe Bradley - 5'11 PF/C Mt Vernon
** Olivia Dudley - 6'2 C Pickerington Central 

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Tuesdays, July 8th & 15th =8p-930p-10p Ct#1 at McDonald Athletic Complex/4990 Olentangy River Rd 

SCHEDULE:

March 28th-30th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational 
April 5th-6th = BR Hardwood Heroes
April 12th-13th = HG Spring Bling
April 25th-27th = OB Elite 40/The Clash
May 3rd-4th = OB Ohio Future Classic
May 10th-11th = OB Eddie Guice Memorial 
May 16th-18th = OB Elite 40/The Classic 
July 10th-12th = OB Elite 40/Run 4 Roses Classic 
July 19th-20th = HG Summer Madness

ROSTER:

* Ayedun Aluma - 6'2 C Dublin Sells
* Aria Mattison - 5'9 F Licking Heights
* Kimora Haslem - 5'4 PG Licking Heights
* Molly McGowen - 5'9 G Big Walnut  
* Heidi Schultz - 5'8 G Watkins
* Brynley Swint - 5'8 F Licking Heights  
* Olivia Campen (2030) - 5'6 G New Albany
* Tatum Cosgrave - 5'8 F Big Walnut
* Bennett Whitcomb - 5'8 G/F Gahanna
* Evie Grigsby - 5'11 PF/C Johnstown 
* Leila Harris - 5'3 PF Groveport
* Mariah Jones - 5'6 G Grace Christian 

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Tuesdays, July 8th & 15th =8p-930p-10p Ct#2 at McDonald Athletic Complex/4990 Olentangy River Rd 

SCHEDULE:

March 28th-30th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational 
April 5th-6th = BR Hardwood Heroes
April 12th-13th = HG Spring Bling
April 25th-27th = OB Columbus Spring Invitational
May 3rd-4th = OB Ohio Future Classic
May 10th-11th = OB Eddie Guice Memorial 
May 16th-18th = OB Spring Finale
July 12th-13th = BR Battle in the Bus
July 19th-20th = HG Summer Madness

ROSTER:

* Elizabeth "Lizzie" Wester 
* Kate Ohl 
* Lola Kowalski
* Eliza Sorrell 
* MaKayla Ohler
* Crimsen Myers  
* Avery McConnell
* Justina Onwughalu 
* Tyleeh Collins 
* Jaedyn Duff 
* Aaniyah Allen-Brooks
* Jada Sykes 
** Alayna McCorry 

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Thursday, July 10th = 6p-730p at Church 7642 Red Bank Rd
Thursday, July 17th = 730p-9p at Church 7642 Red Bank Rd

SCHEDULE:

March 28th-30th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational 
April 5th-6th = BR Hardwood Heroes
April 12th-13th = HG Spring Bling
May 3rd-4th = OB Ohio Future Classic
May 10th-11th = OB Eddie Guice Memorial 

ROSTER:

* Maddie Davidson
* Addison Jividen 
* Elyssa Bradford
* Cobi Abeles
* Harper Jones Lee
* Elly Calvin
* Audrianna Franklin
* Savannah Hyde
* Nora Hector 
TBD

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Tuesdays, April 1st - May 13th = 6p-8p Ct#1 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd
Thursdays, March 20th - May 15th = 6p-8p Ct#1 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd

SCHEDULE:

March 28th-30th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational 
April 5th-6th = BR Hardwood Heroes
April 12th-13th = HG Spring Bling
April 25th-27th = OB Columbus Spring Invitational
May 3rd-4th = OB Ohio Future Classic
May 10th-11th = OB Eddie Guice Memorial 
May 16th-18th = OB Spring Finale
July 12th-13th = BR Battle in the Bus
July 19th-20th = HG Summer Madness

ROSTER:

* Abigail Ellerbrock 
* Brynna Covert
* Nora Newlin
* Harper Vorst  
* Sophia Hopkins
* Maddy McBride
* Piper Hayse
* Elliott Waugh-Barnard
* Raegan Lackey 
* Amazing Hatcher 

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Tuesdays, July 8th & 15th = 6p-8p Ct#4 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd

SCHEDULE:

March 28th-30th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational 
April 12th-13th = HG Spring Bling
May 3rd-4th = OB Ohio Future Classic
May 10th-11th = GBA Columbus HoopFest
May 16th-18th = OB Spring Finale
May 23-25th = SWOB KI Memotrial Day


ROSTER:

* Brooke Michaels
* Maya Kuhar 
* Avery Sheets
* Cortlandt Weibush
* Adanna Chukwu 
* Kai Young 
* Ava Zimmerman 
* Anya Singri 
* Eden Forman 
* Lauren Ronk 
* Samantha Drummond

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Tuesdays, April 1st-May 13th 6p-8p Ct#1 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd
TBD

SCHEDULE:

March 28th-30th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational 
April 12th-13th = HG Spring Bling
May 3rd-4th = OB Ohio Future Classic
May 10th-11th = GBA Columbus HoopFest
May 16th-18th = OB Spring Finale
May 23-25th = SWOB KI Memotrial Day

ROSTER:

* Alesia Ortiz
* Lexi Carrington
* Amiyah Norris 
* Emma McClellan  
London Cosgrave

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

TBD

SCHEDULE:

April 12th-13th = HG Spring Bling
April 18-19th = GBA Easter Classic 
April 25th-27th = OB Columbus Spring Invitational
May 3rd-4th = OB Ohio Future Classic
May 10th-11th = GBA Columbus HoopFest
May 16th-18th = OB Spring Finale
May 23-25th = SWOB KI Memotrial Day
May 30th-June 1st = SWOB King & Queen of the Courts

ROSTER:

* Khloey Campbell 
* Samantha Seibert
* Mya King
* Paityn Burns
* Leyna Robbins
* Addy Miller 
* Emersyn Crawford 
* Annabelle Morosco
* Madilyn Lowry 
* Brooklyn Willis 

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

TBD

SCHEDULE:

March 28th-30th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational 
April 12th-13th = HG Spring Bling
May 3rd-4th = OB Ohio Future Classic
May 10th-11th = GBA Columbus HoopFest
May 16th-18th = OB Spring Finale
May 23-25th = SWOB KI Memotrial Day

ROSTER:

* Caroline Turner 
* Nora Gillespie
* Payslee Severance
* Lilly Schmitt 
* Adelyn Hollis 
* Scarlett Hoffner
* Arabella Bintz  
* Giuliana Bintz 
* Avareigh Atkinson
* Lanai Jackson

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

TBD

Players Directly Coached:
Brandie Hoskins(OSU & OverSeas Pro) - WBCBL & Worth. Summer Lg.
Carrie Banks(Detroit Player & Northwestern Coach) - Worth. Summer Lg.
Shannon Sword(Cleveland St & Ursuline Head Coach) - Worth. Summer Lg.
Tomeka Brown(OSU) - Worth. Summer Lg.  
Debbie Merrill(OSU & Cincinnati) - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg
Bexley Wallace(Pickerington Central & Team USA) - Worth. Summer Lg.
Nikki McCoy(Bowling Green) - WBCBL & Worth. Summer Lg.
Michele Miller(Xavier) - WBCBL & Worth. Summer Lg.
Crystal Murdaugh(Bowling Green & N.C. Carolina A&T) - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg
Tapre Young - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg
Ashley Milhoan - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg
Catherine Cain - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg 
Diona Graham - WBCBL
Gwen Yost - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg 
LaTisha Walker(Central St) - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg 
Megan Fletcher(Walsh) - WBCBL
Melanie Sweeney - WBCBL
Quintana Ward(Ohio U) - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg 
Sarah Van Horn(D2 W.Virginia Wesleyan) - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg 
Sassy Lane(Cleveland St) - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg 
Shelly Simpson(Capital) - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg 
Stephanie Foster(Florida A&M) - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg 
Ebony Pegues(UMass) - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg 
Janicia Anderson(Wilberforce) - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg 
Tina Huff(Alcorn St) - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg 
Andrea Walker(OSU) - WBCBL
Jessica Slack(E.Carolina & NKU) - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg 
Sherrie Griffin(Central St) - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg 
Brittany Smart(Cedarville) - WBCBL
Jalesa Jones(Detroit) - WBCBL
Whitney Lindsay(Indiana) - WBCBL
Jamika Banks - WBCBL
Simon Jelks(USC) - WBCBL



Players Directly Trained:
Asia Taylor(WNBA Minnesota Lynx & Louisville) - between seasons trainer
Bexley Wallace(Pickerington Central & Team USA) - worked out in 15-20 sessions
Tapre Young - worked out for years
Ashley Milhoan - worked out for years
Stephanie Foster - worked out for years
Tina Huff - worked out for years
Jessica Jenkins(St Bonaventure & OverSeas Pro) - first YMCA youth instructor ever

College Placement Players:
Shawnta Dyer(Louisville & OverSeas Pro) - first scholarship offer
Tapre Young - placed at NCAA D2 Salem International from D3 Muskingum
Aubrey Lukacsko(Pickerington Central) - NCAA D2 S.C. Aiken
Catherine Cain(S.C. Aiken) - transfer placement
Andrea Moore(Central Crossing) - D2 Offers
Katy Miler(Delaware Hayes) - D2 Offers
Ashley Milhoan - Salem International & Bluefield St
Mika Marteina - Lane College
Britney Peters - Lane College
Angel Hornsburger - Lane College

Professional Placement Players:
Jeannie Saunders(Long Beach St & Salem International) - Puerto Rico & Sweden
Ashleigh Brown(Miami,Ohio) - Sweden
Crystal Murdaugh(Bowling Green & N.C. Carlona A&T) - Sweden  
Thyeis Halley(Florida A&M) - Sweden
Denisha Gray(Indiana Tech) - Sweden
Janae Young - Spain Contract
Chyniere Ibekwe(UCLA) - Australia
Cobilyn Hill(D1 & D2) - Sweden
Taylor Wencis - Sweden
Simone Jelks(USC) - Puerto Rico