AAU BOYS: 15u-17u(9th-11th Grade)
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HIDDEN GEMS AAU - TEAMS, ROSTERS, INFORMATION
Hidden Gems AAU will provide a competitive schedule that will include most the big name tournaments in Ohio and surrounding states.
A respectable coaching staff is in place full of Varsity Level H.S. Coaches from successful programs within Central Ohio. Many of the coaches have played College and Professional Basketball, which allows them to teach from first-hand experiences.
Also our Academic Advisor will be available for summer ACT/SAT Preparation and 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.
Half Price Hidden Gems College Placement and guaranteed invite & discount into the Hidden Gems Showcases are added bonuses to all involved players within the organization.
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
17u/11th Grade = Hidden Gems Phenom Gold(Elite40): Justin Brown, Marvin King, Jerry Shumate
17u/11th Grade = Hidden Gems Black(Elite40): Demetrius Ross,
17u/11th Grade = Hidden Gems Orange: Marcus Johnson,
16u/10th Grade = Hidden Gems Phenom Gold(Elite40): Jason Brown, AJ Young
16u/10th Grade = Hidden Gems Black(Elite40): Dawon "Waun" Dickson,
16u/10th Grade = Hidden Gems Orange: JaQue Carter,
15u/9th Grade = Hidden Gems Phenom Gold(Elite40): EJ Thompson,
15u/9th Grade = Hidden Gems Black: Lamont Bowman,
15u/9th Grade = Hidden Gems Orange: Dan Raynes, Mr. Hamilton
Shooting Coach: Jerry Shumate
BOYS AAU TRYOUTS:
All Ages! Any questions? Email: hiddengemsbasketball@yahoo.com
* No pre-registration needed.
* Please attempt to make the first tryout. Most who do dont have to attend the second one.
* Multiple Fundraisers are available that cost nothing & 100% of the money raised comess off your fees.
* Be Prepared to make a minimum 50% first half of season total down payment if chosen.
* Kids will not be listed online until they pay their 50% down payment on fees at tryouts (or b4 tryouts if already selected by a coach). Any spots available online after tryouts could be filled.
Location for All Tryouts: McDonald Athletic Complex/4990 Olentangy River Rd
17u/11th Grade: hiddengemsbasketball@yahoo.com
16u/10th Grade: 3/16 = 3pm-4pm
15u/9th Grade: 3/16 = 3pm-4pm
14u/8th Grade: hiddengemsbasketball@yahoo.com
13u/7th Grade: hiddengemsbasketball@yahoo.com
12u/6th Grade: hiddengemsbasketball@yahoo.com
11u/5th Grade: hiddengemsbasketball@yahoo.com
10u/4th Grade: hiddengemsbasketball@yahoo.com
9u/3rd Grade: hiddengemsbasketball@yahoo.com
PRACTICE SITE INFORMATION:
Willis Athletic Complex/Mock Rd Rec Ctr - 2520 Mock Rd
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
HIDDEN GEMS PHENOM GOLD 17u/11th Grade
SCHEDULE:
March 28th-30th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational
April 5th-6th = BR Hardwood Heroes
April 12th-13th = OB Mid Ohio Classic
April 25th-27th = OB Elite 40/Grassroots Showcase
May 2nd-4th = GR Run N Slam
May 16th-18th = OB Elite 40/Grassroots Showdown
July 11th-13th = OB Elite 40/Balliin Under 1 Roof
July 18th-20th = OB Elite 40/Grassroots Championship
ROSTER:
* LeeSean Saunders - 6'4 F Walnut Ridge
* DaVeeon Jackson - 6'4 F West
* Sir Gathings - 6'2 SG Westland
* Christian King - 6'0 PG Hartley
* Saviontay Vancleaf - 6'4 F Columbus South
* Noah Ghebremeskel - 6'4 F Pickerington North
* Sean Chandler - 6'4 F Licking Heights
* Tremail Thompson-Reece - 6'2 G/F Marion Harding
* Kiyaun Sherman - 6'1 G Africentric
* Jaiden Brown - 5'5 PG Hilliard
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Tuesdays, July 8th & 15th = 6p-8p Ct#1 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd
HIDDEN GEMS BLACK 17u/11th Grade
SCHEDULE:
March 28th-30th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational
April 5th-6th = BR Hardwood Heroes
April 12th-13th = OB Mid Ohio Classic
April 25th-27th = OB Elite 40/Grassroots Showcase
May 3rd-4th = OB Ohio Future Classic
May 10-11th = OB Eddie Guice Memorial
May 16th-18th = OB Elite 40/Grassroots Showdown
July 11th-13th = OB Elite 40/Balliin Under 1 Roof
July 18th-20th = OB Elite 40/Grassroots Championship
ROSTER:
* Cornelius Oliver Jr - 6'6 PF/C Reynoldsburg
* Cameron Coleman - 6'6 PF/C Teays Valley
* Beauford Booker - 5'7 PG Reynoldsburg
* Elijah "EJ" Ross - 6'0 SG Pickerington North
* Jadon Thompson - 6'0 G Pickerington North
* Davis Armstrong - 5'8 G Pickerington North
* Seth Hostetler - 6'1 G/F Jonathan Alder
* Rowan Smith - 6'1 G Hartley
* Lucas Fisher - 6'0 G/F Pickerington Central
Tristian Moore - 6'1 G Centennial
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Tuesdays, July 8th & 15th = 6p-8p Ct#2 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd
HIDDEN GEMS ORANGE 17u/11th Grade
SCHEDULE:
March 28th-30th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational
April 5th-6th = BR Hardwood Heroes
April 12th-13th = OYB Mansfield Mania
April 25th-27th = HG HoopFest
May 3rd-4th = OYB Wolfpack Classic
May 10th-11th = OYB Cardinal Classic
May 16th-18th = OB Spring Finale
July 12th-13th = BR Battle in the Bus
July 19th-20th = HG Summer Madness
ROSTER:
* Mustaf Ibrahim - 6'6 Horizon Science
* Aiden Greene - 6'1 Bloom Carroll
* Tre Owens-Johnson - 5'10 Cardington
* Dearry Davis - 6'3 Marion Harding
* JuJu Glover - 5'9 Marion Harding
* Avontay Allen - 6'3 Marion Harding
* Zakhi Davison - South
* Kaden Kissel - Crestview
Braedyn Osborn - 6'1 Dublin Scioto
** Breylon Haddock - 6'3 Shawnee
** Laife Pearl - 6'4 Genoa Christian
** Julian Dixon - 6'1 Shawnee
** Jordan Mitchell - 6'0 Franklin Heights
** William Orban - 5'11 Thomas Worthington
** Gabe Giganti - 5'11 Genoa Christian
** Junior Amaning - 5'9 Thomas Worthington
Kamal Mohamed - 5'11 Mifflin
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Tuesdays, July 8th & 15th = 6p-8p Ct#3 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd
HIDDEN GEMS WHITE 17u/11th Grade
SCHEDULE:
March 28th-30th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational
April 5th-6th = BR Hardwood Heroes
April 12th-13th = OYB Mansfield Mania
April 25th-27th = HG HoopFest
May 10th-11th = OYB Cardinal Classic
May 16th-18th = OB Spring Finale
May 30-June 1st = REP May Invitational
ROSTER:
* LaShawnn Bolding - 6'3 West
* Quinn Schweitzer - 5'7 Central Crossing
* Coen Adams - 5'11 Career Academy
* Wyatt George - 6'3 Central Crossing
* Connor Foley - 6'1 Central Crossing
* Kaleb Bridges - 5'8 Ready
* Quentin Bridges - 6'5 Central Crossing
* Esaias Corbett - 6'2 West
* Gannon Arledge - 5'10 Grove City
* Souleymane Sidibey - 6'6 Reynoldsburg
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Tuesdays, April 1st - May 13th = 6p-8p Ct#4 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd
Thursdays, March 20th - May 15th = 6p-8p Ct#4 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd
Tuesdays, May 20th & 27th = 8p-930p/10p Ct#2 at Cleo Athletic Complex/276 S. Nelson Rd
HIDDEN GEMS PHENOM GOLD 16u/10th Grade
SCHEDULE:
April 5th-6th = BR Hardwood Heroes
April 12th-13th = OB Mid Ohio Classic
April 25th-27th = OB Elite 40/Grassroots Showcase
May 2nd-4th = GR Run N Slam
May 16th-18th = OB Elite 40/Grassroots Showdown
May 31-June 1st = REP May Invitational
July 11th-13th = OB Elite 40/Balliin Under 1 Roof
July 18th-20th = OB Elite 40/Grassroots Championship
ROSTER:
* Kelby Martin - 6'3 G New Albany
* Keaton Webb - 6'4 F Fairfield Union
* Jevonn Taliaferro - 6'6 PF Reynoldsburg
* Maddox Hoban - 6'0 PG Licking Heights
* Brayden Murry - 6'1 G Pickerington North
* Blake Rogers - 6'1 G Wapakoneta
* Lucca Wood - 6'1 G Zanesville
Mohamed Diallo - 6'4 F Licking Heights
Timani Barber - 6'2 F Marion Harding
Sammie Likely - G Mansfield Senior
TBD = Post/Forward/Long Wing
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Tuesdays, May 20th & 27th = 8p-930p/10p Ct#2 at Cleo Athletic Complex/276 S. Nelson Rd
Tuesdays, July 8th & 15th = 8p-930p/10p Ct#4 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd
HIDDEN GEMS BLACK 16u/10th Grade
SCHEDULE:
March 28th-30th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational
April 5th-6th = BR Hardwood Heroes
April 12th-13th = OB Mid Ohio Classic
April 25th-27th = OB Columbus Spring Invitational
May 3rd-4th = OB Ohio Future Classic
May 10th-11th = OB Eddie Guice
May 16th-18th = OB Spring Finale
May 24th-25th = OYB Capstone Classic/Showcase
June 7th-8th = OB Grand Nationals
July 19th-20th = HG Summer Madness
ROSTER:
* Dylan Murphy - 6'2 St Charles
* Jacob Baird - 6'2 New Albany
* Kolton Sibrel - 6'4 F Marion Harding
* Aaron Tudor - 5'8 G Hilliard Bradley
* Cason Marks - 5'10 G Marion Harding
* Taryn TJ Walters - 6'0 G Hilliard Darby
* Braiylon N. -
Chaz Robertson - 6'0 G Africentric
John McCauley - 6'5 PF/C The Gram School
David Turner - 5'8 G Northland
TBD
** Isaac Huang - 6'2 F Thomas Worthington
** Zaki Plumer - 6'2 PF Marion Harding
** Raycharde Augkhopinee - 5'9 G Worthington Kilbourne
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, May 20th = 6p-8p Ct#2 at Cleo Athletic Complex/276 S. Nelson Rd
Monday, June 2nd = 8p-930p/10p Ct#1 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd
Tuesday, July 15th = 6p-8p Ct#2 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd
HIDDEN GEMS ORANGE 16u/10th Grade
SCHEDULE:
March 28th-30th = OYB Mid Ohio Basketball Challenge
April 5th-6th = OYB Willie Q Jones Memorial
April 12th-13th = OYB Mansfield Mania
April 25th-27th = HG HoopFest
May 3rd-4th = OYB Wolfpack Classic
May 10th-11th = OYB Cardincal Classic
May 16th-18th = OB Spring Finale
July 12th-13th = BR Battle in the Bus
July 19th-20th = HG Summer Madness
ROSTER:
* JaQue Carter
* Aston Filing
* Freedom Rose-Cohen
* Christian Taylor
* Carson Gould
* Jacob Daugherty
* Justin Neal
* Brayden Anzuini
* Urijah Cunningham
* Isaiah James
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Tuesdays, July 8th & 15th = 6p-8p Ct#3 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd
HIDDEN GEMS PHENOM GOLD 15u/9th Grade
SCHEDULE:
March 28th-30th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational
April 5th-6th = BR Hardwood Heroes
April 12th-13th = OB Mid Ohio Classic
April 25th-27th = OB Elite 40/Grassroots Showcase
May 2nd-4th = GR Run N Slam
May 16th-18th = OB Elite 40/Grassroots Showdown
July 11th-13th = OB Elite 40/Balliin Under 1 Roof
July 18th-20th = OB Elite 40/Grassroots Championship
ROSTER:
* Cardae Brown - 6'1 G Ontario
* Isaiah Gathings - 6'3 G Westland
* Sema'j Saffell - 6'5 F Akili Christian
* De'Angelo Henry - 6'6 PF/C Dublin Scioto
* Keelyn Williams - 6'1 F Thomas Worthington
* Ethan Bianchi - 6'1 G Lexington
* Caleb Woods - PG Hartley
* Anthony Gulledge - 6'0 G/F Thomas Worthington
* Marcello Kondziela - 6'2 PF Worthington Kilbourne
TBD
- Trey Remy - 6'6 PF/C Ontario
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Tuesdays, July 8th & 15th = 8p-930p/10p Ct#4 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd
HIDDEN GEMS BLACK 15u/9th Grade
SCHEDULE:
March 28th-30th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational
April 5th-6th = OB Bearcat Classic
April 12th-13th = OYB Mansfield Mania
April 25th-27th = HG HoopFest
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:
* Zavyon Braddy
* Dominic Hall
* Jeremiah Hazelwood
* Carson Whitaker
* Cooper Fisher
* Yair Mendez
* Kingston Bradley
* Kasen Campbell
* Sirray Gray
* Jailen Cunningham-Childs
TBD POST
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Columbus Independence HS
Mondays & Wednesdays = 6p-8p
HIDDEN GEMS ORANGE 15u/9th Grade
SCHEDULE:
March 28th-30th = OYB Mid Ohio Basketball Challenge
April 5th-6th = OYB Willie Q Jones Memorial
April 12th-13th = OYB Mansfield Mania
April 25th-27th = HG HoopFest
May 3rd-4th = OYB Wolfpack Classic
May 10th-11th = OYB Cardincal Classic
May 16th-18th = OB Spring Finale
July 12th-13th = BR Battle in the Bus
July 19th-20th = HG Summer Madness
ROSTER:
* Zeri Hooks
* Xavier De Leon
* Chase Raynes
* Chandler Willaford
* Kai Bently-Hawk
* Braylon Smith
* Michael Tyler
* Isaac Hamilton
* Elia Enoki
* Abraham Jorge
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Tuesdays, July 8th & 15th = 6p-8p Ct#4 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd