HIDDEN GEMS BASKETBALL

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 $350-$800 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) + Crossover Culture Reversible Jersey + Crossover Culture Shorts, Hoodie/Hooded Long Sleeve Shirt, Sleeveless Hoodie Shirt, T-Shirt, 2 Parent T-Shirts, Gym Sack. 

Payment Plan: If you make a team at tryouts a minimum first-half payment is immediately due & the second half is due March 13th. Players already placed on a team have their first-half due prior to their age's first tryout date & second half due March 13th.

HIDDEN GEMS AAU 2026 COACHING STAFF

17u/11th Grade = Hidden Gems Phenom Gold: Jason Brown, Demetrius Ross, Deshawn Brown
17u/11th Grade = Hidden Gems Black: Marc Johnson, Jerry Shumate  
16u/10th Grade = Hidden Gems Phenom Gold: EJ Thompson, Ed Thompson 
16u/10th Grade = Hidden Gems Black: Avonti Duncan, TBA, TBA
16u/10th Grade = Hidden Gems Orange: Dan Raynes, Eric James
15u/9th Grade = Hidden Gems Phenom Gold: Jameel Butts, Marvin King
15u/9th Grade = Hidden Gems Black: Mario Davis, TBA
15u/9th Grade = Hidden Gems Orange: Marc Johnson, Tre Owens-Johnson, Tyshawn Johnson

Shooting Coach: Jerry Shumate

BOYS AAU TRYOUTS:

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

SCHEDULE:

March 28th-29th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational
April 11th-12th = OB Mid Ohio Classic 
April 17th-19th = Nike Cup
April 24th-26th = OB E40/Grassroots Showcase
May 1st-3rd = GR RunNSlam 
May 15th-17th = OB Midwest Spring Championship
May 29-31st = OB E40/Grassroots Showdown
July 10th-12th = OB E40/Ballin Under 1 Roof
July 17th-19th = OB E40/Grassroots Championship
July 25th-26th = BR Bleacher Nationals

ROSTER:

* Owan Mburugu - 6'6 F Northland
* D'Andre Dre Martin - 6'2 PG North Canton Hoover
* Keaton Webb - 6'4 F Fairfield Union
* Tylan Haynes - 6'5 PF Independence  
* Jamir Jones - 6'3 F Ontario
* Luke Fisher - 6'3 F Pickerington Central 
Brayden Murry - 6'1 G Pickerington North 
Raymond King Jr - 5'10 G Africentric
Taryn TJ Walters - 6'3 G/F Westerville South 
TBD

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Tuesday, March 17th = 8p-930p/10p at Cleo Athletic Complex Ct#3
Tuesday, March 24th = 8p-930p/10p at Cleo Athletic Complex Ct#4  
Tuesdays, March 31st-May12th = 8p-930p/10p at Willis Athletic Complex Ct#4 
Thursdays, March 19th-May 14th = 8p-930p/10p at Willis Athletic Complex Ct#4 

SCHEDULE:

March 28th-29th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational
April 11th-12th = OB Mid Ohio Classic 
April 17th-19th = OYB Willie Q Jones Memorial 
April 25th-26th = HG HoopFest 
May 9th-10th = OB Eddie Guice Memorial 
May 15th-17th = OB Spring Finale
May 29th-31st = May Flowers 
July 11th-12th = HG Summer Madness 
July 24th-26th = Summer Jam

ROSTER:

* Thomas Eshelman - Homeschool
* Cayden Evans - Gahanna 
* Kaden Kissel - Crestview 
* Samuel Wilson - Olentangy 
* Quinn Schweitzer - Central Crossing
* Ashur Augenstein - Heath  
Aaron Thompson - Independence
Nelson Curry - CAHS/Linden 
Kaiden Walker - The Charles School 
Elnatal Gemechu - St Charles 
** Hodge Taylor - Crooksville

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Monday, March 16th = 6p-8p at Big Run Athletic Complex Ct#4
Wednesday, March 18th = 6p-8p at McDonald Athletic Complex Ct#3
Thursday, March 19th = 8p-930p/10p at Cleo Athletic Complex Ct#4
Sunday, March 22nd = 10a-12n at McDonald Athletic Complex Ct#1  
Thursday, March 26th = 8p-930p/10p at Cleo Athletic Complex Ct#4
Mondays, March 30th-May 11th = 6p-8p at Willis Athletic Complex Ct#4 
Wednesdays, April 1st-May 13th = 6p-8p at Willis Athletic Complex Ct#4 

SCHEDULE:

March 28th-29th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational
April 10th-12th = MH Made Hoops Midwest Mania
April 17th-19th = Nike Cup
April 24th-26th = OB E40/Grassroots Showcase
May 1st-3rd = GR RunNSlam 
May 15th-17th = OB Midwest Spring Championship
May 29-31st = OB E40/Grassroots Showdown
July 10th-12th = OB E40/Ballin Under 1 Roof
July 17th-19th = OB E40/Grassroots Championship
July 25th-26th = BR Bleacher Nationals

ROSTER:

* Cardae Brown - 6'3 G Ontario 
* Vandell Slade - 6'3 G Northland 
* Ruben Dajanson - 6'4 PF Pickerington Central 
* Isaiah Gathings - 6'4 G/F Westland
* Keelyn Williams - 6'4 F Thomas Worthington
* Ethan Bianchi - 6'1 G Lexington
* Caleb Woods - 5'5 PG Hartley 
* DeAngelo Henry - 6'7 C Dublin Scioto 
Semaj Saffell - 6'5 PF Akili Christian
Jayden Jordan - 6'0 PG Groveport 
Eli Smith - 6'1 G Pickerington Central 

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Tuesday, March 17th = 8p-930p/10p at Willis Athletic Complex Ct#3
Sunday, March 22nd = 2p-4p at McDonald Athletic Complex Ct#1
Tuesdays, March 31st-May 12th = 6p-8p at Willis Athletic Complex Ct#4 
Thursdays, March 19th-May 14th = 6p-8p at Willis Athletic Complex Ct#4 

SCHEDULE:

March 28th-29th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational
April 11th-12th = OB Mid Ohio Classic 
April 18th-19th = OYB Willie Q Jones Memorial
April 25th-26th = HG HoopFest 
May 9th-10th = OB Eddie Guice Memorial 
May 16th-17th = OB Spring Finale 
May 29th-31st = May Flowers 
July 11th-12th = HG Summer Madness 
July 25th-26th = Summer Jam

ROSTER:

* Diallo Delaney - The Wellington School 
* Jaydin Konkler - OHVA 
* Idrissa Diagouraga - Independence 
* Kingston Bradley - Independence
* Brandon Black - Marion Harding
* Jordan Ginn - Mansfield Christian  
Darnell Williams - Independence 
Spencer Spragg - Gahanna 
Matthew Pradier - Mifflin
Lamont Whatley - Africentric 

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Tuesday, March 17th = 8p-930p/10p at Cleo Athletic Complex Ct#4
Sunday, March 22nd = 12n-2p at McDonald Athletic Complex Ct#4
Tuesdays, March 31st-May12th = 6p-8p at Willis Athletic Complex Ct#4 
Thursdays, March 19th-May 14th = 8p-930p/10p at Willis Athletic Complex Ct#4 

SCHEDULE:

March 28th-29th = OYB Mid Ohio Basketball Challenge 
April 11th-12th = OYB Mansfield Mania 
April 18th-19th = OYB Willie Q Jones Memorial
April 25th-26th = HG HoopFest 
May 2nd-3rd = OB Dayton JamFest 
May 9th-10th = OB Eddie Guice Memorial 
May 16th-17th = OB Spring Finale 
May 23rd-24th = OYB Capstone Classic & Showcase
May 29th-31st = May Flowers 

ROSTER:

* Chase Raynes - Canal Winchester
* Kannon Josey - New Albany 
* Jaylon Neal - East 
* Myles Oldham - Gahanna 
* Bryson Selph - Pickerington Central
* Amari Chambers - Reynoldsburg 
Me'Chi Daniels - The Charles School 
Kaleel White - Whetstone 
A'mere Kelley-Jones - The Charles School
Caden Stoner - New Albany 

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Thursday, March 19th = 6p-8p at McDonald Athletic Complex Ct#3
Sunday, March 22nd = 2p-4p at McDonald Athletic Complex Ct#4 
Mondays, March 16th-May 11th = 8p-930p/10p at Willis Athletic Complex Ct#3
Wednesdays, April 1st-May 13th = 6p-8p at Willis Athletic Complex Ct#4 

SCHEDULE:

March 28th-29th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational
April 11th-12th = OB Mid Ohio Classic 
April 17th-19th = Nike Cup
April 24th-26th = OB E40/Grassroots Showcase
May 1st-3rd = GR RunNSlam 
May 15th-17th = OB Midwest Spring Championship
May 29-31st = OB E40/Grassroots Showdown
July 10th-12th = OB E40/Ballin Under 1 Roof
July 17th-19th = OB E40/Grassroots Championship
July 25th-26th = BR Bleacher Nationals

ROSTER:

* Jace Dawson - 6'0 G Lexington 
* Kamajhae Smith - 6'2 F Pickerington North 
* Quinn Chaney - 6'2 G/F Liberty Union
* Nobel Ghebremeskel - 6'4 F Pickerington North
* Caleb Hall - 6'4 PF/C Reynoldsburg  
* Maksim Stanisovski - 5'10 G/F Gahanna 
* Da'Sean Parker - 5'5 PG Mansfield Senior 
* Cooper Fisher - 6'3 PF/C Pickerington Central 
* Maximus McConnaughey - 6'0 G/F Bloom Carroll 
TBD

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Thursday, March 19th = 8p-930p/10p at McDonald Athletic Complex Ct#3
Sunday, March 22nd = 2p-4p at McDonald Athletic Complex Ct#2  
Mondays, March 16th-May 11th = 8p-930p/10p at Willis Athletic Complex Ct#3
Wednesdays, April 1st-May 13th = 8p-930p/10p at Willis Athletic Complex Ct#3

SCHEDULE:

March 28th-29th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational
April 11th-12th = OB Mid Ohio Classic
April 17th-19th = Nike Cup
April 24th-26th = PH Queen City Clash 
May 8th-10th = PH Buckeye State Bash 
May 15th-17th = OB Spring Finale 
May 22nd-24th = PH Great Lakes Finals
May 29-31st = May Flowers
July 11th-12th = HG Summer Madness 
July 25th-26th = BR Bleacher Nationals

ROSTER:

* Max Brock - Thomas Worthington 
* Bennett Royse - Thomas Worthington
* George Carter - West  
* Maxwell Davis - Franklin Heights
* Michael Zelch - Thomas Worthngton
Israel Ortiz - Canal Winchester 
MarShawnn Bolding - West 
3 TBD

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Tuesday, March 17th = 8p-930p/10p at Cleo Athletic Complex Ct#4
Sunday, March 22nd = 12n-2p at McDonald Athletic Complex Ct#4
Tuesdays, March 31st-May12th = 8p-930p/10p at Willis Athletic Complex Ct#4 
Thursdays, March 19th-May 14th = 6p-8p at Willis Athletic Complex Ct#4

SCHEDULE:

March 28th-29th = OYB Mid Ohio Basketball Challenge 
April 11th-12th = OYB Mansfield Mania 
April 18th-19th = OYB Willie Q Jones Memorial
April 25th-26th = HG HoopFest 
May 2nd-3rd = OB Ohio Future Invitational
May 9th-10th = OB Eddie Guice Memorial
May 16th-17th = OB Spring Finale
May 23rd-24th = OYB Capstone Classic & Showcase
May 29th-31st = May Flowers  

ROSTER:

* Myles Bosley - Thomas Worthington 
* Xavier Jiminez - Grove City 
* Maxwell Williams - New Albany 
* Cason Mullins - Watkins 
* Vincent Patton - Thomas Worthington
* Steven Demetrius - Worthington Kilbourne
* Tristan Sheely - St Charles 
* Gage Musgrove - Tecumseh 
* Gavin Musgrove - Tecumseh 
* Javon Goodwin - Hartley 

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Mondays, March 16th-May 11th = 8p-930p/10p Ct#4 
Thursdays, March 19th-May 14th = 8p-930p/10p Ct#3