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Back to Back 2007 & 2008 National AAU Super Showcase Champions

2007 National AAU Super Showcase Champions

Athletes First 2007 National AAU Super Showcase Champions

Pictured left to right- Coach Gary Vick, Hunter Gibson, Donte Foster, Nick Johnson, Garrin Wright

Back Row- Cole Hooper, Terrence Boyd, Kyle Hardrick, Daniel Orton, Xavier Henry, Ryan Randolph, Coach Larry Orton, Coach Carl Henry


2008 National AAU Super Showcase Champions

Athletes First 2008 National AAU Super Showcase Champions

Bottom Row: Donte Foster, Nick Johnson, Ryan Randolph

Left to Right: Coach Gary Vick, Keandra Talley, Terrence Boyd, Josh Davis, Kyle Hardrick,
Daniel Orton

Back Row: Coach Carl Henry, Xavier Henry, Hunter Gibson, Coach Larry Orton, Andrew Davis

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2012
College Commitments

* Matt Christiansen (McGuiness)
University of San Francisco

* Joe Edmonds (McGuiness)
University of San Francisco

* James Woodard (Edmond Memorial)
Tulsa University

* Jorden Kaufman (Andover KS)
Oral Roberts University


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Athletes First
Event Historical Page

See Our Player's Accomplishments From Past Years.

2006 Achievements [Read More]

2007 Achievements [Read More]

2008 Achievements [Read More]

2009 Achievements [Read More]

2010 Achievements [Read More]

2011 Achievements [Read More]

2012 Achievements [Read More]


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Athletes First
“Train with a Purpose”

Athletes First Train with a Purpose

PerformanceEDGE has partnered with the prestigious Athletes First Nike basketball program. Such players as Blake Griffin, Xavier Henry, Sam Bradford, Kevin Bookout and much more have played with Athletes First.

Together we are bringing OKC a premier training program called “Train with a Purpose” for athletes of all ages!

Jonathan Bluitt is a specialist in basketball development inspiring each individual to improve in dribbling, shooting, maneuvering, and much much more!

Ryan Crain has developed a Speed & Strength development training program that will focus on all aspects of sports performance. He will make you faster, more explosive and more efficient on the basketball court, football field, track, etc...in order to reach your athletic potential.

The goal is to help each athlete be at their peak performance and conditioning level for the start of the season. Whichever program you choose for continued improvement, you will not be disappointed!

*Location and Session Pricing for this training program. Mention that you saw this on Athletes First website and receive a 10% discount on each package.

Jonathan Bluitt:

Ryan Crain:




Athletes First 2012 Triple Threat Exposure Combine

EYBL

Featuring NIKE’s 40 elite 17 & under travel team programs, the league allows for continuous competition at each location as team records are cumulative throughout all league play.

The top 24 teams after the four regular season events qualify to play in the EYBL Finals at the NIKE Peach Jam in North Augusta, SC from July 12-15, 2012.

Athletes First is the only Nike Travel Team in Oklahoma

2012 Nike EYBL-Rules [PDF]

Athletes First 2012 EYB Schedules

1st Round Minneapolis MN April 20-22
2nd Round Hampton VA April 27-29
3rd Round Dallas, TX May 11-13
4th Round Oakland, CA May 25-28
Peach Jam Augusta, GA July 18-21

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2012 Elite Youth Basketball League Teams

Division A

Unit Team W L
A1 Metro Hawks (NY) 1 8
A2 Louisiana Select (LA) 3 6
A3 Georgia Stars 1 8
A4 Stl Eagles (MO) 1 8
A5 Texas Pro (TX) 2 7
A6 Arkansas WIngs (AR) 7 2
A7 Team United (NC) 6 3
A8 Wisconsin Playground (WI) 4 5
A9 Team Final (PA) 5 4
A10 BABC (MA) 5 4

Division B

Unit Team W L
B1 Bluff City Legends (TN) 2 7
B2 Team Takeover (DC) 4 5
B3 Indy Spiece (IN) 6 3
B4 Athletes First (OK) 5 4
B5 The Family (MI) 7 2
B6 NJ Playaz (NJ) 5 4
B7 Jackson Tigers (MS) 2 7
B8 Albany CIty Rocks (NY) 4 5
B9 Mokan Elite (KS) 4 5
B10 King James (OH) 1 8

Division C

Unit Team W L
C1 Mac Irvin (IL) 6 3
C2 CP3 (NC) 5 4
C3 Team Texas Titans (TX) 8 1
C4 E1T1 (FL) 8 1
C5 Alabama Challenge (AL) 3 6
C6 All Ohio Red (OH) 8 1
C7 California Supreme (CA) 8 1
C8 NY Lightning (NY) 2 7
C9 Nike Team Florida (FL) 2 7
C10 ICP Elite (OR) 4 5

Division D

Unit Team W L
D1 Tennessee Travelers (TN) 1 8
D2 All Iowa Attack (IA) 0 9
D3 Howard Pulley (MN) 5 4
D4 Houston Hoops (TX) 7 2
D5 Baltimore Elite (MD) 6 3
D6 Southern Stampede (GA) 4 5
D7 Boo Williams (VA) 4 5
D8 Mean Streets (IL) 8 1
D9 CIA Bounce (CAN) 9 0
D10 Oakland Soliders 7 2

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Best of the NIKE EYBL



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Athletes First LeBron Rise

"Air Larry" Rises Again!

Athletes First Larry Dennis

Athletes First Larry Dennis

East junior Larry Dennis opened Saturday's basketball game with Kapaun Mount Carmel by driving inside for a basket. Then he made another inside basket. By the midpoint of the first period, Dennis had nine of East's 11 points and three rebounds.

[Read More]

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Blake Griffin vs Knicks

Blake Griffin Dunks


May 11-13, 2012 Cager Classic National Basketball Tournament

Mark your calendars for the 2012 Sooner Cager Classic Basketball Tournament. May 18-20, 2012.

May 11-13, 2012 Cager Classic National Basketball Tournament

Cager Tournament Schedules

Accepting Registration Now:
2012 Cager Classic Information [pdf]
2012 Cager Classic Roster Form [pdf]

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ESPN HS Player of the Week, Stevie Clark

ESPNHS Players of the Week
Jan. 11, 2012

MIDLANDS
Stephen Clark, Douglass
(Oklahoma City)


He’s a 5-foot-10 junior guard who has caught the eye of many recruiting analysts – including ESPN’s Dave Telep – for his long-range shooting. All eyes should be on Clark now after what he did in a 106-92 loss last week to Airline (Bossier City, La.) at the Bossier Invitational. Clark connected for 65 points, including 52 in the second half. He also made 27-of-27 free throws. Clark is reported to have offers from Providence, Marquette, Fresno State and more. [Read More]


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Athletes First
4th Grade Wins 4 to 4
Tournament Championship!

ESPN HS Player of the Week, Stevie Clark


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Athletes First
5th Grade Team
Wins Championship

ESPN HS Player of the Week, Stevie Clark


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Athletes First
Stevie Clark



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D.C. Blue Devils
vs
Athlete's First

Players: Kevin Durant, Ty Lawson, Blake Griffin, Sam Bradford, Obi Muonelo, and Keith Clark

Highlights from AAU matchup on July 24, 2005. Game features the likes of Kevin Durant, Ty Lawson, Blake Griffin, Jerome Dyson and even Oklahoma star quarterback Sam Bradford.

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Athletes First LeBron Rise

LeBron Rise

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