Thank you for visiting our website. Athletes First is an Nike affiliated summer team. There are only 40 such teams in the Nation. Athletes First is the only boy's Nike team in the state of Oklahoma.

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

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

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

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]

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:

[Brochure Flyer]

Nike Elite Youth Basketball is making a stop in Oklahoma City to conduct The Nike Pre -Draft Camp on Saturday, March 24, 2012.

The camp will begin at 10:00 a.m. and conclude at 4:00 p.m.

The Santa Fe Family Life Center located at 6300 N. Santa Fe in Oklahoma City will serve as the host sight.

Top Nike coaches and skill and development trainers will be in attendance to conduct the pro - style camp.

Triple Threat building skills will be taught....shooting, dribble penetration, passing ...along with jump stop skills, passing and cutting drills to help better understand ball movement.

Each player will receive a Nike T shirt.

Lunch will be served at the camp.

Be a part of the top grassroots development program in America....be seen by the key Nike grassroots scouts and basketball teachers.

Camp fee is $115.00

Onsite registration will begin 9:00am.

To register go to www.nikepredraftcamp.com or call 405-476-5072.

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]

EYBL Schedules

Best of the NIKE EYBL

"Air Larry" Rises Again!

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]

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

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

Entry Deadline: May 7, 2012

LODGING:

Best Western Oklahoma City
6101 N Santa Fe Avenue, OKC, OK 73118
Phone: (405)848-1919


Room Rates: $80.00
FREE Complementary Hot Breakfast.

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]

Athletes First
Stevie Clark

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.

Blake Griffin vs Knicks

Blake Griffin Dunks

Athletes First
Stevie Clark and Jordan Woodard

LeBron Rise

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