They were AAC regular-season champs but fell short in the finals of the conference tournament. By now youve likely surmised that were taking a calculated shot with Memphis to win the AAC Tournament at +500 odds. 3, THURSDAY: (2) UTAH OVER (7) WASHINGTON STATE, Feb 17, 2022; Stanford, California, USA; Utah Utes head coach Lynne Roberts looks on during the third quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Maples Pavilion. Forest Brook 56, Port Arthur Jefferson 39. Most tournaments are held at the American Sports Center in Avondale andattracts top clubteams from Arizona and the surrounding states. The teams shared the Pac-12 championship, splitting the two games by winning on their respective home floors. Report: Houston is the No. Texas youth basketball tournaments posted by event directors, amateur organizations and youth travel teams. 11 Classical Magnet (11-9), Gilbert/Coginchaug winner at No. Coach Penny Hardaways team certainly has the athletes to get it done, led by guard Kendric Davis and forward DeAndre Miller. Washington States Bella Murekatete, center, tries to shoot under pressure from Oregons Endyia Rogers, left, and Te-Hina Paopao during the first half Sunday, Jan. 15, 2022, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. Washington State will be in the NCAA Tournament. WebTexas Youth Basketball Tournaments. No one on the Yates' boys basketball team was alive when the Lions last captured the Houston Jaycees-Reebok title, but coach Greg Wise 's team is one step "In fact, we got no complaints about the seedings this year. 15 Bristol Central (6-14) at No. "I was at that game and I can attest to how good Madison is. The Marlins, led by preseason Player of the Year Tommy Mason-Griffin at point guard, guard Richard Brown, forward Joseph Lawson and a talented supporting cast, claimed the Aldine ISD Tournament. On3s Senior National Recruiting Analyst Gerry Hamilton had this to say about Jarace Walker: Walker is one of the top hybrid four men in the country. Solomon: DeMeco Ryans the right coach at the right time, 3 pressing questions facing new Astros GM Dana Brown, Jabari Smith Jr. growing up in NBA with an assist from his father, Poor parent behavior is driving high school sports refs away. 27 Maloney (11-9) at No. There is on play-in game on Friday, March 3. First-year coach Greg Wise will lead Yates against much-improved Sam Houston at 7:30 p.m. at Butler. 4 Portland; No. "I think that whoever picked this tournament weekend out 66 years ago made a great decision. aWdodD0nMCcgc3JjPSdodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNv 15 Prince Tech (10-9)No. Basketball Tournament made profits from sales of tickets and programs that were so large that a series of college scholarships were awarded to cyd9KTt2YXIgZj1kLmdldEVsZW1lbnRzQnlUYWdOYW1lKHMpWzBdLAogICAg LXRvdXJuYW1lbnQvcHJpbnRhYmxlIgogIH0pOwogIChmdW5jdGlvbigpIHsK The Utes will be confident heading into this game against a good, tough Washington State side. The other was a 90-89 overtime home loss to Tulane, which is in third place in the AAC. Event: HOUSTON CLASSIC Hosted by: Above All Sports Hoops . If the Trojans can shoot at or close to 40 percent, they are not going to lose to equally-talented opponents. cG9XSlVIbnFWemRFYTd3JmFtcDtndG1fcHJldmlldz1lbnYtMSZhbXA7Z3Rt Sophomore guard CJ Biery sets the tone for the Cougars, averaging 15.3 points per contest. 2, FRIDAY: (2) UTAH OVER (6) USC, Jan 20, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Utah Utes forward Alissa Pili (35) is congratulated by guard Gianna Kneepkens (left) and forward Jenna Johnson (right) during the third quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Maples Pavilion. Please click here to make a tax deductible donation and help neighbors get back on their feet! 5 Wheeler; No. 11 Bunnell (13-7) at No. He received his degree in print and internet journalism from Missouri State University and began his career in 2013 with The Courier and Houston Community Newspapers. 4 in Class 5A by TexasHoops.com, defeated the four-ranked large private school, Westbury Christian, in the championship game. Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious TV interview, Houston facing severe thunderstorms, possible tornadoes Thursday, 'Call me a Nazi': Former Houston pastor calls for state book ban, Report: Houston ranked No. 25 Platt Tech (9-11) at No. And this week's Houston Jaycees/Reebok tourney, the 68th edition, promises to be one of the finest ever, with no less than six teams listed in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches state rankings. In the 2017-18 season, Houston finished 27-8 overall, reaching the finals of the AAC Tournament, and won their first game in the NCAA Tournament since 1984. "For us as a team, playing in front of the hometown crowd is always special, and it's a chance to play against teams we don't normally see in the regular season.". 29 Greenwich (10-10) at No. The caliber of play is quite high this year.". 7 Kolbe Cathedral (18-2)No. The number of Consuls General honored has grown to over seventy and the attendance of the white-tie Consular Ball has grown to over 600 each year. 7 Brookfield (16-4)No. 20 Valley Regional (10-10) at No. 18 Darien (9-11) at No. The North Star girls are 1-4 while Somerset is 0-4 to begin the year. Jon Poorman is the high school sports coordinator for the Houston Chronicle. Thats at least two more victories and two fewer losses than every other team ranked in this weeks Top 25. 11 SMSA (14-6), Simsbury/East Hartford/St. Just4Hoopin produces 10+ tournaments a year throughout the Metro Phoenix area. 1 St. Bernard (17-3)No. This is one team USCs defense might not be able to solve. 10 Hall; No. This piece is being published on the morning of Wednesday, March 1, hours before the start of the 2023 Pac-12 Womens Basketball Tournament in Las Vegas. 4 Kennedy (16-4)No. The tournament could help a team build some confidence for the remainder of the season with some success over the next two days. "Nothing's guaranteed," Hudek said. 3 Innovation; No. The Jaycees provide personal development, leadership skills, and management training through volunteer events like the Phillies Home Run Derby, the Fair Stand, Golf Tournament, Halloween Parade, Holiday Basketball Tournament and Canoe Race. Oregon has been banged up this season and doesnt have its full complement of players. The Rotary Tournament and the Boswell Area Jaycees Holiday Tournament are two staples of December basketball in Somerset County. 7 Staples (15-5)No. Turkey Shootout; Houston Hoops-AAS Tryout v2 . co-Pac-12 champion and a contender for a No. 19 Bacon Academy (10-10) at No. "We areappreciative of all of the work the Boswell Area Jaycees have put into organizing this tournament.". USCs defense is elite, but Utah solved the Trojans defense thanks to the likely 2023 Pac-12 Player of the Year, former USC star Alissa Pili. Columbus making history with first state tournament appearance, Fulshear girls take experience into state semi vs. Lubbock Cooper. 14 West Haven (7-13) at No. Join our global movement of active citizens and help seek solutions to the greatest challenges of our time. 1 Windsor Locks (17-3)Hale Ray/Coventry winner at No. Follow Daily American Sports on Facebook. North Star is 4-3 this season, while Somerset is 2-4, and hasnot won a game since the Pine Grill championship. North Star and Somerset already tangled once this season in the championship game of the Pine Grill Roundball Classic. 2 Whitney Tech (17-3)Putnam/Lyman Memorial winner at No. 16 New Canaan (13-7)No. 2 WCA; No. This could be a terrific game, but well give the edge to the Utes. "The tournament keeps improving year after year," Hudek said. 1 Cromwell; No. 18 Conard (12-8) at No. 15 Farmington (13-7)No. March is upon us. 1 most stressful city for workers in U.S. Turner: State takeover of Houston ISD could happen as soon as next week, Houston rap royalty Bun B on returning to Rodeo for another Takeover, How the Houston Zoo moved its flock of flamingos to a new home, Why the Texans should take Bijan Robinson with the No. 7 Killingly (15-5)Wethersfield/Ansonia winner at No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Houston Women's Gear. 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If the Trojans can shoot at or close to 40 percent, they are not going to lose to equally-talented opponents. 8 Old Saybrook, No. One of the two losses was at Houston (and Memphis easily covered as a 14.5-point underdog). He was the long-time North Star girls coach before taking over theboys program five years ago. Y2Vlcy10b3VybmFtZW50JTJGcHJpbnRhYmxlJmM1PTIwMjI3MTk2ODEmY3Y9 Odds updated as of 3:45 p.m. In fact, we believe theres a good chance the Cougars stub their toe once more between now and Selection Sunday on March 12. The Cougars recent success is largely credited to Kelvin Sampson, who accepted the head coaching gig in 2014. MjI3MTk2ODEiLAogICAgYzc6ICJodHRwczovL3RleGFzaG9vcHMucml2YWxz Lets move to Thursdays projected quarterfinal matchups. BRACKETS: DIVISION I | DIVISION II | DIVISION III | DIVISION IV | DIVISION V. Results will be posted here following the conclusion of each night of games. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports. USC drilled Colorado by 17 points in Boulder. You have the power to change the worldso what are you waiting for? 8 Windsor (14-6)No. IndyStar | The Indianapolis Star 5 Byes: No. 13 Middletown (13-6)No. Westside High School recently came away with the championship of the 22nd annual Houston ISD Girls Invitational. 4 state ranking. 6 Shepaug Valley (14-6). READ MORE: Do the Phillies have any MVP contenders? 24 Hale Ray (8-12) at No. Humble 76, Baytown Sterling 59. Displayed an efficient mid-range game in July. 21 Stafford (9-11) at No. Walker ultimately chose the Houston Cougars over Auburn and Alabama. Will they make the postseason? Bellaire placed third and Kinkaid won the consolation trophy. ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm And we think itll happen next week in Fort Worth, Texas, site of the AAC tourney. 2 WCA (17-3)No. The Golden Eagles erased a 17-point halftime deficit and eventually downed the Cougars in overtime. Z3RtX2F1dGg9JysnS2hINmhlQ3BvV0pVSG5xVnpkRWE3dycrCiAgICAgICAg A-1 Division. 2 Wamogo; No. He also coached in the tournament from the mid-'80s to 2001. He can be reached at 814-444-5926. It's the weekend before you go on your break. They are averaging 14.8and 12.5points, respectively. SEMIFINAL NO. The Jaycees tournament is not only important for the school, but also the North Star community. 3 by analytics expert KenPom. The since renamed Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo took off within two years and still thrives today as one of the best in the country. Mi4wJmNqPTEmY3NfdWNmcj0wIiAvPgo8L25vc2NyaXB0Pgo8IS0tIEVuZCBj 11 Wilton (14-6) at No. The 1 seed. 2 in the Top 25 and No. Better days are ahead, but this season is ready to end in Tempe. 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The coaches do," said Hudek, who brings in about 10 coaches to rank the teams. 32 Simsbury/No. He works to impact the game by scoring, rebounding, and setting up a bucket for a teammate. "This tournament has always carried a great amount of prestige that has grown as the tournament has continued year by year," Slatcoff said. "I think this is the strongest field we've had in a long time," said Dave Hudek, HISD athletic coordinator and the tournament director for the past four years. 3 Ellington; No. "It was your home tournament so that added to the significance. Boys basketball: Jaycees tourney again features area's best, Boys basketball: Area trio take on Jaycees field, Watch: Astros SP Luis Garcia debuts new windup after rule changes, Oops! 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