HIDDEN GEMS BASKETBALL

GENERAL INFORMATION:

* 4 Boys 5th-8th Grade Teams

* 1 Boys 9th-12th Grade Teams

* 1 Girls 5th-8th Grade Team

* Kids in a variety of situations find this league to be a great overall experience. With a focus on development, many kids find themselves displaying obvious gains in their game and on average 30% end up making their respective teams the following season. No kids get cut, unless it is due to behavior of the player and/or parent. No refunds. 

* Registration Deadline = First Come, First Serve until sold out! Final Payments due by 11/24. 

PRACTICE INFORMATION:

* 2 1.5-2hr Practices Per Week

* 15-20 total practices: 
 
* Practices will be intense with learning & improving as priorities

* Practices will begin beginning of December 2023 and run thru early February 2024

GAME INFORMATION:

* 8-12 Games Played 

* Most games will be at The United Sports Center(1911 Oakland Park)

* High School games will be Thursday evenings starting Late 2023/Early 2024

* Middle School will be Saturday mornings starting Late 2023/Early 2024

* Game schedule will begin in mid December 2023 & run thru early February 2024

FINANCIAL & PACKAGE INFORMATION(Deadline = 11/24 or Sell Out):

* $295 ($300 if split into 2 payments) Per Player includes:
- Full Uniform(Jersey & Shorts)
- T-Shirt
- Gym Sack
- Practice Gym Rental
- Game Gym Rental
- Game Refs

STAFF:

5th-8th Boys: Bri Stephenson
5th-8th Boys: Aiasha Wallace
5th-8th Boys: Mel Bates
5th-8th Boys: Kyrem Massey
9th-12th Boys: Robb Lassiter
5th-8th GIRLS: Bri Ferrell 

2023-2024 TEAM ROSTER: SOLD OUT

* Eyram Codjo-Seignon - Gahanna 8th/YL
* Camden Shelton - Olentangy Berkshire 7th/M
* Miles Reese - Worthingway 7th/S
* Malekye Taylor - Olentangy Orange 7th/M
* Joss Aliling - Walnut Springs 7th/YL
* Owen Moriak - Walnut Springs 7th/YL
* Finn Fletemyer - Blendon 7th/YL
* Ayden Jenkins - Perry 6th/YL
* Shiven Namala - Perry 6th/YL
* Mason Williams - Heritage 6th/S


PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

* Sunday, 12/3 at Willis Rec Ctr Ct#1 = 4-6p
* Sundays, 12/10, 12/17 at McDonald Rec Ctr(4990 Olentangy River Rd) Ct#4 = 4-6p
* Sundays, 1/7, 1/14, 1/21 at McDonald Rec Ctr Ct#1 = 4-6p
* Sundays, 1/28 & 2/4 at McDonald Rec Ctr Ct#- = 4-6p

* Tuesdays, 12/5, 12/12 at Willis Rec Ctr(2520 Mock Rd) Ct#1 = 8-930/10p
* Tuesdays, 12/19 + 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 at Willis Rec Ctr(2520 Mock Rd) Ct#3 = 8-930/10p

GAME SCHEDULE: 

* December 8th at 5:30pm = at Patriot Prep
* January 3rd at 7pm = at Brentnell Rec Ctr
* January 6th at 12:00n = vs Brick Purple at 1911 Oakland Park
* January 13th at 12:00n = vs Brick Red at 1911 Oakland Park
* January 20th at 12:00n = vs HG Bates at 1911 Oakland Park
* January 25th at 7:00pm = vs Marysville MS at Marysville Bunsold
* January 27th at 12:00n = vs HG Massey at 1911 Oakland Park
* February 3rd at 12:00n = vs HG Wallace at 1911 Oakland Park
* February 10th at TBDpm = at 1911 Oakland Park

2023-2024 TEAM ROSTER: SOLD OUT

* Austin Samad - Canal Winchester 8th/M
* Robert "Bo" Chester - Canal Winchester 8th/YM
* Matthew Reyes - Jackson 8th/YL
* William Tyler Garrison - Worthingway 7th/S
* Christian Hale - Worthingway 7th/YXL
* Keith Walker - Worthingway 7th/S
* Jaxon Morrison - Licking Heights 7th/M
* Chris Carter III - Licking Heights 7th/M
* Vaughn Parker - Granville 7th/YXL
* Jayce Lewis - Pathways School of Discovery 4th/YM

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

* Sundays, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, + 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 + 2/4 at 1911 Oakland Park = 2-4p

* Tuesdays, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, + 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 at 1911 Oakland Park = 6-8p

GAME SCHEDULE: 

* December 7th at 7:00pm = at Brentnell Rec Ctr(1280 Brentnell Ave)
* December 15th at 6:30pm = at Patriot Prep
* December 21st at 5:30pm = at Marysville Bunsold  (7th & 8th only)
* January 6th at 1:00pm = vs HG Massey at 1911 Oakland Park
* January 13th at 3:00pm = vs HG Bates at 1911 Oakland Park
* January 20th at 2:00pm = vs Brick Purple at 1911 Oakland Park
* January 27th at 3:00pm = vs Brick Red at 1911 Oakland Park
* February 3rd at 12:00n = vs HG Stephenson at 1911 Oakland Park
* February 3rd at 2:00pm = vs Grizzly Elite at 1911 Oakland Park
* February 10th at TBDpm = at 1911 Oakland Park

2023-2024 TEAM ROSTER: SOLD OUT

* Jaxson Corey - Gahanna 8th/S
* Brady Jenkins - Teays Valley 8th/S
* David Ucker - Pickerington Ridgeview 8th/XL
* Alie Kamara - Pickerington Ridgeview 8th/S
* Jeremiah Posey - Pickerington Ridgeview 7th/XL
* Gavin Gallagher - Worthingway 7th/YXL
* Ryan Ucker - Pickerington Diley 6th/YM
* Christon Bihiga - Lincoln 6th/S
* Durant Brown - Pickerington Diley 6th/YL
Trust Woods - Sherwood 7th/L

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

* Sundays, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, + 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 + 2/4 at 1911 Oakland Park = 2-4p

* Tuesdays, 12/5, 12/12 at Willis Rec Ctr(2520 Mock Rd) Ct#1 = 8-930/10p
* Tuesdays, 12/19 + 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 at Willis Rec Ctr(2520 Mock Rd) Ct#3 = 8-930/10p

GAME SCHEDULE: 

* December 8th at 6:30pm = at Patriot Prep
* December 21st at 6:30pm = at Marysville Bunsold (7th & 8th Only)
* January 6th at 3:00pm = vs Brick Red at 1911 Oakland Park
* January 13th at 3:00pm = vs HG Wallace at 1911 Oakland Park
* January 20th at 12:00n = vs HG Stephenson at 1911 Oakland Park
* January 20th at 3:00pm = vs Grizzly Elite at 1911 Oakland Park
* January 27th at 1:00pm = vs Brick Purple at 1911 Oakland Park
* February 3rd at 3:00pm = vs HG Massey at 1911 Oakland Park
* February 3rd at 12:00n = vs HG Stephenson at 1911 Oakland Park
* February 3rd at 2:00pm = vs Grizzly Elite at 1911 Oakland Park
* February 10th at TBDpm = at 1911 Oakland Park

2023-2024 TEAM ROSTER: SOLD OUT

* Jordan Brown - Pickerington Lakeview 8th/M
* Edwin "Rico" Martinez - Olentangy Hyatts 8th/S
* Aiven Williams - Groveport 8th/YL
* Jonathan Courtland - Minerva Park 7th/S
* Frankie Shuler - Granville 6th/YL
* Julio Martinez - Olentangy Hyatts 6th/YL
* Pearson Bolin - Canal Winchester 5th/YM
* Lane Ott - Canal Winchester 5th/S
* Makhi Massey - Oakmont 5th/YM
* Aiden Locklear - Sycamore Creek 5th/YL

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

* Sundays, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, + 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 + 2/4 at 1911 Oakland Park = 6-8p

* Tuesdays, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, + 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 at 1911 Oakland Park = 6-8p

GAME SCHEDULE: 

* December 7th at 6:00pm = at Brentnell Rec Ctr(1280 Brentnell Ave)
* December 15th at 5:30pm = at Patriot Prep
* January 3rd at 6:30pm vs Akili Christian MS at Mock Rd Rec Ctr Ct#3
* January 6th at 1:00pm = vs HG Wallace at 1911 Oakland Park
* January 13th at 1:00pm = vs Brick Purple at 1911 Oakland Park
* January 20th at 1:00pm = vs Brick Red at 1911 Oakland Park
* January 27th at 12:00n = vs HG Stephenson at 1911 Oakland Park
* January 27th at 2:00pm = vs Grizzly Elite at 1911 Oakland Park
* February 2nd at 5:30pm = vs Patriot Prep 6th/7th at Patriot Prep 
* February 3rd at 3:00pm = vs HG Bates at 1911 Oakland Park
* February 10th at TBDpm = at 1911 Oakland Park

2023-2024 TEAM ROSTER: SOLD OUT

* Hunter Long - Canal Winchester 12th/M
* Connor Lassiter - North Union 12th/M
* Gavin Lassiter - Canal Winchester 12th/M
* Nathan Lassiter - HomeSchool 12th/M
* Nathaniel Weaver - Big Walnut 11th/L
* Dylan Martin - Canal Winchester 11th/L
* JT Thornton - Canal Winchester 10th/S
* Vihaan Banga - Olentangy Liberty 9th/S
* Calvin Pang - Genoa Christian 9th/XS
* Nicholas Fritz - Grove City 9th/M

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

* Sundays, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, + 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 + 2/4 at 1911 Oakland Park = 6-8p

* Tuesdays, 12/5, 12/12 at Willis Rec Ctr(2520 Mock Rd) Ct#2 = 8-930/10p
* Tuesdays, 12/19 + 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 at Willis Rec Ctr(2520 Mock Rd) Ct#4 = 8-930/10p

GAME SCHEDULE: 

* December 13th at 7:00pm = at Brentnell Rec Ctr(1280 Brentnell Ave)
* December 27th at 8:15pm = vs RX Bridge at 1911 Oakland Park
* December 27th at 9:15pm = vs RX Bridge at 1911 Oakland Park
* January 4th at 6:15pm = vs Brick Blue at 1911 Oakland Park
* January 11th at 7:15pm = vs Team Bunda at 1911 Oakland Park
* January 13th at 4:30pm = at Brentnell Rec Ctr(1280 Brentnell Ave)
* January 18th at 7:15pm = vs Brick Green at 1911 Oakland Park
* January 25th at 7:15pm = vs Brick Silver at 1911 Oakland Park
* February 1st at 8:15pm = vs Brick Purple at 1911 Oakland Park
* February 11th at 10:00am = vs TBD at 1911 Oakland Park

2023-2024 TEAM ROSTER: 

* Zakariya Mohamed - Acellus 11th/S
* Evan Bickel - Pickerington North 9th/S

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

* Sundays, December (OFF 12/24 & 12/31) + January in HG Winter Academy = 230p-4p at Training Camp Ohio 

* Tuesdays, 12/5, 12/12 at Willis Rec Ctr(2520 Mock Rd) Ct#2 = 8-930/10p
* Tuesdays, 12/19 + 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 at Willis Rec Ctr(2520 Mock Rd) Ct#4 = 8-930/10p

GAME SCHEDULE: 

* January 4th at TBDpm = at 1911 Oakland Park
* January 11th at TBDpm = at 1911 Oakland Park
* January 18th at TBDpm = at 1911 Oakland Park
* January 25th at TBDpm = at 1911 Oakland Park
* February 1st at TBDpm = at 1911 Oakland Park
* February 8th at TBDpm = at 1911 Oakland Park

2023-2024 TEAM ROSTER:

* Mia Matthews - Minerva Park 6th/M
* Cadence Nelson - Dublin Sells  6th/YM
* Harper Weaver - Olentangy Orange 5th/YM
* Lola Taylor - Worthington Evening 5th/YXL
* Hadley Chadwick - Walnut Creek - 5th/YL
* Molly Gentil - Worthington Estates 5th/YL
1-4 TBD

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

* Sunday, 12/3 at Willis Rec Ctr Ct#1 = 4-6p
* Sundays, 12/10, 12/17 at McDonald Rec Ctr(4990 Olentangy River Rd) Ct#4 = 4-6p
* Sundays, 1/7, 1/14, 1/21 at McDonald Rec Ctr Ct#1 = 4-6p
* Sundays, 1/28 & 2/4 at McDonald Rec Ctr Ct#- = 4-6p

GAME SCHEDULE: 

* December 29th vs RV 5th B
* January 13th at 5pm = vs RV 6th B at River Valley MS
* January 19th at 530pm = vs Patriot Prep at Patriot Prep (CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER)
* January 20th at 5pm = vs RV 5th A at River Valley MS
* January 27th at 6:30pm = vs Worthington at McDonald Rec Ctr Ct#3
* January 28th at 12noon = vs Hilliard 5th A at Hilliard Darby
* January 28th at 5pm = vs 5th/6th Grade City Rec Team at McDonald Rec Ctr
* February 2nd at 6:30pm = vs Patriot Prep at Patriot Prep 
* February 4th at 4pm = vs Worthington at McCord MS

Sean Jones - 2022 Gahanna Lincoln H.S.

Sohn McGee - 2022 Westland H.S.

Andre Irvin - 2021 Olentangy Orange H.S.

Dante Woods - 2021 KIPP H.S.

R.J. Keuchler - 2023 Pickerington Central H.S.

Jordan Edwards - 2023

Brady Carter - 2023 London H.S.

Vic Ellis - 2022 Africentric H.S.

Ryker Bowden - 2024 Marysville H.S.

Jayden Jones - 2023 Thomas Worthington H.S.

Jared Hart - 2023 Africentric H.S.

VJ Provitt - 2023 Thomas Worthington H.S.

Joseph Serra - 2022 Olentangy

Nathan Tesfu - Pickerington

PLAYERS CUT BETWEEN 5th-8th GRADE WHO MADE SCHOOL TEAM THE NEXT YEAR AND/OR HIGH SCHOOL

Cameron Andrade - 2022 Thomas Worthington H.S.

Jaden Dade - 2022 Thomas Worthington H.S.

Isaiah Whiteman - 2022 Thomas Worthington H.S.

Lando Gilchrist - 2021 Central Crossing H.S.

Keenan Johnston - 2021 Ready H.S.

Lamin Touray - 2022 Northland H.S.

Kayden Plunkett - 2023 Westerville

Sibo Sebazungu - 2023 Westerville

Sean McRae - 2020 Upper Arlington H.S.

Drew Miller - 2021 Grove City H.S.

Nick Finamore - 2021 Grove City H.S.

2019 Participants

* Will Mellinger - Olentangy 7th/L
* Kaiden Kelso - Olentangy 7th/L
* Dillin Smith - Olentangy 7th/S
* Zach Siegrist - Olentangy 7th/S
* Dawson Demoss - Olentangy 7th/S
* Nathan Broze - Olentangy 7th/YL
* Jason Wienceck - Olentangy 7th/YL
* Carson Fowler - Delaware 7th/S
* Deldraco Johnson - Delaware 6th/YL
* Vincent Pham - Olentangy 5th/YL

* Dillon Govekar - Gahanna 7th/S
* Miceles Kelley - Gahanna 7th/S
* Owen Dominak - Gahanna 6th/YL
* Evan Goare - Gahanna 6th/YL
* Zecariah Christman - Gahanna 6th/YL
* Collin Hoffner - New Albany 8th/M
* Gavin Jenkins - New Albany 8th/S
* Ryan Snead - New Albany 7th/M
* Dontay Braswell - Olentangy 7th/L
* Spencer Lowe - Big Walnut - 7th/M
* Lazan Sellers - Worthington 6th (Practice)

* Ashton Singh - Olentangy 8th/M
* Enrique James - Olentangy 7th/M
* Tanvir Dhillon - Olentangy 7th/S
* Jayden Jarrell - Grove City - 8th/S
* Drew Cordell - Grove City 7th/S
* Nick Kummer - Grove City 6th/S
* Cameron Cannon - Dublin 8th/S
* Andrew Barbee - Teays Valley 7th/S
* Kevin Scott - Westerville - 7th/YL
* Gavin McCormack - Marysville - 7th/YM

* Tejas Patel - Olentangy 8th/S
* John Haas - Canal Winchester 8th/M
* Matthew Lewis - Canal Winchester 8th/S
* Will Barhorst - Canal Winchester 7th/M
* Chris Pittello - Pickerington 7th/S
* Sammy Santana - Pickerington 7th/YL
* Luke Friedman - Upper Arlington 7th/YL
* Jaiden Brown - Hilliard 6th/YL
* Miles Johns - GEMS  5th/S
- Dante Ealy - Hilliard 7th/YL
- Noah Ealy - Hilliard 5th (Practice)

* Eli Baxter - Olentangy 7th/S
* Leo Curry - Olentangy 7th/S
* Jack Young - Olentangy 7th/S
* Brooks Hamilton - Olentangy 7th/YL
* Ayden Dunning - Olentangy 7th/YL
* Mohan Shah - Olentangy 7th/YL
* Alexander Hunter - Olentangy 7th/YM
* Scott Blair - Delaware 7th/M
* Jaden Williamson - Delaware 7th/S
* Brady Kuhlman - Delaware 7th/YM

* Gage Partin - Highland 8th/M
* Brayden Hunter - Highland 8th/S
* Nathan Battig - Worthington 8th/M
* Shaden Eldenali - Worthington 8th/M
* Drew Nimon - Buckeye Valley 7th/M
* Brett Rick - Buckeye Valley 8th/S
* Logan Kroeger - Buckeye Valley 7th/S
* Dominic Denenzio - Buckeye Valley 7th/YL
* Nolan Eppich - Worthington 7th/S
* Riku Nishikawa - Dublin 6th/YL

* Thadeaus Tawiah - Pickerington Central 9th/M
* Jalil Stallworth - Pickerington Central 9th/M
* Vik Perry - Pickerington Central 9th/M
* Noah Neal Jr - Pickerington North 9th/M
* Sammy Cruz-Rivera - Centennial 11th/M
* Keith West - Centennial 9th/M
* Phillip Hemphill - Hartley 11th/M
* Victor Murat - Licking Heights 9th/L
* Ryan Cook - Bloom Carroll 9th/S
* Yousuf Elalfi - McCord MS 8th/S
* Quentin Easler - Pickerington Central 6th (Practice)

* Joe Ortiz - Worthington Kilbourne 9th/L
* Isaac Fedor - Worthington Kilbourne 9th/M
* Collin Salyer - Worthington Kilbourne 9th/M
* Kaleb Razor - Worthington Kilbourne 9th/YL
* Mason Earliwine - Thomas Worthington 11th/M
* Ali Shehadeh - Thomas Worthington 10th/M
* Antonio Santos - Thomas Worthington 9th/M
* Logan Adams - Westerville North 10th/L
* Barak Webb - Westerville North 9th/M
* Micah Lewis - Canal Winchester 9th/M
Wes McKinney - Thomas Worthington 10th/L

22-23

* William Narrol - Olentangy Hyatts 8th/L
* Layne Curry - Olentangy Berkshire 8th/YL
* Rowan Garling - Olentangy Orange 7th/YXL
* Michael-Tyler Grace - Olentangy Orange 7th/S
* Apreiz Powell -  St Marys 7th/S
* Austin Battig - Worthingway 6th/YM
* Christon Bihiga - Lincoln 5th/YL
* Zachary Brahler - Worthington Hills 5th/YM
* Grayson Haughawout - Worthington Hills 5th/YM
* Parker West - Granby 5th/YXL
** Diallo Delaney - Olentangy Orange 7th/XL (Practice Only)

* Vincent Pham - Olentangy Berkshire 8th/S
* Evan Barson - Olentangy Berkshire 8th/M
* Gavin Wheeler - Olentangy Berkshire 8th/YL
* Gabe Hinkel - Olentangy Berkshire 8th/S
* Andrew AJ Kerns - Olentangy Berkshire 8th/S
* Matt Pizzino - Olentangy Berkshire 8th/M
* Tyce Zingery - Olentangy Berkshire 8th/S
* Vansh Sethi - Olentangy Berkshire 8th/S
* Gavin Valentik - Olentangy Berkshire 8th/M
* Mehki Massey - _______ 4th/YM

* Damian Neal - Thomas Ewing 8th/YXL
* Andrew Wilson - Jackson 8th/M
* David Ucker - Pickerington Ridgeview 7th/XL
* Austin Samad - Canal Winchester 7th/S
* Griffin Gildow - Canal Winchester 7th/L
* Pacey Lowe - Canal Winchester 7th/M
* Braylen Schmied - Canal Winchester 7th/S
* Aiven Williams - Groveport 7th/YL
* Maxwell Davis - Westerville 6th/YM
* Carson Kinser - Hayes 6th/S

* Blake O'Donnell - Jones 8th/YXL
* Miles Johns - Groveport 8th/L
* Damon Booker II - Waggoner 8th/L
* Christian Byers - Waggoner 7th/M
* Nathan Mumford - Lexington 7th/S
* Eli Hildebrandt - Perry 7th/L
* Chase Gossman - Granville 7th/YXL
* AJ Payton - Pickerington Lakeview 7th/YXL
* Daegan Endicott - River Valley 7th/YL
* Cameron Brigner - Olentangy Shanahan 7th/S

* Michael Ellicott - Pickerington Lakeview 8th/S(M)
* Tristan Roberts - Bloom Carroll 8th/L
* Lucas Watts - Kilbourne 7th/S
* Dean Mullen - Kilbourne 7th/YL
* Lucas Neylon - Kilbourne 7th/YL
* Graham Owens - Kilbourne 7th/S
* Miles Khurma - Kilbourne 7th/S
* Trenton Lawson - McCord 7th/L
* Brian Wess - Jackson 7th/S
* Jeremiah Posey - Diley 6th/M

* Ethan Zananiri - Pickerington North 9th/M
* Xavier Notestone - Pickerington North 9th/M
* Aiden Shook - Pickerington North 9th/L
* Brent Parsons - Pickerington North 9th/L
* Samuel Waites - Pickerington North 9th/L
* Brady Brickman - Pickerington North 9th/L
* Nic Markle - Pickerington North 9th/M
* Brady Boss - Pickerington North 9th/M
* Brayden Snipes - Pickerington North 9th/S
* AJ Tucker - Pickerington 9th/L

* Samuel Taylor - Westerville North 12th/XL
* Tejas Patel - Olentangy Berlin 11th/M
* Ayden Patel - Olentangy Berlin 11th/M
* Jacob Samson - Westerville Central 10th/YL
* Alexander Taylor - Westerville North 10th/L
* Mohamed Sameka - Westerville North 10th/M
* Eric Dallas - Westerville North 10th/S
* Kayden Deng - Central Crossing 10th/S
* Rylan Bihari - St Charles 9th/S
* Apreiz Powell -  St Marys 7th/S
** Dylan Belton - Westerville South 10th/YL (Practice Only)
** Charles Vann - Westerville North 10th/M (Practice Only)
** Phillip Adu-Acheampong - Westerville North 9th/YL (Practice Only)

* Sean Washington - Canal Winchester 12th/M
* Mamadou Kane - Canal Winchester 12th/S
* Hunter Long - Canal Winchester 11th/M
* Gavin Lassiter - Canal Winchester 11th/L
* Dylan Martin - Canal Winchester 10th/XL
* Micah Walls - Marysville 10th/XL
* Sahr Rashid-Noah - Westerville Central 10th/M
* Jeffri Green - Canal Winchester 9th/M
* Joseph Trester - Canal Winchester 9th/M
* Benjamin Grosik - Grove City 9th/L 
** Haruun Salad - Westerville South 10th/L (Practice Only)