AAU GIRLS: LADY GEMS
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LADY GEMS AAU
Hidden Gems AAU will provide a competitive schedule that will include most the big name tournaments in Ohio and surrounding states for HS teams.
A respectable coaching staff is in place from successful programs within Central Ohio. Many of the coaches have played or coached College and Professional Basketball, which allows them to teach from first-hand experiences.
Also our Academic Advisor will be available for 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.
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 $300-$750 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) + Adidas Uniform(Reversible Jersey & Dark Short), Adidas Hooded Shooting Shirt, Adidas Backpack, 2 Parent T-Shirts.
Payment Plan: If you make a team at tryouts a minimum first-half payment is immediately due & the second half is due March 15th. Players already placed on a team have their first-half due prior to their age's first tryout date & second half due March 15th.
LADY GEMS AAU - STAFF & INFORMATION
HIDDEN GEMS AAU 2025 COACHING STAFF
COLUMBUS BASED TEAMS:
17u/11th Grade = Hidden Gems Phenom Gold(NE2K): Mel Bates, Jayana Harley
15u/9th Grade = Hidden Gems Phenom Gold(NE2K): Zachary Johnson, CJ Holmes
14u/8th Grade = Hidden Gems Phenom Gold(Elite40): Maddy Miles
15u-16u/9th-10th Grade = Hidden Gems Black: Kylie Noble, Bri Ferrell
14u/8th Grade = Hidden Gems Black Kylie Noble, Bri Ferrell
13u/7th Grade = Hidden Gems Orange: DeShawn Brown
13u/7th Grade = Hidden Gems Black: Jayana Harley, Mel Bates
Shooting Coach: Jerry Shumate
PICKERINGTON BASED TEAMS:
12u/6th Grade = Hidden Gems Purple: Auston Young, Joe Davis
11u/5th Grade = Hidden Gems Purple: Jasmine Ortiz & TBD
11u/5th Grade = Hidden Gems Red: Dom King
10u/4th Grade = Hidden Gems Purple: Keeley Wright, Brooklyn
MARION BASED TEAMS:
Hidden Gems McCants
McCants Gems
GIRLS AAU TRYOUTS:
For All Ages! Any questions? Email: hiddengemsbasketball@yahoo.com
* No pre-registration needed.
* Please attempt to make the first tryout. Most who do dont have to attend the second one.
* Multiple Fundraisers are available that cost nothing & 100% of the money raised comes off your fees.
* Be Prepared to make a minimum 50% first half of season total down payment if chosen.
* Kids will not be listed online until they pay their 50% down payment on fees at tryouts (or b4 tryouts if already selected by a coach). Any spots available online after tryouts could be filled.
Location for All Tryouts: McDonald Athletic Complex/4990 Olentangy River Rd
17u/11th Grade: hiddengemsbasketball@yahoo.com
16u/10th Grade: hiddengemsbasketball@yahoo.com
15u/9th Grade: hiddengemsbasketball@yahoo.com
14u/8th Grade: 3/16 = 2pm-3pm
13u/7th Grade: 3/16 = 2pm-3pm
12u/6th Grade: 3/16 = 2pm-3pm
11u/5th Grade: 3/16 = 2pm-3pm
10u/4th Grade: 3/16 = 2pm-3pm
9u/3rd Grade: 3/16 = 2pm-3pm
PRACTICE SITE INFORMATION:
Willis Athletic Complex/Mock Rd Rec Ctr - 2520 Mock Rd
The Mary Ann Building/United Sports Association - 1911 Oakland Park Dr
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
HIDDEN GEMS PHENOM GOLD 17u
SCHEDULE:
March 28th-30th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational
April 5th-6th = BR Hardwood Heroes
April 12th-13th = HG Spring Bling
April 25th-27th = OB The Clash
May 3rd-4th = OB Ohio Future Classic
May 10th-11th = OB Eddie Guice Memorial
May 16th-18th = OB Elite40/NE2K The Classic
July 10th-12th = OB Elite40/NE2K Run 4 Roses Classic
July 19th-21st = OB Elite40/NE2K National Championship
ROSTER:
* Javaya Harley - 5'5 PG Northland
* Sha'Mya Dukes - 5'2 PG Beechcroft
* Kamryn Ross - 5'8 G/F Pickerington North
* Bella Bakhshi - 5'11 PF Columbus DeSales
* Treajanique Lepore - 5'5 G Canton Glen Oak
* Caniya Woods - 6'0 PF/C Whetstone
* Genevieve Golding - 5'7 F Whetstone
* Tatyana Bailey - 5'7 G/F Groveport
* Tamia Tirado-Ludaway -
Kacie Washington - 6'0 PF/C Gahanna Lincoln
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Tuesdays, March 18th - May 13th = 8p-930p/10p Ct#4 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd
Thursdays, March 20th - May 15th = 8p-930p/10p Ct#1 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd
HIDDEN GEMS BLACK 16u
SCHEDULE:
March 28th-30th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational
April 5th-6th = BR Hardwood Heroes
April 12th-13th = HG Spring Bling
April 25th-27th = OB Columus Spring Invitational
May 3rd-4th = Ohio AAU Super Regional
May 10th-11th = OB Eddie Guice Memorial
May 16th-18th = OB Spring Finale
July 12th-13th = BR Battle in the Bus
July 19th-20th = HG Summer Madness
ROSTER:
* Sophia Bragg
* Ady Calvin
* Maryn Pircio
* Tiffani Kangah
* Trinity Askew
* Gabby Grimes
Erin Swartzmiller
Lilly Drummond
Angelica Brock
Ava Patterson
Mi'Leah Reynolds
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Monday, March 17th = 830p-10p at Church 7642 Red Bank Rd
Mondays, March 24th - May 12th = 730p-9p at Church 7642 Red Bank Rd
Thursdays, March 20th - May 15th = 6p-730p at Church 7642 Red Bank Rd
HIDDEN GEMS PHENOM GOLD 15u
SCHEDULE:
March 28th-30th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational
April 5th-6th = BR Hardwood Heroes
April 12th-13th = HG Spring Bling
April 25th-27th = OB The Clash
May 3rd-4th = OB Ohio Future Classic
May 10th-11th = OB Eddie Guice Memorial
May 16th-18th = OB Elite40/NE2K The Classic
July 10th-12th = OB Elite40/NE2K Run 4 Roses Classic
July 19th-21st = OB Elite40/NE2K National Championship
ROSTER:
* Adyson Standard - 6'0 C Hartley
* Ellyana Holmes - G Delaware Hayes
* Jayla Benjamin - 5'6 G Centennial
* Marissa Rowland - 5'5 G Watkins Memorial
* Candice Thomas - 5'8 G/F Africentric
* Ellery Wygal - 5'5 G/F West Liiberty Salem
* Iyana Harris - 5'2 PG Independence
* Leah Phillips - 5'2 PG Olentangy
Saleena Brown - 5'2 PG Pickerington Central
Khloe Bradley - 5'11 PF/C Mt Vernon
** Olivia Dudley - 6'2 C Pickerington Central
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Tuesdays, March 18th - May 13th = 8p-930p/10p Ct#4 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd
Thursdays, March 20th - May 15th = 8p-930p/10p Ct#1 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd
HIDDEN GEMS PHENOM GOLD 14u
SCHEDULE:
March 28th-30th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational
April 5th-6th = BR Hardwood Heroes
April 12th-13th = HG Spring Bling
April 25th-27th = OB Elite 40/The Clash
May 3rd-4th = OB Ohio Future Classic
May 10th-11th = OB Eddie Guice Memorial
May 16th-18th = OB Elite 40/The Classic
July 10th-12th = OB Elite 40/Run 4 Roses Classic
July 19th-20th = HG Summer Madness
ROSTER:
* Ayedun Aluma - 6'2 C Dublin Sells
* Aria Mattison - 5'9 F Licking Heights
* Kimora Haslem - 5'4 PG Licking Heights
* Molly McGowen - 5'9 G Big Walnut
* Heidi Schultz - 5'8 G Watkins
* Brynley Swint - 5'8 F Licking Heights
* Olivia Campen (2030) - 5'6 G New Albany
* Tatum Cosgrave - 5'8 F Big Walnut
* Bennett Whitcomb - 5'8 G/F Gahanna
* Evie Grigsby - 5'11 PF/C Johnstown
* Leila Harris - 5'3 PF Groveport
Mariah Jones - 5'6 G Grace Christian
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Tuesdays, April 1st - May 13th = 6p-8p Ct#3 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd
Wednesdays, March 19th - May 14th = 730p-9p at The Hoop Vault/4402 Weaver Ct N Suite 102
Thursdays, March 20th - May 15th = 6p-8p Ct#2 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd
HIDDEN GEMS BLACK 14u
SCHEDULE:
March 28th-30th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational
April 5th-6th = BR Hardwood Heroes
April 12th-13th = HG Spring Bling
April 25th-27th = OB Columbus Spring Invitational
May 3rd-4th = OB Ohio Future Classic
May 10th-11th = OB Eddie Guice Memorial
May 16th-18th = OB Spring Finale
July 12th-13th = BR Battle in the Bus
July 19th-20th = HG Summer Madness
ROSTER:
* Elizabeth "Lizzie" Wester
* Kate Ohl
* Lola Kowalski
* Eliza Sorrell
* MaKayla Ohler
* Crimsen Myers
* Alayna McCorry
* Avery McConnell
* Justina Onwughalu
Jada Sykes
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Monday, March 17th = 7p-830p at Church 7642 Red Bank Rd
Mondays, March 24th - May 12th = 6p-730p at Church 7642 Red Bank Rd
Thursdays, March 20th - May 15th = 730p-9p at Church 7642 Red Bank Rd
HIDDEN GEMS BLACK 13u
SCHEDULE:
March 28th-30th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational
April 5th-6th = BR Hardwood Heroes
April 12th-13th = HG Spring Bling
May 3rd-4th = OB Ohio Future Classic
May 10th-11th = OB Eddie Guice Memorial
ROSTER:
* Maddie Davidson
* Addison Jividen
* Elyssa Bradford
* Cobi Abeles
* Harper Jones Lee
* Elly Calvin
* Audrianna Franklin
* Savannah Hyde
* Tyleeh Collins
* Nora Hector
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Saturday, March 22nd = 10a-12n at McDonald Athletic Complex/4990 Olentangy River Rd
Monday, March 24th = 8-930p/10p Ct#1 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd
Tuesdays, April 1st - May 13th = 6p-8p Ct#1 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd
Thursdays, March 20th - May 15th = 6p-8p Ct#1 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd
HIDDEN GEMS ORANGE 13u
SCHEDULE:
March 28th-30th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational
April 5th-6th = BR Hardwood Heroes
April 12th-13th = HG Spring Bling
April 25th-27th = OB Columbus Spring Invitational
May 3rd-4th = OB Ohio Future Classic
May 10th-11th = OB Eddie Guice Memorial
May 16th-18th = OB Spring Finale
July 12th-13th = BR Battle in the Bus
July 19th-20th = HG Summer Madness
ROSTER:
* Abigail Ellerbrock
* Brynna Covert
* Nora Newlin
* Harper Vorst
* Sophia Hopkins
* Maddy McBride
* Piper Hayse
* Elliott Waugh-Barnard
* Raegan Lackey
* Amazing Hatcher
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Monday, March 17th = 8-930p/10p Ct#1 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd
Saturday, March 22nd = 10a-12n at McDonald Athletic Complex/4990 Olentangy River Rd
Monday, March 24th = 8-930p/10p Ct#1 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd
Wednesday March 26th = 8-930p/10p Ct#1 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd
Mondays, March 31st - May 12th = 6p-8p Ct#4 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd
Wednesdays, April 2nd - May 14th = 6p-8p Ct#2 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd
HIDDEN GEMS PURPLE 12u
SCHEDULE:
March 28th-30th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational
April 12th-13th = HG Spring Bling
May 3rd-4th = OB Ohio Future Classic
May 10th-11th = GBA Columbus HoopFest
May 16th-18th = OB Spring Finale
May 23-25th = SWOH King & Queen of the Courts
ROSTER:
* Brooke Michaels
* Maya Kuhar
* Avery Sheets
* Cortlandt Weibush
* Adanna Chukwu
* Kai Young
* Ava Zimmerman
* Anya Singri
* Eden Forman
Lauren Ronk
Samantha Drummond
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Tuesdays, April 1st-May 13th 6p-8p Ct#1 at Willis Athletic Complex/2520 Mock Rd
TBD
HIDDEN GEMS PURPLE 11u
SCHEDULE:
March 28th-30th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational
April 12th-13th = HG Spring Bling
May 3rd-4th = OB Ohio Future Classic
May 10th-11th = GBA Columbus HoopFest
May 16th-18th = OB Spring Finale
May 23-25th = SWOH King & Queen of the Courts
ROSTER:
* Alesia Ortiz
* Emma McClellan
* Amiyah Norris
* Lexi Carrington
* Zayla McCants
London Cosgrave
4 TBD
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
TBD
HIDDEN GEMS RED 11u
SCHEDULE:
April 12th-13th = HG Spring Bling
April 18-19th = GBA Easter Classic
April 25th-27th = OB Columbus Spring Invitational
May 3rd-4th = OB Ohio Future Classic
May 10th-11th = GBA Columbus HoopFest
May 16th-18th = OB Spring Finale
May 23-25th = SWOH King & Queen of the Courts
May 30th-June 1st = SWOB King & Queen of the Courts
ROSTER:
* Khloey Campbell
* Samantha Seibert
* Mya King
* Paityn Burns
* Leyna Robbins
* Addy Miller
* Emersyn Crawford
* Annabelle Morosco
* Madilyn Lowry
Brooklyn Willis
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
TBD
HIDDEN GEMS PURPLE 10u
SCHEDULE:
March 28th-30th = OB Ohio Midwest Invitational
April 12th-13th = HG Spring Bling
May 3rd-4th = OB Ohio Future Classic
May 10th-11th = GBA Columbus HoopFest
May 16th-18th = OB Spring Finale
May 23-25th = SWOH King & Queen of the Courts
ROSTER:
* Caroline Turner
* Nora Gillespie
* Payslee Severance
* Lilly Schmitt
* Adelyn Hollis
* Scarlett Hoffner
* Arabella Bintz
* Giuliana Bintz
* Avareigh Atkinson
TBD
** Lanai Jackson
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
TBD
HIDDEN GEMS FEMALE BASKETBALL RESUME
Players Directly Coached:
Brandie Hoskins(OSU & OverSeas Pro) - WBCBL & Worth. Summer Lg.
Carrie Banks(Detroit Player & Northwestern Coach) - Worth. Summer Lg.
Shannon Sword(Cleveland St & Ursuline Head Coach) - Worth. Summer Lg.
Tomeka Brown(OSU) - Worth. Summer Lg.
Debbie Merrill(OSU & Cincinnati) - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg
Bexley Wallace(Pickerington Central & Team USA) - Worth. Summer Lg.
Nikki McCoy(Bowling Green) - WBCBL & Worth. Summer Lg.
Michele Miller(Xavier) - WBCBL & Worth. Summer Lg.
Crystal Murdaugh(Bowling Green & N.C. Carolina A&T) - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg
Tapre Young - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg
Ashley Milhoan - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg
Catherine Cain - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg
Diona Graham - WBCBL
Gwen Yost - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg
LaTisha Walker(Central St) - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg
Megan Fletcher(Walsh) - WBCBL
Melanie Sweeney - WBCBL
Quintana Ward(Ohio U) - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg
Sarah Van Horn(D2 W.Virginia Wesleyan) - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg
Sassy Lane(Cleveland St) - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg
Shelly Simpson(Capital) - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg
Stephanie Foster(Florida A&M) - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg
Ebony Pegues(UMass) - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg
Janicia Anderson(Wilberforce) - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg
Tina Huff(Alcorn St) - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg
Andrea Walker(OSU) - WBCBL
Jessica Slack(E.Carolina & NKU) - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg
Sherrie Griffin(Central St) - WBCBL & Worth Summer Lg
Brittany Smart(Cedarville) - WBCBL
Jalesa Jones(Detroit) - WBCBL
Whitney Lindsay(Indiana) - WBCBL
Jamika Banks - WBCBL
Simon Jelks(USC) - WBCBL
Players Directly Trained:
Asia Taylor(WNBA Minnesota Lynx & Louisville) - between seasons trainer
Bexley Wallace(Pickerington Central & Team USA) - worked out in 15-20 sessions
Tapre Young - worked out for years
Ashley Milhoan - worked out for years
Stephanie Foster - worked out for years
Tina Huff - worked out for years
Jessica Jenkins(St Bonaventure & OverSeas Pro) - first YMCA youth instructor ever
College Placement Players:
Shawnta Dyer(Louisville & OverSeas Pro) - first scholarship offer
Tapre Young - placed at NCAA D2 Salem International from D3 Muskingum
Aubrey Lukacsko(Pickerington Central) - NCAA D2 S.C. Aiken
Catherine Cain(S.C. Aiken) - transfer placement
Andrea Moore(Central Crossing) - D2 Offers
Katy Miler(Delaware Hayes) - D2 Offers
Ashley Milhoan - Salem International & Bluefield St
Mika Marteina - Lane College
Britney Peters - Lane College
Angel Hornsburger - Lane College
Professional Placement Players:
Jeannie Saunders(Long Beach St & Salem International) - Puerto Rico & Sweden
Ashleigh Brown(Miami,Ohio) - Sweden
Crystal Murdaugh(Bowling Green & N.C. Carlona A&T) - Sweden
Thyeis Halley(Florida A&M) - Sweden
Denisha Gray(Indiana Tech) - Sweden
Janae Young - Spain Contract
Chyniere Ibekwe(UCLA) - Australia
Cobilyn Hill(D1 & D2) - Sweden
Taylor Wencis - Sweden
Simone Jelks(USC) - Puerto Rico