Week | Tournament | Location | Sites |
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April 7-8 | Loudoun FLEXX Spring Kick-off Classic | Loudoun, VA | LCPS Schools |
April 14-15 | Off | ||
April 21-22 | Elevate Hoops DMV Hoop Fest | Washington DC | Catholic University |
April 28-29 | Zero Gravity Battle for the Belt | Prince George County | Athletic Republic |
May 5-6 | BTH DMV Invitational | Frederick, MD | Hood College |
May 12-13 | Off | ||
May 19-20 | Charm City National Invitational | Jessup, MD | MD Junior Sports Center |
May 26-May 27 | Off – Memorial Day | ||
June 2-3 | Battle of NOVA | Fairfax, VA | FCPS Schools |
June 9-10 | Maryland Invitational Tournament | PG County, MD | PG County schools |
June 16-17 | Inner Harbor Challenge | Baltimore, MD | Park School |
June 23-24 | Off – HS Team Camps | ||
June 30 | Off – HS Team Camps | ||
July 7-8 | Battle in the Bridge | Woodbridge, VA | Potomac HS |
July 14-15 | TBA | ||
July 21-22 | TBA |
Grassroots Program Preview: Nova Cavaliers
Our goal is to preview as many local grassroots programs as we can up until the first live period. Here we spotlight the Northern Virginia Cavaliers (NOVA Cavs). Organized by program director Jerry Lin, the Cavs have playing competitive AAU basketball since 2005.
Check out the program’s mission statement here.
This year, the Cavs have four teams within the 15U-17U age groups.
15U SAWITZKY
Head Coach: Doug Sawitzky
Roster:
Jaz Bisset | McLean HS |
Aaron Bremser | McLean HS |
Ethan Hale | McLean HS |
Sean Kelly | Oakton HS |
Nate Legg | McLean HS |
Eric Marlowe | TC Williams HS |
Jack Taylor | Marshall HS |
Luke Titus | Chantilly HS |
Greg Williams | Fairfax HS |
Schedule/Key Dates:
Week | Tournament | Location | Sites |
---|---|---|---|
April 7-8 | Big Time Hoops I-95 Classic | Woodbridge, VA | Potomac HS |
April 14-15 | ZG Collision in Capital | Washington DC | Catholic University |
April 21-22 | **Hoop Group Pittsburgh Jam Fest** | Pittsburgh, PA | David Lawarence Convention Center |
April 28-29 | Off | ||
May 5-6 | Big Time Hoops DMV Invitational | Frederick, MD | Hood College |
May 12-13 | Big Shots Virginia Invitational Tournament | Fairfax, VA | Paul VI |
May 19-20 | Charm City National Invitational | Jessup, MD | MD Junior Sports Center |
May 26-May 27 | Off – Memorial Day | ||
June 2-3 | Battle of NOVA | Fairfax, VA | FCPS Schools |
June 9-10 | Maryland Invitational Tournament | PG County, MD | PG County schools |
June 16-17 | Off – HS Team Camps | ||
June 23-24 | Battle of the Beltway | Ellicott City, MD | Meadowbrook Sportsplex |
June 30-July 1 | Off – HS Team Camps | ||
July 7-11 | NTBA Nationals | Myrtle Beach, SC | Myrtle Beach Sports Center |
July 14-15 | Off | ||
July 20-22 | **Hoop Group Summer Jam Fest** | Manheim, PA | Spooky Nook |
16U FORT
Head Coach: Bruce Fort
Roster
Alex Buerkle | Madison HS |
Ryan Pelczynski | Fairfax HS |
Jack Harwood | TC Williams HS |
Gregory Hunt | Bishop McNamara |
William Johnson | McLean HS |
Dorian Marlowe | TC Williams HS |
Sean Moyes | Marshall HS |
Ahmad Rauf | South Lakes HS |
Ian Thompson | Marshall HS |
Christian Lewis | Fairfax HS |
John Thomasson | Fairfax HS |
Schedule/Key Dates:
16U LIN
Head Coach: Jerry Lin
Record Last Summer: 39-9; won 6 tournaments including the Gold Division of Pittsburgh Jamfest and the AAU International Championship
Roster
# | Name | High School |
---|---|---|
0 | Lee Haggins | Robinson SS |
1 | Josh Abtew | Fairfax HS |
2 | Simon Weeren | Riverside HS |
3 | Ricky Peters | Fairfax HS |
4 | Tanner LaPlante | Robinson SS |
5 | Hank Dickerson | Woodgrove HS |
9 | Daniel Mbangue | Fairfax HS |
11 | Drew Rowson | Robinson SS |
13 | Randy Shephard | Gonzaga HS |
18 | Aaron Walker | Fairfax HS |
23 | Jack Fricka | West Potomac HS |
24 | Daniel Peterson | Hayfield SS |
8 of our 12 players played varsity as sophomores
Projected Starting Lineup:
Josh Abtew – Fairfax; 2nd team All-District
Tanner LaPlante – Robinson; 2nd team All-District
Simon Weeren – Riverside, full-time starter for RHS
Ricky Peters – Fairfax; 6th man for FHS
Daniel Peterson – Hayfield; full-time starter for Hayfield, All-Tournament Team for Gunston District
Schedule/Key Dates:
Week | Tournament | Location | Sites |
---|---|---|---|
April 6-8 | Elevate Elite Capital Hoop Fest | Washington DC | Catholic University |
April 14-15 | Zero Gravity Collision in the Capital | Hyattsville, MD | Athletic Republic |
April 20-22 | **Hoop Group Pittsburgh Jam Fest** | Pittsburgh, PA | Lawrence Convention Center |
April 28-29 | Off | ||
May 5-6 | DMV Elite Super Team Showcase | Bowie, MD | City of Bowie Gym |
May 12 | Play for Pink Champions Classic | Fairfax, VA | George Mason University |
May 19-20 | Charm City N.I.T | Jessup, MD | MD Junior Sports Center |
May 26-May 27 | Off | ||
June 2-3 | Battle of NOVA Invitational | Fairfax County, VA | South Lakes HS |
June 8-10 | Rumble in the Bronx | New York City, NY | TBD |
June 16-17 | Inner Harbor Challenge | Baltimore, MD | TBD |
June 23-24 | Off/Team Camp | ||
June 30 | Off/Team Camp | ||
July 7-8 | Battle in the Bridge | Prince Williams County, VA | PWC Schools |
July 14-15 | TBD | ||
July 20-22 | **Hoop Group Summer Jam Fest** | Manheim, PA | Spooky Nook |
July 25-29 | **Prep Hoops Summer Challenge** | Chicago, IL | TBD |
17U DASHTI
Head Coach: Shawheen Dasthi
Roster
Brian Aka | McLean HS |
Alex Simmons | Washington & Lee HS |
Matias Prock | McLean HS |
Daniel Deaver | Marshall HS |
Drew Pitter | Robinson SS |
Nick Margraf | Lake Braddock SS |
Sohrab Kermanchi | Langley HS |
Ryan Schlaffer | Marshall HS |
Sergio Delgado | Robinson SS |
Grant Holder | South County SS |
Toussaint Parris-Grant | Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS |
Remmey Carpenter | South Lakes HS |
Schedule/Key Dates:
Week | Tournament | Location | Sites |
---|---|---|---|
April 7-8 | Elevate Capital Hoop Fest | Washington DC | Catholic University |
April 14-15 | ZG Collision In Capital | Hyattsville, MD | Athletic Republic |
April 21-22 | **HG Pittsburgh Jam Fest** | Pittsburgh, PA | Convention Center |
April 28-29 | Off | ||
May 5-6 | DMV Elite Team Super Showcase | Bowie, MD | City of Bowie Gymnasium |
May 12-13 | Big Shots VIT | Fairfax, VA | PVI |
May 19-20 | BasketBull Spring Classic | Springfield, MA | Amherst College |
May 26-27 | Off – Memorial Day | ||
June 2-3 | Battle of NOVA Invitational | Fairfax, VA | FCPS Schools |
June 9-10 | Off – Finals Week | ||
June 16-17 | TBA | ||
June 23-24 | TBA | ||
June 30-July 1 | Off – HS Team Camp | ||
July 7-8 | Battle in the Bridge | Woodbridge, VA | Potomac HS |
July 12-15 | Hoop Group Atlantic City Jam Fest | Atlantic City, NJ | Atlantic City Convention Center |
July 21-22 | HG Spooky Nook | Manheim, PA | Spooky Nook |
July 28-29 | Big Shots Maryland | Baltimore, MD | TBA |