One of the
things we learned at the UA Next Combine Series-East in Washington DC last
weekend was the of level commitment Under Armour (UA) was prepared to make for
their to fledgling UA Next Combine Series platform. Any time a major shoe
company puts their name and resources behind an event you know they’re serious.
Of course UA expected to attract the most elite players in the northeast
region, but what was most impressive about the event was the emphasis on skill
development.
The coaching
staff assembled by UA for the event was knowledgeable, experienced hard working
and committed to insuring that each player at the event left as a better
basketball player. We’re not talking layup lines; the skill station work was
high level, practical and designed to enhance the player’s skill set. Oh yea, the games were played at a very high
level and were very entertaining; however, we see that at a number of elite
events. What sets the UA Next Combine Series
apart from other events is the skill work that precedes the games.
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| Z. Loveday, D. Henry, Z. Jackson, I, Kennedy, M. Land, C. Mayfield, M. Allocco & C. Anthony |
Next Saturday
the show rolls into Columbus, Ohio as the Midwest Combine tips off at Reynoldsburg
High School (Summit Campus). As was the case in DC last weekend, we have
assembled the very best players and coaches for this event. Like DC, an emphasis will be placed on skills
and drills. With that said, the fact the
event has attacked 40 of the top 8th graders in a 7-state region is
noteworthy. As an example of the talent
level, just from Ohio alone, 9 of Buckeye Prep’s top 10 ranked players will be
attending the event. Of course the
states of Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky are sending some of their best
players as well, which makes this event and the over all platform a “one of a
kind” nationwide. Below is a link to a
video that provides a look inside the UA Next Combine series.
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