Jayhawk InvitationalApr 29, 2016 by Brett Pickert
Collision Course at Jayhawk Invitational
Collision Course at Jayhawk Invitational
The Jayhawk Invitational is upon us and two of the favorites to take home the 17u title are Howard Pulley and hometown heroes KC Run GMC. Two of the best AA
The Jayhawk Invitational is upon us and two of the favorites to take home the 17u title are Howard Pulley and hometown heroes KC Run GMC. Two of the best AAU teams in the country, Pulley in Nike EYBL, and KC Run GMC in the Under Armour Association.
Howard Pulley boasts an undefeated record in the Nike EYBL circuit and has a pretty stacked squad. Gary Trent Jr., Tre Jones, and Brad Davison lead the team. Trent Jr. is getting looks from every school in the country. Tre Jones is the younger brother of Minnesota Timberwolves guard and Howard Pulley-alum, Tyus Jones. Brad Davison (Pacific, Dayton, Yale) is a sharpshooter from deep. Howard Pulley isn’t just wings and guards though, they also have two 6’10” + towers down low in Daniel Oturu and Theo John (Minnesota, Marquette). Both can deliver boards and blocks.
KC Run GMC owns the best record in the Under Armour Association at 7-1. They may not have the star power of Howard Pulley but any one of their players can hurt you. Darien Jackson (Tulsa, Kansas State) went off for 32 points earlier this season. Bol Bol (Kansas, Creighton), son of NBA center Manute Bol, can guard and score on the inside with his 7’0 frame. And a backcourt that has PG Jacob Gilyard (Portland, UAB), averaging almost 5 assists a game, and steals manufacturer Mitch Ballock (Creighton-committed).
If the stars align, we could see both of these teams square off in the championship game on Day 3 of the Jayhawk Invitational. Howard Pulley has the scoring power but KC Run GMC has the advantage down low with Bol Bol protecting the paint. This is the most intriguing matchup of the weekend and you wouldn't want to miss it.
The Jayhawk Invitational will broadcast exclusively on FloHoops.com. Courts 1-3 from Drive 5 Sports Complex will be broadcasted and available for replay.
Howard Pulley boasts an undefeated record in the Nike EYBL circuit and has a pretty stacked squad. Gary Trent Jr., Tre Jones, and Brad Davison lead the team. Trent Jr. is getting looks from every school in the country. Tre Jones is the younger brother of Minnesota Timberwolves guard and Howard Pulley-alum, Tyus Jones. Brad Davison (Pacific, Dayton, Yale) is a sharpshooter from deep. Howard Pulley isn’t just wings and guards though, they also have two 6’10” + towers down low in Daniel Oturu and Theo John (Minnesota, Marquette). Both can deliver boards and blocks.
KC Run GMC owns the best record in the Under Armour Association at 7-1. They may not have the star power of Howard Pulley but any one of their players can hurt you. Darien Jackson (Tulsa, Kansas State) went off for 32 points earlier this season. Bol Bol (Kansas, Creighton), son of NBA center Manute Bol, can guard and score on the inside with his 7’0 frame. And a backcourt that has PG Jacob Gilyard (Portland, UAB), averaging almost 5 assists a game, and steals manufacturer Mitch Ballock (Creighton-committed).
If the stars align, we could see both of these teams square off in the championship game on Day 3 of the Jayhawk Invitational. Howard Pulley has the scoring power but KC Run GMC has the advantage down low with Bol Bol protecting the paint. This is the most intriguing matchup of the weekend and you wouldn't want to miss it.
The Jayhawk Invitational will broadcast exclusively on FloHoops.com. Courts 1-3 from Drive 5 Sports Complex will be broadcasted and available for replay.