2008 Media Guide

Dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is
the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if
you're willing to pay the price.

- Vince Lombardi

Georgia Stars 15U Black

The Georgia Stars 2008 15U Black team is coached by Mark DeFoor, Joe Kennedy, Colin Ray and Chaz Smith.  Coach DeFoor begins his 8^th year of coaching and 2^nd with the Stars.  He served as an assistant for Coach Gary King on last year’s 14U Black team.  Coach DeFoor and his staff begin their 3^rd season together after coaching the Gainesville Wildcats to a 66-10 record over the previous 2 seasons including a 4^th place finish in the 2006 YBOA Nationals and a 6^th place finish in 2007.

Coach Kennedy and Coach Smith are currently playing college basketball for Oglethorpe University after having stellar careers for Coach Jerry Davis at Gainesville High School.  Coach Ray also played basketball at Gainesville High and is also attending Oglethorpe.

The Stars return several outstanding players from last year’s team including standout point guard Saah Nimley.  Saah has been rated by many recruiting services as one of the top point guards in the country for the class of 2011.  Brandon Garrett and Shunquez Stephens return after having successful freshman seasons with their respective schools.  Brandon routinely lead the Stars in rebounds and Shunquez utilized his size and quickness to score from anywhere on the court. 

2008 Schedule

March 14^th – 16^th

Duluth Shootout

Gwinnett county

March 21^st – 24^th

2008 Tournoi International 

La Roche sur Yon, France

April 11^th – 13^th

Boo Williams Classic

Hampton, VA

April 18^th – 20^th

Kingwood Classic

Houston, TX

May 23^rd – 25^th

Nike Memorial Day Classic

Nashville, TN

July 11^th – 16^th

AAU National Championship

Cincinnati, OH

Additional tournaments will be added.

Good luck to all of our players competing in the GHSA state basketball tournament!

AAU Summer Calendar