PREVIEW: AAU BOYS’ BASKETBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AND SUPER SHOWCASES TO TIP OFF IN LOUISVILLE, KY

The nation’s top prospects will be pitted against each other to find the best of the best when the AAU Boys’ Basketball National Championships and Super Showcases take place July 22-27 at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, KY.

The 10th and 11th Grade DI and DII National Championships will begin play on July 22 with the 12th Grade DI National Championships coming in on the 24th. Both will continue for the duration of the tournament through the 27th.

The 10th Grade (Silver) – 11th (Gold/Silver) Grade Super Showcases will begin on July 22 and run through July 26.

Many of the top teams and players will be showcased including 2016 ESPN 100 ranked Edrice Adebayo (Boo Williams Summer League), V.J. King (Team Takeover), Trent Forrest (Alabama Challenge), Nick Ward (All Ohio Red), Derek Funderburk (King James Shooting Stars), and Xavier Simpson (King James Shooting Stars).

The Kentucky Expo Center will host approximately 300 teams with over 5,000 players accompanied by close to 1,000 coaches. Eight hundred college coaches are expected to attend and watch the next collegiate stars in action on the 28 courts in the facility.

The Kentucky Expo Center has been home to six NCAA Final Fours, so not only will these players be competing for a National Title, but they will get a taste of what it’s like to play on the big stage.

The event is open to the public with a day pass cost of $19.85 and tournament pass of $50.00. Discounts available for seniors and children.  Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com.