Gillian Brazier Shoot Out to benefit future stars

Although only three (3) overseas teams have to date, confirmed their participation for the 13th Annual Gillian Brazier Basketball Shoot-Out, the participating teams are expected to benefit from the presence of scouts from America Junior Colleges.

The expected teams are: the Sultan Pros-pects of Missisauga, Canada, former GB Champs, Chase Collegiate of Connecticut and Martinique. At least three local teamswill make up the fixtures.

According to Acting Director of Sports, Evans (jawaki) Jones and Schools Basketball Coordinator, Carl Knight, this may be the ideal op-portunity for the coaches to scout talented girls interested in a college education.

The return of the Future Stars clinic to Anti-gua, scheduled for June 30-July 7, coincide with the hosting of the 13th Annual Gillian Brazier Shoot-Out.

The team of Junior College Coaches include: Van Coleman who is currently the NationalBasketball Director of theHot100 Hoops & Basketball channel.com Networks, and the Executive Director of Van Coleman's Future Stars Basketball Camps for the past 25 years.

Jim Anderson-currently the Director of YOUR World Youth Programs and has been the Director of Business Development & Camp operations Manager for the Future Stars Camp for the past 20 years.

Mike Marquis-the main pillar in the Future Stars organization while coaching basketball for the past 25 years. He has coached close to 100 Division 1 college players including Jimmie Butler of the Chicago Bulls and Joel Anderson of the Miami Heats.

Thom McDonald-currently the Commissioner of the Iowa Community College Athletic Association and Director of Basketball Operations for Championship Productions. He is the Executive Director of the NJCAA Coaches Association.

Kim Muhl-the Head Women's Basketball Coach at Kirkwood College where he has won over 600 games over 20 years. He is known for his ability to scout and identify top women basketball talent.

Mitch Marquis-an excellent clinician who does a great job of demonstrating the various skills need-ed to become a college level player.

Wings showing promise for ABBA women's league: Three teams came out on Sunday afternoon to get the ball rolling for the start of the ABBA Women's Basketball scheduled for May 11, 2013. Wings, though showing some young talent, played in a losing cause to Icers in the first game 27-20. In the second game, Icers defeated Vipers in a close call, 28-26. All Women Basketball teams Meeting are invited to a Meeting on Thursday, May 4, 2013, at YMCA starting at 5:00 P.M. to discuss the start of the League.