AAU Spring/Summer Boys Team Preview: Kingdom Hoops 17U – EYCL

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 17U Kingdom Hoops Boys EYCL team is the only team in the state on the boys side that was invited to play on the EYCL circuit this season. The EYCL is a new "branch" of the EYBL circuit that is sponsored by Nike. A circuit that has the reputation of bringing together some of countries best young talent to face off on the court during the spring and summer seasons. This Kingdom Hoops team was invited because of the reputation of their program as a whole and the overall skill/ability of who they have put on their 2023 roster. They have a loaded schedule this year, you can find them at any of the events below. Make sure to check em out! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size">Schedule</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>April 21-23: EYCL Session #1 - Atlanta, Georgia </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>April 28-30: EYCL Session #2 - Mesa, Arizona </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>May 6-7: KC Classic - Kansas City, Missouri </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>May 13-14: NXT PRO - Lincoln, NE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>May 20-21: Kings Of The Court - Des Moines, Iowa</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>May 27-28: Nike Memorial - Memphis, Tennessee </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>July 1-2: Rivers Cities Classic - Omaha, Nebraska </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>July 5-9: Peach Jam OR Hoop City Classic - Atlanta / Kansas City </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>July 14-16: Hardwood Classic - Kansas City, Missouri </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>July 21-23: Hardwood Classic - Kansas City, Missouri </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size">Roster</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1171662"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Smooth point guard with a solid scoring ability from all three levels on the floor. 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