In 2008, the tradition continued as Athletes First defeated the Birmingham Stars to win the AAU National Showcase Championship in Orlando, Florida.

Just last year —2007 season:

* National AAU Showcase Champion

* Final Four Nike Memorial Day Classic

* Three players invited to participate in the Nike Hoop Jamboree

* Three players invited to participate in the Nike Global Challenge

* Xavier Henry invited to participate in the Kobe Bryant Camp

* Daniel Orton invited to participate in the Amare Stoudamire

* Kyle Hardrick invited to participate in the Amare Stoudamire

* Three players invited to participate in the Lebron James Camp

* Three players invited to participate in the NBA Players Assoc. Camp

Xavier Henry Ranked #1

Athletes First Player Xavier Henry ranked #1 guard in the Nation in the class of 2009 by Scout.com

Daniel Orton Ranked #1

Athletes First Player Daniel Orton ranked #1 post in the Nation in the class of 2009 by scout.com

Kyle Hardick Ranked #2

Athletes First player Kyle Hardrick Ranked #2 Power Forward in the Nation in the class of 2009 by scout.com