Remembering
Carolyn Orton

Athletes First mourns the loss of a family member with the passing of Carolyn Orton on Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 from complications of Lupus an autoimmune disorder. Carolyn, the mother of Terrence Crawford, former Oklahoma State player and Daniel Orton, current player at Bishop McGuinness High School and loving wife of Larry Orton (Big O), will be deeply missed by all. She will forever be remembered for her love and kindness towards all the kids in the program and her willingness to give of her herself to everyone. God has called her home but her kindred spirit will live on.

Athletes First Family

2010
College Commitments

* Amrick Fields (Putnam West)
Texas Christian University (2010)

* Andrew Davis (IMG Prep)
West Pointe/Army (2010)

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Event Historical Page

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Daniel Orton
2009 Highlights

Daniel Orton
Shatters Backboard!

Blake Griffin Video Dunk

Xavier Henry Named
Gatorade Player of the Year

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Junior & High School Boys
March 20 & 21, 2010

Registration
Deadline: March 15, 2010

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Event Information [PDF]

2009 Nike Combine

Top Nike Scout

Vince Baldwin evaluates the talent at the 2009 Nike Combine.

Players play above the rim at the 2009 Nike Combine.

2009 Nike Combine Action!

Boys National Basketball Tournament

April 30, May 1 & 2, 2010

Entry Deadline:
April 16, 2010

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Junior High - High School Boys
October 24 & 25, 2009

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Juwan Parker
Brings the ball up court during the 2009 Showcase.

Josh Richardson
Lays one in at the 2009 Showcase.

ATHLETES FIRST FALL SHOWCASE IS A MAJOR SUCCESS!

By: Rick McCormick, Owner/Editor of SOUTHWEST HOOPS REPORTS

On Saturday and Sunday, October 23-24, the Athletes First Fall Showcase was held at the Performance Sports Complex in North Oklahoma City.
The event was designed to be a fundamental two day session which served as a lead-in to Junior High and High School basketball practices. The event was a "no frills, fundamental, skills and drills camp". The Junior High segment of the camp ended each day with some live game action scrimmages. The High School session ended each day with full court drills of ballhandling,passing, and shooting. The High School group was directed by Carl Henry, the Head Coach of the National Champion, Athletes First AAU program. The players spent eight hours each day on the court going through every kind of fundamental drill one could imagine. It was a great opportunity for many of these kids to not only get a real jumpstart on many of their competitors, but also improve their skill level.

The Showcase attracted players from throughout the State of Oklahoma. The talent level was certainly solid, in both the High School and Junior High divisions.

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