News
Hotel Info:
For ATL Summer Slam - RAMADA LIMITED FOREST PARK
357 Lee Street
I-75 @ Exit 237
Forest Park, GA 30297 US
For Blue Star Nationals/UJSN Final/Nike Skills Academy -
Quality Inn
1052 Claussen Road
Augusta, GA 30907
706-737-5550
ATL Summer Slam Schedule:
Friday:
1:30pm at Clayton State - 15 Nike
2:45 at Clayton State - 14 Nike
4pm at Clayton State - 16 Premier
7:45 at Clayton State - 16 Nike
Saturday:
9:45am at Clayton State - 16 Nike
11:00am at Clayton State - 15 Nike
11:00am at Jonesboro HS - 14 Nike
12:15pm at Jonesboro HS - 16 Premier
1:30pm at Clayton State - 16 Nike
1:30pm at Clayton State - 15 Nike
4pm at Jonesboro HS - 16 Premier
4pm at Jonesboro HS - 14 Nike
Sunday:
9:45am at Drew HS - 14 Nike
11:00am at Drew HS - 15 Nike
12:15pm at Drew HS - 16 Premier
PARENTS: URGENT NOTE: ALL FEES ARE DUE NOW!!
All fees for the TOC TOURNAMENT, the BORO TOURNAMENT, and for ALL OF THE REMAINING JULY TOURNAMENTS are DUE NOW!
PLEASE BRING CHECKS OR CASH TO PRACTICE ON SUNDAY OR SEND WITH SOMEONE ELSE!
OR YOU CAN PAY ONLINE VIA PAYPAL ON METROS WEBSITE.
TOURNAMENTS FOR THE REMAINDER OF JULY:
ATL SUMMER SLAM TOURNAMENT:
Friday, July 25- Sunday, July 27:
Clayton State University (Morrow) and Jonesboro HS (Jonesboro)
Estimated Cost: $50
16 Nike EYBL team will also play in:
BLUE STAR NATIONALS:
Sunday, July 27 – Tuesday, July 29
(16 Nike Team will leave for Augusta either Saturday night or Sunday morning, and will not have any games in ATL SLAM TOURNAMENT on Sunday)
Augusta Convention Center
Augusta, GA
Estimated cost: $350
16 Premier and 15 Nike Teams will also play in:
USJN SUMMER FINAL-SOUTH:
Monday, July 28- Tuesday, July 29
Paine College and St. Mary on the Hill School
Augusta, GA
Estimated Cost: $300
14 Nike Team, **MAY** also play in (if the funds can be raised and we have enough coaches available):
INSIDER EXPOSURE NATIONALS
Monday, July 28-Tuesday, July 29
Richmond Co. Career Technical Magnet School
Augusta, GA
Estimated cost: $300
All - make sure you email (charles@georgiametros.org) or fax (404-322-6050) your availability and payment plan forms (click the link to download a copy)!!
Enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend!!
Other News: All teams will be playying July 5th-8th, with a mandatory mini-camp prior (check back for details).
Don't forget to make any payments you can these next few weekends!
Payments can also be made online using the "Donate" button in the upper left hand corner. For any payment arrangements please talk to Coach Huddleston directly!
For help with donations, click *HERE* to download and print a copy of the 2014 Donation Solicitation Letter as well as the Spring Excused Absence Letter.
Congrats to the 2013 Georgia Metros Early Signees:
Amber Campbell - Wake Forest - http://www.wakeforestsports.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/111513aac.html
Dekeiya Cohen - Baylor - http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20131113/PC20/131119718/1035/west-ashley-basketball-star-dekeiya-cohen-signs-with-baylor
Naima and Nuba Jackson - Winthrop - http://tucker.patch.com/groups/sports/p/tucker-trio-signing-basketball-scholarships-wednesday
Nasheema Oliver - Georgia - http://www.cordeledispatch.com/sports/x703117570/Crisps-Oliver-commits-to-Lady-Bulldogs
Sade Eli - Charlston Southern - http://www.carolinalive.com/sports/story.aspx?id=1036099#.U2Oy1J1dWSs
Makeba Ponder - Georgia State - http://www.moultrieobserver.com/sports/x143679676/Ponder-signs-to-play-college-basketball-at-Georgia-State
Machala Raymonville - Armstrong Atlantic - http://sports.effinghamherald.net/prep-sports/article/3066/
Carrie Cheeks - Lee University - http://shs.gcbe.org/?PageName=LatestNews&Section=LatestNews&ItemID=295858&ISrc=School&Itype=News
Ditara Pack - Flagler College - http://www.news-daily.com/news/2013/nov/12/forest-park-girls-basketball-standouts-tiffany/
Cortney Williams - North Greenville University - http://www.independentmail.com/news/2013/nov/26/williams-signs-letter-of-intent-to-play-at-north/
Marjorie Bonner - United States Coast Guard Academy
Molly Brown - South Georgia technical College
Stay tuned for more announcements!
Battle In The Boro Fall Championship:
Congrats to the 2016/2017 Georgia Metros Team on their Battle In The Boro Fall Championship!
Congrats to the combined Georgia Metros Team for their run to the semi's at the Battle In the Boro Fall Championships
Congrats to the 16 Nike Team for their Silver Division Championship at Nike Nationals!
Congrats to the 16 Nike Team for their runner-up finish at the Run For The Roses Classic!
Congrats to the 16 Nike and 15 Nike on their Georgia Tarheels Memorial Day Nationals tourney championships!
16 Nike Tourney Champions
15 Nike Tourney Champions
The Georgia Metros "A Look-back" - 2013 Signees:
Allisha Gray - North Carolina: http://www.usab.com/bios/gray_allisha.html
Marqu'es Webb - Vanderbilt: http://www.vucommodores.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/111412aav.html
Jordan Dillard - Villanova: http://www.3ten.org/sports/2013/02/08/nova-nations-new-face-basketball-star-commits-to-division-i-powerhouse/
Erica Williams - Winthrop: http://www.winthropeagles.com/news/2012/11/15/WBB_1115121312.aspx
Maiya Crowder - Kennsaw State: http://www.ksuowls.com/news/2013/4/24/WBB_0424134539.aspx
Kristen Emerson - Troy: http://highschoolsports.al.com/news/article/-6054464915973866325/prattville-christians-kristen-emerson-named-alcom-2013-montgomery-all-metro-girls-basketball-player-of-the-year/
The Georgia Metros Year in Review 2012.. "Links through time"
Boo Williams - Final Four - 3rd place Finish:
http://www.bluestarmedia.org/index.php/component/k2/itemlist/category/57-boo-williams
PBR Super 64 - Final Four - 3rd place Finish:
http://www.premierbasketballreport.com/index.cfm?load=news&newsarticle=68
http://www.bluestarmedia.org/index.php/travel/item/269-premier-basketball-report-super-64
Battle In The Boro - 16u Showcase Champions:
http://www.nextlevelss.com/page/show/550206-girls-of-summer
http://www.fullcourt.com/bob-corwin/21616/top-talent-top-teams-display-battle-boro
http://bluestarmedia.org/index.php/component/k2/item/279-metros-take-battle-in-the-boro
US Junior Nationals - Final four - 3rd place Finish:
http://espn.go.com/high-school/girls-basketball/story/_/id/8243777/usjn-national-championships-features-top-2014-2015-prospects
http://www.bluestarmedia.org/index.php/component/k2/item/286-usjn-dc-2012
Nike Nationals - Great Eight - Pool D Winners:
http://www.bluestarmedia.org/index.php/component/k2/item/292-nike-nationals-ii
Congratulations to the 16 Nike Team - Winners of the 2012 Battle In The Boro 16u Showcase Division
Tourney MVP: Allisha Gray
All Tourney Team: Amber Campbell and Dekeiya Cohen
Congratulations Ladies!!!!!
Metros In the News:
Cousins Amber Campbell and Dekeiya Cohen Power the Georgia Metros at Nike Nationals
Boo Williams 2013 - Highlighting Dekeiya Cohen
Five juniors show versatility in Atlanta - Spotlight on Marqu'es Webb
Allisha Gray Scores her 2,000th point
Northwood standout Campbell committed to getting even better - Spotlight on Amber Campbell
Talent, Heart of a Lion - Spotlight on Maggie Peeples
UConn is top target for Cohen - Spotlight on Dekeiya Cohen
ESPN Article: Covering Battle In The Boro Tourney: Mentions - Amber Campbell
ESPN Article: Covering Best of Summer Tourney: Mentions - Amber Campbell and Erykah Davenport
ESPN Article: Best of Summer: Mentions - Allisha Gray
ESPN Article: Best of Summer: Mentions - Allisha Gray, Brittany Stevens, Marqu'es Webb
The Georgia Metros: 2011 Nike Nationals Silver Division Champions (ESPN Hoopgurlz)
The Georgia Metros: 2011 Nike Nationals Silver Division Champions (Augusta Chronicle)
Top Performer: Nike Nationals Silver Final - Allisha Gray (ESPN Hoopgurlz)
ESPN Article: Covering US Junior Nationals: Mentions - Marqu'es Webb
The Georgia Metros Class of 2011 Graduation Announcement in the AJC!!!
Former Georgia Metros Player Maya More becomes 1st pick in the 2011 WNBA Draft!
Former Georgia Metros Player Courtney Hurt invited to USA Basketball Tryout!
Former Georgia Metros Player Maya Moore becomes the *first* Three-Time Wade Trophy Award Winner!
Former Georgia Metros Players Courtney Hurt and Maya Moore named to Naismith Mid-Season List
Georgia Metros player Allisha Gray with a mention in ESPN Hoopgurlz's High School Nation Report!
Georgia Metros players Allisha Gray, Queen Alford, and Jasmine Camp mentioned in the AJC!
Georgia Metros player Allisha Gray named MVP of Jones County Christmas Tournament!
Georgia Metros player Queen Alford named Dekalb Neighbor Female Athlete of the Week!
Georgia Metros player Jasmine Camp with a featured article in the AJC!
Georgia Metros player Brooke Satterfield signs with Valdosta State University!
Georgia Metros player Jennifer Heider signs with Bucknell University!
Georgia Metros player Jasmine Camp signs with Stanford University!
Top Players Battle it out in the Boro - Article Mentioning Georgia Metros player Allisha Gray
Nike Nationals has Impressive Showings - Article Mentioning Georgia Metros player Kaelyn Causwell
4Shot Hoops Article "Street Talk" with Georgia Metros player Akila McDonald
4Shot Hoops Article "Street Talk" with Georgia Metros player Kayla Lewis
Kayla Lewis Named 2010 Miss Georgia Basketball giving the Georgia Metros a total of 6 since 1984
Georgia Metros place 9 on the 2010 Georgia Coaches Association North vs. South All Star Game
The Georgia Metros are proud to continue their relationship with Nike. We look forward to a productive and fun-filled 2013 Travel Season!!!