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RUDY GAY: Still Making Moves!
"Big Truck" Brings It All Home
by McCarroll Nole, MD AAU
RUDY "BIG TRUCK" GAY, a 17-season NBA standout, retired in 2024. Drafted in the 8th round by the Houston Rockets in 2006, the 6’8” small/power forward played for the Memphis Grizzlies, Toronto Raptors, Sacramento Kings, and San Antonio Spurs before playing his last stint with the Utah Jazz. He is a FIBA World Cup Champion and winner of the NBA Cares Community Assist Award for outstanding efforts in the community and for his philanthropic and charitable work. After retirement, he returned to Baltimore where he grew up and where he played local AAU basketball for legendary Cecil Kirk coach Athony Lewis and where he graduated from Archbishop Spalding High school before attending the University of Connecticut.
Rudy has continued contributing to his community by empowering youth through his Flight 22 Foundation, which includes building playgrounds to provide safe recreational spaces for children, supporting entrepreneurship education in 22 Baltimore high schools, hosting the “Rudy Gay Flight 22 Classic,” a tournament providing local AAU teams (boys 2nd through 7th grade) opportunities to showcase their talents, and opening his Pickup USA Fitness gym to offer training and a positive environment to the community.
We caught up with Rudy at the annual AAU Maryland District 4th and 5th grade Tournament which was held at Dundalk Community College on April 25 and 26. He was there to coach his sons (see photo).
We are delighted that Rudy will deliver the keynote address at our annual awards banquet in November. The exact date will be announced soon!
FREE!!! 2026 Legendary Memorial Day FREE Basketball Camp!
This special one-day FREE event is for BOYS & GIRLS from the 1st - 6th grades! Hurry - space is limited to the first 60 registered kids!
For more information, please contact Ben DuBose (410) 340-0635
Download and complete Legendary Memorial Day Application TODAY! (MS Word) (.PDF)
SPECIAL GUESTS TO PERFORM AT MEMORIAL DAY CAMPS!
2026 (04/25) Day ONE MD State Basketball Tournament Results
Scores from April 25th Game Play are posting NOW!
Scores from April 25th Game Play are posting NOW! (Updated 4/25) DAY ONE's stakes are even higher and there's more action than ever!
Again, PLAY HARD, be a good sport and most of all - HAVE FUN!
TOURNAMENT RESULT ARE POSTED BELOW! Check back often and hit your <REFRESH> button for the latest updates!
*** NEW FOR 2026 *** TOURNAMENT SCHEDULES, STANDINGS & BRACKETS ARE AVAILABLE BELOW!!! Hit your <REFRESH> button for the latest updates!
2026 AAU Maryland District Tournaments Start This Weekend!
IT’S GAME TIME… LET THE GAMES BEGIN!
Calling all players, coaches, and fans - this is what you’ve been waiting for!
The stage is set for an electrifying tournament packed with elite competition, jaw-dropping talent, and nonstop action from start to finish. Every team has earned their shot… now it’s time to rise to the moment.
Bring the energy. Bring the intensity. Bring your A-GAME! Leave it all on the court - PLAY HARD, COMPETE FEARLESSLY, AND HAVE A BLAST DOING IT! The road to greatness starts NOW!
Our 2026 Kickoff Series Brackets & Schedules are LIVE below - lock in and LET'S GO!
* * * TAKE NOTE: Important REMINDER for all Coaches * * *
You MUST bring all ELIGIBILITY DOCUMENTS for all players to EACH GAME!
Site Locations:
Community College of Baltimore County - CCBC Dundalk
7200 Sollers Point Road
Baltimore, MD 21222-4649
Randallstown Community Center
Liberty Road Recreation Center
Located in: Brenbrook Plaza Shopping Center
3505 Resource Dr., Randallstown, MD 21133
Any Questions or Concerns? Please contact Ben DuBose at (410) 340-0635
2026 District Championships Are Coming! (13-17 Under)
2026 District Championships Are Coming! (7-12 Under)
Baltimore Youth Basketball Team Wins National Championship in Orlando
by LEXI HARPSTER | FOX45 NEWS (foxbaltimore.com) | July 14th 2025 at 2:08 PM
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Team Melo's first-grade basketball team has achieved a remarkable accomplishment by winning the National World Championship in Orlando, Florida.
This victory is a significant milestone in the AAU basketball community.
The young athletes, who have been playing together since they were 4 years old, have honed their skills under the guidance of Coach Chase, Coach Mel, and Coach Troy Parker Jr., also known as Coach TP. Coach TP is recognized as one of the most respected and accomplished youth trainers in the DMV area.
"This championship is the epitome of what true grassroots development looks like at the elementary level," said Coach TP. "It's a shining example of what’s possible when youth sports is done the right way."
The team's success is attributed to a system focused on long-term development rather than short-term wins, involving consistent training, development leagues, and mentorship.
This achievement is a proud moment not only for the young athletes and their families but also for the entire Baltimore community.
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