AAU Team Preview- MAC Basketball

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top AAU clubs in the state of Ohio looks to put a great product on the court again this year, as Kevin McNamara and his [program_tooltip program_id='712650' first='MAC' last='Basketball'] club gears up this weekend for the Northcoast Cup, the first of eight tournaments this year for the top teams in each age group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='712650' first='MAC' last='Basketball'] is known as one of the top all-around organizations in Ohio as their top teams will be playing on the Select 40 tour this year which McNamara feels will really help their kids get the best looks at receiving scholarships.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the 2024 class who will graduate this June, six of them from Mac will go Division 1, two more will head to D2 and three of them are heading to D3 basketball at the next level. He feels that history plays a big part in their continued success, and even with a lot of talented clubs in Ohio, doing it the right way and getting the girls in the right places have been a key for them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Schedule</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The top teams in the 2025, 2026 and 2027 will all attend the same events this year, with their schedule listed below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>April 6-7 North Coast Cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>April 13-14 Western PA Bruins Tip Off</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>April 20-21 Select 40 in Cincy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>May 4-5 Ohio Showdown in Cleveland </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>May 17-18 LIVE at the Smoke, Grand Rapids, Michigan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>July 11-13 Select 40 Showcase, Cincinnati</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>July 14-15 Select 40 II, Cincinnati</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>July 19-22 The Finals, Louisville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Players 2025 Select 40 Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["368879"],"_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":"Joi is a dynamic scorer at 22 point per game in high school this year. She has a quick trigger and an elite scoring mentality, she dominated during the season. She has a frame set for college basketball, it is just a matter now of getting her exposure to be seen. Her film is good, but her live game is much more impressive. She does currently carry a D1 offer.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["319377"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Elaina has great speed and athleticism with a burst of speed on her first step. She can really go to the rim, is an elite defender and is developing her outside shot. For the coaches who have not seen her, the film shows all the tools. 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She is a savvy passer with great court vision, and uses both hands well with the ball. Averaged 17 per game in high school, and has plenty of D1 looks, just looks to improve her game over the summer. u003cemu003e(feature photo above)u003c/emu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["640510"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"She is a two-time all-Ohio player and very talented with an 18 point per game average. She is a wiery shooter with the ability to play back to the basket with an excellent midrange shot. She is also a multi-sport athlete but it doesn't stop her from being one of the top 26s in Ohio on the basketball court. One to keep an eye on this summer.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["748817"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Nina is a stellar point. guard who is a very impressive leader with strong command of the game. She is able to lock you in defensively, and when she has the ball in her hands, Nina can score at the rim. Also can step out behind the arc to score. Her leadership puts her above everyone else. Very smart basketball IQ.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":3,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6609eee9e2a38"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key players 2027 Select 40</strong> <strong>Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["808998"],"_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":"No brainer for the next level, she already has D1 offers with more to come! Right now Sidney would be a mid-major to low Power-5 kid. Can score from anywhere with a beautiful step back 3. 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