Issue #6 | You Don’t play AAU

We call almost all spring and summer basketball “AAU”—but much of what families call AAU basketball today isn’t actually AAU at all.

In Issue #6 of Vertical Hoops Weekly, we break down how AAU helped shape grassroots basketball, how today’s travel basketball landscape has evolved, and the pros and cons of AAU membership. Plus, this week’s Player Spotlight features Bentley University guard Jordan Elliot, and Coach Shea shares his perspective on why AAU still has value—even if it’s no longer the only option. READ FULL ISSUE