NJ Cardinals AAU Basketball Club Inc.: Welcome

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NJC Elite are looking for players to play 13u/7th grade , 14u/8th grade and 17u/11th graders and UNSIGNED Seniors. If you are interested in playing for one of the top AAU teams in NJ please email njcardinals@yahoo.com your Name, grade and School/ Town. Please include if you play JV or Varsity for your High School. Look for tryouts for these age groups to take place in March.

13u & 14u Tryout Dates (7th & 8th Graders)

Monday, March 5th & March 12th @ 8 pm

Washington School - 427 Darrow Ave. Plainfield

17u Tryout Dates

Wednesday, March 7th & March 14th @ 8 pm

Washington School - 427 Darrow Ave. Plainfield

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14u Travel Team Schedule

Game

Sat, Feb. 4th at 2 30 pm @ Monroe

Woodland School - 42 Harrison Ave. , Monroe Twp. 08831

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Monday, Feb. 6th at 8 pm vs Long Hill Warriors

Washington School

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Sat., Feb. 11th at 10 15 am @ Old Bridge

Carl Sandburg Middle School - 3439 Highway 516 , Old Bridge 08857

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Monday, Feb. 13th at 8 pm vs East Brunswick

Washington School

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NJC Elite & USG Max Performance would like to thank all participants in the Basketball Boot Camp that ended November 12th in Metuchen and November 20th in North Brunswick. Check out the News Link to read about the successful bootcamp!!!!!

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The New Jersey Cardinals Elite Basketball Club is based in Central New Jersey and run by seasoned AAU Coaches. The NJC Elite Participate in AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) competition throughout the State of New Jersey. Additionally, We are dedicated to helping players achieve self confidence, self discipline and self respect as well as showcasing their talent both inside and outside their communities.

The NJC Elite have competed the past 3years (2009, 2010 & 2011) at the AAU National Tournament in Orlando, FL. In 2009 & 2011, NJC Elite 17s team placed 4th in the NJ State Tournament. In 2006, NJC Elite won the American Youth Basketball Tour National Championship and in 2005, NJC Elite were Runners Up in the American Youth Basketball Tour National Championship in Williamsport, PA.

AAU basketball teachess players to compete to the best of their abilities and to be competitive while focusing on sportsmanship. The NJ Cardinals AAU Club is a non-profitable organization that depends solely upon donations, sponsorships, registration fees and fundraisers.

The NJ Cardinals is a 501 (c) 3 exempt program.

2011-2012 NJC Elite College Players List

*Alex Rodriguez - Jr. @ FDU - Florham Park

*Brian Flores - Fr. @ Montclair State Univ.

*Jaquan Preayer - Fr. @ Monroe Junior College (D1 - NY)

*Nate Grant - Dewitt - Soph. @ Clinton Junior College (D1 - SC)

*Kevin Chandler - Fr. @ Clinton Junior College (D1 - SC)

*Duane Morgan - Fr. @ Adelphi Univ. (D2- NY)

*Daishon Robinson - Fr. @ Lakeland CC (D2 - OH)

*Lawrence Gill - Fr. @ Brookdale CC

*D'andre Hogan - Fr. @ Rutgers-Newark

*Isaiah Marable - Fr. @ Atlantic Cape CC

*Mike Williams - RS Fr. @ Bloomfield College (D2)

Post Graduate Players

*Corey Soanes - SR @ CJETO Academy

*Lance Rivera - SR @ CJETO Academy

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+ Looking to improve your skills for the upcoming season???

     -Dribbling against pressure, Passing , Shooting, Rebounding

+ Do you want to be the best player you can be???

+ Want to know what it takes to be prepared for the rigours of the season???

If you answered yes to any of these questions, Get signed up for the Basketball Skills Training.

Days Available :  Wednesday

Time: 8 to 9 30 pm

Ages: Open to Boys & Girls

Location: Plainfield, NJ

Cost: $20 per session

For More Information please contact Coach Brandon : njcardinals@yahoo.com

Jan. 1 - Jan. 7:

6'2 Sr Guard Larry Smith lead Matawan High School to a 2 and 1 week to start the New Year. Larry is a very explosive athlete who has a knack for scoring the ball. Larry is a pure scorer,who is one of the toughest players in the State to defend off the dribble because of his 3 point range and ability to play above the rim. Larry was a breakout player during the summer while gaining interest from college coaches at AAU Nationals, NJ State Tournament and Big Shots Richmond Tournament. To start the new year, Larry erupted for a career high 34 points and 11 rebounds in a win over Red Bank High School 58 to 44 and followed up that performance with 21 pts in a win over Freehold Borough High School 53 to 37. Larry finished the week with a 19 point effort in a loss to Middletown North 53 to 65. Larry is averaging 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in the New Year.

Dec. 18 - Dec. 24:

NJC Elite 6'4 Senior Guard Marvin Crawford had a great end to the AAU Season this past year and has become the unsung leader of JP Stevens High School in Edison. Marvin had strong performances in some of the elite aau tournaments: Richmond Big Shots at VCU and AAU Nationals in Orlando, Fl. Marvin is one of the most versatile players in the state of NJ because he can play all 5 positions on the court and is a high IQ player. Marvin has stormed out of the gates averaging 18.1 points per game and nearly had his team 2 and 0 this weak while competing in the Strong GMC Conference. JP Stevens fought back from a 17 point deficit to lose to South Brunswick 61 to 60 and Beat Perth Amboy HS 54 to 19. Marvin had 22 pts in season opener, 20 vs South Brunswick and 15 pts vs Perth Amboy.

Dec. 11 - Dec. 17:

NJC Elite 17u placed 4th in NJ State Tournament and competed at the nationals in Orlando, Fl. The NJC Elite showed that a strong summer directly carries over to the High School Season.

December 16th - NJ HS Season Openers:

Larry Smith 6'2 Sr. Matawan HS - 24 pts

Marvin Crawford 6'4 Sr. JP Stevens HS - 22 pts

Hamilton Capellan 6'2 Jr. Bound Brook HS - 21 pts

Tyjhon Young 6'3 Sr. Bound Brook HS - 10 pts , 5 Rebs

Quin Ruff 6'6 Sr. Bound Brook HS - 8 pts , 8 Rebs

Nov. 13 - Nov. 20:

6'2 Freshman Guard Brian Flores started Montclair State season opener in the Courtyard by Marriott Tip-Off Tournament in Farmingdale, NY. Montclair State beat Brockport 97 to 92. Brian scored 13 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 steals in his first college game. Brian Flores was a 1,000 point scorer at Union Catholic HS, All-Conference and All-County Selection. Brian averaged 19 points and was the leading scorer for the NJ Cardinals at the 2009 AAU Nationals in Orlando, Florida.

Oct. 30 - Nov. 6 :

Daishon Robinson Pours in 23 points, while leading his Lakeland team to the Cole's/Brennan's Tip-Off Tournament Championship. The 6'2 PG was Named team MVP and was also an All-Conference selection at JFK Memorial HS Last year. Daishon opened alot of scouts eyes at the 2011 17U AAU Nationals in Orlando, FL. Lakeland Defeated the #3 Nationally Ranked Erie Community College 98 to 95. Lakeland is off to a 3 and 0 start and is looking to build on last years NJCAA Division II Elite 8 appearance in the National Tournament.