Our goal is to provide the best competition and exposure possible for our players. Success is measured in one way: the number of players that sign college scholarships. To date, our program has produced over 200 college signees, over 100 NCAA Division I signees, 6 NBA players (2 lottery picks) and 17 other players who have played professional basketball either overseas, in the NBDL or ABA.

The Tennessee Travelers have produced 20 Mr. Basketball winners in Tennessee (24 total awards) and 11 state tournament MVP's.

The Travelers have also captured 12 AAU state titles in only 13 seasons of AAU competition, have reaced the final four of the AAU National Tournament four times, including three appearances in the AAU national title game. The Travelers have 34 national-level tournament titles, including multiple championships at the prestigous Hoosier Shootout (7) and Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions (2).

Our program is in its 17th year of Nike sponsorship and has developed into one of the best summer basketball programs in the nation. Beginning with the 2010 season, the Travelers (17-under) are only one of 42 programs nationwide to be invited to participate in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL).

* Co-founder Chuck Benson named head men's basketball coach at Carson-Newman College

* Former Traveler Shane Williams named assistant men's basketball coach at Carson-Newman.

* Shannon Hale selected to participate in Nike Hoop Jamboree in St. Louis.

* Shannon Hale, Jaylen Allen, and Craig Bradshaw profiled on ESPN recruiting rankings.

* 17-under team selected for Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) and competes in Hampton (VA), Houston, and Los Angeles. ESPN dedicates a link to EYBL and profiles each team, including the Travelers.

* 17-under team post wins in EYBL against King James Shooting Stars, Birmingham Storm, Albany City Rocks, and Georgia Blazers.

* 17-under team wins Indiana Shootout championship.

* 17-under team plays on regional television at Price Chopper Classic in Kansas City against Mean Streets (Chicago).

* 16-under team reaches semi-finals of Gateway Shootout in St. Louis

* 16-under team wins pool, reaches final 16 of Gold Bracket at AAU Super Showcase in Orlando. Upsets CP3 All-Stars in bracket play.

* 15-under team reaches championship game of Gateway Shootout in St. Louis.

* 15-under team reaches quarterfinals of Hoosier Shootout.

* 15-under team wins pool, reaches final 16 of Gold Bracket at AAU Super Showcase in Orlando.

The Tennessee Travelers 17-under team has been selected to participate in the inaugural Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL).

The league will begin this spring and will consist of four 17-under events, culminating with the EYBL finals at the Nike Peach Jam in North Augusta, SC from July 15-20.

The EYBL will tip off at the Boo Williams Invitational from April 9-11, then will continue at League America in Houston from May 14-16 and in Los Angeles over Memorial Day Weekend (May 29-31).

The league will consist of four divisions, each comprised of 10-12 teams. The Travelers have been placed in Division A. A complete list of each division is available on the appropriate link on the website.

"The addition of the EYBL provides an organized and exciting format for these elite athletes to consistently compete against the best players," said Mike Hackman, Nike's Elite Youth Director.

Jalen Steele (Mississippi State)

Tyler Hood (Samford)

Dwight Tarwater (Cornell)

Linwood Holiway (Hiwassee)

Devin Jackson (Hiwassee)