BENTON – Marshall County and McCracken County Athletics is very pleased to announce the field for the first ever NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP in the Bluegrass State March 23-25. The Bluegrass National Championship field is second to none and the reason to have the event in Kentucky is because of the fans and facility’s.
In order to secure this event for years to come we are asking our fans of this great state to come out and support the event and enjoy the high level of basketball that will be on display. It is truly something families and teams need to experience together.
These players are the Kevin Durants, Steph Curry, and Lebron James of the future. Come watch these teams battle for a national championship right here in Western Kentucky.
Five of the top 10 players in the country will be here and this is the last week that college coaches can come and see these players. We are expecting many of the top coaches in America to be in attendance..
Please come and join us and give these teams and players a welcome from the best fans in the nation.
TICKETS
Students: $5 – per session
Adults: $7 – per session
Marshall chair seats: $10 -1 session (So far at Marshall County 12 chair seats have been released for sale.)
McCracken: $25 –2 sessions
For tickets, call Dan Hudson (270-293-9398), Jeff Stokes (270-527-6714) or Tim Steward (270-994-6156)
Teams of 10 plus two coaches can come for $40 per session – BEST VALUE
Players coming to the Bluegrass National Championship:
Josh Jackson- #1 2016
Jarred Vanderbilt- #4 2017
Thon Maker- #5 2015
Terrance Ferguson- #7 2016
Billy Preston- #8 2017
Jamal Murray- #18 2016
Isaac Humphries- #25 2016
Matur Maker- #27 2017
Jalen Coleman Lands- #39 2015
Mark Vital- #49 2016
Dallas Prime U, TX– Terrance Ferguson #7- 2016- Billy Preston- #8 2017 – Mark Vital- #49 2016
Prime U has a trio of top players in the nation. Ferguson is a player that can beat you off the dribble and will posterize opponents. Billy Preston, has a great low post game but if you sag off he will make the 15 footer consistently. Mark Vital is a player that will end the game with 18 points, 12 rebounds and it will be a quite 18 and 12. Very hard working player and does a lot of the intangibles that don’t show up in box score.
La Lumiere School, IN– Isaac Humphries-#25 2016 Jalen Coleman Lands #39 2015 Brandon Cyrus # 102 2016 Nolan Narain #144 2016
The preseason No. 4 team in the nation is led by Jalen Coleman, an Illinois signee. Coleman is joined by Isaac Humphries. Humphries is a great talent being recruited by every major college program in country. Finished regular season in the top 20 in many polls.
Orangeville Prep, Canada– Thon Maker #5 2015 Jamal Murray #182016 Jalen Poyser # 84 2015 Matur Maker #27 2017
This team has what many consider the top player in the nation: Thon Maker, a versatile 7-footer who is being recruited by every major program in country, including UK and Louisville. He has a talented group around him in Jamal Murray and his younger brother Matur Maker, who has been emerging of late. UNLV commitment Jalen Poyser is another player to watch.
Prolific Prep, CA– Josh Jackson #1 2016- Josh is a high flyer and his defense is second to none. His youtube highlights are something to be seen and he is very unselfish, but will take over game when he feels necessary.
Quality Education, NC– Papa Ndiaye #81 2015 Nate Grimes #118 2015- Quality Education is one of the hardest working teams and have many significant wins this year over Huntington Prep, Orangeville Prep, Sunrise Christian to name a few. Watching Coach Pitts is worth the price of admission.
An 8th team and brackets will be announced soon.
In addition to that event, Marshall County will be hosting and event on March 28 for boys and girls grades 2-12. We want to encourage the teams that are playing March 28 to attend the National Championship March 23-25 by offering discounts to teams that attend the National Championship and play on the 28th. The following packages are being offered:
March 28: Teams 2nd –8th boys and girls can play 2 game @ $35 per game- that is price if team is not attending national event.
***Teams that participate in the event and want to attend one, two or all three of the sessions on March 23-25 will get entry reduced to $30 per game and a reduced admission to the national event.
$110 Entry fee plus 1 session
$160 Entry Fee plus 2 sessions
$200 Entry Fee plus 3 Sessions
This price allows up to 10 players and 2 coaches to take advantage of special pricing
Teams will need to turn in pass list by March 20th and the event on March 28th. Due to limited space teams need sign up early if interested.