All you have to do is blink and the number of teams coming to the San Diego Memorial Day Invitational goes up again. We just blinked. Now it's 124 teams!! So what are you waiting for? Pick up your phone. Call us at 818-995-3761, tell us you're coming, and we will all blink again...and again...and again...

Fastest year to 100 for San Diego Memorial Day Invitational with a month to go before the big San Diego Memorial Day Invitational, the number of entrees has gone over 100 teams in the fastest time of the tournament’s history. This tournament is expected to hit 200 teams and will certainly be ARC’s biggest tournament since the old Las Vegas days. Please make sure to make your hotel reservations as soon as possible and get your entry fees in within the next few weeks. Teams are coming from everywhere so don’t miss out on an event that will surely be the best San Diego tournament ever.

For more information call 818-995-3761 or email at hoopstars@archoops.com 

Dwayne Schintzius, 7-2 center for the 1985 ARC High School National Champions, died this past Sunday at age 43 after a two-year battle against cancer. Dwayne played in college for the Florida Gators from 1987-1990, helping Florida to its first three NCAA Tournament appearances. He was drafted 24th over-all in the first round by the San Antonio Spurs in 1990 and finished his NBA career with the Denver Nuggets. Dwayne was a fun-loving big man and the tallest player to ever play for ARC on a team that featured future NBA Players Don MacLean, Trevor Wilson, Steve Thompson, and Sean Higgins. Dwayne will be missed by the ARC Family, and sends its condolences to the Schintzius Family. 

5^th Grade Girls Try-Outs

ARC will be conducting try-outs for a 5th Grade Traveling Team on Saturday, May 5th, 9:00AM at Birmingham High School's Main Gym. The team will be selected to play in the ARC Summer League and various tournaments locally and throughout the western part of the country.

For more info:
ARC: 818-995-3761 or hoopstars@archoops.com
Eddie Miller: 818-903-0527 or emillertime44@gmail.com

163 teams participated in the recent Duel in the Desert in Palm Springs. Around 120 teams are participating in the sold-out ARC Spring League. And now the biggest event of the year is ready to explode in San Diego with ARC and San Diego Sol hosting the San Diego Memorial Day Invitational on May 26-28. Last year, 141 teams was a sell-out. This year, with increased facilities, up to 200 teams can participate and are expected. Don’t get closed out. Sign up as soon as possible for this spectacular tournament in San Diego.

For more info, call ARC at 818-995-3761.

TWO SESSIONS
THURSDAY NIGHTS AT NORTH HOLLYWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SMALL GYM

Session 1: 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Session 2: 7:00PM - 8:00PM

Conducted by former High School and College Star Player Eddie Miller.

Learn the skills that will make you a better player.

Get the best preparation for High School Basketball.

Cost: $20 per session

For more info, call Eddie Miller at 818-903-0527

     
PAC-10 Champions - Ready 2 Hoop                          IVY LEAGUE Champions - ABA Hoop Raiders

     
BIG 10 Champions - Bullets                                        BIG EAST Champions - Real Hoops

        
BIG SKY I Champions - SCV Playmakers 13s         BIG SKY II Champions - Ready 2 Hoop Be         

BIG WEST Champions - LA Stars                                SUNBELT Champions - Street Kings II

        
ACC/Frosh-Soph Champions - Rising Stars            JV Champions - Bullets

Varsity Champions - Rockets White

ARC Supreme (12U)

ARC Supreme 12U won the 12U AAU Regional Tournament averaging 98.5 points per game.They defeated Impact from Santa Clarita in the Championships (82-66). They now head to Virginia for the AAU National Championships as the No. 1 Seed from the Southern Pacific Region.

ARC 13s

ARC 13s were declared Regional Champions of the 13 year old division without even playing in the division because of their past reputation, and their No. 2 Seed in the Nation. The ARC 13s played in the 14 year old division in the AAU Regional Tournament, losing by only four points to the Regional Champion, NJB So Cal Elite, and qualifying to go to the 14 year old AAU National Championships also. However, they will be going to Memphis in late June to fulfill their quest to become the next 13U National Champions, after having finished 2nd, 3rd, and 2nd in the last three years. 

Jackie Martin passed away Sunday after a long battle with cancer. Jackie leaves sons Chris and Jason, and husband Ken. Jackie was the team mom for the ARC 13s for the last five years. To the ARC program, she was so much more than that. She was a great supporter of the program and our team's biggest fan. She demonstrated heartfelt caring for all the players. Players, parents and coaches looked to Jackie for help with the operations of the team on the road and at home, and even for advice on personal matters. She was everyone's friend and was loved by all who knew her.

Whenever and wherever the ARC 13s play, there will always be a seat for Jackie, for the team knows that her spirit will always be there rooting us on. In her memory, ARC will make an annual "Jackie Martin Award" to the parent who best exemplifies her character and commitment to young players, making sure she will never be forgotten.

The ARC 12s stole the show at the Los Angeles City Council Meeting on Friday, November 6, 2009. The ARC 12s were presented the City of Los Angeles Certificate of Commendation for their outstanding showing at the AAU National Championships this past summer in Hampton, VA, where they finished 2nd in the Nation out of 100 teams. Councilman Tony Cardenas made the presentation and addressed the team, urging them to continue to work hard in the classroom as well as on the court and to use youth basketball as a testament to what they can accomplish in life and what they can contribute to society.

ARC 12's AAU National Champion Runner Up

ARC 12U vs SCA , Mater Dei HS