AAU Junior Olympic hoop teams selected

Arkansas, Tennessee, and Virginia will be the three states visited by Maine youngsters involved in this summer’s AAU Junior Olympic National Basketball Tournament during July and August.

The players were selected during tryout competitions held in May. In order to make their trips possible, the athletes will be trying to raise approximately $500 apiece to cover the cost of travel, meals, and lodging.

The AAU tournament will enable Maine players to broaden their basketball and cultural horizons while playing against high-caliber competition from other states. Here is a list of the local players who will be participating in the program this summer, along with the site and dates of their competitions.

Donations may be made by contacting the players or their coaches. For more information, contact state coordinator Mike Methvin at 782-0035.

Maine Nor’Easters – 13 and under, Roanoke, Va., July 14-21: Chris Wright, Bangor, and Ryan Fortier, Wilton; Coach Mike Charles, Lewiston; 14 and under, Hampton, Va., Aug. 3-10: Nat Clark, Bangor; Chris Funk, Caribou; Jeff Kimball, Old Town; and Brian Scott, Waterville; Coaches Lee Sibley, Bangor; and Earl Anderson, Pittsfield.

15 and under, Kingsport, Tenn., July 6-13: Danny Dahl, Houlton; Brian Colman, Brewer; and Matthew Newman, Bangor; Coach Andy Dolloff, Lewiston; 16 and under, Memphis, Tenn., July 6-13: Matt Arsenault, Milford; Ryan Bradford, Bangor; Jethro Ferguson, Burnham; Joshua King, Hampden; Steve Pooler, Milford; Garrett Quinn, Skowhegan; Mark Reed, Bangor; Scott Springer, Old Town; and John Tennett, Bangor; Coaches Carl Parker, Bangor, and Arthur Curtis, Old Town.

17 and under, Jonesboro, Ark., July 20-27: Jamie Beaudoin, Orono; John L’Heureux, Old Town; Bill Newman, Bangor; and Jay Vetelino, Veazie; Coaches Dave Brenner, Deering, and Gary McElliot, Deering.