Welcome to the home of the SOUTHERN KINGS, a NIKE sponsored AAU Program based out of Lithonia, GA. Our organization is dedicated to positively provide a complete youth development experience that will enhance the character of each participant via teamwork and commitment. Through the development of a strong work ethic and an understanding of what it takes to succeed, the SOUTHERN KINGS program emphasizes academics, self discipline and social growth in our youth and prepares them for success, in the classroom and in life. The Southern Kings focuses on the individual. We teach our youth to leverage their own “God given Talents” to become the best that they can be.

by morris gordon posted 10/05/2009
 


Thursday & Sunday’s (Appointment Only)

Cost: $150 per month (individual rate)
           $700 per month (group/team rates 12 max.)

Open to Boys and Girls ages 5-18

6400 Woodrow Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038

To register call (770).696.9631 or email for more information.

Participants will spend significant time working on the following:

Offensive/defensive footwork
Shooting
Passing
Ball handling
Defense
Sparq training (Speed, Power, Agility, Reaction, and Quickness) www.sparqtraining.com
Resistance band training
Plyometric training
Core Training
Flexibility training
Vertimx training ( www.vertimax.com)

To register call 770.696.9631 or email

    

by courier-journal.com posted 07/30/2009
 

 

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

The 'best of' Las Vegas trip


BEST YOUNG TEAM: I would have said in the middle of the week the D.C. Assault 16s Gold team but then the Southern Kings 16s Gold team manhandled them in a quarterfinal game before taking out Derek Smith in the semifinals. The Southern Kings have multiple future Division I players, including Shannon Scott, Julian Royal and Henry Brooks among others, and won the adidas Super 64 division for 16 year olds.

    

by www.georgiahoops.blogspot.com posted 03/30/2009
 
Sophomores of the year


Overall Sophomore of the year: Julian Royal, Milton, PF


AAAAA Sophomores of the year– Shannon Scott, Milton, PG


AAAA Sophomores of the year– Algie Key, Lakeside-Dekalb, SF

Freshmens of the year


Overall Freshman of the year: Tony Parker, Miller Grove, C/PF
& AAAA – Freshman of the year


AAAAA Freshman of the year
– Evan Nolte, Milton, SF/SG


    

by nationalhoopsreport.blogspot.com posted 03/30/2009
 

Georgia Hoops spent Friday and Saturday at the Icebreaker Invitational in Aiken, S.C. A number of teams from the Peach State participated in the event. The Southern Kings Gold played up a division and brought home the second place trophy from the event.

The National Hoops Report, a sister company to Georgia Hoops, recapped the weekend's action. Milton sophomore Shannon Scott (pictured above) was one of the highlights.

STAR POWER

Shannon Scott, Southern Kings Gold – With Mfon Udofia now finished with his high school hoops career in Georgia, there is a new player atop of the point guard position. Scott is the top dog at the position in the Peach State now. The 6-1 sophomore knows how to run a team, defend and score. He gets to the basket about as good as any guard in his class nationally. Overall, his play was great from start to finish at the Icebreaker.

Tony Parker, Southern Kings Gold – Get used to seeing Parker’s name in the Star Power section. The 6-8 center is one of the most skilled big men in the Southeast. He has an array of moves. He uses his size to his advantage. He knows how to score with his back to the basket. He can make the tough shots on defenders. His hands are tremendous. Did we mention he’s just a freshman?

Dai-Jon Parker, Southern Kings Gold – Think Jerel McNeal. Parker can pump in the points in a hurry and his perimeter game is a fine weapon in his offensive arsenal. What gets lost in the shuffle sometimes is his passing ability. The 6-3 sophomore can really see the floor and he finds teammates with ease. Leave him open and Parker will burn you from deep or beat you with the dribble to the rim.

    

by justin young (rivals.com) posted 05/14/2008
 

Prather Top 2011 Performers
LaQuinton Ross, MBA Elite 17
	You could argue that Ross was the best overall player in the tournament from start to finish regardless of what class he is in. He was constantly scoring 25-plus points and looked nearly flawless doing it. Ross has a little Tracy McGrady, a little Devin Ebanks and a little Rudy Gay to his game. That's not a bad trio to be mentioned with. Ross earned those kinds of marks after his play in Atlanta in the oldest division.
Dai-Jon Parker, Southern Kings 16
	Outside of Ross, Parker was the best player we saw in Atlanta over the weekend in his class. The 6-foot-3 scoring guard continues on his scoring tear this spring. He's a great athlete and calling him a great shooter isn't out of the question either. Parker is a no-brainer high-major prospect and has been one of the top at his position so far. The rookie can go for efficient 30 points in any game he plays in.
Julian Royal, Southern Kings 16
	He seemed to play with a little more power in the game we caught of him and was one of the best true big men in the 16 and under division. The 6-foot-7 forward can burn teams inside and out. Royal has shown a consistent ability to knock down the face-up jumper and even pop out to knock down the three ball. His aggressiveness in the post could be the part of his game that truly separates himself in the class of 2011.
Shannon Scott, Southern Kings 16
	The 6-foot-2 point guard glued it all together for the 16 and under champions over the weekend. He fed the post and put Royal into good position to score on the low blocks. When he wasn't pounding it inside, Scott dished it out to Parker for the score on the wing. Scott is a solid defender to boot. Overall, he played like a point guard that understands the value of being a cohesive unit. The result was the trophy. Not bad for a team playing up an age group.