Spring Feature: Ice Breaker Championship Game (17u)

The 2012 Ice Breaker Invitational field was packed with good AAU teams.  And the 17u championship game showcased some of the best teams and players that the southeast has to offer.  The video below speaks for itself.  Check out the action and look for more highlights from the Ice Breaker and other Spring and Summer basketball action!

Ice Breaker Sunday Bracket Play: Gold Championship: Upward Stars vs Southern Stampede 11

The Upward Stars Win the Gold Division Championship. Congratulations to Southern Stampede 11 for a great performance in the 2012 Ice Breaker.

Ice Breaker Sunday Bracket Play: Gold Semi Final South Stampede 11 vs SEBL Elite

Southern Stampede 11 advances.  Congratulations to SEBL for a great performance in the 2012 Ice Breaker.

Live Ice Breaker Highlights: Stampede 17u Defeats Douglas Bros Elite

Earlier, we posted first half highlights from this game.  Now we share more first highlights, including a Stampede alley oop off the backboard!  And we include 2nd half highlights in the second video.  The Stampede, one of the tournament's most impressive teams, move to 2-0 in pool play.

More 1st Half Highlights (Watch for the Oop!)

2nd Half Highlights

Live Ice Breaker Highlights: Southern Stampede 17u vs Douglas Brothers Elite

We just tweeted (@AugBball) that we were anxious to see how this game would go.  During the first half, it has been all Southern Stampede.  After jumping out to an 11-2 first quarter lead, the Stampede go into the break with a 29-17 lead.  Stay tuned for second half highlights, and enjoy those below from the game's first half.

Southern Stampede leads Douglas Bros Elite at halftime...

Live Ice Breaker Highlights: Stampede 17u Highlights

We highlighted the Southern Stampede 16u (here and here) yesterday.  This morning we get a look at the Southern Stampede 17u squad.  And like their 10th grade counterparts, these guys are good!  Watch the highlights from the first and second halves of their opening round game below.

Stampede 17u 1st Half Highlights

2nd Half Highlights