Before they became NBA legends known for their high-flying acrobatics and scoring prowess, Kobe Bryant and Vince Carter briefly joined forces on the Patterson, New Jersey AAU team in 1994.
When LeBron James joined the Oakland Soldiers AAU team in the early 2000s, his extraordinary talent transformed the squad into a national powerhouse.
Perhaps the most enduring friendship from AAU basketball belongs to Kevin Durant and Michael Beasley, who played together for the PG Jaguars in Maryland during the early 2000s.
Jayson Tatum and Malik Monk formed an explosive duo while playing for the Arkansas Wings 17U squad in 2015. As five-star prospects in the 2016 class, they showcased their immense potential by winning “The 8” at Bigfoot Hoops Las Vegas Classic. Monk dropped an impressive 36 points in the championship game against a team featuring Miles Bridges.
Trae Young and Michael Porter Jr. formed a dynamic partnership for MoKan Elite in 2015 and 2016, culminating in their winning the prestigious Nike EYBL Peach Jam championship. As a formidable one-two punch in the AAU circuit, their chemistry was immediate.
