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Georgia Ice's gene pool is making a big splash in AAU
By Paul White, USA TODAY

Georgia Ice is making a big splash as it is becoming national talk in girls basketball.

The gene pool from which the roster is derived from is hardly unnoticeable. Parents of the girls include Antonio Davis, Dee Brown, Delino DeShields and Ken Griffey Jr. These athletes have played for both professional basketball and baseball teams. The athletic ability passed on to their children has spectators sitting on the edges of their seats.

Not only are fans looking forward to see the returning AAU champions play, but coaches are flocking the gym to see new prospects.

Many of these young girls are targets for scouts, but according to NCAA rules, coaches are unable to discuss specific players.

This graduating class of 2013 has a lot to look forward to as they start their freshman year this upcoming fall. Coaches are looking forward to the development of not only their physical game, but maturity as well.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/2009-07-21-georgia-ice-aau_N.htm

This article, even though it was merely sports, really captured my attention. After reviewing the roster posted at the bottom of the article, I was really shocked. Not one girl was below 5-2, with many of them extending over the six foot marker. These girls are 13 and 14 years old! It seems almost impossible to beat a team with a roster like that. Also take into consideration the athletic background they come from along with the fact that their parents can teach more to them than the average coach. Luck mixed with skill, hard work and determination can equal success. Take it from these young girls. Boys around this age will start having a run for their money when it comes to grasping the attention of spectators.