Top AAU Basketball Teams to Watch in 2021

Follow along as we take a look at the top AAU Basketball Teams to Watch in 2021. These teams have the potential to make some noise on the AAU circuit this year.

Introduction

AAU Basketball is a type of competitive youth basketball played in the United States While it is not as widely known as other types of youth basketball such as Little league basketball or travel basketball AAU Basketball can be a great way for young athletes to compete and improve their skills.

There are many different AAU Basketball teams across the country, and it can be difficult to keep track of all of them. However, there are a few teams that stand out above the rest. These teams are typically the ones that have the most success in AAU tournaments and events, and they often attract attention from college scouts and recruiters.

If you’re looking for a competitive AAU team to watch in 2021, here are some of the top squads to keep an eye on:

Duke Blue Devils

The Duke Blue Devils are one of the most successful programs in college basketball history. They have won five NCAA Championships and have been to the Final Four fourteen times. The Blue Devils have produced some of the greatest players in the game, including Mike Krzyzewski Grant Hill and Christian Laettner Duke is always one of the top teams in the country and is a favorite to win the 2021 NCAA championship

Kentucky Wildcats

The Kentucky Wildcats are always a team to watch in the world of AAU basketball Head Coach John Calipari has led the Wildcats to eight Elite Eight appearances, six Final Fours, and three National Championship game appearances, winning one title in 2012. The Wildcats have produced numerous NBA Stars including Anthony Davis Karl-Anthony Towns De’Aaron Fox, and Jamal Murray. The 2021 Kentucky team is led by sophomore guard BJ Boston and freshman forward Cameron Thomas. The Wildcats will be a team to watch in the 2021 AAU season

Gonzaga Bulldogs

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are one of the top AAU basketball teams to watch in 2021. The team is made up of some of the best young talent in the country and has a chance to be one of the best teams in the AAU circuit.

players on the team have already committed to playing college basketball at some of the top programs in the country.

The team is coached by Tony Bennett who is one of the best Youth Basketball coaches in the country. He has a proven track record of success and has developed some of the best players in the country.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are a team that has a lot of potential and could be one of the best teams in the AAU circuit in 2021.

Virginia Cavaliers

The Virginia Cavaliers men’s basketball team represents the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school’s team competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The Cavaliers’ home games are played at John Paul Jones Arena, formerly University Hall, which sits on the grounds of the school’s Atlanta campus.

Virginia won its first-ever NCAA National Championship in 2019 under Tony Bennett after defeating the 2019 tournament’s top overall seed, the University of Dayton in the Elite Eight. The Cavaliers were runners-up in the 2018 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament and entered the 2019 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament as a number one seed. Upon winning the championship, Virginia became just the fifth men’s Basketball Program to win both an NCAA tournament and NIT championship (joining Indiana, Kentucky, Kansas and Michigan State). Overall, Virginia has been to nineteen NCAA Tournaments (tied for 9th all time), seventh Final Fours (tied for 4th all time), and has won five regular season conference championships (4th all-time).

In 2017–18, UVA set a program record for wins in a season with 31. The Cavaliers reached their second straight ACC tournament final as well as their second straight NCAA Tournament final four. They lost to eventual National Champion Villanova Wildcats in the tournament semifinals and then to Florida State Seminoles in OT inACC Championship game

North Carolina Tar Heels

Entering the 2020-21 season, the North Carolina Tar Heels are looking to return to their place atop the College Basketball world. The Tar Heels are led by head coach Roy Williams who has led the team to three National Championships during his tenure. The Tar Heels have a talented roster that includes star players such as Cole Anthony Garrison Brooks, and Armando Bacot North Carolina will look to make a run at another National Championship in 2021, and they are definitely a team to watch out for.

Michigan State Spartans

No team in the nation has as much talent as the Michigan State Spartans They have a perfect blend of experienced veterans and promising young players Their starting lineup is stacked with guys who can score, rebound, and play defense And their bench is one of the deepest in the country.

The Spartans are led by their star point guard Cassius Winston. He’s a true floor general and an excellent scorer. He’s flanked by two other talented guards in Josh Langford and Aaron Henry Up front, they have a potential All-American in Xavier Tillman Sr. He’s a dominant force on both ends of the court.

Tennessee Volunteers

Led by Head Coach Rick Barnes, the Tennessee Volunteers are currently ranked number one in the nation. The team is stacked with talent, including potential NBA draft picks John Fulkerson and Yves Pons.

The Volunteers have had an impressive season so far,with their only loss coming against then-ranked number two Kansas Jayhawks With versatile players that can score from anywhere on the court, the Volunteers are a force to be reckoned with.

If they can continue to play at the high level they have been all season, the Volunteers have a good chance of winning the NCAA tournament

Auburn Tigers

The Auburn Tigers are a men’s college Basketball team that competes in the NCAA Division I. The team is a member of the Eastern Conference and is located in Auburn, Alabama. The Tigers have won two national championships, in 1957 and 2019. The 2019 team was coached by Bruce Pearl and featured star players such as Isaac Okoro, Samir Doughty, and Javon Franklin. The team had a record of 30-10 overall and 11-7 in conference play They lost in the first round of the NCAA tournament to New Mexico State

Florida Gators

The Florida Gators basketball team has been consistently strong in recent years and this year is shaping up to be no different. The team is currently ranked #5 in the nation and is looking like a serious contender for the NCAA championship. Some of the Key Players to watch on this year’s squad are senior forward Keyontae Johnson, junior guard Scottie Lewis, and freshman guard Tre Mann With talented players at every position, the Gators have the potential to be one of the best teams in the country this season.