Congratulations to our Diplomats Graduates
Congrats are in order for all our graduating Diplomats! We are proud of you all and are honored to be a part of your journey.
....yes, for all of you wondering Josh Baker is 13 and has completed 8th grade already. What can we say? He is not only a talented basketball player but insanely smart as well!
....yes, for all of you wondering Josh Baker is 13 and has completed 8th grade already. What can we say? He is not only a talented basketball player but insanely smart as well!
Diplomats // Baker + DuSell Earn All-Tourney Honors
Our Class of 2020 / 13U Diplomats Players Josh Baker and Xavier DuSell were given All-Tourney Honors by WCE25, receiving an invitation to the Ball Is Life All-American Camp in Anaheim, CA this summer. Congratulations! #dipsetmania
Diplomats Have a New Look
Diplomats Hoops has a new look! Check out the sneak peek of our new team uniforms // Infrared & Black
2015 Middle School All-State Game Honors for Several Diplomats Players Announced
Click the link for full game match-ups, check back often for updates: http://www.hoopsreport.com/news/areastatereport
Coach Freeney Announced as 6th Coach for the 2015 Middle School All-State Game
...and of course they won.
Diplomats Players Attend AreaCodes Middle School Showcase
Photo Op from the AreaCodes Middle School Showcase: Armani, Austin, Khalil, Corey, & Donovan
Diplomats Have a Nice Showing at the EBC Arizona Basketball Regional Camp | Baker, Freeney, and Newsom Given Stand-out Recognition
Several of our Diplomats players attended the highly marketed EBC Arizona Regional Basketball Camp in January 2015. This was a collaboration between the WCE organization and our top local tournament organizer, Phx Is Rising.
Click this link for full Player Profiles on our Diplomats players: http://opengympremier.com/Default.aspx?CCID=37995&FID=187549&ExcludeBoolFalse=True&ID=/camps/ebc-arizona-2015-profiles-search
- Congratulations to Josh Baker for making the 2019 2nd Team
- Congratulations to Isaiah Freeney for earning 6th Grade Outstanding Player Honors | Top 5
- Congratulations to Dominique Newsom for earning 7th Grade Outstanding Player Honors | Top 5
Click this link for full Player Profiles on our Diplomats players: http://opengympremier.com/Default.aspx?CCID=37995&FID=187549&ExcludeBoolFalse=True&ID=/camps/ebc-arizona-2015-profiles-search
Diplomats Freeney & Ware Attend WCE25 Elite32 Camp | Orange County CA
Diplomats players Isaiah Freeney and Kyree Ware attend the Elite32 Middle School Camp hosted by WCE25 and Open Gym Premier in Orange County, CA. Freeney earned a spot on the Top 20 6th Grade AllStar team. While Ware, a first time camp attendee, excelled against some of the top 7th Grade talent on the west coast and earned a spot on the Top 40 7th Grade AllStar Team.
Check out their camp profiles below:
Check out their camp profiles below:
Diplomats Freeney & Newsom Attend Ball Is Life All-American Camp | Orange County CA
Diplomats players Isaiah "Zay" Freeney and Dominique "Bear" Newsom attend the Ball Is Life All-American camp in Orange County, CA and make their presence known on the court.
Over 300 players from across the US in grades 4th - 8th were selected for this invite-only basketball camp. Freeney and Newsom excelled in the skills stations and during their 5-on-5 game scrimmages.
Over 300 players from across the US in grades 4th - 8th were selected for this invite-only basketball camp. Freeney and Newsom excelled in the skills stations and during their 5-on-5 game scrimmages.
Isaiah "Zay" Freeney worked hard during all of the skill drills and made his presence known on the court during the 5-on-5 scrimmage games. True-to-form, Isaiah made it rain from the 3-point line! Isaiah was selected for the Ball Is Life All-American All Star team.
We look forward to watching you on the court this season!
Dominique "Bear" Newsom did what he does best at the Ball Is Life All-American camp! He is always a strong defensive presence on the court, combined with his speed and his ability to create plays he was definitely one to watch!
Congrats on an excellent weekend Bear!
TOP 20: Newsom & Freeney Attend the John Lucas Basketball Skills Camp in Las Vegas
Special Props to the Diplomats own Dominique "Bear" Newsom & Zay Freeney for making High School Hoops Top 20 at the John Lucas future of the game West camp last weekend. Bear also made top 35 in Student Sports for the tournament. Good work!
Special Props to the Diplomats own Dominique "Bear" Newsom & Zay Freeney for making High School Hoops Top 20 at the John Lucas future of the game West camp last weekend. Bear also made top 35 in Student Sports for the tournament. Good work!
AAU SLAM JAM Hosted by Arizona Elite Tournaments
2 DAYS, 7 GAMES and the Diplomats Go UNDEFEATED!!!
5th/6th Division
Diplomats v Reach Ravens (5th) | 41-28
Diplomats v Reach Ravens (6th) | 76-23
Diplomats v Reach Ravens (6th) | 63-19
CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Diplomats v Reach Ravens (5th) | 52-30
7th/8th Division
Diplomats v Reach Ravens (7th/8th) | 51-27
Diplomats v Jr. Ballers | 44-36
CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Diplomats v Reach Ravens (7th/8th) | 52-30
What a tournament weekend!!! Thank you to our players, coaches, and the Diplomats Fan Club for coming out and showing support ALL WEEKEND as the Diplomats bring home TWO Championship trophies. We are cannot say it enough, these players have HEART - DETERMINATION - DEDICATION and most of all TEAMWORK!
5th/6th Division
Diplomats v Reach Ravens (5th) | 41-28
Diplomats v Reach Ravens (6th) | 76-23
Diplomats v Reach Ravens (6th) | 63-19
CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Diplomats v Reach Ravens (5th) | 52-30
7th/8th Division
Diplomats v Reach Ravens (7th/8th) | 51-27
Diplomats v Jr. Ballers | 44-36
CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Diplomats v Reach Ravens (7th/8th) | 52-30
What a tournament weekend!!! Thank you to our players, coaches, and the Diplomats Fan Club for coming out and showing support ALL WEEKEND as the Diplomats bring home TWO Championship trophies. We are cannot say it enough, these players have HEART - DETERMINATION - DEDICATION and most of all TEAMWORK!
Congrats to Coach D and Coach Sedd!
AAU SLAM JAM TOURNAMENT
OCTOBER 2013
5th/6th & 7th/8th Division Champions
Rock the Rim Tournament - Newsom & Freeney Make All-Tourny Team
Congratulations to Dominique Newsom and Isaiah Freeney for being named to the 2013 Lehi Boys & Girls Club Rock the Rim All-Tourney Team this past weekend.
Dominique also took home top 3 point shooter honors!
Dominique also took home top 3 point shooter honors!
Diplomats Party of 5 Highlight Tape - 9/29/12 - WIN 49-36
Diplomats Party of 5 Hightlight Tape - 9/22/2012 - WIN 52-17
Diplomats Game Highlights - Party of 5 - 09/15/2012 - WIN 56-7
Diplomats FAN PHOTOS!!!! Email us your photos in Diplomats Gear!
THANK YOU to MICHAEL'S CAFE of PHOENIX AZ!!!
Thank you to the owner of Michael's Cafe located in Phoenix, AZ for your generous donation to the King & Duck Diplomats Youth Basketball Club!!! We are so grateful for your support!
Diplomats Family & Friends please stop by Michael's Cafe for a bite to eat, live music, and special events!
5025 N 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85013-2230
(602)248-CAFE (2233)
Website: http://www.michaelscafeaz.com
Diplomats Family & Friends please stop by Michael's Cafe for a bite to eat, live music, and special events!
5025 N 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85013-2230
(602)248-CAFE (2233)
Website: http://www.michaelscafeaz.com
Yollipop Frozen Treats Fundraiser!
Please join the King & Duck Diplomats at Yollipop Frozen Treats in Ahwatukee - Friday, February 10th from 7:00pm - 9:00pm.
3961 E. Chandler Blvd, Ahwatukee, AZ 85048
Frozen Yogurt, Smoothies, Shakes, Espresso Drinks and Cupcakes! They have something for everyone!!!
3961 E. Chandler Blvd, Ahwatukee, AZ 85048
Frozen Yogurt, Smoothies, Shakes, Espresso Drinks and Cupcakes! They have something for everyone!!!
Thank You Freedom Financial Network!
The Diplomats thank the Freedom Financial Network for their contribution to the King & Duck Diplomats Youth Basketball Club!
HUGE Thanks to Premier Prints!!!
The Diplomats give a HUGE thanks and shout out to Premier Prints for putting up with our crazy-perfectionist Team Manager throughout the design process of our new uniforms! Premier Prints also helped us with a rush order for shirts to wear in the School is Back in Session tournament. Chris you are our HERO!
Be sure to check out Premier Prints for all of your custom printing needs!!!
Be sure to check out Premier Prints for all of your custom printing needs!!!
Diplomats Sponsors
King & Duck
A Premier Streetwear Boutique Located in Scottsdale Fashion Square that carries top of the line brands. Established in 2007 originally located in the Biltmore Fashion Square. King & Duck was the first of its kind in Arizona to fufill the demand for streetwear fashion. Stocking the leaders in the culture as well as developing future brands in the industry.
Scottsdale Fashion Square
3rd Floor By Dillards Across from Neiman Marcus
7014 E Camelback Rd # 2080
Scottsdale, AZ 85251-8200
(480) 994-7305
A Premier Streetwear Boutique Located in Scottsdale Fashion Square that carries top of the line brands. Established in 2007 originally located in the Biltmore Fashion Square. King & Duck was the first of its kind in Arizona to fufill the demand for streetwear fashion. Stocking the leaders in the culture as well as developing future brands in the industry.
Scottsdale Fashion Square
3rd Floor By Dillards Across from Neiman Marcus
7014 E Camelback Rd # 2080
Scottsdale, AZ 85251-8200
(480) 994-7305