Mission
Mission & Philosophy
The Rhode Island Hawks AAU Basketball Program is constantly striving to maintain its position as one of Rhode Island and New England’s premier organizations for the development of boys basketball in the Northeast region.
We will continue to have a positive National and Regional presence and reputation by competing at the highest levels. The Rhode Island Hawks, open to all interested players, will always be known as a teaching organization that helps its athletes both on and off the court.
The Rhode Island Hawks organization recognizes the priorities of family and education and enthusiastically accepts its role as a basketball related complement to those important responsibilities and relationships. At the same time we value and respect the benefits of participation in the game of basketball and will continue to treat the game for what it is… a chance for players to not only develop their skills to play at the next level, but also to have fun, learn to compete and to grow as individuals.
The Numbers Game
1. Elementary Age players (CYO-PAL-YMCA, etc.) Approx. 2,500,000 players
2. High School Team Members (Freshman, JV, Varsity) 500,000
3. College (all levels, JC-NAIA,NCAA-I,II&III) 27,500 players of which approximately 4,500 are NCAA Division I! Majority (14,000+) are Division III
4. Foreign Leagues (South America, Europe, Southeast Asia etc.) Approx. 700 players.
5. NBA (29 teams) 348 active players another 58-90 players are taxied (i.e. injured reserve)
It’s great for players to dream, but you must remember and understand the importance of your EDUCATION !
*Respect All, Fear None*
