Many New Yorkers are bummed that LeBron James chose Miami over Manhattan. But there is still a chance to see plenty of LeBron wannabes in summer basketball leagues around the city.
Many of these leagues are run by the Amateur Athletic Union and are an integral part of the career track for aspiring college and NBA players. That's because such leagues and tournaments draw the attention of many of top college coaches and scouts.
One of New York's elite AAU teams is the Gauchos, who play their games at their gym on Gerard Avenue in the South Bronx and at Haffen Park at Hammersley and Gunther Avenues in Baychester.
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