It's finally here, basketball season 2003-2004........... Where is Jimmy Chitwood? Who will emerge to lead their team this year? Did you know that of the actors who portrayed players in the movie "Hoosiers" only one, Jimmy Chitwood never played high school ball, he was cut four times! Click here for the story Who will win the NCAA Championship this season?  Don’t book on a Pennsylvania team if you follow the Las Vegas bookies!! Click here for the story High School Basketball-Pre Season "Players to Watch". This list will grow each day as the season continues. Send us the players from your area! Click here for the story Photo- a coach and two players from the Lebanon(PA) YMCA Youth League which opens for play on November 22. The Basketball Website reminds you to put these dates on your calendar: March 10-12, 2004 Ontario Provincial Tournaments March 12, 13, 2004 Delaware State Playoffs March 11-13, 2 004 Maryland State Playoffs, U of Maryland, College Park, Maryland March 19-20, 2004 PIAA State Basketball Playoffs, Giant Center, Hershey, PA March 19-21, 2004 NYSPHSAA Basketball, Civic Center, Glens Falls, NY Dates in New Jersey, not available at this time  This years All-Star Games, the weekend of March 26-27, 2004 Pennsylvania vs Maryland The outdoor courts will soon look like this..................... NCAA Recruiting Dates for 2004 Division 1 Boys: Contact Permitted April 7, 2004, (8 a.m.) through the month of April Division 2 Boys: Contact Permitted March 1, 2004 through May 17, 2004 [except for April 1, 2004 through April 6, 2004 (noon.): and April 12, 2004 (7 a.m.) through April 14 Division 3 Boys: Contact Permitted, No dates excluded Division 1 Girls: Dead/Quiet from April 2 to July 7 [except April 9-11] Division 2 Girls: Contact Permitted March 1, 2004 through May 17, 2004 [except for April 12, 2004 through April 14, 2004] Division 3 Girls: Contact Permitted, No dates excluded The Empire State Shootout: Syracuse, NY The next Empire State Shootout April 25, 2004 (Boys and Girls) RESULTS and ALL-STARS from Oct 5, 2003 click HERE The Pennsylvania/Maryland Shootout, Harrisburg, PA The next Penna/MD Shootout April 18, 2004 RESULTS and ALL-STARS from Sept 28, 2003 click HERE The Recruiter's Notebook A feature which allows parents to showcase the accomplishments of their sons and daughters for college basketball coaches around the United States Shootout Testimonials: "The program was run on time, the people all had a smile, keep up the good work! We will be looking forward to our next shootout. (Elizabeth Budd, grandmother of Jason Budd of Ellenville H. S., Ellenville, N. Y.) "We arrived late to the shootout, but I know that it was one of the best run tournaments he has played in. Thanks again and he had a great time!" (Mrs. Tully, mother of Geoff Tully, Gateway H. S., New Jersey) SHOOTOUT ALUMNI LIST.Gerry McNamara headlines a strong Shootout Alumni list. McNamara who helped lead Syracuse to the National Championship in 2003, attended the Shootout his Sophomore and Senior seasons as a member of Pennsylvania power Bishop Hannan High School from Scranton, PA   Basketball Camp In the Sweet 16 Game The White Team defeated the Red team 42-28. Here are the scoring results: Lopaka Hoohuli led the Red with 12 points and Anthony Breen led the White with 10 points Lopaka is seen here with his two sisters Kayla and Kiana, he was named the Camp MVP.  -Some results and photos have been posted Click HERE The Camp was a big success!!! The Pennsylvania/Maryland Shootout(9/28/03) -email Bill Gaffey at wgaffey@pa.net for information-Directions to Harrisburg Shootout HERE -N. C. A. A. Certified HERE -What is a Shootout HERE -Who runs the PA/MD Shootout? HERE The Empire State Shootout(10/5/03) Directions to Grimes HERE-What is a Shootout HERE -N. C. A. A. Certified HERE -Who runs the NY Shootout? HERE -Hotel/motel listings HERE - Application *Results of the Spring 2003 Shootout. The Spring results *The Spring Boy's Shootout in Harrisburg, PA. --April 13, 2003 These players attended, click HERE. *The 2003 All Star Games Pennsylvania defeated Maryland in 2003. This site was updated 11/3/03 the Pennsylvania Basketball Website was designed and is maintained by Bill Gaffey, 417 Bolton Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17112, email at wgaffey@pa.net