The Midwest Wildcats basketball program, which is the largest AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) basketball program in Northern Illinois and also based out of Rockford, has been selected by Under Armour to play on their Girls UAA High School Rise Circuit and Boys/Girls UAA Futures Circuit. Chuck Lynde, who has been involved in the Wildcats program since its inception 17 years ago, talks about the added perks this offers, including giving local young boys and girls the opportunities to travel to bigger tournaments, face tougher competition and get more exposure.

Coach Brett McAllister talks about the upcoming Boylan boys basketball season.

Isaiah Roby is the latest area basketball player to make it to the NBA. The former Dixon standout, who went on to star at Nebraska, was the 45th pick in last week's draft, where he will now play for the Dallas Mavericks.