Basketball – AIST.us Providing Education to Athletes through International Sports

Invitation Links

AIST traveled Europe in July of 2021 with 5 AIST select teams. At times, it seemed as if we were the only tour bus in all of Italy due to the Covid19 pandemic. We were able to navigate through the country providing our athletes and fans an experience that they will remember for the rest of their lives. Now, in 2022 we are traveling with more than 600 passengers to several destinations around the world.

For those of you who are interested in joining an AIST select team in 2023, now is the time to book your roster spot! We look forward to having you on tour soon!

AIST will surpass 22 years of international tours in 2023!

High School Select Teams

2023 – United World Games

Tentative Travel Dates: June 19 – July 29, 2023

Stops in Munich, Germany – Salzburg, Klagenfurt, Austria – Venice, Milan, Como Italy

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College Select Teams

2023 – AIST College Basketball Destinations

In the summer of 2023, our AIST select College teams will be representing the USA in the following destinations:

Italy – Tentative Travel dates: May 23 – June 2, 2023 – Men’s and Women’s
Spain – Tentative Travel dates: June 8-17, 2023
Portugal/Spain – Tentative Travel dates: June 19 – 27, 2023

2023 College Basketball Invitations

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Since 2002, AIST has been traveling the world with select players from across the country to competing in a variety of sports. The selection process is based on recommendations from coaches as well as statistical leaders from around the nation at all levels of college play. For our high school selected players can be from an AIST Tryout, college coaches recommendations, college showcase events or from our research of online player profiles.

As a player you will gain cultural experience, personal growth, as well as improving your skills and creating many new friendships along the way. We hope you join us for this once in a lifetime opportunity.

Attention Coaches!

AIST is always in search of qualified coaches to lead our select teams. Coaches will be able to enjoy working with players from all different backgrounds.

Tour Responsibilities for our Coaches:

Game Management – Put together rosters for each game
Instruction – Provide instruction to help players improve
Run Practices – If needed, we will have 1-2 practices on tour which you will be able to work with your team
Chaperone – AIST staff will handle all of the details, however we may require a little assistance in looking out for our players on tour
Enjoy your tour – AIST staff will be providing you with all the support of the tour. You will have the freedom to explore and visit the destinations at your own speed.
Recruit – We do hope that our selected coaches will be able to help promote the team and find players to join the roster. AIST does most of the recruiting, but it certainly helps when we have coaches who can pull 4-5 players from their own team or conference.
Travel Free – AIST covers the tour package for our head coaches. In some cases we are also able to provide you with spending cash for the tour to make it more enjoyable for you.

Benefits of Traveling with AIST Select Teams

Benefits of Traveling with AIST Select Teams

Our program is designed to give athletes the opportunity to improve as a player and as a person. Here are a few reasons to travel with AIST:

Cultural Experience of a Lifetime
Personal Growth
Educational sightseeing excursions and experiences
Emersion into an unfamiliar atmosphere
Opportunities to improve your skills
A better understanding of the world around you
Meeting new friends, teammates and opponents from around the world
For College athletes – opportunity to gain some exposure and possibly play abroad – Please note AIST does not promote players or have any guarantees that scouts will be at games
For High School Athletes – a chance to gain experience playing with like talent as preparation for the college level

AIST Team History

Women’s Tours and Results

2022 – Italy College Exhibition Tour
2022 – Spain College Exhibition Tour
2022 – Lisbon Cup College Tournament
2021 – Italy College Exhibition Tour – Postponed due to Covid19
2021 – Spain College Exhibition Tour – Postponed due to Covid19
2021 – Lisbon Cup College Tournament – Postponed due to Covid19
2021 – Dominican Republic U19 Tour – Postponed due to Covid19
2021 — United World Games – U19 Tour – Postponed due to Covid19
2021 – Portugal Cup – U19 Tour
2020 – Italy College Exhibition Tour – Postponed due to Covid19
2020 – United World Games – High School – Postponed due to Covid19
2019 – United World Games – 3rd Place
2018 – Italy U19 Basketball Exhibition Tour: 1-3
2018 – Dominican Republic U19 Basketball Tour: 4-0
2016 – United World Games Tour – 4th Place
2015 – United World Games Tour – 1st Place
2015 – Exhibition Tour – Italy Women’s Basketball Tour
2014 – Exhibition Tour – Italy Women’s Basketball Tour – Stars
2014 – Exhibition Tour – Italy Women’s Basketball Tour – Stripes
2013 – Italy Women’s Basketball Tour – Team Stars 1st Place
2013 – Italy Women’s Basketball Tour – Team Stripes 3rd Place
2012 – Italy Women’s Basketball Tour – Team Stripes 2nd place
2012 – United World Games Tournament – 4th Place
2011 – Italy Basketball Tournament – 1st Place
2010 – Italy Basketball Tournament – 2nd Place
2009 – Italy Basketball Tournament – 2nd Place
2008 –Italy Basketball Tournament – 1st Place
2007 – Italy Basketball Tournament – 2nd Place
2006 – Italy Basketball Tournament – 2nd Place
2005 – Holland Tournament – 1st Place
2005 – Italy Basketball Tournament – 1st Place

Men’s Tours and Results

2022 – Italy College Exhibition Tour
2022 – Spain College Exhibition Tour
2022 – Lisbon Cup College Tournament
2021 – Italy Men’s Exhibition Tour – Postpone due to Covid19
2021 – Spain Men’s Exhibition Tour – Postpone due to Covid19
2020 – Italy Men’s Exhibition Tour – Postpone due to Covid19
2016 – Italy Basketball Exhibition Tour
2014 – Italy Basketball Exhibition Tour
2013 – Italy Men’s Basketball Tour – 2nd Place
2012 – Italy Basketball Exhibition Tour
2011 – Italy Basketball Tournament – 1st Place
2010 – Italy Basketball Tournament – 1st Place
2008 – Dominican Challenge – 1st Place
2008 – Italy Basketball Tournament – 2nd Place
2007 – Italy Basketball Tournament – 1st Place
2005 – 1st Annual Italy Basketball Tournament in Como, Italy – 1st Place

AIST Select Teams Coaches

Women’s Coaches

2023 – Italy College Exhibition Tour – Position Open
2023 – Spain College Exhibition Tour – Position Open
2023 – Lisbon Cup College Tournament – Position Open
2023 – United World Games Tournament U18/U19 – Position Open
2022 – Italy College Exhibition Tour – Courtney Burns – Mitchel College
2021 – Spain Exhibition Tour – Jim Brunnelli – Converse College
2021 – Italy College Exhibition Tour – Jeff Curtis – Northwood University – Postponed due to Covid19
2021 – United World Games – Courtney Burns – Mitchel College- Postponed due to Covid19
2021 – Dominican Republic – Position Open- Postponed due to Covid19
2021 – Portugal Cup U19 Tour – Position Open- Postponed due to Covid19
2020 – Courtney Burns – Mitchell College – United World Games- Postponed due to Covid19
2020 – Jeff Curtis – Northwood University (MI) – Italy Exhibition Tour – Postponed due to Covid19
2019 – Courtney Burns – Mitchell College – United World Games
2018 – Brittany Batts – Bridgewater College – Dominican Republic Tour
2018 – Aby Diop – Shenandoah University – Italy u19 Tour
2017 – Emily Cline – Knox College – United World Games
2017 – Allison Coleman – Sage College – United World Games
2016 – Carla Flaherty- Roanoke College – Italy Exhibition Tour
2016 – Mollie Karazim – AAU Michigan – United World Games
2015 – Jim Bruneli – Gannon University – Italy Exhibition Tour
2015 – Jason Piepho – Brighton High School – United World Games
2014 – Jason Piepho – Brighton High School – United World Games
2014 – Shannon Murphy – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – United World Games
2014 – Jeff Curtis – Northwood University – Italy Exhibition Tour
2014 – Kara Williamson – Rhode Island College – Italy Exhibition Tour
2013 – Jason Gray – Goodrich High School – United World Games
2013 – Jason Keefer – Finlandia University – Italy Exhibition Tour
2013 – Mike Jacobsma – Central College – Italy Exhibition Tour
2012 – Jeff Curtis – Northwood University – Italy Exhibition Tour
2012 – Jon Swickrath – Brescia University – Italy Exhibition Tour
2011 – Liz Hickey – Averett University
2011 – Jim Brunelli – Anderson University
2009 and 2010 – Brad Duckworth – Alverno College
2008 – Adrianne Harlow – Tusculum College
2008 – Melissa Tiber – Tusculum College – Now at Southern Illinois
University
2007 – Adam Houdeshell – Presentation College
2006 & 2005 – Deena Applebury – Mary-Washington University – Italy Basketball Tour
2005 – Gale Gilchrest – Washington College – Holland Basketball Tour
2005 and 2006 – Deena Applebury – Mary-Washington University – Italy Basketball Tour

Men’s Coaches

2023 – Italy College Exhibition Tour – Position Open
2023 – Spain College Exhibition Tour – Position Open
2023 – Lisbon Cup College Tournament – Position Open
2020 – Jason Harris – University of Massachusetts – Boston – Italy Exhibition Tour
2016- Matt O’Brien – University of Maine – Italy Exhibition Tour
2014 – Robert Colbert – Keene State College – Italy Exhibition Tour
2013 – Bob Walsh – Rhode Island College – Italy Exhibition Tour
2012 – John Baron – Gwenned-Mercy College – Italy Exhibition Tour
2011 – Jason Kline – – Park Univeristy – Italy Exhibition Tour
2010 – Kevin DeVantier – Sullivan County Community College – Italy Exhibition Tour
2008 – Tim Waller – Stillman College – Italy Exhibition Tour
2008 – Brian Miller – Milwaukee School of Engineering – Italy Exhibition Tour
2007 – Bob Walsh – Rhode Island College – Italy Exhibition Tour
2005 – Joe Esposito – University of Minnesota – Italy Basketball Tour

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High School Select Teams

College Select Teams

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Attention Coaches!

Tour Responsibilities for our Coaches:

Benefits of Traveling with AIST Select Teams

Women’s Tours and Results

Women’s Coaches

Men’s Coaches