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Ohio State Basketball Recruiting Notebook: Derek Funderburk Jr., King James Eye Peach Jam Berth

While LeBron James only needs three more wins to reach the NBA Finals again, his AAU squad is also closing in on a shot at a championship.

The King James Shooting Stars have a chance to qualify for the Nike Peach Jam this weekend. If they do, they'll be among 24 teams who can win what is, arguably, the most high-profile event on the AAU circuit.

For the last 20 years, some of the top prep talent in the country traveled to North Augusta, South Carolina for the Peach Jam. The King James Shooting Stars have never been.