Top X Basketball Accounts

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  1. Jimmy V Week: ESPN @espn (55.4M followers) 
  2. LeBron James @KingJames (53.1M followers)
  3. NBA @NBA (47.4M followers)
  4. SHAQ @SHAQ Orlando, FL (15.6M followers)
  5. NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA (9.2M followers) ESPN
  6. Celtics @celtics #DifferentHere (4.2M followers) Boston, MA
  7. Kevin Love @kevinlove (3M followers)
  8. Ja Morant @JaMorant (2.8M followers)
  9. Nike Basketball @nikebasketball (2.5M followers) Beaverton, Oregon
  10. Jeremy Lin @JLin7 (2.2M followers)
  11. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar @kaj33 (2.1M followers) Los Angeles
  12. Trae Young @TheTraeYoung (1.7M followers) Atlanta, GA
  13. Jamal Crawford @JCrossover (1.6M followers) Seattle
  14. Jayson Tatum @jaytatum0 (1.4M followers)
  15. Denver Nuggets @nuggets (1.4M followers)
  16. Hoop Central @TheHoopCentral (1.4M followers)
  17. Vince Carter @mrvincecarter15 (1M followers) Orlando/Atlanta
  18. Jimmy Butler @JimmyButler (986.1K followers) Miami, FL
  19. Top Boston Celtics X Accounts: Jaylen Brown @FCHWPO (760.6K followers) EARTH
  20. Scottie Pippen @ScottiePippen (688.1K followers)
  21. The Players’ Tribune @PlayersTribune (630.6K Followers)
  22. WNBA Rookie of the Year: Caitlin Clark @CaitlinClark22 (486K followers)
  23. NBA G League @nbagleague (418.7K followers)
  24. JJ Redick @jj_redick (322.7K followers) J.J. Redick Basketball Shooting Drills
  25. Anthony Edwards @theantedwards_ (307.3K followers) #BelieveThat #DIFM2 Minneapolis, MN
  26. Hudl @Hudl (304.6K followers)
  27. Indiana Fever @IndianaFever (201.9K followers) Indianapolis, IN
  28. Virginia Men’s Basketball @UVAMensHoops (190.2K followers) Charlottesville, VA
  29. Eric Musselman @EricPMusselman (160.1K followers)
  30. Las Vegas Aces @LVAces, (151.7K followers)
  31. Jimmy V Week: NC State Men’s Bball @PackMensBball (123.4K followers) Raleigh, N.C.
  32. Seattle Storm @seattlestorm (122.1K followers)
  33. Minnesota Lynx @minnesotalynx (121.3K followers)
  34. Phoenix Mercury @PhoenixMercury (115.2K followers)
  35. Basketball HOF @Hoophall (113.8K followers) Springfield, MA Youth Basketball Bucket List item!
  36. New York Liberty @nyliberty (112.K followers)
  37. EliteYouthBasketball @NikeEYB (106.6K followers)
  38. Basketball HOF @Hoophall (105K followers) Springfield, MA Youth Basketball Bucket List item!
  39. September 27th: Chris Herren @c_herren (95K followers) Book Review: Fall River Dreams: The Friday Night Lights of High School Basketball
  40. Maura Healey @maura_healey (87.5K followers) Massachusetts
  41. Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler (87K followers) Cleveland/Akron Area
  42. TheOldMan&TheThree @OldManAndThree (86K followers) EVERYWHERE Great podcast about the craft of shooting a basketball
  43. Brian Williams @BrianWWilliams (78.6K followers) Indiana A great amount of basketball knowledge to share! “Basketball Coaching Web Site Author: http://coachingtoolbox.net has 100s of free resources for high school and college basketball coaches”
  44. PragmaticMom @pragmaticmom (74.4K followers) Boston, MA Moms are so important to a child. This is one of the top moms on twitter and such a great resource. Guest Blog: Coaching Youth Basketball: Create Individual Award Certificates
  45. Positive Coaching Alliance @PositiveCoachUS (72K followers) nationwide This is an amazing resource that helps coaches, players, and programs keep youth sports in perspective. They partner with professional leagues and have organizations in MANY U.S, cities.
  46. Atlanta Dream @AtlantaDream (70.5K followers)
  47. Pure Sweat @PureSweat (72.5K followers) On a court or in the air!
  48. Hoop Group @TheHoopGroup (62K followers) Neptune, NJ Neptune, NJ
  49. Connecticut Sun @ConnecticutSun (61K followers)
  50. NCAA Eligibility Center @ncaaec (61K followers) Indianapolis, IN
  51. @seimoneaugustus (54.6K followers)
  52. Domantas Sabonis @Dsabonis11 (51.6K followers)
  53. Danny Ventura @BostonHeraldHS (52.6K followers) Boston Herald.
  54. Kentucky High School Athletic Association: KHSAA Main @KHSAA (46.7K followers)
  55. USA Basketball Youth @USABYouth (34K followers) Colorado Springs, CO The ABSOLUTE best resources for youth basketball players and coaches of ALL LEVELS in the USA!
  56. Hoop Herald @TheHoopHerald (59.3K followers) USA
  57. Coaches Toolbox @coachestoolbox (52.2K followers) Indianapolis, IN
  58. NFHS @NFHS_Org (44K followers) Indianapolis, IN
  59. USC Men’s Basketball @USC_Hoops (38.9K followers)
  60. Jimmy V Week: The V Foundation @TheVFoundation (33.7K followers) Cary, North Carolina An Amazing Man! An Amazing Foundation!
  61. Scotty Pippen Jr @spippenjr (29.2K followers)
  62. College Scout – Arpan Dixit @arpanNPID (29K followers) Louisville, KY
  63. NERR @NERRHoops (27.5K followers)
  64. College Basketball Openings @Collegebbopens (27.3K followers)
  65. Breakthrough Basketball @BreakthruBball (26.7K followers) Orlando, FL and Marion, IA Guest Blog: TOP 6 QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN CHOOSING A BASKETBALL CAMP
  66. USABJNT @usabjnt (25.2K followers) Colorado Springs, CO
  67. NERR @NERRHoops (21.8K followers)
  68. DeMatha Basketball @DeMathaHoops (20K followers)
  69. @ShowtimeCooper (19.6K followers)
  70. College Scout – Arpan Dixit @arpanNPID (19.4K followers) Louisville, KY A great resource for high school players chasing the dream of playing in college.
  71. Changing the Game @CTGProjectHQ (19.5K followers) Bend, Oregon Best Advice for Youth Sports Parents: “I Love Watching You Play”
  72. Coach Payne @coachrpayne (18K followers) Winnsboro, TX
  73. USABJNT @usabjnt (18K followers) Colorado Springs, CO
  74. Don Showalter @dshow23 (17.7K followers) Author of the #1 Coaching Youth Basketball Book! He is one of the best teachers of the game of basketball AWESOME for youth basketball.
  75. Jimmy V Week: Thurl Bailey @bigTbailey (16.4K followers) Utah
  76. North Dakota High School Coaches Association NDHSAA @NDHSAA (14.4K followers) 
  77. Courtside Buzz @CourtsideBuzzX (12.5K followers)
  78. herrenproject @HerrenProject (12.9K followers) Book Review: Fall River Dreams: The Friday Night Lights of High School Basketball
  79. Basketball Scout @hoops_scout11 (8.6K followers) Montana
  80. Bigfoot Hoops @BigfootHoops (12.4K followers) Houston, TX
  81. Big East Rewind & Hoops 24/7 @bigeastrewind (12.1K followers) Boston, MA
  82. Basketball Scout @hoops_scout11 (12.1K followers) Montana
  83. Mano Watsa @manowatsa (12K followers) Waterloo, Ontario, Canada A great source of knowledge and motivation for players and coaches!
  84. Jimmy V Week: Dereck Whittenburg @DWhittNCstate (10.4 K followers)
  85. Landon Hughey @LPHughey (10.3K followers)
  86. Mississippi Association of Coaches @MACoaches (10.1K followers) Clinton, MS
  87. South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association @SCBCA (10K followers) 
  88. Trenton Burleson @trentonb32 (9.7K followers) Burnsville, NC
  89. Indiana Basketball Coaches Association @IBCA_Coaches (9.9K followers)
  90. Steve Keller @SteveKellerNRR (9K followers) Neptune, NJ
  91. Dave Severns @dave_severns (8.4K followers) Manhattan Beach, CA
  92. Dave Hopla @davehopla (8K followers) Naples, FL Author of the #1 Book for Teaching Players How to Shoot a Basketball
  93. Steven Hardin @DMB_CoachHardin (8K followers) NC/TN
  94. Florida Athletic Coaches Association FACA @FACACoach (7.6K followers) Tallahassee, FL
  95. Army Men’s Basketball @ArmyWP_MBB (7.1K followers) West Point, NY
  96. Army Women’s Basketball @ArmyWP_WBB (7K followers) West Point, NY
  97. Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee BCAT @BCATHOOPS (6.7K followers) Tennessee
  98. Jesse McMillan @NorcrossHoops (6.4K followers) Norcross, Georgia
  99. The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association @ibcacoaches (6.1K followers)
  100. Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association @MN_BCA (6K followers) 
  101. Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association WisBCA @WisBCA (6K followers) Cuba City, WI
  102. Ryan Kilian – MassPreps @masspreps (5.8K followers) Massachusetts, USA A great account for high school and youth basketball as well as lacrosse! Guest Blog: Massachusetts Prep Stars Assists Massachusetts HS Athletes!
  103. BCAM @BCAMCoaches (5.7K followers) USA 
  104. BCAM @BCAMCoaches (5.6K followers) USA
  105. Ohio Basketball Coaches Association: OHSBCA @ohioBKcoaches (5.6K followers) Ohio, USA
  106. Georgia Basketball Coaches Association @GAcoaches (5.5K followers) Georgia, USA
  107. $BALL 🏀 GAME 5 BALL @game5ball (5K followers)
  108. Navy Basketball @NavyBasketball (5K followers) Annapolis, MD 
  109. Navy Women’s Basketball @NavyWBB (4.7K followers)
  110. Brian Hutton @Coach_Hutton (4.5K followers) Barrie, Ontario
  111. The AD Club @e3hoops (4.4K followers) 5 Questions for An Aspiring Athletic Director
  112. Trenton Burleson @trentonb32 (4.2K followers) Burnsville, NC
  113. Laken James @lakenjames5 (4K followers) A great resources of motivation and player development.
  114. OIAAA @ohioiaaa (3.7K followers) Ohio
  115. Alabma Association of Basketball Coaches @AABC_Hoops (3.3K followers) Alabama, USA
  116. Arizona High School Basketball Coaches Association @AZBballCoaches (3.2K followers) Arizona
  117. Jimmy V Week: Ernie Myers @PackErnieMyers (3.1K followers) Raleigh, NC
  118. National Alliance for Youth Sports @NAYS_edu (3.1K followers) West Palm Beach, FL
  119. Caleb Cline @Coach_CCline (2.9K followers)
  120. IowaBCA @IowaBCA (2.9K followers) Iowa
  121. Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association @WIBCA (2.8K followers) 
  122. @pnhsathletics (3.1K followers) @ScottFryPanther (1.1K followers) Alex Reizakis @coachalex33 (.2K followers)
  123. North Carolina Basketball Coaches Association NCBCA @The_NCBCA (2.8K followers) North Carolina
  124. New Jersey Basketball Coaches Association @NJBCA_Official (2.7K followers) New Jersey
  125. A Step Ahead @ASAhoops (2.3K followers) New England
  126. W. VA. Coaches Assoc @WVSACA (2.2K followers) West Virginia
  127. Iowa Basketball Coaches Association @IowaBCA (3K followers) Iowa
  128. Team VertiMax @TeamVertimax (2.1K followers)
  129. Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches KABC @KABCoaches (2.6K followers)
  130. Coach Jon Schroeder @CoachSchroeds (2.5K followers)
  131. Ras Vanderloo @CoachRas (2.1K followers) Sioux City, IA
  132. MBCA @mbcaorg (2K followers) 
  133. Sioux City East Basketball @SCEastHoops (2K followers) Sioux City
  134. Alabama Association of Basketball Coaches @AABC_Hoops (2K followers) Alabama, USA
  135. Siouxland Sports Insider @SSI_Siouxland (2K followers) 
  136. @michele_timms (1.9K followers) 
  137. ErikPrepHoopsNE @ErikHoops (1.8K followers) South Shore Massachusetts
  138. WATD Sports @SEonWATD (1.7K followers) WATD-FM
  139. Matt DellaBarba @mdell74 (1.7K followers)
  140. Sioux City East Basketball @SCEastHoops (1.6K followers) Sioux City, IA
  141. Greater Lowell Technical High School: @GLTechAthletics (1.5K followers).
  142. Coach Jepsen @JeffreyJepsenIA (1.5K followers) Sioux City, IA
  143. RIBCABasketball @RibcaBasketball (1.4K followers) Rhode Island, USA 
  144. RIBCABasketball @RibcaBasketball (1.4K followers) We love Rhode Island High School Basketball coaches! Have a great season!
  145. Shooters Touch @ShootersTouchIA (1.4K followers) Des Moines, IA
  146. HowToCoachGirls @HowToCoachGirls (1.5K followers) Newton, MA
  147. John Michael Reitz @JMReitz09 (1.3K followers)
  148. HowToCoachGirls @HowToCoachGirls (1K followers) Newton, MA
  149. Team VertiMax @TeamVertimax (1K followers)
  150. HOOP COACH @HoopscoachMYERS (1K followers)
  151. Tony Casella @CoachCasella (1K followers) Adelaide, Australia
  152. CoachJayKeane @CoachJayKeane (.9K followers) Malden Massachusetts, USA
  153. Coach Tom Barrick @Coach_Barrick (.8K followers) Wheelersburg, OH Guest Blog: Top 7 Reasons to Join a State Basketball Coaches Association
  154. Jaquan D Walker @JaquanWalker20 (.8K followers) Johnson, Fl
  155. Pat O’Connor @PatOConnor1989 (.7K) Spencer, MA
  156. JPII Girls Basketball @JPIIGHoops (.5K followers) Huntsville, AL
  157. @PN_BoysBball (.4K followers) 
  158. STJ Trojan Athletics @STJAthletics1 (.3K followers) Montgomery, Alabama
  159. @PnhsGirlsBball (.3K followers) 
  162. Steven Hardin @DMB_CoachHardin (10.5K followers) NC/TN
  163. Brian Hutton @Coach_Hutton (4.9K followers) Barrie, Ontario
  164. Tony Casella @CoachCasella (1.1K followers) Adelaide, Australia
  165. Coach Payne @coachrpayne (17.3K followers) Winnsboro, TX
  166. Coach Jon Schroeder @CoachSchroeds (2.5K followers) Somewhere Talking Biz or Ball
  167. Mateen Cleaves @Mateen_Cleaves (36.4K followers) Flint, MI
  168. NAIA @NAIA (72K followers) Kansas City, Mo
  169. Inside TBT @InsideTbt (4K followers)
  170. William Robinson @CoachRobBuffs (1.3K followers)
  171. Oregon Basketball Coaches Association @ORHoopCoaches (.9K followers) 
  172. Idaho Basketball Coaches Association @IdahoBCA (.8K followers) Idaho, USA
  173. BOLD are following Coach @basketballK123. (.6K followers)
  174. Wyoming High School Basketball Coaches Association @WYOcoaches (.5K followers) 
  175. Cedric Robinson / Coach Cedric @ceanthoni (.4K followers) Boston / Orlando
  176. Coach Frusc @CoachFrusc (2K followers)
  177. CelticsLife.com @celticslife (285K followers) Boston, MA
  178. Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler (97K followers) Cleveland/Akron Area
  179. Brian Williams @BrianWWilliams (83K followers) Indiana A great amount of basketball knowledge to share! “Basketball Coaching Web Site Author: http://coachingtoolbox.net has 100s of free resources for high school and college basketball coaches”
  180. PragmaticMom @pragmaticmom (73K followers) Boston, MA Moms are so important to a child. This is one of the top moms on twitter and such a great resource. Guest Blog: Coaching Youth Basketball: Create Individual Award Certificates
  181. Coaches Toolbox @coachestoolbox (52.2K followers) Indianapolis, IN
  182. Breakthrough Basketball @BreakthruBball (28K followers) Orlando, FL and Marion, IA Guest Blog: TOP 6 QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN CHOOSING A BASKETBALL CAMP
  183. NERR @NERRHoops (21.8K followers)
  184. Basketball Scout @hoops_scout11 (8.6K followers) Montana
  185. Dave Hopla @davehopla (8K followers) Naples, FL Author of the #1 Book for Teaching Players How to Shoot a Basketball
  186. Steven Hardin @DMB_CoachHardin (8K followers) NC/TN
  187. Brian Hutton @Coach_Hutton (4.5K followers) Barrie, Ontario
  188. The AD Club @e3hoops (4.4K followers) 5 Questions for An Aspiring Athletic Director
  189. Mano Watsa @manowatsa (12K followers) Waterloo, Ontario, Canada A great source of knowledge and motivation for players and coaches!
  190. Coach Payne @coachrpayne (18K followers) Winnsboro, TX
  191. herrenproject @HerrenProject (13K followers) Book Review: Fall River Dreams: The Friday Night Lights of High School Basketball
  192. Coach Jon Schroeder @CoachSchroeds (2.5K followers)
  193. Coach Tom Barrick @Coach_Barrick (.8K followers) Wheelersburg, OH Guest Blog: Top 7 Reasons to Join a State Basketball Coaches Association
  194. Ryan Kilian – MassPreps @masspreps (5.8K followers) Massachusetts, USA A great account for high school and youth basketball as well as lacrosse! Guest Blog: Massachusetts Prep Stars Assists Massachusetts HS Athletes!
  195. Tony Casella @CoachCasella (1K followers) Adelaide, Australia
  196. Laken James @lakenjames5 (4K followers) A great resources of motivation and player development.
  197. Arizona High School Basketball Coaches Association @AZBballCoaches (3.2K followers) Arizona
  198. Sioux City East Basketball @SCEastHoops (1.6K followers) Sioux City, IA
  199. ihoopcrazy @ihoopcrazy (.3K followers) Based in New England
  200. JPII Girls Basketball @JPIIGHoops (.5K followers) Huntsville, AL
  201. STJ Trojan Athletics @STJAthletics1 (.3K followers) Montgomery, Alabama
  202. Ras Vanderloo @CoachRas (2.1K followers) Sioux City, IA
  203. Alabama Association of Basketball Coaches @AABC_Hoops (2K followers) Alabama, USA
  204. Shooters Touch @ShootersTouchIA (1.4K followers) Des Moines, IA
  205. John Michael Reitz @JMReitz09 (1.3K followers)
  206. Team VertiMax @TeamVertimax (1K followers)
  207. Tony Casella @CoachCasella (1K followers) Adelaide, Australia
  208. Sioux City East Basketball @SCEastHoops (1.6K followers) Sioux City, IA
  209. Don Showalter @dshow23 (17.7K followers) Author of the #1 Coaching Youth Basketball Book! He is one of the best teachers of the game of basketball AWESOME for youth basketball.
  210. USA Basketball Youth @USABYouth (35K followers) Colorado Springs, CO The ABSOLUTE best resources for youth basketball players and coaches of ALL LEVELS in the USA!
  211. Positive Coaching Alliance @PositiveCoachUS (72K followers) nationwide This is an amazing resource that helps coaches, players, and programs keep youth sports in perspective. They partner with professional leagues and have organizations in MANY U.S, cities.
  212. JJ Redick @jj_redick (293K followers) J.J. Redick Basketball Shooting Drills
  213. Basketball HOF @Hoophall (115K followers) Springfield, MA Youth Basketball Bucket List item!
  214. Hoop Group @TheHoopGroup (65K followers) Neptune, NJ Neptune, NJ
  215. Pure Sweat @PureSweat (73K followers) On a court or in the air
  216. NCAA Eligibility Center @ncaaec (68K followers) Indianapolis, IN
  217. College Scout – Arpan Dixit @arpanNPID (30K followers) Louisville, KY A great resource for high school players chasing the dream of playing in college.
  218. Changing the Game @CTGProjectHQ (19.5K followers) Bend, Oregon Best Advice for Youth Sports Parents: “I Love Watching You Play”
  219. USABJNT @usabjnt (18K followers) Colorado Springs, CO
  220. Steve Keller @SteveKellerNRR (9K followers) Neptune, NJ
  221. Jesse McMillan @NorcrossHoops (6.4K followers) Norcross, Georgia
  222. Ohio Basketball Coaches Association: OHSBCA @ohioBKcoaches (5.6K followers) Ohio, USA
  223. Georgia Basketball Coaches Association @GAcoaches (5.5K followers) Georgia, USA
  224. Trenton Burleson @trentonb32 (4.2K followers) Burnsville, NC
  225. National Alliance for Youth Sports @NAYS_edu (3.1K followers) West Palm Beach, FL
  226. Iowa Basketball Coaches Association @IowaBCA (3K followers) Iowa
  227. HowToCoachGirls @HowToCoachGirls (1.5K followers) Newton, MA
  228. Kevin Love Fund @kevinlovefund (1.5K followers) Miami, FL
  229. EP Basketball @TowniesBall (.6K followers) East Providence, RI
  230. JPII Girls Basketball @JPIIGHoops (.5K followers) Huntsville, AL
  231. Coast Guard Women’s Basketball @uscga_wbb (.5K followers) New London, CT
  232. Plymouth South High School: @psgirlshoop (.4K followers) 
  233. STJ Trojan Athletics @STJAthletics1 (.3K followers) Montgomery, Alabama
  234. ihoopcrazy @ihoopcrazy (.3K followers) Based in New England
  235. Coast Guard Men’s Basketball @CoastGuardMBB (.2K followers) New London, CT

Top 3 Keys to Building a Successful Basketball Business

Youthbasketball123 is a website designed to provide ideas, drills by grade, books, teaching tools, basketball jokes, guest blogs, basketball quotes, and so much.

My name is Nick Manzoni and I am the Founder of SportsLab360, a Basketball IQ platform.

I embarked on my journey to become an entrepreneur back in 2016 when I was entering my senior year at Drake University. Here are the top 3 lessons I learned along the way:


1) DIVE IN!
This is the most valuable piece of advice I can share, and it’s not even close.
Pretend you are me, an overzealous college student with a dream to build a successful company; specifically, an app that helps players learn the game of basketball and make better decisions on the court. Of course, you want to build the best possible product before unveiling a finished product to the world. 

Guess what? You’ll be lucky if 0.1% of the world sees it within the first year. So, don’t be afraid to put out something that maybe isn’t perfect! The best thing you can do is put your MVP (minimum viable product) out there, and then open up your ears to the praises and the complaints of your users. And by the way, there’s nothing wrong with giving an incomplete product out for free or at a discount at the beginning. 

The same “Dive in!” logic goes for tasks and roadblocks along the way. How often have you had something on your “to-do” list that lingers on there because there is some unknown element to it? With the resources we have in the modern day like a simple Google Search, or in many cases Chat GPT, there’s no excuse to delay your action towards overcoming roadblocks. 

Getting an action plan written down is something so easy yet so powerful that will help you start moving in the right direction. You don’t have to jump from A to Z…that’s how you get stuck. You just need to find a way to move one decision – one letter – at a time, from making a list, to executing each item on that list. If you’re a solo Founder like me, picking up the phone and calling a friend can also serve as the jumper cables you need to tackle some of those roadblocks you’re facing. 


2) Dogs are great, but dogmas are dangerous
To be more specific, the dangerous dogma(s) I am referring to is ironically one that goes both ways:

“Trust your instincts – don’t let negative feedback impact your decision-making as an owner.” & “Listen to and take into account everything you hear from your market”

If you stick to your instincts 100% of the time and discount customer feedback, you’re on a fast track to becoming obsolete. On the flip-side, if you listen to everything that every customer says and try to adapt your product to serve them, you better have the backing of the Sovereign Wealth Fund or else you’ll reach the end of the road real fast. 

The ability to synthesize information coming in and make smart business decisions is key. If you hear 50% of your market saying the same thing, you have to listen. If you have a one-off request from a lite user of your product, don’t feel like you need to be spending development dollars to make changes. 

Similarly, you should ALWAYS keep your mind open to how your product should be positioned in the market. For example, Play-Doh was created first as a Wallpaper Cleaner. Luckily, their leadership team was open-minded and willing to rebrand based on what they were seeing and hearing from their market. We always say in marketing that people don’t know what they want, you have to tell them. Well, sometimes businesses don’t know where they fit in…and this is where we as business owners need to keep our ears open. 

3) You are only as good as the team you build 

In sports, there are differing philosophies on doubling down on your strengths vs. trying to improve your weaknesses. Luckily in business, we don’t necessarily have to worry about this as much. You might get a few months into building your business and realize you have a skill you didn’t quite realize. 

For me, I found that I both enjoyed and was successful within the creative side, specifically building out the UI/UX design of SportsLab360. Therefore, I doubled down on this newfound skill, cutting costs and taking on all of the design work myself. I worked directly with my development team to implement what I had built, and avoided ever having to outsource that function. 

On the flip side, I realized that selling face-to-face wasn’t my strong suit, nor was it something I enjoyed. So, I hired salespeople and created an ambassador program to compensate for my personal weakness of face-to-face selling. 

So, whatever it is that you are trying to build, if you can live by these three tenants, you’ll set yourself up for success. And by the way, having an unrelenting work ethic and passion about what you’re doing was left off the list – hopefully that one is obvious ☺ 

High School Basketball: August Action Plan

Youthbasketball123 is a website designed to provide ideas, drills by grade, books, teaching tools, basketball jokes, guest blogs, basketball quotes, and so much.

Each year of high school presents a new set of challenges and realities for a basketball player. August in many ways can be the most important month of the high school basketball season for a player. In general, it is always important to remember the forest through the trees and step back and look at the entire basketball year to understand what role August plays in becoming a complete high school basketball player. 

August for a high school basketball player is a critical, critical month. In many states, it is the start of the school year, so that means a student-athlete needs to get off on the right foot academically. In addition to being the start of school and the official start of the fall sports season, it also can be the final weeks of summer. 

Basketball Thoughts for August 

  1. “Don’t count the days. Make the days count” Muhammad Ali: For many student-athletes, August is going to be the month with the most free time available to improve as a basketball player. There are many ways to improve like attending a skills camp, playing summer league, trying out for an AAU team, and most importantly, for basketball players at any level, improving your skills to individual workouts. Each player has a role to fill on a basketball team. It is important for a player to really understand that role and to have a plan to develop and improve the skills necessary to succeed in the upcoming season.
  2. Complete Your Summer Schoolwork: Basketball is an amazing game, but for the MAJORITY of high school players, high school will be the end of the competitive basketball journey. A very small percentage will go on to play college basketball. An even smaller percentage will get an opportunity to play overseas. And the unbelievably talented, gifted, athletic and tall players will have an opportunity to play for a short amount of time in the G league or the NBA. So please take care of the brain and schoolwork. Complete the assigned summer reading. Go the extra mile and do some reading on your own. We have a list of basketball books that we find helpful along your basketball journey.
  3. Complete Summer AP Summer Work WELL: For many student-athletes, taking challenging AP classes is part of the high school experience. AP classes (with high scores) will open many doors to competitive academic schools and basketball programs. It may be the difference in having an opportunity to play college basketball or ending a career in high school. Most AP classes are rigorous, and require a significant amount of summer work to complete. Stay ahead of the game. Once school starts, it is important to focus on your academics in all classes and the upcoming basketball season. School, as we all know, can be very stressful. Bombing an assessment during the 1st week of school because you did not put in the time will only make the start of the year more challenging than it already is

Top 50 Basketball Jokes

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  1. Basketball Jokes for March Madness: A grandson was visiting his grandfather at the nursing home. When the boy walked into the room, the grandfather smiled. The boy enthusiastically said, “Grandpa you have March Madness teeth! You are down to your Final Four!” (Final Four Jokes & Grandparent Jokes)
  2. Hanging in the hallway at the college are the basketball team pictures from the past 40 years. A player in the center of the front row in each picture holds a basketball identifying the year — “62-63,” “63-64,” “64-65,” etc.  One day I spotted a freshman looking curiously at the photos. Turning to me, he said, “Isn’t it strange how the teams always lost by one point?”
  3. Who is the geography teacher’s favorite NBA player of all-time?… Jerry West. (Geography Jokes)
  4. They always asked me if I play basketball because I was tall… They stopped asking me that when I asked them if they play mini-golf.
  5. Duke students have trouble spelling “Krzyzewski.” UNC students have trouble spelling “Smith.” (North Carolina Jokes & Grammar Jokes)
  6. What rapper has a sweet looking basketball jump shot?… LL Cool J! (365 Music Jokes)
  7. Christmas Basketball Jokes: What is Santa’s favorite basketball play?… the give and “GO GO GO!” (Christmas Basketball Jokes)
  8. What do Karl Malone, Santa Claus, and the mailman have in common?… They always deliver. (Mailman Jokes & Super Bowl Jokes)
  9. What famous Southern Rock anthem is the same as the Boston Celtics offense during the 1980s… Free Bird. (Massachusetts Jokes)
  10. They’re a basketball team in transition… They’re going from bad to worse.
  11. Did you know Steven Spielberg and John Williams like to play basketball together? … He shoots, he scores. (Movie Jokes & Music Jokes)
  12. What’s a pirate’s favorite basketball move?… Jump hook. (Pirate Jokes)
  13. What is a heart surgeon’s favorite basketball team of all time?… 1983 N.C. State NCAA Champions – the Cardiac Pack. (College Basketball Jokes)
  14. Who is the best Star Wars character at basketball?… Kobe Wan Kenobi. (Star Wars Jokes & Obi Wan Kenobi Jokes)
  15. Why did the basketball team change their name to the Possums?… Because they play dead at home and they get killed on the road.
  16. Willis Reed, NBA Hall-of-Famer, would be a great spokesperson for National Book Day. (Book Jokes)
  17. Offensively, James Harden is outstanding… Defensively, he’s just out standing.
  18. Basketball Pun: I’m not trying to Curry favor, but these puns are Golden, State your opinion.
  19. I’m starting a group to play basketball and then discuss philosophy… It’s called “shoot first, ask questions later.”
  20. Basketball Pun: The man walking through the airport with a basketball… must’ve been traveling.
  21. Our basketball coach loves dogs… he has three-point setters.
  22. College Basketball Jokes: When Austin Peay University had a player named Fly Williams, the students would chant, “The Fly is open! Let’s go Peay!”
  23. Basketball Jokes for New Year’s Day: What New Year’s resolution should a basketball player never make?… To travel more.
  24. Why was Rudolph the Reindeer ineligible for his college basketball team?… He went down in history (from an 82 to a 67). (Reindeer Jokes & World’s Best Basketball Jokes)
  25. What do you call a piece of cheese that likes to shoot hoops?… Swiss! (Cheese Jokes)
  26. Why would Hall of Fame Coach Dean Smith love to have at least 5 anti-vax basketball players for his Four Corners offense. …. they never take any shots. (North Carolina Jokes)
  27. What is the worst basketball warm-up song?… Another brick in the wall. (365 Music Jokes)
  28. Basketball Jokes for Father’s Day: What is Jason Tatum’s favorite Beach Boys song?…. Little Deuce Coupe. (365 Music Jokes)
  29. NBA Jokes: What is Coach Popovich’s favorite play?… Pick and Pop.
  30. Why are college basketball coaches so excited to make it to the 15th hole in golf?… They love the final fore. (Golf Jokes)
  31. The anti-vax basketball team lost every game they played…. Apparently, they never take any shots. (Covid Jokes)
  32. Why did the basketball player always use the pay phone?… He loved dropping dimes.
  33. What do you call a college basketball player that misses dunks?… Alley Whoops.
  34. What kind of toothpaste does Derrick White use?… Crest 3D White. (Boston Celtics Jokes)
  35. If a basketball player gets athlete’s foot, what does an astronaut get…  Missile Toe! (Astronomy Jokes)
  36. Did you know a bunch of retired Indiana basketball players put a team together?… They are called the Indiana Pacemakers. (Indiana Jokes)
  37. Basketball Pun: I used to be addicted to college basketball… but I rebounded.
  38. What song does The Basketball Tournament HATE?… The Final Countdown by Europe. (365 Music Jokes)
  39. What did the genie grant the basketball player?… Three swishes!
  40. Basketball Pun: A layup… You can bank on that shot
  41. Basketball Pun: “Let’s not get too defensive here.” basketball coach up 20 points.
  42. Did you hear about the ghost basketball team?… They can’t shoot or defend, but the have a lot of spirit. (Ghost Jokes)
  43. Basketball Pun: Dunkin’ ain’t just for donuts!
  44. Why did the basketball player go to art school?… Because he wanted to learn how to draw fouls!
  45. Basketball stars don’t pass away – they just crossover. (Cemetery Jokes)
  46. What is Red Auerbach’s favorite Pink Floyd song?… Have a cigar. (365 Music Jokes)
  47. What do you call a basketball player who’s always happy?… A court jester!
  48. Basketball Pun: I’m going to take a shot at a basketball pun.
  49. What is a basketball player’s favorite thing about astronomy?… Shooting stars. (Astronomy Jokes)
  50. What college basketball team is the favorite of Dr. Seuss?… The Indiana “Who” siers. (Dr. Seuss Jokes & Indiana Jokes)

The Role of an Athletic Director: Creating the Best High School Experience for Student-Athletes

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Author Tyler Whitcomb

Introduction

High school sports offer more than just games and competitions. They provide a platform for personal growth, teamwork, and unforgettable experiences. Behind the scenes, ensuring the smooth operation of athletic programs is the athletic director. In this blog post, we will explore the role of an athletic director and how they strive to give students the best possible high school experience.

Defining the Athletic Director

An athletic director is a vital figure within a high school’s administration. They are responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the school’s athletic programs. While their specific duties can vary from school to school, the primary goal remains consistent: to provide student-athletes with an enriching and well-rounded experience.

Facilitating Student-Athlete Development

One of the key roles of an athletic director is to facilitate the development of student-athletes. Beyond the physical aspect of sports, they understand the importance of instilling values such as discipline, dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship in the athletes. By promoting these values, athletic directors create an environment that fosters personal growth and character development.

Balancing Academics and Athletics

Athletic directors also play a crucial role in ensuring that student-athletes strike a balance between their academics and athletic commitments. They collaborate with teachers, coaches, and parents to establish academic support systems, monitor academic progress, and provide resources to help students succeed in both realms. By emphasizing the importance of academics, athletic directors encourage student-athletes to excel not only on the field but also in the classroom.

Supporting Coaches and Staff

Athletic directors act as leaders and mentors for coaches and staff members. They provide guidance, professional development opportunities, and resources to help coaches improve their skills and strategies. By fostering a positive and collaborative environment, athletic directors ensure that coaches are well-equipped to guide student-athletes effectively.

Managing Sports Programs

From scheduling games and practices to arranging transportation and equipment, athletic directors are responsible for managing the logistical aspects of sports programs. They work closely with coaches, trainers, and other personnel to ensure that everything runs smoothly. By handling administrative tasks, athletic directors allow coaches to focus on training and mentoring the student-athletes.

Promoting Community Engagement

Athletic directors understand the importance of community engagement and school spirit. They organize events, fundraisers, and community service activities that bring the school and local community together. By fostering a sense of pride and belonging, athletic directors create an environment where student-athletes feel supported by their peers and community.

Conclusion

Being an athletic director is not just about overseeing sports programs. It’s about creating an environment where student-athletes can thrive, grow, and have the best high school experience possible. From supporting academic success to fostering personal growth and community engagement, athletic directors play a crucial role in shaping the lives of student-athletes. By dedicating their time and efforts to these young individuals, they leave a lasting impact on their lives.

Advice for Selecting College Basketball Prospect Camps

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There are some great resources, like NCSA, that can help you locate the best basketball camp for your needs. A high school basketball player has many stops on a journey to graduation. Starting sophomore and junior year, a player needs to decide if he would like to continue to play basketball college. This is a serious decision that will have the biggest impact on the college application process.

Here are a few questions that should be answered before signing up for a college prospect

Are You Good Enough? This does not have to be answered completely, but you should be fairly confident that you can play DIII basketball or higher. The high school season should be a good indication of the possibility of playing in college. Some high school requirements are making the varsity team, starting or being a significant contributor, and as well as being selected for the All-Star team. If you have achieved a few of these things, it is worth attending a camp.

Do You Have the Grades? Very often there are many schools that attend a college prospect camp like the All-Academic Camp held all over the country. Analyze the list of schools attending and evaluate if it is likely you would be accepted into these schools.

Do You Have the Money? Sadly, these camps are expensive, so finanacial status in a big factor.

How Bad Do You Want It? Being a college student-athlete is a huge commitment. It involves working on your game year round, sacrificing social events, and attending school over a long winter break. Playing college basketball may sound great, but talk to players who have done. Get honest feedback about all the time and energy required of being a member of a college basketball program.

If you are still reading, here are some tips on selecting a camp.

Identify leagues that are a good fit for you academic and athletic background.

Identify colleges that fit your desired location.

Top 2023 NBA Draft Picks

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  1. San Antonio Spurs: Victor Wembanyama, center (France) Wemby @vicw_32 (208K followers)
  2. Charlotte Hornets: Brandon Miller, forward (Alabama) Brandon M. @brandmillerr (5K followers)
  3. Portland Trail Blazers: Scoot Henderson, guard (G League Ignite)
  4. Houston Rockets: Amen Thompson, guard (Overtime Elite)
  5. Detroit Pistons: Ausar Thompson, guard (Overtime Elite)
  6. Orlando Magic: Anthony Black, guard/wing (Arkansas) Anthony Black @AnthonyBlack24_ (28K followers)
  7. Washington Wizards (from Indiana): Bilal Coulibaly, wing (France) Bilal Coulibaly @Bilaal_6 (6K followers)
  8. Indiana Pacers (from Washington): Jarace Walker, forward (Houston)
  9. Utah Jazz: Taylor Hendricks, forward (UCF) Taylor Hendricks @tayxhendricks (4K followers)
  10. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Dallas): Cason Wallace, guard (Kentucky) Cason Wallace @wallace_cason (12K followers)
  11. Orlando Magic (from Chicago): Jett Howard, wing (Michigan) Jett Howard @JettHoward5 (8K followers)
  12. Dallas Mavericks (from Oklahoma City): Dereck Lively II, center (Duke) Dereck Lively II @DereckLively (12K followers)
  13. Toronto Raptors: Gradey Dick, wing (Kansas) Gradey Dick @gradey_dick (25K followers)
  14. New Orleans Pelicans: Jordan Hawkins, wing (UConn)
  15. Atlanta Hawks: Kobe Bufkin, guard (Michigan) Kobe Bufkin @kb33zy_04 (5K followers)
  16. Utah Jazz (from Minnesota): Keyonte George, guard (Baylor)
  17. Los Angeles Lakers: Jalen Hood-Schifino, guard (Indiana) Jalen Hood-Schifino @jalenhs (21K followers)
  18. Miami Heat: Jaime Jaquez Jr., wing (UCLA) Jaime Jaquez Jr @jaquez_jr (15K followers)
  19. Golden State Warriors: Brandin Podziemski, guard (Santa Clara) Brandin Podziemski @brandinpodziem2 (9K followers)
  20. Houston Rockets (from LA Clippers): Cam Whitmore, wing (Villanova) Cam Whitmore @camwhitmore (4K followers)
  21. Brooklyn Nets: Noah Clowney, forward (Alabama) Noah Clowney @NoahClowney (4K followers)
  22. Brooklyn Nets (from Phoenix): Dariq Whitehead, wing (Duke) Dariq whitehead @dariq_whitehead (13K followers)
  23. Portland Trail Blazers (from New York): Kris Murray, wing (Iowa) Kris Murray @KrisMurray24 (10K followers)
  24. Dallas Mavericks (from Sacramento): Olivier-Maxence Prosper, wing (Marquette)
  25. Detroit Pistons (from Memphis): Marcus Sasser, guard (Houston) Marcus Sasser @m_sasser0 (6K followers)
  26. Indiana Pacers (from Cleveland): Ben Sheppard, guard (Belmont) Ben Sheppard @shepben2
  27. Charlotte Hornets (from Denver via NY, OKC): Nick Smith Jr., guard (Arkansas) Nick Smith Jr @lif3nick (32K followers)
  28. Utah Jazz (from Philadelphia via Brooklyn): Brice Sensabaugh, wing (Ohio State) Brice Sensabaugh @bricepsensa (4K followers)
  29. Denver Nuggets (from Indiana via Boston): Julian Strawther, guard (Gonzaga) Julian Strawther ✞ @JulianStrawther (12K followers)
  30. LA Clippers (from Milwaukee via Houston): Kobe Brown, wing (Missouri) Kobe Brown @TheKobe24Brown (8K followers)

Summer Basketball Blogs

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We have created a few basketball blogs for the summer. We also have some great contributions from guest writers. Stay cool!

  1. Top 10 Reasons to Attend All-Academic Basketball Camp
  2. Top 6 Questions To Ask When Choosing A Basketball Camp

Massachusetts Girls High School Basketball: Final Four

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The Final Four is held Monday, March 13th and Tuesday, March 14th. Teams will play a game to get to State Championship

Final Game at higher seed.

Upsets: March Madness lends itself to upsets and Cinderella stories. We have listed upsets for each division. 

Overtime Games: Teams are so competitive and evenly matched at the end of the season that games can be decided in overtime – the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. 

Boys

Division 1 (48 teams) 

  1. #5 Needham vs. #9 North Andover
  2. #6 North High vs. #6 North High  

Division 2 (41 teams)

  1. #1 Malden Catholic vs. #5 Charlestown 
  2. #2 Mansfield vs. #6 Nashoba Regional 

Division 3 (45 teams) 

  1. #1 Archbishop Williams vs. #4 Cardinal Spellman
  2. #2 St. Mary’s Lynn vs. #3 Old Rochester High School

Division 4 (40 teams) 

  1. #1 Wareham vs. #5 Millbury
  2. #2 Burke vs. #3 Springfield Intl 

Division 5 (53 teams) 

  1. #1 Taconic vs. #4 Maynard 
  2. #2 David Prouty vs. #14 Holbrook

Massachusetts Boys High School Basketball: Elite 8 2023 Results

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The Elite 8 is held Friday, March 10 Saturday March 11th. Teams will play a game to get to Final Four.

Final Game at higher seed.

Upsets: March Madness lends itself to upsets and Cinderella stories. We have listed upsets for each division. 

Overtime Games: Teams are so competitive and evenly matched at the end of the season that games can be decided in overtime – the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. 

Boys

Division 1 (48 teams) 

  1. Game 57 #17 Waltham at #9 North Andover
  2. Game 59 #7 Newton North defeats #2 Lawrence 56-54
  3. Game 60 #6 North High North High defeats #14 Brockton 77-47
  4.  Game 58 #5 Needham at #4 Central Catholic 

Division 2 (41 teams)

  1. Game 57 #25 Leominster at #1 Malden Catholic 
  2. Game 58 #29 Westwood vs. #5 Charlestown  at Madison Park
  3. Game 60 #6 Nashoba Regional at #3 Sharon
  4. Game 59 Mansfield #19 Marblehead at #2 Mansfield 

Division 3 (45 teams) 

  1. Game 57 #8 Oakmont Regional vs #1 Archbishop Williams at North Quincy High School 
  2. Game 58 #21 Bishop Stang vs. #4 Cardinal Spellman at Holbrook HS 
  3. Game 60 #22 English High at #3 Old Rochester High School 
  4. Game 59 #7 Tech Boston vs. #2 St. Mary’s Lynn at Salem State 

Division 4 (40 teams) 

  1. Gm 57 #8 Cathedral at #1 Wareham
  2. Gm 59  #Randolph vs. #2 Burke at Madison Park Randolph
  3. Game 58 #11 Monument Mountain at #3 Springfield Intl 
  4. Game 58 5 Millbury at #4 Bourne

Division 5 (53 teams) 

  1. Gm 57 #8 Taconic Sutton at #1 Taconic 
  2. Gm 59 #10 Roxbury Prep Charter at #2 David Prouty 
  3. Gm 60 #22 Mount Greylock at #14 Holbrook 
  4. Gm 58 #5Pioneer Valley at #4 Maynard