Middle School Program(14u-12u)
2025 Spring Tryouts on March 8th and 15th
Ismaila "Izo" Kane
14u Coach
Ismaila "Iso" Kane, a distinguished former professional basketball player, graced the courts of both the NBA and the NBA G-League. His stellar career includes notable achievements such as winning the McDonald's All Team Tournament at the McDonald Classic in El Paso, TX, and earning the MVP title at the Sprite Ball Tournament in Senegal. Ismaila's impact extends to international competition, having been selected for both the U16 and U18...
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13u Coach
Damian "Coach D" McPherson, originally from Piscataway, NJ, is a basketball enthusiast who honed his skills at Cecil Community College before transferring to Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) on a full scholarship. It was at EKU where Damian formed a lasting friendship with teammate Mike Scott. Despite his self described "energetic quiet" demeanor, Coach D played a role in founding Hoop Dreams in 2007.
Coach D has since moved into a...
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12u Coach
A standout from Houston, Texas, Nick Garth made his mark as one of the most prolific shooters in Southland Conference history. A three-time All-Southland Conference selection and 2019 First-Team All-SLC pick, he graduated as Lamar University’s all-time leader in three-pointers made (320) and ranked fifth on the school's all-time scoring list with 1,758 points.
Over 127 career games, Garth averaged 13.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.0...
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