It’s time again for one of our favorite times of the year, as we reflect upon and celebrate the life of our founder, Rob Yanders.

A bittersweet but favorite tradition at The Basketball Movement is our annual Rob Yanders Memorial Basketball Game. Rob was taken from us too soon, and we still feel the sting and the void of his powerful and inspiring presence. One of the times we feel closest to filling that void is during this game.

Well, we should say “these games.” We anticipate a nice turnout of current and former Yanders Law players, We Are United grads, The Basketball Movement trainees, and other friends of the program. There will be plenty of basketball to go around.

YOU KNOW IF YOU SHOULD BE HERE!! GET YOUR BUTT TO THE GYM!! I speak for the entire family when I say “We miss you. We love you. We need to see you.” Please—you know who you are—come see us!! https://t.co/mmbqDD5mye
— Coach Craig (@CoachCraigYL) August 8, 2025

The gym will open at 2:00 p.m., although anyone is welcome to visit throughout the day. Group pictures will be taken at 3:30, and games will follow. We will have our usual Saturday Clinic in the morning.

Non-players are, of course, welcome as well! We would love to have anyone looking to remember our guy. Plus, there will be some damn good basketball to watch. Seating will be first-come, first-served.

We are hoping to see many friendly faces and hoopers eager to play the way Rob liked to see the game played. See you this Saturday!

The Basketball Movement is holding a memorial basketball game to celebrate our Founder, Rob Yanders.

On August 17th at 3PM, The Basketball Movement will be hosting a game in remembrance of the great Rob Yanders, celebrating his legacy and accomplishments.

We are not celebrating his accolades as a player or record as a coach, but his impact as a leader, family man, friend, and mentor.

Much like the game that took place around this harrowing time last year, the participants will be current and former Yanders Law players, We Are United prep players, and gym rats of The Basketball Movement.

To keep track of who would like to participate and to better facilitate the event, we ask all current and former players that are interested to reach out in advance.

Call or text Coach Craig at (417)861-2166, or email us at basketballmovement@yahoo.com if you plan on participating in the game.

Spectators are welcome and encouraged to come watch the game. We have two court-length rows of leather chairs that will largely be first-come, first served.

It has been a difficult year for The Basketball Movement family as we navigate a reality without our legendary leader. Nothing helps to alleviate that pain more than seeing Rob’s works in action. A full gym - his gym - with players playing in his style is a powerful testament to his accomplishments not just as a basketball guru, but as a man.

Expect fights over jump balls, immaculate outside strokes, a few tears, and countless smiles as we express our love for Rob through the beauty of basketball!