Yanders Law highlights

Two of the best places to catch Yanders Law Basketball action are Instagram and X.

The Basketball Movement is affiliated with the Yanders Law AAU Basketball program. Both ourselves and Yanders Law were founded by Rob Yanders, who has maintained a vision that has resulted in the success of countless young men and women throughout this part of the country.

Being a part of Yanders’ basketball ecosystem, many Yanders Law athletes are privileged to be followed by a top-tier media team that allows them to gain additional exposure.

The team is small, so not all athletes can be covered. Our media crew does the best they can, and those results certainly shine through.

Individual highlights and game clips can be found on social sites like Instagram and X. For a comprehensive collection of more complete footage, we recommend you check YouTube!

As we said, not all athletes may be featured, but there remains a trove of exciting Yanders Law action that shows some of the best in our program. The best way to be featured is by working your butts off year-round. We know who you are.

Check out the videos, drop likes and a subscription, and stay tuned for more Yanders Law and The Basketball Movement content!

The Basketball Movement throwbacks

Keeping your eyes on the horizon is important, but do not forget the past.

As always, big things are going down at The Basketball Movement. We are the home of Yanders Law AAU, which is plugging away this summer. We are also continuing to facilitate skill development workouts for players ranging from kids to pros. Sometimes though, it is fun to look back.

There have been many special moments over the years; far too many to share. Part of Rob Yanders’ vision was media exposure for his athletes, so we have plenty of documentation to back up the good moments.

Teammates turned opponents is always a recipe for a good time. Iron sharpens iron and all that.

Another recipe for a good time is an OG catching up with good friends and big-time hoopers…

With legendary events like our Elite Guard camps or The Basketball Movement Invitational, there are plenty of great throwbacks to go around.

The Basketball Movement is excited by where we are headed but also proud of where we have been. The best may very well be yet to come, but the journey so far has been damn good. Rewarding. Fulfilling.

Rob Yanders laid out one hell of a blueprint. Join us as we continue the movement.

We will be posting some more throwbacks in the coming weeks. Follow The Basketball Movement everywhere to appreciate the journey so far and keep up with what comes next.

Elite open runs

Some Yanders Law and We Are United alumni and other gym rats of The Basketball Movement recently had some open runs. Peep these highlights.

The Basketball Movement spontaneously hosted some open runs for college-level players and up. We point out the spontaneity in trying to avoid questions about plans for such events in the future. There are no plans. This was just a combination of program alumni in the area looking to hoop and hitting up guys they knew could stack up.

As usual, our media team was not far off, and we were able to capture some dope footage. Plenty of good stuff to sift through, as the talent level on the court was elite.

The clips are all up on our Twitter (X) and Instagram. We figure this is as good a time as any to remind you to follow us on those pages. We have great clips of familiar faces like these, Yanders Law AAU highlights, and more on those pages.

Follow The Movement, and don’t miss a thing!

The Basketball Movement - Home of Yanders Law

For everything Yanders Law, follow along with us at The Basketball Movement.

Like The Basketball Movement, Yanders Law was started by former pro, Rob Yanders as yet another way to elevate the hoops scene in the Midwest. The AAU program has seen hundreds of the area’s best young hoopers come through since its establishment in 2010.

As an elite training facility, The Basketball Movement is the perfect home base for the competitive grassroots teams. The same is true online, as everything you need to know about Yanders Law can be found through The Basketball Movement.

You can follow Yanders Law on Twitter for news and other updates, but make sure to follow along with The Basketball Movement on Instagram as the most consistent source of highlights of YLB ballers in action. Those clips feed into our Facebook stories as well if that is more your scene!

Highlights and player updates are based primarily on the older players in the Yanders Law program for privacy reasons. The exposure gained through The Basketball Movement mediums has helped numerous athletes gain exposure and be noticed at the collegiate level.

Also, the highlight clips are just dope.

Our social media pages and thebasketballmovement.com are your home for Yanders Law Basketball. For any questions about the program or details on how to get involved, please email basketballmovement@yahoo.com and a coach will get back to you.

Thank you #LawNation for your support. Go Yanders Law!

New Yanders Law Coach - Chris Carr

The storied Yanders Law AAU program is bringing on a new Coach: former NBA player Chris Carr.

The #LawNation family is growing, and we are thrilled to announce our new Coach, Chris Carr. Carr is currently Associate Director of Admissions, Minority Recruitment, and DEI at Drury University, where he was a member of the coaching staff for three years. The former player has been coaching since 2010 and training aspiring hoopers since 2003.

The Phoenix Suns drafted Chris Carr in the second round of the 1995 NBA Draft. He played for several teams in the NBA over six seasons. In 1997, he was runner-up in the Slam Dunk Contest, which was won by then rookie Kobe Bryant. He also played two years professionally overseas, further broadening his experience and understanding of the game.

Some from our area may recognize Carr from his college days. He was a Southern Illinois Saluki from 1992-1995, earning two First-Team All-MVC Tournament honors, including the 1995 Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year award.

Coach Carr’s experience at every level of the game as a player gives him priceless perspective into what it takes to succeed. His coaching experience has broadened through AAU hoops, high school, and the collegiate level, meaning he has already dealt with multiple levels and numerous personalities.

The Yanders Law family and our entire ecosystem of hoops, which stemmed from Rob Yanders’ vision, will benefit from the addition of Chris Carr and his family.

Welcome aboard, Coach Carr!

ICYMI: College signings

The Basketball Movement recently hosted some college commitment signings for several of our guys!

In case you missed it, The Basketball Movement was fortunate to hold collegiate signings for a couple of our favorite gym rats. And just today, one more made his commitment known.

We Are United prep’s Javar Daniel and Yanders Law alumni Hogan Smith put pen to paper and fulfilled their dreams, committing to college hoop programs.

Javar Daniel is a 6’10 forward with plenty of athleticism. He is a clear D1 talent headed to Austin Peay to play for former Missouri State assistant and friend of The Basketball Movement, Coach Corey Gipson. Also committed to the Governers are former Yanders Law standouts Anton Brookshire, Jonathan Dunn, and Isaac Haney giving local fans plenty to cheer for in Tennessee.

Hogan Smith, a versatile 6’5 shooter out of Kickapoo High, is staying local, committing to the Drury Panthers. He will join several We Are United alumni: Logan Applegate, Colin Hardrick, and Juok Riak, as well as Yanders Law alum Elijah Whitley. Yanders Law alum, Brady Nicholson, has committed to DU as well. Another fun squad for local fans to keep track of!

Hogan dealt with injuries throughout his young career, making his perseverance to arrive at this point one of the top stories to come out of our programs in a minute.

Congratulations to both of these guys. Congrats also to these college programs that seem to understand precisely the kind of players we turn out here at The Basketball Movement. Dawgs. On-the-court killers. The fighters and leaders that every program needs.

In addition, Awit Mamer of We Are United prep just announced his commitment to DII Augustana University! A 6’3 guard, Awit’s ceiling is staggering. It will be exciting to see the heights his game can reach at this level.

Stay tuned as we keep an eye on our guys, transform more young men and women into pure ballers, and keep the Yanders dream alive.

Yanders Law on YouTube

One of the best places to catch Yanders Law Basketball action is on YouTube.

The Basketball Movement is affiliated with the Yanders Law AAU Basketball program. Both ourselves and Yanders Law were founded by Rob Yanders, who has maintained a vision that has resulted in the success of countless young men and women throughout this part of the country.

Being a part of Yanders’ basketball ecosystem, many Yanders Law athletes are privileged to be followed by a top-tier media team that allows them to gain additional exposure.

The team is small, so not all athletes can be covered. Yanders and his crew do the best they can, and those results shine through.

Individual highlights and game clips can be found on social sites like Instagram and Twitter. For a comprehensive collection of more complete footage, we recommend you check YouTube!

As we said, not all athletes may be featured, but there remains a trove of exciting Yanders Law action that shows some of the best in our program. The best way to be featured is by working your butts off year-round. We know who you are.

Check out the videos, drop likes and a subscription, and stay tuned for more Yanders Law and The Basketball Movement content!

Yanders Law alum goes pro

Former Yanders Law standout and AP ACC Player of the Year Tyree Appleby is bound for France.

Continuing his already stellar basketball career, Tyree Appleby is headed to Limoges, France, to play professionally for Limoges CSP.

The Arkansas native played AAU ball with the Yanders Law program in high school, displaying the ability to do it all on the court from the point guard position. App would go on to Cleveland State for his first collegiate seasons before transferring to Florida.

Appleby hit his stride in his final collegiate season, playing at Wake Forest in the ACC. He was named AP ACC Player of the Year, leading the storied ACC Conference in points per game (18.8) and assists per game (6.43). His assist average was 6th in the nation.

Tyree partnered with our friends at Edge Sports International to pursue his pro career. He played for the Chicago Bulls team in the NBA Summer League and had workouts with multiple teams around the Association.

Already a proven scorer and playmaker, Tyree Appleby is a high-ceiling player that will greatly benefit from this exciting new opportunity. He has Rob Yanders in his corner, who is a veteran of European hoops himself.

We will be following along closely as App continues his journey on the court. Follow along with us, as always, by checking back right here at The Basketball Movement!

Anton Brookshire: Committed

Anton Brookshire announces his commitment

Around noon on Tuesday (5/9), formal local star and Yanders Law AAU alumni, Anton Brookshire announced on Twitter and Instagram that he has committed to playing his third year of D1 hoops for Austin Peay.

Brookshire will be joining his former high school and Yanders Law teammate, Isaac Haney playing for Head Coach Corey Gipson.

Gipson was an assistant for Missouri State University while Brookshire and Haney were coming up in the Springfield area. Haney played for Gipson his freshmen season at MSU as well as last season when Gipson was at the helm for an impressive Northwestern State team.

Brookshire played for Cuonzo Martin at Mizzou his freshman season before transferring to Iona last year to play for legendary Head Coach Rick Pitino. The Iona Gaels gave Anton a taste of the NCAA tournament and he is hungry to return.

Brookshire has established himself as a legitimate deep threat and has improved his playmaking profoundly over the last two seasons.

The Basketball Movement, #LawNation, and Kickapoo High basketball are all going to get a chance to see a pair of their best reunited again in Brookshire and Haney. The duo will be part of a dynamic backcourt for the Governors this upcoming season and we cannot wait to see what they can do for their new squad.

Congratulations, Anton on your decision! The Basketball Movement family is proud of the work you have put in and excited to see the latest results on the court. Let it fly!

Yanders Law making NCAA waves

Yanders Law Basketball has been on a new level for a few seasons, with alumni continuing to make a splash around NCAA hoops.

The Basketball Movement is affiliated with the Yanders Law AAU basketball program. Rob Yanders established the program in 2010, and it has been steadily elevating in level of play since then.

That elevation recently culminated in some of the best squads in the program’s history. The alums from these squads can be found all around the country. Several recently hit the transfer portal, spreading the Yanders Law footprint further than ever before.

We are incredibly proud of our #LawNation family members that not only choose to pursue college ball but put the work in to make it a reality.

From Trevon Brazile's dunks in Arkansas to Ty Appleby shredding opponents at Wake Forest, our players have been popping up regularly on social media.

When possible, Yanders Law, The Basketball Movement, and Rob Yanders himself share these moments on our social media pages. So be sure to follow along to see what these hometown kids are doing on a more national stage.

As we said, our pride cannot be overstated. The Yanders Law alumni currently playing college ball not only have incredible work ethics but are also of high character.

Our programs cannot exist without players like these. Follow along with us and continue showing the support that has helped them achieve their hoop dreams!

Rob Yanders - Vision to Reality

Tonight is a celebration and a showcase of how Rob Yanders, The Basketball Movement, Yanders Law, and We Are United have elevated our hoops community.

Tonight, college basketball tips off around the country. Millions of fans finally get to see their school’s new squads in action. But, for Rob Yanders, tonight means something a little bit more.

Between Yanders’ from-scratch entities - The Basketball Movement, Yanders Law Basketball, and We Are United prep - he does not have enough screens in his home to watch all his players tonight. ESPN, ESPN+, Fox Sports… there are 16 of his players in action on TV this week. Sixteen.

For Rob Yanders, this is a case of vision turning into reality.

“This is a showcase of our hard work,” Yanders says. “We’ve come so far. The vision has always been to bring basketball to another level in this community.”

Many individuals throughout Southwest MO have Rob’s back. Countless parents and athletes have trusted him with the keys to drive their hoop dreams.

Before there was a prep school or AAU program, there was a man with a vision, opening the doors to a gym by himself. Rob says you first have to show people what you are made of, and then the help comes later. It’s turned into a helluva show.

The opportunities now afforded to the area because of Yanders are often difficult to quantify. However, some concrete figures you can point to is the money saved by community members gaining college scholarships because Rob helped them capitalize on the game they love.

“I am proud of where we are now, especially considering the journey and the battles,” Yanders says. “When you are in the trenches day in, and day out, you don’t always have time to step back and admire what you have built; what you are still building.”

“Tonight is special,” Yanders continues. “I am super excited. I mean, on night one, we have Zach Howell, probably immediately a starter or sixth man playing against Purdue. It’s just wild when you see how far we’ve come in elevating these young men and women.”

Rob has been in the game long enough now that he even has college coaches popping up that are Yanders Law alumni. He has worked with many professional athletes, but these players that have grown up with his programs are undeniably his proudest accomplishments. He takes pride in every achievement they have on and off the court.

Yanders’ footprint on the basketball landscape is increasing exponentially, and he is only getting started. Stay tuned!

Yanders Law commitments

Since late December, Yanders Law has had a trio of college commitments, keeping top talent local.

Producing a pair of Drury Panthers and an Evangel Valor, Yanders Law is continuing to sharpen local stars. Logan Applegate and Elijah Whitley will play for Drury this fall, and Lyla Watson will suit up for Evangel.

Watson has been with Yanders Law for years and is a much different player now than when she started. She has always been a potent shooter, but she has grown as an all-around scorer and distributor even just over the last few years. However, her defense undoubtedly pushed her over the top into the collegiate talent she is now. Lyla can guard virtually any position and anchored some great defensive squads during her time with the Yanders Law program.

Elijah Whitley committed to Drury right before Christmas and then proceeded to give Panther fans plenty to look forward to with Parkview’s holiday games. For Yanders Law, Elijah has always been a great competitor, and it was a blast to see his athleticism catch defenders off-guard, resulting in many above-the-rim highlights for the standout guard.

Logan Applegate recently announced that he would be playing for the Drury Panthers as well. Applegate not only was a standout with Yanders Law but has been continuing to elevate his play with We Are United - Rob Yanders’ prep school. Logan has a knack for remaining completely cool while utterly dismantling a defense with his three-point shooting, athleticism, and elite court vision. He turns heads wherever he goes. Fans are in for a treat, and opponents are in for a nasty surprise.

Whitley and Applegate are not the only Yanders Law teammates playing college hoops in Missouri, with Isaac Haney and Elijah Bridgers at Missouri State and Anton Brookshire and Trevon Brazile holding it down up north at Mizzou.

Robert Yanders and all of the other coaches of Yanders Law are immensely proud of these individuals. Each year, the talent level of the Yanders Law program seems to climb higher and higher, so stay tuned as more big news always seems to be just around the corner. #LawNation

Player spotlight: Anton Brookshire and Trevon Brazile

A pair of Mizzou freshmen, Anton Brookshire and Trevon Brazile, are Yanders Law alumni repping in the SEC.

Coming off of some of the most successful seasons in Yanders Law history, the program now boasts division 1 players at multiple big-name schools. Two of those athletes are decorated prep hoopers Trevon Brazile and Anton Brookshire, who are set to make an impact on the next stage.

As freshmen, Brazile and Brookshire are hard-pressed to utilize their time and make an impact for a team in one of the country’s most prominent conferences. Mizzou is (as of the time of this writing) 4-4, not having played a game against an SEC opponent yet.

Brazile is already an imposing presence at 6’9, and will only grow into a more significant threat as he adds to his frame. He can punish opponents in the open floor and will become a crucial part of Mizzou’s rotation once he builds on his ability to bang in the paint.

Brookshire has seen the floor several times this season and has looked like a willing facilitator. He has added muscle over the offseason, and once he gets his outside stroke going, which we all know he will, he will be ready to show out in a big way.

The Basketball Movement and Yanders Law are proud of these young athletes. They could have gone to smaller schools and stood out immediately, but they were willing to take on the challenge of climbing through a big program, which will undoubtedly pay of during their basketball journey.

With other strong freshmen such as Sean Durugotdon, Yaya Keita, and Kaleb Brown, the future of Tigers hoops looks bright.

Big weekend at The Basketball Movement

College signings, We Are United prep’s home opener, and plenty more made for an excellent weekend of hoops.

The Basketball Movement has been a player development hub for years, but this past weekend felt special. Of course, big moments and events frequently happen on our floors, whether it is Angels of the Hardwood, The Basketball Movement Invitational, or even a young player having a breakthrough and making great strides. But, this past weekend felt like a culmination of so much hard work.

For starters, opening things up with our Saturday Clinic always feels good. There is no better way to kick off a weekend than filling the gym with bright-eyed young athletes and coming together to improve and have fun.

This weekend also saw the official college signings for Jonatan Dunn (Missouri State) and Sincere Malone (Eastern Illinois); both have played with Yanders Law and are current We Are United prep athletes.

Not only did these athletes get a nice presentation as they put pen to paper, but they had all of their We Are United teammates with them, emphasizing that unity that we strive for within our facility. Both signings made a fun reminder of what we are all about and how we must strive to celebrate each other’s successes.

We Are United prep also got to host its first-ever home game by going up against Link Year prep. We Are United not only came away with a victory but did it with the kind of balanced attack that coaches can only dream of, and opponents only see in nightmares.

Dunn, Malone, and John Lovelace Jr. all eclipsed the 20-point mark, while almost all of their teammates chipped in with stat lines that would impress in other ways. The most noteworthy stat lines are graphically outlined on We Are United’s Instagram.

In addition to the above, things were broken as always by individual and group workouts. As always, players were improving left and right, serving as the icing on the cake of a fantastic weekend of hoops.

Keep following along, as we are just getting started down here in the basketball Mecca of the Midwest!

Avery Arnold college commitment

Avery Arnold of Yanders Law and Blue Eye high school has committed to Lyon College.

A staple of NAIA women’s hoops, Lyon College has landed a tremendous basketball player in Avery Arnold. As she wraps up her time at Blue Eye high school, Arnold has decided to lock in her future as a college hooper in a town only three or so hours away.

Arnold is a Yanders Law alumni who left her mark as a capable scorer and facilitator, but mainly as a lockdown defender. Avery says she knows she can make an impact right away at that end of the floor.

“I will always be the hardest worker,” Arnold says. “Not only on offense, but on defense as well - that is where I excel the most. That winds up playing into my offense too.”

The coaches at Lyon College mentioned that they would like to see her spending time running point. “Point guard would be a new role for me, so that would be different,” Arnold says. “I’ve never been a point guard, but that challenge is what I am looking forward to the most.”

Asked about her decision to commit, Avery points out the excellent tradition, especially over the last ten years or so. She said she liked the coaches and the atmosphere.

College hoops are plenty different from high school, but Avery said her time at The Basketball Movement and playing for Yanders Law should make a big difference. “Rob has helped me a lot, and Craig,” Arnold says. “They would do anything for me despite my busy schedule. They have given me a lot to help me succeed.”

Avery would like to extend a thank you to the whole program. “Rob is so busy, but he took a whole season to coach us,” Arnold says. “Craig too; they traveled with us and took their families… They have devoted their lives to basketball, and I want to thank them for everything.”

Wherever Avery was going to wind up, she was going to have numerous fans at The Basketball Movement. Not to mention a whole Yanders Law family that has her back. She does not need luck, but we wish it anyway as she begins her exciting next chapter!

Yanders Law at UAA Finals

Yanders Law (boys 17u) wrapped up their UA Rise Circuit and UAA Championship bracket tour with several impressive wins.

Going 3-2 in the UAA Championship bracket, Yanders Law Basketball has proven that it belongs among the elite. At the UAA Finals, the 17u Yanders Law squad toppled WE R1 before suffering a pair of unfortunate losses to D Premier and Nebraska Supreme. However, the team got to finish with a couple of wins over Atlanta Xpress and Houston Superstars.

To make it to the UAA Finals, Yanders Law had to rise above the competition and earn the right, besting big-market teams in UA Rise. After successful stints in Atlanta and Dallas, the team was ready to face the tough competition that awaited in Indianapolis.

In many ways, things went as planned. Zach Howell (6’5 G/F) has officially broken out as an alpha dog on offense and has expanded his repertoire in ways even he may not have believed possible only a few years prior. In addition, Jonathan Dunn (6’7 F) and Sincere Malone (6’8 G/F) have been proven monsters on the boards and got the opportunity to showcase their all-around game.

Cam Liggins (6’4 G) showed he is the capable offensive weapon he always has been but has also broken out as a defensive stud. Logan Applegate (6’2 G) and Kanon Gipson (6’3 G) were steady as ever with their playmaking while keeping defenses honest with their shooting strokes. Elijah Whitley (6’3 G) punished opposing guards with his athleticism, Corey Williams Jr. (6’2 G) showed he could do a lot more than shoot, and Tyler Harmon (6’2 G) proved to everyone that he belongs with his defense and range.

You cannot win every game, but the showing in the Under Armor Circuit this summer by Yanders Law can only be considered a victory. This has been a building block for the program, which continues to grow and impress with each passing year.

Yanders Law alumni are flourishing, the up-and-comers are gaining more exposure than ever, and the future remains blindingly bright.

Stay tuned to The Basketball Movement and Yanders Law going forward. These players were able to play in front of nearly one hundred collegiate programs over the past few weeks, and we anticipate a few phone calls in these young men’s futures.

Yanders Law - UAA Championship Bracket

Yanders Law boys 17u is headed to the Under Armor Association Championship Bracket this weekend.

A small program from a largely rural area, Yanders Law has been turning heads on the Under Armor circuit. Starting in UA Rise, the boys 17u team rose to the top and gets to play in the UAA. This may be a big first for the Yanders Law program, but it has not happened by accident. Not by luck, but by trickle-down tenacity, grit, and a pure hooper mentality that runs deep.

“I love that we are one of the first teams from a smaller area to be in the UAA Finals,” Coach Rob Yanders says. “It is just a huge privilege to be here, and I want to thank UAA and UA Rise for having us.”

Through the first couple of weekends alone, the young men of Yanders Law have played in front of 60-plus universities. ACC, SEC, Big 12, Missouri Valley, OVC… the list goes on. These are opportunities that would previously not have been possible for players from our area, and we are thrilled to be a part of the movement.

Yanders believes that their demanding early schedule back in April has played a big part in preparing them for the current level of competition. Yanders Law faced EYBL, Nike, and Adidas teams and beat many of them. These challenges have prepared them for the elite, which they will certainly see at the Pacers Athletic Center in Indianapolis this weekend.

The results of the high levels of exposure and competition have been immediately apparent for the players. The college offers and correspondence are mounting in a hurry.

Jonathan Dunn (6’7 F) recently accepted his offer from Missouri State after holding multiple D1 offers. Sincere Malone (6’8 G/F) picked up a nice new offer of his own from Western Illinois. More to come as Malone’s defense and rebounding proficiency will be on full display in Indy.

Kanon Gipson (6’3 G) already holds an offer from UW Milwaukee and has now heard from Eastern Illinois in addition to Santa Clara and UC Santa Barbara. Corey Williams Jr. (6’2 G) has now heard from Jacksonville State in his short time with Yanders Law. We are excited for Williams Jr. to gain continued exposure with our program.

Logan Applegate (6’2 G) holds offers from Texas State and SIUe and has had interest from Drexel, Westpoint, Belmont, and Nebraska Omaha. The more coaches see App’s basketball IQ in person, the longer that list grows. This could be a big weekend for Elijah Whitley (6’3 G) and Tyler Harmon (6’2 G) as well, as more eyes will be on the squad.

A pair of guys with a list of suitors growing every day is Zach Howell (6’5 G/F) and Cameron Liggins (6’4 G).

Howell has been an aggressive scorer, and his shooting prowess has drawn plenty of attention. He currently holds offers from Texas Tech and SIUe. Texas Tech has been watching him each day of the circuit. In addition, Howell has now drawn interest from Ohio University, Eastern Illinois, Navy, Air Force, Colorado State, Harvard, Wisconsin, Omaha Nebraska, Mizzou, and IUPUI. Hype train.

Cam Liggins holds offers from Western Illinois and Montana State. He has now also heard from Tulsa, Montana State, SIUe, South Dakota State, Cal State Bakersfield, Oral Roberts, Furman, and Oklahoma State. Liggins has been one of the most dangerous two-way players on the circuit.

“This has become a great team that plays together,” Yanders says. “It starts on defense with Cam Liggins. Then, together, we attack.”

Yanders says that he believes his squad is the hardest working team in the Under Armor Association. “This weekend - the Championship bracket is for the elite,” Yanders says. “These guys have earned the right to be a part of that. I am proud of them. This is their time now. They have earned it, and I’m going to set them loose.”

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Jonathan Dunn accepts Missouri State offer

Jonathan Dunn (6’7 2022 F) of Yanders Law and We Are United prep has accepted an offer to play for Missouri State University.

Since arriving in Southwest Missouri to finish up his high school basketball career in Logan-Rogersville, Jonathan Dunn has impressed. He was still a bit raw before his time with The Basketball Movement but has proven to be an absolute gym rat, and that work has paid off.

During his time here and with the Yanders Law AAU program, Dunn has gone from athletic forward to a complete player, capable of knocking down the long ball, rebounding at an elite clip, and defending multiple positions. And, yes, he can still put opponents in the rim as well.

After graduating high school, Dunn reclassified to 2022, giving himself more time to gain exposure following a challenging recruiting year due to the pandemic. Dunn has committed to playing for We Are United this fall, and his spring and summer play was all he needed to show what he was truly capable of. Look for Dunn to continue expanding his offensive repertoire and overall feel for the game, working with Rob Yanders this upcoming semester.

Dunn held outstanding offers from Mizzou and Texas Tech before ultimately deciding to attend Missouri State University. Coaches Dana Ford and Corey Gipson know to expect an established rim-runner and high motor guy. But, as he continues to work, the sky is the limit for Dunn.

Congratulations to JD and also congratulations to Missouri State. This pairing should yield impressive results from the get, and we are excited to be able to see it right down the road. Go Bears!

Yanders Law 17u - UAA Rise

Yanders Law (17u) is having another strong showing, this time at the UAA Rise Circuit in Atlanta, Georgia.

Off to a 3-1 start in Atlanta, Yanders Law came in hot to the UA Rise Circuit this Thursday and Friday. Of course, the action is far from over, but this has already been a successful weekend for many rising stars of The Basketball Movement.

Already sporting numerous D1 offers and several having committed to Robert Yanders’ We Are United prep this fall, the future is getting brighter all the time for these young men. Coaches from some of the biggest basketball programs in the nation are in attendance this weekend, and Yanders Law is doing its part in giving them a show.

Thursday:

Yanders Law 98 - IBA Illinois Stars 69

Yanders Law 67 - Kingdom Hoops 59

Friday:

Yanders Law 78 - Illinois HoopStars 79

Yanders Law 73 - ESF Threat 41

Kanon Gipson (6’3 guard) has paced Yanders Law in assists in each game so far and has emerged as a pure point guard after having the looks of a shooting specialist previously. Gipson holds an offer from UW Milwaukee. He has also received interest from UC Santa Barbara and Santa Clara.

Unconscious from the field in Yanders Law’s first game against IBA Illinois Stars, Cameron Liggins (6’4 combo guard) dropped 29 and has continued his strong play. An elite rebounder for a guard, Liggins currently holds offers from Western Illinois and Montana State. He has also heard from Oral Roberts, Furman, and Oklahoma State. More to come soon for Liggins.

The most consistent Yanders Law player of the early going, Jonathan Dunn (6’7 forward), has been on a tear to the surprise of no one. Dunn’s versatility has been on full display with games of 19/12, 12/7, and 10/6 with a pair of swats. The high-energy forward holds offers from Mizzou and Texas Tech. He has also heard from Purdue, Marquette, South Dakota, and K-State.

Logan Applegate (6’2 guard) drilled four triples against ESF threat and has had solid showings on both sides of the floor, including a 14 point, 10 dime performance in a tough loss to Illinois HoopStars. Applegate holds offers from Texas State and SIUe and has drawn interest from Drexel, Westpoint, Belmont, and Nebraska Omaha. Elijah Whitley (6’3 guard) is another player to watch after stuffing the stat sheet against IBA Illinois Stars (8/4/5 with three big blocks).

Zach Howell (6’5 guard/forward) has been aggressive, dropping 27 on Illinois HoopStars, but also on the boards, showing that he can be a fantastic contributor even in the rare games where the threes are not falling. Howell recently received an offer from Texas Tech. He also has an offer from SIUe and has drawn interest from Harvard and Mizzou. Another all-around contributor, Tyler Harmon (6’2 guard), has been bringing his usual intangibles, remaining solid from deep and the pest on defense that every good team needs.

Two newcomers to Yanders Law, Sincere Malone (6’8 guard/forward) and Corey Williams Jr. (6’2 wing), are both We Are United commits that have quickly acclimated to the team. Williams Jr. has a great-looking stroke from outside. Sincere Malone has contributed on the boards immediately, with games of 9/9 and 11/10. He has had at least one steal in each contest, including 5(!) against ESF Threat.

Coach Rob Yanders says that they are good to go when the team moves the ball, defends, and rebounds. “When we are tougher than other teams, we win,” Yanders says. “In losses, if we aren’t the tougher team, we lose. We will be undefeated with toughness, and that’s what we are trying to emphasize to these guys.”

There has been no shortage of toughness the first few days of the Rise Circuit. We will be updating you here on the final days to see if the streak holds strong.

Jonathan Dunn receives offer from Texas Tech

We Are United and Yanders Law standout Jonathan Dunn has received an offer to play at Texas Tech University.

Whether at Logan-Rogersville high or with his Yanders Law AAU squad, Jonathan Dunn has been putting players, coaches, and scouts on notice. With offers from Mizzou and Radford and interest from Purdue, Marquette, South Dakota, and K-State, Dunn now has another big one on the table.

Dunn has now received an offer to play for Texas Tech, and his hard work is paying off in major ways. Now wanted in the Big-12 and SEC, the scramble to sign Dunn is in full swing.

Committed to Robert Yanders’ We Are United prep this fall, Dunn has the opportunity to advance his impressive game even further.

In our recent article on Yanders Law standouts, The Basketball Movement had this to say about Jonathan Dunn:

“Always a threat to bully players inside, Dunn has recently seen his perimeter game takeoff as well. For his muscular frame, he has no issue keeping up with 2s and 3s on the perimeter, and he is evolving into a 3-and-D guy in addition to his rebounding and attacking style. One of the best rim-runners in the Midwest, he has developed the ability to put the ball on the deck and is an ever-evolving threat.

With a motor that just does not stop, Dunn has earned high praise from coach Robert Yanders. “J Dunn is a dawg,” Yanders says. “He has displayed so much growth on both ends of the floor.”

Congratulations on the offer, JD. This is yet another impressive achievement and testament to the work you have put in, but this is not ever yet. Stay tuned to The Basketball Movement for more on our guys!