Workout with The Basketball Movement

This St. Patrick’s Day, we want you to know how to get the most out of your “green.” When it comes to hoops, at least.

Many of the hoopers from this area and beyond have been elevating their game with The Basketball Movement. Those familiar with the local basketball scene see that many of the best players are part of #LawNation (Yanders Law AAU) or have put in time at The Basketball Movement.

We assure you, this is not due to luck (sorry, St. Pat).

Most of us at The Basketball Movement are parents ourselves and understand the desire to see our children succeed. By now, we have proven that the best way for athletes to experience success is by putting in time at our facility with our elite core of coaches.

There are many ways to work on basketball skills, but we are confident that we provide the most bang for your buck, not just in Southwest Missouri but in the whole Midwest. To get your athletes in front of trainers requires green no matter where you take them, so why not the most proven talent developers in this part of the country?

The good news? For what The Basketball Movement provides, our pricing system is very reasonable. To get a feel for what that looks like for you or your athlete(s), contact The Basketball Movement. Younger plays can also check out our Saturday Clinics to try out our atmosphere before diving into skill development workouts.

Get the most out of your green not just St. Patrick’s Day, but year-round with Rob Yanders and his elite crew of trainers at The Basketball Movement.

We Are United - North American Cup Champions

Last weekend, We Are United prep won the North American Cup tournament in Indianapolis.

In the program’s first season, We Are United prep managed to win a tournament comprised of many of the top teams in the nation. The North American Cup tournament was held in Indianapolis, Indiana is a big annual event for high-level post-grad programs.

“There were legitimately some of the better teams in the country here,” Head Coach Rob Yanders says. “We went 3 and 0 and won it all anyway.”

John Lovelace showed out over the weekend, as did Sincere Malone, Logan Applegate, and more. Jonathan Dunn reminded everyone he is a walking double-double.

“The whole team played well and were connected,” Yanders says. “You hope for those moments where it all comes together, and this tournament was one of them. We are all excited; this is great for our young program.”

You do not have to wait to see We Are United prep back in action. They host Link Year prep tonight (Wednesday, 3/2) right here at The Basketball Movement at 8:00 PM. So come out and see why you should be hyped about what Rob Yanders and his crew are doing with the hoop scene in SW MO. We will see you there!

The process before the promise

Jeremiah Dotson of We Are United prep has received an offer from West Plain Junior College.

After putting in WORK with Robert Yanders and We Are United prep, Jeremiah Dotson has received an offer from a Division 1 Jr College (NJCAA Region 16) just down the road. West Plains has a history of recognizing hard workers and slept-on talent, so this offer for JDot should come as no surprise.

“He has been one of the best at embracing the process,” Head Coach Rob Yanders says of his We Are United athlete. “He likes this offer, and I believe the fit would be a good one. But, as always, that is for him to decide.”

Wherever Dotson commits, he says that they will be getting a hard worker and someone they can count on to be “the same guy every day.”

“It has been a long, hard process being able to get better,” Dotson says. “I have really been finding myself (at We Are United) and discovering my true position.”

In addition to his on-court acumen, Dotson has found himself developing as a person under Rob Yanders. “It has really prepared me for life after basketball,” Dotson says.

Originally from Brown Deer, Wisconsin, finding himself in Springfield, Missouri, has invigorated Dotson much the same way it did for Milwaukee’s Rob Yanders years ago. An offer from West Plains makes for a nice full-circle moment for one of the most all-in players that Yanders has in his We Are United program.

Dotson is already a steady rebounder and has the ability to play around the rim on both ends of the floor. He says he is focusing on his low-post game, and we are excited to see his continued improvement as he contemplates his next steps.

Congratulations, Jeremiah! We will be in our corner no matter your decision!

Introducing The Basketball Movement Exclusive

Robert Yanders is proud to announce the launch of The Basketball Movement Exclusive

The Basketball Movement Exclusive is your portal to the very best content Southwest Missouri has to offer in prep hoops. Boys and girls basketball is flourishing at the high school level in this area. The Basketball Movement is narrowing its scope and making sure you local hoop-heads do not miss a thing.

As a member of The Basketball Movement Exclusive, you would be granted access to articles, photos, and videos that highlight the very best area high school hoops have to offer. Articles will feature area tournaments, standout players, notable performances, and more. Rob Yanders’ local player rankings are live on The Basketball Movement Exclusive as well.

Photos and videos will be flooding these pages. For previews, check out all the latest highlights on The Basketball Movement’s Instagram. If you like what you see there - buckle up. All content on our social media is just a teaser for what is included with The Basketball Movement Exclusive.

This is a player-focused experience that highlights the best of the Midwest. Give it a shot and come see why you need to be a part of the newest hoops movement!

Establishing a support system

In basketball and life, you are going to need a support system. The further you want to go, the more critical it becomes.

Whether it is 100 people or just one person, you will need a support system of some kind as you advance in your basketball career. You may already have a circle, but is it filled with individuals who genuinely support and want the best for you?

Yes, your mama can be your support system. Yes, a teacher, friend, or coach can be your support system. It doesn’t matter who it is as long as they are honest, supportive, and willing to have your back. Taking any path in life by yourself will be exponentially more difficult than doing it with the support of others. Even more challenging is going through life surrounded by the wrong people.

Individuals can, unfortunately, be toxic in many different ways. There are those that scheme and undermine you intentionally, though it may not always be immediately apparent. Sometimes people just don’t want you to succeed and will work behind the scenes to hold you back. It is a harsh reality to face when this happens, especially when it comes from a source that you believed was in your corner.

Often, there is an even more difficult obstacle to detect. Some people in your corner may be unintentionally toxic. They think they help, they think they build you up, but really they are unaware that they do more harm than good. These situations are tough to deal with.

Cutting ties with someone you’re close to is going to be complicated. However, it is imperative that you only surround yourself with those who will build you up and help you be the best person and player you can be.

The further you get in your basketball career, the more critical this lesson will become. Of course, a negative influence will impact you at any level. Seriousness turns up as you select a college to play for. The more positive voices in your ear, the better. The more negative influences, the greater the consequences.

After college, if you are trying to play pro ball, you will need to work harder than you ever had in your life. You need everything to be as streamlined and beneficial as possible. At this stage, a negative influence can cost you everything. Make sure that your support system is filled with those who want to lift you up - not those looking for a meal ticket.

Knowing exactly who has your back can be more complex than it sounds. Trust your instincts and listen to any nagging inclinations that someone may not have your best interest in mind. What is easy is stringing these people along for far too long. Don’t make that mistake; you will need to pull the weeds as soon as possible if you are going to grow and flourish to reach your potential (congratulations on reading the first and last gardening/basketball tie-in ever).

We used the words “difficult” and “tough” quite a bit here. Establishing a support system is not always difficult, but maintaining it can be. Do your best, and lean on those that you can trust completely. A strong support system will carry you far in all aspects of life!

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

Keeping up with We Are United

As Rob Yanders prep school, We Are United continues its inaugural campaign, make sure that you do not miss anything.

The Basketball Movement is the home of We Are United prep, a school formed by Robert Yanders that is elevating the local hoops scene like never before. Behind the scenes, Yanders is working tirelessly to ensure his student-athletes receive the education they need and the care they deserve. When the lights come on and the opening tip is underway, that is when you the fan can see the product.

Where is the best place to see these things? For starters: The Basketball Movement. Contact us if you want to catch these up-and-comers in action, and we will let you know the best time to do so!

You can also check out weareunitedbasketball.com for the program’s tentative schedule as well as player bios, coach bios, and more.

The easiest way to keep up with the action is across social media. The Basketball Movement posts some We Are United content, but the school has its own pages as well. Check out the Instagram here.

We Are United is also on Twitter! Check out the Twitter page here and give Head Coach Rob Yanders a follow while you are there, as he posts We Are United content as well.

Keep up with the movement - you will not be disappointed! For coverage on other prep starts from around the area, stay tuned. The Basketball Movement has a big announcement coming soon about exclusive coverage of high school basketball in Southwest Missouri, and we cannot wait to share it with you.

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Saturday Clinics at The Basketball Movement

One of our favorite offerings, The Basketball Movement Saturday Clinics, remains in full swing.

The Basketball Movement’s bread and butter is our individual or group skill development training (contact us for more info!). However, not every hooper is ready for intense training, whether due to age or skill level. That is why Rob Yanders implemented Saturday Clinics, an inexpensive way for young players to work on the basics and sharpen their basketball skills.

Every Saturday, the Clinics are held from 9:00-11:00 am unless otherwise posted on our site or social pages.

These mini-camp-style open gyms are for both boys and girls from 2nd to 8th grade. It is $25 to participate. Parents of multiple eligible athletes may be entitled to a discount.

Registration is not necessary, but if you have questions or want to ensure spots, you can call (417) 861-2166 and speak with Coach Craig.

There are no plans for limiting the number of individuals at this time, but as we continue monitoring the impact of the pandemic, we ask that you adhere to best common-sense practices. If possible, we ask that you limit non-participants that come in and practice social distancing as you observe or move about the facility.

Saturday Clinics and are a fun weekend activity that we are thrilled to provide to our community. If you have any further questions, call, or email basketballmovement@yahoo.com

We look forward to seeing you!

We Are United vs. Sunrise Christian

Tonight is an away game for We Are United, but the squad still gets to play right down the road!

We Are United gets an opportunity to continue its stellar season tonight, facing Sunrise Christian Academy. The game will be held at Baptist Bible College right here in Springfield, Missouri.

Tipoff tonight (1/6) is at 8:15 PM CST.

“We are excited to be back at it,” says Head Coach Rob Yanders. “Everyone had a good Christmas break, and we are ready to continue building upon our hard work from last year.”

The student-athletes of We Are United prep are fired up to hit the books in addition to getting back on the court. Yanders is expecting big things from these young men after seeing what they can do so far. Hard practices, tough opponents, and high expectations have guided the team so far.

Tonight will be another excellent test.

Sunrise Christian is a Nike Elite team out of Bel Aire, Kansas. They are a storied program that plays some of the top prep talent year in and year out. Just this year, they boast wins over Oak Hill, La Lumiere, IMG Academy, and more.

Coach Yanders says that playing Sunrise Christian will be yet another great challenge for his squad.

Come out and support one of the biggest movements in local hoops! We would love to see some of our allies from around Southwest MO in the stands. See you there!

Around the NBA: Health and safety protocols

Several seasons later, the NBA is still dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.

To this point, the NBA has placed approximately 113 players in the health and safety protocols since the 2020-21 regular season began. One hundred of those have been in December, and three are in for the second time.

These hurdles are an unfortunate obstacle in what had started off feeling like a typical NBA season. Over 95 percent of players were reportedly vaccinated coming into tipoff in October, but vaccination does not mean immunity. Now, with so many players removed from their teams, we are back to game postponements and teams struggling to come up with the mandatory eight-player minimum for games.

Many star players such as Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden, Ja Morant, Anthony Edwards, Zach Lavine, De’Aaron Fox, and more have been impacted. The Brooklyn Nets even planned to bring Kyrie Irving back to fill the gaps on road games (he is unvaccinated and can therefore not play in New York). But, ironically, he entered the protocols on day one of his return.

This turmoil feels a bit like the struggles from the early days of the pandemic. Hopefully, this wave hitting the NBA gets under control sooner than later.

The NFL is currently dealing with similar struggles. Well-known to be less stringent and frankly vague about policies and testing related to COVID-19, the new issues are less than surprising. However, both leagues being hit simultaneously does serve as a reminder that the pandemic is still real and dangerous.

We selfishly hope the world of basketball clears up quickly so we can get back to watching hoops. However, we also want to use this instance as a reminder for those who come through our doors locally to be diligent with hygiene and socially considerate to minimize risking playing time for our hardworking athletes, not to mention the health of everyone.

All of the players missing action means significant opportunities for players being called up from the G-League and other areas. We wish all these players luck on the big stage and are thankful to have interesting pro hoops to sustain us while we wait for the league to be back at full strength.

Stay tuned to The Basketball Movement as we keep up with the happenings around the NBA!

We Are United vs. MSU West Plains

Tonight marks a coming home party as Coach Rob Yanders takes his We Are United prep team to his old stomping grounds.

One of the most decorated hoopers to play at MSU West Plains, Robert Yanders, is going back, this time as a coach. Yanders’ newest undertaking, his We Are United prep school, has been a labor of love. Tonight’s game will provide as much love as ever as he reunites with old coaches, his host parents, and one of the gyms he grew as a player in.

Gametime is 7:00 PM Central at Joe Paul Evans Arena

Yanders was a two-time All-American at MSU West Plains and has been inducted into their Hall of Fame. Going back will be a blast, but count on his competitive nature being most prevalent once it is time for tipoff.

“We are looking forward to it,” Yanders says. “I had some of the best times of my life at West Plains, and I am excited to see everyone. I’m also excited for healthy competition for our guys.”

We Are United is 5-1 in-season, and this will be their final game before the Christmas break.

“This should be a fun game and a nice way to finish the year before the break,” Yanders says. “Our players are excited to play and also excited to head back home to be with their families once we take care of business..”

Yanders says that once the players get some deserved R&R, they should be more than ready to go in the new year. Already battle-tested and proven, the best is yet to come for this We Are United team in the school’s inaugural season.

For more on We Are United and all things basketball, keep it locked to The Basketball Movement.

Keeping your head in the game

Knowing and understanding various situations in basketball can be the difference between winning and losing.

There is a lot that goes into understanding the sport of basketball. There is more to it than putting the ball in the hoop. Coaching and experience are two essential pieces involved in this understanding.

The Basketball Movement can help further a player's knowledge about many aspects of the sport. The nuances of ball-handling, shooting, and how to conduct yourself are a few examples.

Game-time situations come at you fast. Sometimes, in those instances, you learn the most, whether you get it right or especially if you get it wrong.

“I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.”
— Michael Jordon

Even the most experienced can still falter

For all of your coaching, practice, and game experience, you will still make mistakes. Overplaying passing lanes, trying too hard to thread a pass into the post, the list of possibilities is very long.

A player must keep track of what they can control. Always being aware of the time on the game clock (or shot clock), how many fouls you have, and the score are simple yet important facets of the game.

Even a grizzled NBA veteran like JR Smith can still make basic mistakes. Don't be a JR Smith.

Keep your head in the game and control as much of what happens as you can. Mistakes will happen; the best players often average the most turnovers.

Don't sweat the small stuff, but also do not assume that you will make the correct decisions at all times. Take deep breaths, analyze as much of each situation as time will allow, and play the game.

To continue taking your game to the next level, get in touch with us here at The Basketball Movement.

NCAA - Men and women's rankings

College hoops are officially underway, meaning the rankings and comparisons have begun.

You likely know by know how we feel about rankings. No matter the algorithms to determine the strength of schedule, no ranking list holds up for long. The eye test remains as valid as anything else, though it is filtered through biases and knowledge of the sport. So can any ranking list truly be trusted in the sports world? No. Do sports fans, including ourselves, still appreciate a good ranking list? Of course.

There is nothing quite like a healthy hoops discussion to decide who is the best of the best. So we indulge in rankings ourselves, whether local prep players or the teams on the biggest stage in the NBA.

Below are the rankings as of December 6th for men’s NCAA hoops per ESPN. Check for yourself to see if they got it right and draw your own conclusions! (First-place votes in parenthesis)

Can Purdue keep up the good work? Will Memphis continue to implode, keeping them off this list all year? There is still plenty of basketball left to be played, and we are excited to find out all of the answers.

On the women’s side, also as of Dec. 6th, ESPN rightly has the 9-0 South Carolina Gamecocks at number one.

NC State, UConn, Louisville, Tennessee, Baylor, Arizona, Stanford, Texas, and Maryland round out the top ten.

UConn superstar Paige Buekers was injured this week and will miss 6-8 weeks. The Huskies will be hard-pressed to keep their March Madness hopes alive without the most electric player in women’s college hoops.

There is quite a bit of overlap on the top 25 lists between men's and women’s squads so far. The most notable case is Baylor, with the number two men’s team and number six women’s. It will be interesting to see which basketball powerhouse schools remain near the top of both lists.

Stay tuned for more NCAA news as well as a little bit of everything else from the world of hoops!

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.

Zero Gravity - We Are United

We Are United prep is hitting the road again, this time New England-bound to face more stiff competition at the Zero Gravity prep classic.

No, Zero Gravity is not a nickname for the high-flying Jonathan Dunn (though we suppose it could be). The ZG Prep Classic is a large-scale annual prep hoops event outside of Boston that will give We Are United and its athletes yet another chance to shine.

A description of the event below was pulled from basketball.exposure.com:

“The ZG Prep Classic returns for the 2021-22 season. We are thrilled to have the event at the premier basketball facility in the Northeast, the beautiful Dana Barros Basketball Club. With over 60 top prep programs committed throughout North America, this year's Prep Classic is slated to be the biggest event in the country. Perennial NEPSAC powerhouses headline the event that will have college prospects that fit every program in America. A must-attend for everyone from High Majors to High Academic D3s. Schedule coming soon, stay tuned on @ZeroGravityBB on Twitter & Instagram to see program commitments and schedule announcements.”

Per the official schedule, We Are United is set to play on days 2 and 3 of the event:

Saturday, December 4th - 12:00 PM (EST) on court five vs. Speights Academy (FL)

Sunday, December 5th - 9:00 AM (EST) on court one vs. Canamera Prep (CAN)

Head Coach Rob Yanders says that his squad is excited to take to the road again. “There will be great prep schools there,” Yanders says. “We currently have a 3-1 in-season record, and we are ready to put that on the line. There is no team we are scared of.”

Coming off of an impressive showing in Atlanta facing professional Overtime Elite squads, Yanders confidence seems well warranted. Follow along with We Are United on Instagram and stay tuned right here at The Basketball Movement, home of We Are United prep.

Around the NBA: Updated power rankings

This is a reminder to check out The Basketball Movement’s NBA power rankings to see who is the best of the best.

The top hoops league in the world, the National Basketball Association, is a source of talent, inspiration, and entertainment unlike any other. The Basketball Movement closely monitors the NBA so that we can learn from the best. Also, it is damn fun to watch.

Each year, we post power rankings for the top 15 teams and update them every few weeks to help keep you in the loop when it comes to basketball at the highest level.

Records, winning streaks, and injuries to star players are all factors, but teams also need to pass the eye test.

We recently updated our rankings, and the landscape has already changed quite a bit compared to how things were early in the 2021-22 season.

Check out our updated rankings on our NBA page and catch up on what is happening around the NBA. For everything else, keep it locked, as always, to The Basketball Movement.

We Are United hands OTE first loss

Coach Rob Yanders and his We Are United prep team hand OTE their first loss.

In a big weekend for We Are United prep, the team traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, to face the impressive ball clubs of Overtime Elite. The squad went 1-1, handing Team Elite their first loss of the season before falling to Team Overtime on the final day.

The Overtime Elite model is designed to churn out top-level players, already paying players a base salary of $100k annually with several making substantially more. For We Are United, in its first season ever, to come in and grab a victory is a massive step for the young prep school.

“We wanted two wins, but we are still excited,” Head Coach Rob Yanders says. “Giving that team its first loss - a team of professional basketball players - that is huge for our program.”

To have the squad performing at a high level in front of NBA scouts and D1 coaches is all anyone involved at We Are United could ask for. This fulfills Coach Yanders’ promise to these players and their families that trusted him and his new school. Yanders feels that his guys stepped up for him as well.

“All of our guys played well and represented our program the way we expect,” Yanders says. “In our first year to be playing against future NBA lottery picks…  that is a great test. The future is bright for our guys.”

Yanders also wants to be sure and thank his coaching staff as well as the fan support that traveled all the way to Georgia. “I also want to give very special thanks to OTE for having us,” Yanders says.

What Overtime has built in Atlanta is impressive, from the overall Overtime Elite structure to the facility itself. See the facility and our guys in action in the below video by OTE!

We Are United vs. Overtime Elite

We Are United prep is in Atlanta, Georgia, to face fierce competition and achieve maximum exposure this weekend.

We Are United is coming on strong in the prep hoops scene and is traveling this weekend to face another young program already producing elite talent.

Overtime Elite was started several years ago from a collaboration between great basketball minds. The board includes names like Carmelo Anthony and Jay Williams, and the coaching staff has multiple former NBA players as well. OTE is described on their website by the below:

“OTE (Overtime Elite) is a transformative new sports league that offers the world’s most talented young basketball players a better pathway to becoming professional athletes and engage and inspire a new generation of fans.”

The brand “Overtime” has been around for a while, covering upcoming stars across the country. Now, they are using their resources to give those players a new avenue along their basketball journeys.

OTE has three teams: Team Overtime, Team OTE, and Team Elite. Tonight (Friday, November 19), We Are United faces off against Team Elite at 6:30 PM Eastern. Tomorrow, they face Team Overtime at 4:30 PM Eastern.

With an already impressive platform, OTE draws national attention, meaning that big college programs and even pro scouts keep a close eye on these games. We are excited for our guys to compete and show what they can do.

For more on OTE, check out some interesting facts here.

Want more We Are United? Follow along on Instagram and Twitter and keep up with the movement!

Spotlight: Trevor Keels and Jeremy Roach

From the Bass Pro Tournament of Champions to playing meaningful minutes for an undefeated Duke squad, Keels and Roach are on the come-up.

Once a year, Southwest Missouri hosts the most heavily-attended high school basketball tournament in the country. The Bass Pro Tournament of Champions hosts some of the top squads from around the nation as well as local standouts. The Basketball Movement is always honored to cover the event, which also means getting to watch and assess the bright young stars.

A few standouts from Paul VI (Va.), Trevor Keels and Jeremy Roach have been able to translate their time in high school to playing big-time minutes for one of the most prominent D1 programs in the nation.

At Duke, Roach (6’2 sophomore guard) and Keels (6’5 freshman guard) are getting to experience legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski in what he has announced to be his final season. The young players are undoubtedly winning the coach’s favor, with strong play through Duke’s first four games.

Keels has games of 10, 18, and most impressively, 25 points against rival Kentucky. Roach now plenty removed from an ACL injury, has games with 10, 14, and 14 while chipping in with assists and excellent rebounding for his size.

Duke is a perennial contender and is looking to have a bounce-back season after uncharacteristically missing the Big Dance last season.

Jeremy Roach and Trevor Keels are looking like big pieces of the puzzle for Duke, and we are excited to see what these young men can do.

For more spotlights, NCAA news, and more, keep it locked to The Basketball Movement.

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!