Player Profiles.

The player

Braydon Allen came up through the Rancho Buena Vista High School basketball program in Vista, California, and carried the same work ethic to MiraCosta College, where he is studying business.

He has been around the game his whole life, training and competing under the Mike Allen Sports standard: academics first, hard work, and character on and off the court.

For the 2026-27 season, Braydon is sitting out of competition to focus on his academics. He is interning with Mike Allen Sports while strengthening his body and sharpening his skills, getting ready to return for the 2027-28 school year.

By the numbers

• 8.2Points per game
• 3.0Rebounds per game
• 0.5Assists per game
• 0.4Steals per game
• 0.2Blocks per game
• 61%Free throw %
• 60%2-point FG %
• 50%3-point FG %

Honors

• Academic AP Honor RollCalculus, Government, English, Spanish, US History & Statistics
• MVP & Team CaptainWestmont High School
• Student-Athlete of the WeekFootball, Basketball & Track and Field
• MVP & Team CaptainRancho Buena Vista High School
• Team CaptainRancho Buena Vista High School
• Student-Athlete of the MonthRancho Buena Vista High School
• Seal of Biliteracy AwardRancho Buena Vista High School

The journey

1. High SchoolWestmont High SchoolMVP & Team Captain
2. High SchoolRancho Buena Vista HSMVP & Team Captain · Vista, CA
3. CollegeMiraCosta CollegeStudying business · Oceanside, CA
4. 2026-27 · NowDevelopment yearAcademics first · MAS internship · strength and skill work
5. Next · 2027-28Back on the courtReturning for the 2027-28 school year

With the MAS team

• Social MediaContent and storytelling for MAS players and events.
• Brand AmbassadorRepresenting MAS as an intern across the community.
• Basketball AnalyticsSupporting scouting with stats and game data.

The player

Hunter Perron is a 6'7" power forward at Palo Verde High School in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the class of 2028. His length changes shots around the rim, and he is building his game under the Mike Allen Sports standard: academics first, hard work, and character on and off the court.

Travel team stats

• 11.5Points per game
• 5.2Rebounds per game
• 0.4Assists per game
• 0.1Steals per game
• 2.0Blocks per game
• 65%Free throw %
• 44%Field goal %
• 28%3-point FG %

High school stats

• 22Games played
• 2.6Rebounds per game
• 1.4Blocks per game

The player

London Rankin is a 6'0" guard in the class of 2029 who has transferred to Cathedral Catholic High School in San Diego. He is a disruptive defender with quick hands, and in 2025-26 at Horizon Prep in Rancho Santa Fe he was recognized with multiple Player of the Game honors, including a game with at least four steals, while averaging 11.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game.

He is building his game under the Mike Allen Sports standard: academics first, hard work, and character on and off the court.

By the numbers

• 11.4Points per game
• 4.8Rebounds per game
• 1.3Assists per game
• 2.5Steals per game
• 0.2Blocks per game
• 46.8%Free throw %
• 39.3%2-point FG %
• 25.5%3-point FG %

Honors

• Player of the GameFebruary 7, 2026
• Player of the GameFebruary 21, 2026
• Defensive spark4+ steals in a single game

The journey

1. High School · 2025-26Horizon PrepLions basketball · Rancho Santa Fe, CA
2. High School · NowCathedral CatholicDons basketball · San Diego, CA · Class of 2029
3. Next levelCollege recruitingScouted and guided by Mike Allen Sports

The player

Josiah Roy is a 6'5" forward and center at Horizon Prep in Rancho Santa Fe, California, in the class of 2028. In 2025-26 he averaged 15.4 points and 11.1 rebounds per game with 15 double-doubles, and was named Player of the Year and First Team All-League for the Sierra League of the Frontier Conference.

He helped lead the Lions to their first league co-championship in four years and a run to the second round of the CIF playoffs. A two-sport athlete, Josiah has also played varsity football as a wide receiver and defensive end. He is building his game under the Mike Allen Sports standard: academics first, hard work, and character on and off the court.

By the numbers

• 15.4Points per game
• 11.1Rebounds per game
• 15Double-doubles
• 2.1Steals per game
• 1.8Blocks per game
• 27Games played

Honors

• League Player of the YearSierra League, Frontier Conference
• First Team All-LeagueSierra League, Frontier Conference
• League Co-ChampionsFirst league title in four years
• CIF PlayoffsAdvanced to the second round
• 4x Player of the GameJan 21, Jan 23, Feb 17, Feb 19, 2026
• #4 in San Diego SectionDouble-doubles · top 39 in California

The player

Sawyer Roy is a 6'1" forward and guard at Horizon Prep in Rancho Santa Fe, California, in the class of 2029. In 2025-26 he averaged 8.9 points and 7.3 rebounds per game for the Lions, scoring 134 points over 15 games and earning two Player of the Game honors.

A two-sport athlete, Sawyer also plays varsity football on both lines, offensive and defensive. He is building his game under the Mike Allen Sports standard: academics first, hard work, and character on and off the court.

By the numbers

• 8.9Points per game
• 7.3Rebounds per game
• 134Total points
• 15Games played
• 1.0Steals per game
• 0.6Blocks per game

Honors

• 2x Player of the GameFebruary 3, 2026
• Two-sport athleteVarsity football · OL / DL
• Top 60 in San Diego SectionTotal tackles · 8-man football

The player

Jack Hedman is a 6'3" center and forward at Horizon Prep in Rancho Santa Fe, California, in the class of 2029. In 2025-26 he averaged 17.7 points and 10.2 rebounds per game for the Lions, scoring 230 points in 13 games while shooting 59 percent from the field.

He does his work around the basket, finishing inside and owning the glass, and earned two Player of the Game honors. He is building his game under the Mike Allen Sports standard: academics first, hard work, and character on and off the court.

By the numbers

• 17.7Points per game
• 10.2Rebounds per game
• 59%Field goal percentage
• 230Total points
• 13Games played
• 0.8Blocks per game

Honors

• Player of the GameDecember 17, 2025
• Player of the GameJanuary 16, 2026
• Double-double average17.7 points · 10.2 rebounds

The player

Dane Petty is a 6'0" small forward and wing at Horizon Prep in Rancho Santa Fe, California, in the class of 2029. In 2025-26 he averaged 7.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and a steal per game for the Lions, scoring 103 points over 14 games and earning a Player of the Game honor.

A two-sport athlete, Dane also plays varsity football as a running back and linebacker, where he ranks among the top scorers in the San Diego Section. He is building his game under the Mike Allen Sports standard: academics first, hard work, and character on and off the court.

By the numbers

• 7.4Points per game
• 4.6Rebounds per game
• 1.0Steals per game
• 103Total points
• 14Games played
• 0.6Assists per game

Honors

• Player of the GameFebruary 3, 2026
• Two-sport athleteVarsity football · RB / LB
• Top 4 in San Diego SectionScoring · 8-man football

The player

Zoe Metcalf is a 5'8" power forward from Oxford, Mississippi, now playing at Northwest Mississippi Community College. As a senior and team captain at Oxford High School, she averaged 10.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.3 steals and 2.0 blocks per game, recorded eight double-doubles, and earned First Team All-State honors.

Zoe brings hard work, perseverance, drive and a will to win and compete, and is one of the toughest female players Coach Mike Allen has trained. She scores at all three levels, has a high basketball IQ, and is committed on the defensive end. Off the court she is an outstanding student and a leader in her community.

By the numbers

• 10.9Points per game
• 5.5Rebounds per game
• 2.7Assists per game
• 2.3Steals per game
• 2.0Blocks per game
• 8Double-doubles

Honors

• First Team All-StateSenior season, 2024-25
• Team CaptainOxford High School
• 2025 District ChampionsRegion 1-7A

The player

Harrison Lewis is a 6'5" guard and forward from the Tulsa, Oklahoma area. As a senior at Wright Christian Academy he averaged 17 points, nine rebounds and four assists per game, recorded three triple-doubles, and helped lead the Wildcats to an Oklahoma State Championship. He was a two-time All-Conference selection.

Harrison is a versatile shooter with range from mid-range to the three-point line, an aggressive on-ball defender, and a matchup problem for opponents. His basketball IQ shows up as leadership on and off the court, and he motivates the players around him. After starting his college career at Missouri Southern State, where he made the MIAA Academic Honor Roll, he continued at Culver-Stockton College.

By the numbers

• 17Points per game
• 9Rebounds per game
• 4Assists per game
• 3Triple-doubles
• 2xAll-Conference
• 1State championship

Honors

• Oklahoma State ChampionsWright Christian Academy · senior season
• 2x All-ConferenceWright Christian Academy
• MIAA Academic Honor RollMissouri Southern State · 2023-24

The player

Robert “Bobby” Moore is a 6'8" forward born and raised in San Jose, California. He finished his high school career at IMG Academy in 2024, averaging 8.7 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 37 games while shooting 38.2 percent from three. At IMG he was named Team Captain and Most Improved Player and earned the GRIT Award.

Bobby is a long, skilled forward who can play the 3, 4 and 5, stretch the floor, and guard multiple positions. He came up through the Bay Area club scene with Bay Area Ballers and is now a sophomore at Point Loma Nazarene University, where he studies finance.

By the numbers

• 8.7Points per game
• 9.3Rebounds per game
• 2.0Assists per game
• 38.2%Three-point percentage
• 51.5%Effective FG percentage
• 37Games played

Honors

• Team CaptainIMG Academy
• GRIT AwardIMG Academy
• Most Improved PlayerIMG Academy

The player

Makayla Moore is a versatile guard and forward from San Jose, California, and one of the players Coach Mike Allen has trained and mentored the longest, going back to sixth grade. At Archbishop Mitty she won four WCAL titles, three CCS Open Division titles, a NorCal Open Division title and a share of the 2020 CIF State Championship, and she won the 2021 EYBL championship with Cal Stars.

She began her Division I career at Seattle University, where she started all 28 games as a sophomore and averaged 11.3 points per game, then transferred to Arizona State in the Big 12, playing 88 college games in all. Makayla brings hard work, perseverance and a will to compete. She scores at every level, has an elite basketball IQ, defends, and is a high-character student-athlete and leader in her community.

By the numbers

• 11.3Points per game
• 4.2Rebounds per game
• 2.2Assists per game
• 1.7Steals per game
• 1.4Blocks per game
• 28Starts

Honors

• 2020 CIF State ChampionsCo-champions · Archbishop Mitty
• 2020 NorCal ChampionsOpen Division
• 3x CCS ChampionsOpen Division · 2019, 2021, 2022
• 4x WCAL Champions2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
• 2021 EYBL ChampionsCal Stars 17U
• 88 NCAA D1 gamesSeattle U & Arizona State

The player

Charlece Ohiaeri is a 6'1" guard and forward from Las Vegas, Nevada. At Centennial High School she won three straight Nevada state championships, earned All-Southern First Team honors, and averaged 10.1 points per game as a senior on a 25-2 team ranked No. 20 in the nation.

She began her Division I career at DePaul in the Big East, where she made the Big East All-Academic Team as a freshman, then transferred to Saint Mary's in the West Coast Conference, where she is now a senior. A versatile, athletic player who can run, rebound, finish at the rim and shoot the three, Charlece has been named to the CSC Academic All-District Team.

By the numbers

• 32Games played
• 8Starts
• 3.5Points per game
• 2.3Rebounds per game
• 38.7%Field goal percentage
• 80Career D1 games

Honors

• 3x Nevada State ChampionsCentennial High School
• All-Southern First TeamSenior season
• No. 20 in the nationCentennial · 25-2 senior season
• Big East All-AcademicDePaul · 2023-24
• CSC Academic All-DistrictSaint Mary's · 2025-26
• 80 NCAA D1 gamesDePaul & Saint Mary's

The player

Aidan Burke is a 6'3" guard from Los Gatos, California. At Archbishop Mitty he was named WCAL Player of the Year and helped lead the Monarchs to championships, then spent a postgraduate year at Phillips Exeter Academy before joining UC San Diego.

As a junior in 2025-26 he played in all 34 games with 17 starts for a Tritons team that won 23 games, the second-most in the program's Division I era, averaging 6.2 points in 21.7 minutes and hitting 37 threes. He scored a career-high 18 points at Long Beach State. Off the court he is a business economics major with a 3.84 GPA and a two-time CSC Academic All-District honoree.

By the numbers

• 34Games played
• 17Starts
• 6.2Points per game
• 21.7Minutes per game
• 37Three-pointers made
• 18Career-high points

Honors

• WCAL Player of the YearArchbishop Mitty
• 2x Academic All-DistrictCSC · 2025 & 2026
• Big West All-AcademicUC San Diego
• 23-win seasonUC San Diego · 2025-26
• 3.84 GPABusiness economics
• NCAA Division IBig West Conference

The player

Carl Snyder is a 6'10" power forward and center who came up in Northern California, graduating from Monte Vista Christian School in 2017. He played college basketball at Fresno City College, Notre Dame de Namur and Mayville State University, where he led the team in blocks as a senior while shooting 56.4 percent from the field.

Since college Carl has built a professional career across four countries: the Wenatchee Bighorns in The Basketball League, the Pythons in Thailand, where he averaged 32.7 points per game over 18 games in 2024, the Halifax Hurricanes in Canada, and Zemabawk Basketball Club in India. He is now playing in Thailand for Burlington Batang Manila.

By the numbers

• 32.7Points per game · Thailand 2024
• 18Games · Pythons 2024
• 5Pro teams
• 4Countries
• 56.4%FG · Mayville State Sr.
• 13Team-leading blocks · Mayville St.

Honors

• International proUSA · Thailand · Canada · India
• 32.7 PPG seasonPythons, Thailand · 2024
• Team blocks leaderMayville State · 2020-21

The player

Matt Freeman is a 6'10" forward from Auckland, New Zealand. After starring at Westlake Boys High School and winning gold for New Zealand at the 2015 FIBA Under-18 3x3 World Championship, he followed his dream to play Division I basketball, first at Oklahoma in the Big 12 and then at UC Santa Barbara. As a senior with the Gauchos he averaged 9.4 points per game, led the team with 49 three-pointers and scored a career-high 24 points.

Matt then built a professional career across four countries, playing in Germany for Gladiators Trier, the Karlsruhe Lions and Eisbären Bremerhaven, in Romania for SCM U Craiova, in Hungary for Budapesti Honvéd, and at home in New Zealand for the Franklin Bulls. A three-time Academic All-Big 12 pick with an accounting degree, he has now returned to UC Santa Barbara as a graduate assistant. Coach Mike trained and mentored Matt on his way to the college game, and seeing his hard work pay off has been a joy.

By the numbers

• 11.8Points per game · Trier 2020-21
• 6Pro teams
• 4Countries
• 9.4Points per game · UCSB Sr.
• 49Three-pointers · led UCSB
• 24Career-high points

Honors

• FIBA 3x3 World ChampionNew Zealand · U18 · 2015
• 3x Academic All-Big 12University of Oklahoma
• New Zealand youth national teamsFIBA Oceania U16 & U18

The player

Julie McBride is a 5'4" guard from upstate New York who starred at Catholic Central High School in Troy before a record-setting career at Syracuse. She finished as the Orange's all-time leader in points (1,605), assists (574), three-pointers (229) and minutes, was a three-time All-Big East selection, and joined Sherman Douglas as the only Syracuse players, men's or women's, with 1,600 points and 500 assists.

Julie then built a 16-year professional career, starting with the San Jose Spiders and a training camp with the WNBA's Chicago Sky, then leading the Turkish league in scoring at 19.4 points per game with Ceyhan Belediyespor. She went on to play for Samsun, Kayseri and Beşiktaş in Turkey, Gospić in Croatia, and Artego Bydgoszcz, Energa Toruń and Basket 25 Bydgoszcz in Poland. Since retiring she has moved into coaching.

By the numbers

• 1,605Career points · Syracuse record
• 574Career assists · Syracuse record
• 229Three-pointers · Syracuse record
• 19.4PPG · led Turkish league 2006-07
• 16Pro seasons
• 4Countries

Honors

• 3x All-Big EastSyracuse · 2002-2004
• Syracuse all-time leaderPoints, assists, threes & minutes
• Turkish league scoring leaderCeyhan Belediyespor · 2006-07
• 1,600 pts & 500 astOnly Syracuse players ever, with Sherman Douglas
• WNBA training campChicago Sky · 2006
• 16-year pro career2005-2021

The player

Ray Cowels III is a 6'4" shooting guard from Minneapolis, Minnesota. At Hopkins High School he helped win two state championships and 128 games with only six losses, then scored more than 1,000 career points at Santa Clara University in the West Coast Conference.

Ray has played two NBA Summer Leagues with the Memphis Grizzlies, winning the 2015 Orlando Summer League title, and built a professional career in the Netherlands, New Zealand, Finland, France, Hungary and Poland. He made the New Zealand NBL All-Star Five after averaging 25.7 points per game for the Nelson Giants, averaged 18.3 points for PGE Spójnia Stargard, won the Hungarian league and cup with Falco Szombathely and the Polish Cup with Legia Warszawa, and most recently played for Trefl Sopot in Poland's top league.

By the numbers

• 25.7PPG · Nelson Giants, NZ 2016
• 18.3PPG · Spójnia Stargard, Poland
• 13Pro seasons
• 6Countries
• 2xNBA Summer League · Grizzlies
• 1,000+Career points · Santa Clara

Honors

• Hungarian League ChampionFalco Szombathely · 2022-23
• Hungarian Cup WinnerFalco Szombathely · 2022-23
• Polish Cup WinnerLegia Warszawa · 2023-24
• NZ NBL All-Star FiveNelson Giants · 2016
• NBA Summer League ChampionMemphis Grizzlies · Orlando 2015
• 2x Minnesota State ChampionHopkins High School

The player

Derek King is a 6'3" guard born in Shanghai, China, who played his freshman year of high school at SMIC Private School in Shanghai, earning Team MVP and First Team All-SISAC, before finishing at Santa Teresa High School in San Jose. As a senior he averaged 16 points per game and helped win the CCS championship.

After a redshirt year at San Diego Christian College, Derek found his footing at Foothill College, starting all 27 games, averaging 10 points per game, and earning the Scholar-Athlete Award with a 3.7 GPA. He then joined Cal in the Pac-12 and earned his degree in sociology. As a pro he averaged 15.6 points per game for the Macau Black Bears in the ASEAN Basketball League, then played for Zhuhai, the Formosa Dreamers and the Taichung Suns, and is now with the Taiwan Beer Leopards in the TPBL.

By the numbers

• 15.6PPG · Macau, ABL 2018-19
• 27Games · Macau 2018-19
• 5Pro teams
• 16.0PPG · Santa Teresa Sr.
• 10.0PPG · Foothill College
• 3.7GPA · Scholar-Athlete Award

Honors

• CCS ChampionSanta Teresa High School
• Scholar-Athlete AwardFoothill College
• NCAA Division ICal · Pac-12 · 2016-18
• UC Berkeley graduateSociology
• Team MVP & 1st Team All-SISACSMIC · Shanghai
• International proMacau · China · Taiwan

The player

Myles Corey is a 6'0" guard from Ontario, California. At Diamond Bar High School he was team MVP and Offensive Player of the Year, made All-Mt. Baldy League First Team and All-CIF Second Team, and helped win back-to-back league titles, then spent a prep year at Bridgton Academy in Maine.

At Jessup University, Coach Mike's alma mater, he started 103 games in four seasons, was GSAC Freshman of the Year, a three-time First Team All-GSAC pick and a two-time NAIA All-American Honorable Mention, and averaged 17.0 points as a junior. He moved up to NCAA Division I at South Alabama in the Sun Belt, averaging 13.8 points and 4.3 assists, and finished at Rhode Island in the Atlantic 10. He now begins his professional career with the Bakken Bears in Aarhus, Denmark.

By the numbers

• 17.0PPG · Jessup 2023-24
• 13.8PPG · South Alabama 2024-25
• 4.3APG · South Alabama
• 103Starts · Jessup
• 39.4%3PT · Jessup career
• 32Career-high points

Honors

• 2x NAIA All-AmericanHonorable Mention · Jessup
• 3x First Team All-GSACJessup University
• GSAC Freshman of the YearJessup · 2020-21
• NCAA Division ISouth Alabama (Sun Belt) · Rhode Island (A-10)
• All-CIF Second TeamDiamond Bar HS · team MVP
• ProfessionalBakken Bears · Denmark

The player

Deanna Weaver is a 5'11" guard from Santa Clara, California. At Wilcox High School she was the San Jose Mercury News Player of the Year as a sophomore, led the Chargers to a CCS Division II championship, made All-De Anza League First Team three times and was league Co-MVP as a senior.

She played two seasons at Oregon in the Pac-12, then transferred to Boise State, where she was Mountain West Newcomer of the Year and First Team All-Mountain West after averaging 13.7 points and 6.9 rebounds. As a pro she played for EBT in Finland, Mackay in Australia, Neuss in Germany, and Norrköping and Södertälje in Sweden, averaging 15.6 points per game with Södertälje and competing in the EuroCup. Today Deanna serves the community she grew up in as a firefighter in San Jose.

By the numbers

• 13.7PPG · Boise State 2013-14
• 6.9RPG · Boise State 2013-14
• 15.6PPG · Södertälje, Sweden
• 5Pro teams
• 4Countries
• 3xAll-De Anza League 1st Team

Honors

• Mountain West Newcomer of the YearBoise State · 2013-14
• First Team All-Mountain WestBoise State · 2013-14
• Mercury News Player of the YearWilcox HS · sophomore
• CCS Division II ChampionWilcox High School
• EuroCupSödertälje BBK · 2018-19
• San Jose FirefighterServing her hometown community

The player

David McCants is a 6'4" wing from Oakley, California. At Freedom High School he averaged 10 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists per game and twice won the school's Sportsmanship Award.

At Jessup University he competed in both men's basketball and track and field over five years, playing 51 basketball games for the Warriors while setting personal records in the long jump and high jump. He was a three-time NAIA Scholar-Athlete, studied criminal justice, and set his sights on a career in law enforcement as an FBI detective.

By the numbers

• 10.0PPG · Freedom HS
• 5.0RPG · Freedom HS
• 3.0APG · Freedom HS
• 51Games · Jessup
• 3xNAIA Scholar-Athlete
• 2College sports

Honors

• 3x NAIA Scholar-AthleteJessup University
• 2x Sportsmanship AwardFreedom High School
• Two-sport athleteBasketball · Track & field

The player

Matthew Schmidt is a 6'8" forward from Long Beach, California. He made All-Moore League First Team at Woodrow Wilson High School, then played 28 games at Long Beach City College and earned All-Western State Conference Honorable Mention.

He transferred to Jessup University, Coach Mike's alma mater, to continue his basketball career and his accounting studies. In 2020-21 he played in 12 games with 8 starts, averaged 8.3 points per game, led the Warriors by shooting 59.2 percent from the field, and posted a season-high 18 points and 8 rebounds against San Diego Christian.

By the numbers

• 8.3Points per game
• 59.2%FG · led the Warriors
• 18Season-high points
• 12Games
• 8Starts
• 28Games · Long Beach City

Honors

• Team leader in FG%Jessup · 2020-21
• All-WSC Honorable MentionLong Beach City College
• All-Moore League First TeamWoodrow Wilson High School

The player

Jaylen Johnson is a 6'6" wing from Fresno, California. At Clovis East High School he was team MVP and First Team All-Tri-Rivers Athletic Conference, and earned all-tournament honors at the MLK Jr. Showcase, the Modesto Christian Holiday Hoop Classic and the Las Vegas Legacy Tip-Off Classic.

At Jessup University he played in 60 games over three seasons for the Warriors. His best year came as a sophomore in 2019-20, when he averaged 4.3 points and 2.7 rebounds in 24 games, with a career-high 15 points against Pacific Union and a career-high 8 rebounds against Ottawa (AZ). Off the court he studied pre-law with the goal of becoming a defense attorney.

By the numbers

• 60Games · Jessup
• 24Games · 2019-20
• 4.3PPG · 2019-20
• 2.7RPG · 2019-20
• 15Career-high points
• 8Career-high rebounds

Honors

• Team MVPClovis East High School
• First Team All-TRACTri-Rivers Athletic Conference
• 3x All-TournamentMLK Jr. Showcase · Modesto Christian · Las Vegas Legacy

The player

Jordan Green is a 6'5" guard from Flower Mound, Texas. After Flower Mound High School he played four seasons at Texas A&M in the SEC, appearing in 129 games and making the Corpus Christi Challenge All-Tournament Team in 2014.

After a brief pro stint overseas, Jordan took a corporate job at a Big Four firm in Dallas but kept training before and after work. In 2017 he quit his job, earned a roster spot through the Austin Spurs' local tryouts, and was part of the team that won the 2018 NBA G League championship. He played three seasons with Austin, including the FIBA Intercontinental Cup, and earned NBA Summer League runs with the San Antonio Spurs. His story is proof that hard work brings change.

By the numbers

• 93G League games
• 3Seasons · Austin Spurs
• 5.9PPG · 2018-19
• 7NBA Summer League games
• 10.0PPG · FIBA Intercontinental Cup
• 129Games · Texas A&M

Honors

• 2018 NBA G League ChampionsAustin Spurs
• NBA Summer LeagueSan Antonio Spurs
• FIBA Intercontinental CupAustin Spurs · 2019
• Corpus Christi Challenge All-TournamentTexas A&M · 2014
• NCAA Division ITexas A&M · SEC · 2011-15
• Local tryout to pro rosterAustin Spurs · 2017

The player

Originally from Cameroon and raised in San Jose, Lira Ndifon played at Gunderson High School, the program Coach Mike led, before making a name for herself at Foothill College and Sonoma State. An active, athletic guard/forward who could score in transition and in the half court, she was a skilled ball handler and playmaker who thrived on setting up her teammates, earning 2nd Team All-Conference honors and a spot in the 2017 JUCO Sophomore Showcase.

Coach Mike trained and mentored Lira throughout her career. After playing, she served as a Training & Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at De Anza College in 2017-18 and has coached young athletes through Nike Basketball Camps and the Junior Warriors Basketball League. Today she is part of the Mike Allen Sports staff as a coach and podcast assistant, and her Self-Reflection Podcast helped inspire Let's Talk Youth Sports.

By the numbers

• 2ndTeam All-Conference
• 2017JUCO Sophomore Showcase
• 32Games · Sonoma State
• #21Sonoma State Seawolves
• 2017-18De Anza assistant coach
• MASCoach & podcast assistant

Honors

• 2nd Team All-ConferenceCollege career
• JUCO Sophomore Showcase2017
• De Anza CollegeTraining & Assistant Coach · 2017-18
• Nike Basketball CampsCoach
• Junior Warriors LeagueYouth coach & mentor
• Self-Reflection PodcastFounder

The player

Richie Dollard is a 6'2" guard at Centennial High School in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the class of 2028. He is a deadly three-point shooter who stretches defenses and can heat up in a hurry, and he also represents the B3 Ambassadors.

He is building his game under the Mike Allen Sports standard: academics first, hard work, and character on and off the court.

By the numbers

• 6'2"Height
• 2028Class
• 3PTDeadly shooter

Honors

• Deadly 3-point shooterStretches the floor from deep
• B3 Ambassadors#24
• Centennial High SchoolLas Vegas, NV

The player

Israel Roberts is a 5'11" forward and guard from San Jose, California, who played at Del Mar High School in the class of 2022 and with the B3 Ambassadors 17U club team. As a junior on varsity he averaged 8.5 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, shot 49.1 percent from the field, and earned BVAL Honorable Mention honors.

Israel plays with passion, heart and drive. He has tremendous power and leaping ability to finish around the basket, can knock down the mid-range jumper and extend to the three-point line, and brings a high motor and a strong basketball IQ. He is a leader and motivator for the players around him.

By the numbers

• 8.5Points per game
• 6.4Rebounds per game
• 3.4Assists per game
• 1.0Steals per game
• 49.1%Field goal %
• 2Double-doubles

Honors

• BVAL Honorable MentionDel Mar High School · 2021
• 2 Double-doublesVarsity
• B3 Ambassadors 17U10.1 PPG · 5.2 RPG · 2019-20

The player

Isaiah Roberts is a 5'10" guard and forward from San Jose, California, who played at Del Mar High School in the class of 2022 and with the B3 Ambassadors 17U club team. As a junior on varsity he averaged 10.0 points and 4.1 assists per game, shot 79 percent from the free-throw line, and earned BVAL 2nd Team All-League honors.

Isaiah is a leader who plays the game with a high motor. He can play inside, scores on all three levels, and still looks to be the distributor who sets his teammates up for success. He is a young man of high character and integrity who sets the example on and off the court. Hard work brings change!

By the numbers

• 10.0Points per game
• 4.1Assists per game
• 1.0Steals per game
• 79%Free throw %
• 46.1%Field goal %
• 4Double-doubles

Honors

• BVAL 2nd Team All-LeagueDel Mar High School · 2021
• 4 Double-doublesVarsity
• B3 Ambassadors 17U13.1 PPG · 5.0 APG · 2019-20

The player

Jacques Jones is a 5'8" point guard from Fairfield, California, who played at Vanden High School in the class of 2020. As a senior he averaged 10.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 4.0 steals per game while shooting 45 percent from the field and from three, leading the Vikings to a 27-7 season, a 9-1 league championship, the Division III Section Championship and the CIF Division I State Playoffs.

Jacques is a scrappy defender and rebounder who plays with a lot of heart and passion for the team. He attacks the basket strong, has a solid mid-range shot, and leads on both ends of the floor, making him a huge asset to any program that needs a player to provide a spark.

By the numbers

• 10.2Points per game
• 6.3Rebounds per game
• 5.1Assists per game
• 4.0Steals per game
• 45%3-point %
• 27-7Team record

Honors

• Section ChampionsDivision III · 2019-20
• CIF State PlayoffsDivision I · 2019-20
• League Champions9-1 league record · 2019-20

The player

Ronae Ross-Byrd is a 5'5" guard from San Jose, California, who played at Santa Teresa High School in the class of 2018. She was a two-time BVAL 1st Team All-League selection and, as a senior, averaged 14.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.7 steals per game, with big nights like 22 points against Fremont and 20 against Del Mar.

Ronae was a speedy point guard on both ends of the floor who excelled in the open court, finished well at the rim, defended, rebounded and led on the court. Today she brings that same leadership to the classroom as a teacher.

By the numbers

• 14.0Points per game
• 3.9Rebounds per game
• 3.8Assists per game
• 1.7Steals per game
• 22Season-high points
• 2xBVAL 1st Team

Honors

• 2x BVAL 1st Team All-LeagueSanta Teresa · 2016-17 & 2017-18
• 22 PTS · 4 REB · 4 AST · 3 STLvs. Fremont HS
• 20 PTS · 5 REB · 4 AST · 3 STLvs. Del Mar HS
• 18 PTS · 3 REB · 6 AST · 2 STLvs. El Camino HS
• TeacherLeading in the classroom

The player

Zachary Jefferson is a 6'4" point guard and shooting guard from Las Vegas, Nevada, in the class of 2022. He played at Shadow Ridge High School and Fields of Dreams Sports Academy, and ran with the Team Vegas club program, averaging 20 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds per game over 30 games in 2019.

An athletic guard with length, Zach can shoot it, get to the basket at any time, rebound above the rim and defend. After high school he continued his career at Southwestern Oregon Community College. He built his game under the Mike Allen Sports standard: academics first, hard work, and character on and off the court.

By the numbers

• 20Points per game
• 6Assists per game
• 5Rebounds per game
• 2Steals per game
• 50%3-point %
• 30Games

Honors

• Team VegasClub program · 2019
• Shadow Ridge High SchoolLas Vegas, NV
• College basketballSouthwestern Oregon CC

The player

Georgi Marinski is a 6'3" forward and guard from Bulgaria. He played professionally at home with Perushtitsa in Bulgaria's Division A, averaging 14.6 points and 8.5 rebounds per game in 2020-21, before coming to the United States to play college basketball at Cañada College in the Bay Area, where he was also a Dean's List student, and at New England College.

A mentally strong, disciplined competitor, Georgi has returned to Bulgaria and is now playing professionally for Hebar Pazardzhik.

By the numbers

• 14.6Points per game
• 8.5Rebounds per game
• 2Countries
• 2College programs
• 6'3"Height
• Dean's ListCañada College

Honors

• ProfessionalHebar Pazardzhik · Bulgaria
• Bulgaria Division APerushtitsa · 14.6 PPG · 8.5 RPG
• Dean's ListCañada College

The player

Jaylen Jordan is a 6'3" point guard at Awaken Christian in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the class of 2026. A varsity scorer since his freshman year, he averaged 19.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.1 steals per game as a sophomore in 2023-24, leading the 2A Southern League in scoring and ranking 12th in the state of Nevada.

Over his first two varsity seasons he scored 15.9 points per game across 40 games and earned multiple Player of the Game honors. A two-sport athlete, Jaylen also plays football as a wide receiver and cornerback. He is building his game under the Mike Allen Sports standard: academics first, hard work, and character on and off the court.

By the numbers

• 19.9Points per game
• 3.7Rebounds per game
• 2.7Assists per game
• 2.1Steals per game
• 15.9Career varsity PPG
• 40Varsity games

Honors

• #1 Scorer · 2A Southern19.9 PPG · 2023-24
• 12th in NevadaPoints per game · 2023-24
• #2 in Division 2APoints per game
• 3x Player of the GameFeb 2 & Feb 17, 2024
• Two-sport athleteFootball · WR / CB

The player

Ethan Kepler is a 6'0" guard and forward at Awaken Christian in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the class of 2026, and he also represents the B3 Ambassadors. As a junior in 2024-25 he averaged 11.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game over 23 varsity games, earned three Player of the Game honors, and ranked among the top 15 in Division 2A in three-pointers and the top 7 in the 2A Southern League in blocks.

A versatile, active two-way player, Ethan is building his game under the Mike Allen Sports standard: academics first, hard work, and character on and off the court.

By the numbers

• 11.3Points per game
• 3.5Rebounds per game
• 2.0Steals per game
• 1.1Assists per game
• 0.6Blocks per game
• 23Games

Honors

• 3x Player of the GameJan 27, Feb 5 & Feb 12, 2025
• Top 15 in Division 2A3-pointers made · 2024-25
• Top 7 in 2A SouthernBlocks · 2024-25
• Top 78 in NevadaField goals made (105)
• B3 Ambassadors#10

The player

Billy Kepler is a 6'3" forward from Las Vegas, Nevada, who played at Awaken Christian in the class of 2024 and with the B3 Ambassadors. As a senior he averaged 8.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.3 blocks per game, was a three-time Player of the Week, and helped lead the Lions to the playoffs for the first time in eight years, with big nights like 17 points and 8 rebounds against Laughlin.

Billy is a strong player who knows his role and works hard on and off the court. He is a leader and team player who isn't afraid to get into his teammates and demand success, a strong rebounder who loves to defend, and a glue guy who sets the screens that get his guards to the basket.

By the numbers

• 8.3Points per game
• 10.0Rebounds per game
• 1.8Steals per game
• 1.3Blocks per game
• 41%Field goal %
• 3xPlayer of the Week

Honors

• 3x Player of the WeekAwaken Christian
• Playoff berthFirst time in 8 years
• 17 PTS · 8 REBvs. Laughlin HS
• 16 PTSvs. GV Christian HS