Colgate University / Connecticut College Coach Brown's basketball career began at Riverdale Country Day School as a member of the NYSAIS state champion Falcon squad before finishing high school at the Dwight School in Manhattan and enjoying another NYSAIS title before receiving an offer to play basketball at Colgate University. After two years of Division 1 experience, Coach Brown finished his collegiate basketball experience at Division III powerhous

Dermon Player joins the Basketball Stars team after spending four years as assistant coach at Seton Hall University in the Big East Conference. Player’s ties and roots to New York City began in the early 1990’s as an assistant coach at Rice High School. At the same time, Player coached one of the most talented AAU teams in history with Elton Brand, Lamar Odom and Ron Artest. Folllowing Rice HS, he went on to be the Athletic Director of Wadlei

Sienna Coach Walters has been with Basketball Stars for a number of years dating back to his days playing in college when he would assist in the Camp Within A Camp Program. A Brooklyn born and raised player, Brandon made a name for himself early on in high school playing for Lincoln and winning multiple state championships with current NBA budding star, Lance Stephenson. Walters received a scholarship offer to play at Seton Hall University

Coach Dante Milligan was born and raised in New York City before attending Trinity Pawling High School where he began his basketball career. As a player he was ranked #28 in the country and signed with the University of Pittsburgh where as a freshman he was part of the Panther squad that advanced to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament. As a sophomore, Dante transferred to the University of Massachusetts where he graduated. At UMASS, as a senior Dante l

University of Massachusetts (SG/SF) Coach Etienne Brower began his basketball journey in Long Island when he was named Nassau County player of the year out of West Hempstead high school in NY. He went on to play for the America East champion 2004 Boston University Terriers and NIT finalist '08 University of Massachussetts Minutemen where he still ranks second all-time in 3pt shooting percentage (42.2%). After college Etienne went on to play professionally ov

Portland Trailblazers - (PG) Coach Erick Barkley grew up in Brooklyn, NY as one of the top point guards in the State all throughout high school. He played at Christ The King with fellow NBA vets, Lamar Odom and Speedy Claxton. He played on the original Riverside Church AAU team coached by current BSNY Director of AAU, Dermon Player with Elton Brand, Ron Artest and Lamar Odom. After being selected a McDonald's All-American Bark

Coach Toone a native New Yorker brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to Basketball Stars. Whitney began her playing career at Murray Bertram high school where she was a team captain and earned two New YorkState titles. She finished her high school career at the famed Prep School Oak Hill Academy in 2006 before receiving a full scholarship to attend the University of Illinois where she was a two year starter. Toone earned h

Coach Mike Tuitt was born and raised in the Bronx, NY. His basketball career began playing the point guard position for American Christian leading them to a national title his junior year alongside NBA star Tyreke Evans. He then accepted a full scholarship to district champion Monroe College, to be the floor general. Mike completed his collegiate career graduating from Hampton University in 2009 while attaining his degree in Sports Management and rem

University of Massachusetts (PG) Coach Maurice Maxwell Sr. was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. His basketball career began playing at Lutheran Academy Prep School in Philadelphia where he was considered a top 25 player in the recruiting class of 2003. After receiving numerous Division I scholarship offers from Miami University, St. Joe’s, Temple, Lasalle, Indiana University, Maurice decided to attend the University of Massachusetts where he averaged d

Coach Laurence Jolicoeur was born and raised in Queens, NY. He spent two years overseas in Italy playing professionally after receiving his Masters Degree from UMBC. Prior to his Masters, Laurence played his college basketball at Manhattan College and earned his undergrad degree in Exercise Science. A product of New York, Jolicoeur spent his high school years at Holy Cross High School and played for the well-respected New Heights AAU program.

Coach Kevin Burton was born and raised in Long Island, NY and graduated from St. Anthony's High School. Kevin played basketball at Boston University and continued on to law school. He is an attorney admitted to the New York State Bar and is currently pursuing another graduate degree in Sports Business at NYU. In addition to his managerial role, Kevin brings years of youth basketball coaching experience at camps across the country and is a

Coach Jewel began working with Basketball Stars in the Spring of 2012 last year and immediately made an impression on the kids and all of our coaches with her passion and intensity. She was recently named the Head Coach of Girls Basketball at Léman Manhattan Prep in Lower Manhattan. Prior to accepting the position, Jewel spent her time privately training some of the most talented female players in New York City and coaching with various organizations. A New York N