The Impact

Alumni

Success isn't measured only by championships. It's measured by the lives you influence, the leaders you develop, and the relationships you build.

Success Stories

Beyond Basketball

Stories of character, growth, and the people behind the journey.

From Player to Coach
Full Circle

From Player to Coach

David Xia

One of University Hill's top players is back with the program, now as our Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach.

Heart Over Height
Leadership

Heart Over Height

Almas Adil

The smallest player in the gym earned the trust of his teammates, who chose him as their captain.

When One Door Closed, Another Opened
Character

When One Door Closed, Another Opened

Eric Xu

When injuries ended his playing career, Eric found another way to serve, and made the whole program better.

From Player to DJ
Full Circle

From Player to DJ

Ali Rahbari · DJ Salout

Ever been to an NBA game? You can get much of that same experience at a University Hill game, thanks to a former player turned DJ.

From Team Photographer to Professional Photographer
Full Circle

From Team Photographer to Professional Photographer

Mark Zhuang

A former student manager turned his passion into a profession, and still comes back to capture the team, for free.

When Talent Works Hard
Development

When Talent Works Hard

Jack Gordon

Blessed with talent, and the work ethic to match. Jack earned his path to prep school and the Nike EYBL.

Basketball is what I coach. Building people is why I coach.

If the people I coach become better teammates, better leaders, and better people because our paths crossed, then I've done my job.

Let's Connect

Work With Me

Whether you're a parent, coach, athletic director, or organization, I'm always open to conversations about developing athletes, building strong team cultures, and creating environments where people can thrive.

LGCoach Elete Gbolonyo

I don't just coach basketball. I build people, leaders, and successful programs.

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