You want to know one of the biggest secrets to making it in basketball? NEVER. GIVE. UP. It sounds simple, but you’d be surprised how many people quit before they ever reach their potential. They finish high school and stop playing. They don’t get the college offers they wanted, so they give up. They see how much work it’s going to take to reach their goals, and decide it isn’t worth it. But what if you’re closer than you think? What if the only thing separating you from the player you want to become is the decision to keep going when everyone else quits? Let me tell you a story. A few years ago, after finishing my first professional season, I was playing in scrimmages against a mid-level Division II player. At the time, I was torching him. I was the better player, and so were plenty of other guys we played against. But there was one thing he did that a lot of people didn’t. HE KEPT SHOWING UP. No matter how many times he got beat, he kept competing. He didn’t make excuses. He didn’t let those losses convince him he wasn’t good enough. He put his head down and went to work. Fast-forward a few months, and his Division II team was scrimmaging against the University of Kentucky. YES, THE KENTUCKY WILDCATS. 🐱 He went out there and dropped over 25 points against them. He followed that up with an incredible senior season, and most recently, he finished a professional season in Mexico, averaging nearly 30 POINTS PER GAME. Think about that for a second. I never would have imagined he’d be playing professionally, let alone putting up numbers like that. And I wasn’t the only one who underestimated him. But he didn’t care who was better than him yesterday. He was focused on becoming better tomorrow. Here’s the point of this story. A lot of the guys who were better than him quit. They stopped working. They walked away from the game, and their potential went with them. He didn’t. He kept putting in the work when other people moved on. He kept chasing his goals when other people decided they weren’t realistic. He earned his opportunities through the work he was willing to put in.

“He’s a shooter.” “He’s a lockdown defender.” “He’s the playmaker.” You hear these labels all the time in basketball. Those players have found their roles, embraced them, and made them part of their identity. So how do YOU find your role? 1️⃣ Recognize what you’re good at. If your coaches constantly tell you that you’re a great shooter, defender, rebounder, or passer, pay attention! They’re giving you clues about where you can make the biggest impact. 2️⃣ Ask your coach. If you aren’t sure, have a conversation with your coach. Ask what they need from you and what they believe your biggest strengths are. Then go to work on those areas. Don’t just be good at your role. Become ELITE at it. 3️⃣ Find a need and fill it. If you and your coach still aren’t sure, look at your team. Struggling to defend? Become a lockdown defender. Need someone who can knock down shots? Become a reliable shooter. Need energy, rebounding, or someone willing to do the dirty work? Make that your specialty. For me, it was defense. I was long, lanky, and quick, which allowed me to guard a lot of different players. I embraced that role, made it part of my identity, and earned more playing time and opportunities because of it. Remember, you don’t have to be the leading scorer to be a valuable player. Coaches notice the guys who understand what their team needs and consistently deliver it. Find your role. Know your role. EXCEL in your role. 💯 Trainer: @Logan Hinton, a former 5 year pro across three countries. Train Like a Pro!

Congrats my boy logan through god your hard work and consistency u made it!! Your 100 member goal has been achieved

I worked this summer and now its all of what i worked on and my execution, the tryouts are litteraly in like 3 days! And i wasnt expecting this early, for anyone whos reading i got cut 2yrs in a row so please give me avices if you can before i go and execute

Stop going to the gym just to get shots up. Have a PLAN. 🎯 If you want to become a better basketball player, you need to make your workouts count. Here’s a simple workout structure you can follow every time you step into the gym. 1️⃣ Stretch & Warm Up Take care of your body first. Get loose, warm up, and prepare yourself to work. Staying healthy is part of getting better! 2️⃣ Form Shooting Start close to the basket and focus on your mechanics. Build good habits before you start shooting from deep. 3️⃣ Ball-Handling Work on 1-ball and 2-ball drills, game moves, and changing speeds. Don’t just go through the motions. Handle the ball with a purpose and at game speed! 4️⃣ Shooting Routine 🎯 Have a plan that includes short, midrange, and long-range shots. * Short on time? Get 100 makes. * Have an hour? Aim for 250 makes. * Have a longer workout? Go for 500 makes. Make shots from different spots and work on shots you’ll actually take in games. Focus on MAKES, not just attempts! 5️⃣ Attack Your Weakness 💪 Pick ONE skill you really want to improve. Ball-handling, finishing, defense, lateral movement, footwork—whatever it is, dedicate 20–30 minutes to getting better at it. You don’t have to improve everything in one day. Get a little better at something every day. 6️⃣ Finish With Free Throws 🏀 End your workout by making 10 free throws. Practice shooting when you’re tired, and learn to finish your workout the right way. Remember: You don’t need a complicated workout to get better. You need a plan, a purpose, and the discipline to stick to it. Don’t just go to the gym. GO TO WORK. 🔥 Save this workout and use it the next time you hit the gym! Follow for more basketball tips and player development. 🏀 Trainer: @Logan Hinton, a former 5 year pro across three countries. Train Like a Pro!