Grind Region Preview: Hoop Smart Basketball
We may be in the middle of high school basketball season but it’s not too early to look ahead to what’s coming up on the AAU circuit. Over the next few months we will be taking a look at the teams that will be participating in the PrepHoops Circuit Grind Region and here’s a look at Hoop Smart Basketball.
Hoop Smart Basketball will have a team in the 16U division of the Grind Region. They will be participating in the Midwest Grind Session, Mayhem in the Plex, Show Me Showdown, and Grind Region Finals.
Here’s a transcript of a conversation we had with coach Harrison Brumley.
Why did you start your program? How long have you been around?
This will be the first year of our program. We have a lot of former Nike, Adidas, and Under Armor players as well as under the radar kids. Our program will be the first true college preparatory style program in the state of Arkansas. We have mandatory skills sessions, strength/conditioning workouts, as well as team practice every week from April-July. Hoop Smart will serve as a platform to have ALL student athletes more prepared rolling in to their freshman year of college, not just D1 kids.
What is the goal of your program for 2019?
Our goal is to be competitive in our inaugural year and hopefully lay the foundation for program growth in the future. By the end of summer I would like to see all of my players in contact with college coaches, ready to start taking visits during their junior year.
What is your program’s mission each year?
Our mission is to help kids in our area and show them the path to success!
Do you know of any players that will be back in your program this year? Who should we have our eye on?
All of our guys! We have a team full of snipers from the outside, high basketball I.q. Kids. Couple of 6’5 kids on the interior.
Why did you choose the Prep Hoops Circuit?
The biggest reason we chose this Circuit is because we are an independent team with college prospects from all levels and need solid competition along with exposure from college coaches of every level!