HoopTech Basketball Club athletes competing

HoopTech Basketball Club

Build.
Compete.
Advance.

A better way to develop basketball players.

HoopTech connects skill development, Shoot 360 technology, athletic performance, team training and meaningful competition into one year-round player development system.

FuturePrepSelect

Every player has a starting point. Every player has a next step.

Our Philosophy

Development First.

A Better Way to Build Basketball Players.

Inspired by development systems used by leading basketball academies around the world, HoopTech is built around a simple belief: young players need more than games.

Instead of measuring development by tournaments played or teams made, our system connects skill training, team concepts, purposeful competition, Shoot 360 technology, athletic development and ongoing evaluation.

Every part of the HoopTech Basketball Club experience is designed to help athletes improve, understand their game and prepare for their next level.

01Assess
02Train
03Develop
04Compete
05Evaluate
06Advance

One Club. One Development System.

Athletes are placed where they can develop, compete and progress—not simply by age, grade or a one-day tryout.

3Player Pathways

4Annual Sessions

12Months of Development

Upcoming Opportunities

Tryouts & Evaluations

New and returning athletes can enter the HoopTech pathway through scheduled tryouts, workouts and player evaluations. Placement is based on development, competitive readiness and the environment that best challenges the athlete right now.

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Future Pathway

Future

For developing players building the basketball foundation, movement skills, confidence and game understanding required for team competition.
Focus:
Foundational development
Placement:
Future development groups & teams
Progression:
Path toward Prep

Prep Pathway

Prep TEAM

For athletes ready to combine structured development, team concepts and meaningful local or regional competition.
Focus:
Development + competition
Competition:
Local & regional
Progression:
Path toward Select

Select Pathway

Select Team

For advanced athletes demonstrating the skill, basketball IQ, physical readiness and competitive habits required for higher-level opportunities.
Focus:
Advanced development
Competition:
Higher-level regional & select
Opportunities:
Partner/circuit pathways

Can't Make A Scheduled Tryout?

Athletes may also be evaluated through scheduled workouts and player assessments when roster availability allows.

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Basketball player development at HoopTech
More Than Just TeamsDevelop The Player.
Not Just The Schedule.

Year-Round Player Development

One Complete Development System.

HoopTech combines basketball training, Shoot 360 technology, athletic performance, recovery, team practices, competition and ongoing player evaluation into one connected development pathway.

  • Individual skill development and shooting repetition
  • Team practices, basketball concepts and decision-making
  • Shoot 360 technology and measurable training
  • Performance training, mobility and recovery
  • Local, regional and advanced competitive opportunities
  • Ongoing evaluations and pathway advancement

The Weekly Development Experience

What Your Athlete Gets Each Week.

Development isn't built in one session. It's built through consistent, purposeful reps across every part of the game — week after week, session after session.

01

Skill Development

Structured individual and small-group work targeting ball-handling, finishing, shooting mechanics and decision-making.

02

Shoot 360 Reps

Measurable, technology-driven shooting repetitions that track progress and reinforce proper mechanics under game-like conditions.

03

Team Concepts & IQ

Practices built around offensive and defensive systems, spacing, roles, communication and basketball decision-making.

04

Athletic Performance

Speed, agility, strength and movement training designed specifically for basketball athletes at each development stage.

05

Recovery & Mobility

Access to HoopTech's recovery lounge — stretching, compression, mobility work and tools to keep athletes healthy and performing.

06

Evaluation & Feedback

Ongoing coach evaluation of skill execution, basketball IQ, competitive habits and readiness for pathway advancement.

Player Pathway

Find Your Pathway.

Every athlete develops at a different pace. HoopTech places players into the environment that best matches their current developmental and competitive needs—with a clear path to advance.

HoopTech Future
HoopTech Prep
HoopTech Select
01

Foundation

HoopTech Future

Build confidence, fundamentals, basketball habits and understanding of the game.
  • Ball-handling, passing & finishing
  • Shooting foundations
  • Movement, balance & coordination
  • Small-sided games & guided play
  • Path toward Prep placement
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02

Development + Competition

HoopTech Prep

Develop skills, basketball IQ, team concepts and competitive readiness.
  • Structured skill development
  • Weekly team concepts & practices
  • Local and regional competition
  • Basketball IQ & role development
  • Path toward Select readiness
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03

Advanced Competition

HoopTech Select

Advanced development and higher-level competitive opportunities for players ready for the next challenge.
  • Advanced skill development
  • Higher-level game concepts
  • Greater pace & physicality
  • Advanced competitive opportunities
  • Potential partner/circuit opportunities
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Grade ranges are guidelines. Player placement and advancement are based on developmental and competitive readiness.

Prep + Select Crossover Opportunities

Depending on readiness, role, workload, team needs and schedule compatibility, some athletes may receive opportunities to compete with both Prep and Select teams.

How Progress Works

Your Development Journey.

Every HoopTech athlete has a starting point—and a next step. Our development system is designed to continually evaluate where players are, what they need and when they are ready to advance.

01

Evaluate

Identify the athlete's current skills, strengths and developmental needs.

02

Build The Plan

Determine the right pathway, training priorities and competitive environment.

03

Train + Compete

Develop through purposeful training, technology, team concepts and appropriate competition.

04

Review + Advance

Evaluate progress, update development priorities and advance when ready.

Placement is a starting point—not a label.

Players can progress through Future → Prep → Select as their development and competitive readiness grow.

2026–2027 Development Season

Four Sessions. Four Purposes.
One Development Path.

Session 01

FallPrepare

Fall Development

September 1 – November 30, 2027

Build skills, team concepts and competitive readiness leading into the basketball season.

Session 02

WinterMaintain

Winter Maintenance

December 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027

Complement school basketball with purposeful skill work, shooting, mobility, recovery and continued development.

Session 03

SpringCompete

Spring Club

March 1 – May 31, 2027

The primary club competition season combining team development, training and tournament opportunities.

Tournaments purchased separately.

Session 04

SummerBuild

Summer Development

June 1 – August 31, 2027

A major development window focused on individual improvement, training, competition, evaluation and preparation for the next level.

Year-round doesn't mean doing the same thing all year.

Every HoopTech session has a specific purpose within the athlete's long-term development.

Athletes are not required to participate in all four sessions. Families can choose the sessions that best fit their athlete's goals and schedule.

Shoot 360 Member Benefit

Already Developing
With Shoot 360?

Your training carries with you.

Shoot 360 and HoopTech Basketball Club are part of the same player development ecosystem. Active Shoot 360 members receive a $75/month HoopTech Basketball Club credit because their technology-driven training is already part of their development plan.

Credit applies while Shoot 360 Cleveland membership remains active. Credit is applied toward club dues and does not carry over if membership lapses.

$75/moClub Credit
$225
Value Per 3-Month Session

Built Around The Athlete

Premium Development.
Built-In Flexibility.

Choose Your Sessions

Athletes are not required to participate in all four sessions. Year-round development is encouraged, but families can choose the sessions that fit their goals, school schedule and other commitments.

Tournaments Are À La Carte

Tournament fees are not automatically built into club dues. Families can choose available tournament opportunities based on schedule, budget, roster availability and desired competition level.

Ongoing Evaluations

Future, Prep and Select are not permanent labels. Players are evaluated throughout the year and can advance through the pathway as development and readiness are demonstrated.

HoopTech Basketball Club

Frequently Asked Questions.

HoopTech is designed differently than a traditional seasonal AAU program. Here are answers to the questions families ask most often.

What is the HoopTech Basketball Club pathway?

HoopTech Basketball Club is a year-round player development system built around three connected pathways: HoopTech Future → HoopTech Prep → HoopTech Select. Placement is based on the environment that best supports and challenges the athlete’s development right now.

What is the difference between Future, Prep and Select?

Future focuses on foundational basketball development and readiness for team competition. Prep combines structured development with team practices and local or regional competition. Select is designed for players demonstrating the skill, basketball IQ, physical readiness and competitive habits required for more advanced opportunities.

Is Future, Prep or Select a permanent placement?

No. Pathway placement represents where our staff believes an athlete will develop best right now. Players continue to be evaluated throughout the year and can earn opportunities to advance.

How does a player move through the pathway?

Coaches evaluate skill execution, basketball IQ, decision-making, competitiveness, training habits, attendance, physical development and how those skills transfer into game situations.

Does my athlete have to participate in all four sessions?

No. Families can select the sessions that make sense for their athlete. Year-round participation is encouraged because each session serves a different development purpose, but all four sessions are not required.

Are tournaments included in club dues?

No. Tournament participation is à la carte unless specifically stated otherwise. Families can choose available tournament opportunities based on schedule, budget and desired competition level.

Can a player compete with both Prep and Select?

Yes. In certain situations an athlete may compete with both pathways when readiness, role, workload, team needs and schedule compatibility make dual participation beneficial.

Are tryouts the only way to join?

No. HoopTech offers scheduled tryouts and evaluations, but athletes may also enter through workouts and player assessments when roster availability allows.

Do current Shoot 360 members receive a discount?

Yes. Active Shoot 360 Cleveland members receive a $75 per month credit toward HoopTech Basketball Club dues while their Shoot 360 membership remains active.

What makes HoopTech different from traditional AAU?

HoopTech is built around player development first. Teams and competition are integrated with skill development, Shoot 360 technology, athletic performance, recovery, evaluations and measurable progression.

Coach Gravelle Craig

Basketball Leadership

Meet Coach
Gravelle Craig.

Director of Basketball Operations

Coach G brings extensive basketball knowledge, leadership and player-development experience to HoopTech. His focus is creating an environment that challenges athletes, sharpens their basketball skills, builds competitive habits and prepares players for the next appropriate level.

HoopTech Basketball Club

Your Next Level
Starts Here.

Whether your athlete is building a foundation, preparing for more competitive basketball or ready for advanced competition, HoopTech provides a clear path forward.

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Program schedules, training volume, competition opportunities and included benefits may vary by session and pathway. Tournament fees and uniform packages are purchased separately unless specifically identified as included in a registration. Active Shoot 360 Cleveland members may receive the stated Club credit while maintaining an eligible active membership. Future, Prep, Select, dual-team and partner opportunities are determined by HoopTech coaching staff based on player development, competitive readiness, attendance, consistency, team needs, roster availability and schedule compatibility. Partner-team, tournament and circuit participation is not guaranteed.