BOYS BASKETBALL CLUB

This is more than a club. This is Next Level 901. 

Next Level 901 Boys Basketball delivers elite developmental training in a high-performance environment designed to challenge, support, and elevate every athlete. All programming takes place at the Memphis Sports & Events Center (MSEC), a premier facility that allows our coaches to teach with consistency, structure, and purpose.

Next Level 901 Boys Basketball is a boys-centered development basketball club program designed to meet athletes where they are and intentionally guide them forward on the court and beyond it.

Our program emphasizes:

  • Skill development rooted in fundamentals

  • Basketball IQ and decision-making

  • Confidence, discipline, and competitive edge

  • A healthy love for the game

We serve players at multiple stages of growth, from those building foundational skills to athletes preparing for higher levels of competition. Every player is coached with intention, clarity, and respect.

This is not just a team, it’s a developmental hub!

  • Next Level 901 provides multiple entry points into the program to support year-round growth.

    Core Offerings:

    WEEKLY TRAINING - REGISTER HERE

    • Ball handling

    • Shooting & shot creation

    • Defensive fundamentals

    CLINICS & CAMPS - REGISTER HERE

    • Seasonal camps

    • Pre-tryout clinics

    • Position focused skill intensives

    Team Pathways

    • Developmental teams

    • Travel teams

    All training is designed to build transferable skills that show up in real game situations, not just drills..

  • Tryouts are structured evaluations designed to assess:

    • Skill level

    • Coachability

    • Game awareness

    • Effort and competitiveness

    Players are evaluated in a positive, organized environment that values growth as much as performance.

    Dates

    • April 11, 2026

    • July 11, 2026

    • Oct 17, 2026

    Age and times

    • 7U-9U: 12 pm -2 pm

    • 10U-15U: 3 pm-5 pm

    REGISTER HERE FOR TRYOUTS


    Next steps following tryouts

    ○      Full skills evaluation results

    ○      Team offer

    ○      Training offer(s)

  • Next Level 901 Boys offers programming across four seasons to support year-round development:

    • Fall – Build and grow

    • Winter – Train and support

    • Spring – Compete and develop

    • Summer – Train, camp and play

  • Spring–Summer (March–July)
    Developmental teams and local travel teams focused on growth and competition.

    Fall–Winter (October–January)
    Developmental teams only, centered on skill building and preparation for school basketball.

    Athletes may participate in training-only programming and/or pursue team placement based on readiness and goals.

COACHING & CULTURE

Our coaches are trained to:

  • Teach with clarity

  • Communicate with purpose

  • Lead by example

Our culture is built on:

  • Character

  • Ownership

  • Respect

  • Effort

Values that shape how we train, compete, and represent the game.

COACHES

Jordan Cooper

Club Director

Jordan Cooper, the MSEC's Sports Coordinator and Club Director for Next Level 901 Developmental Boys Basketball Club, brings a wealth of experience to this program. A skilled athlete, Coach Jordan's playing background includes Division 1 Basketball experience, while also being a former tryout prospect for the NBA G League/Memphis Hustle. His coaching experience is just as tenured with close to a decade working with all ages and skill levels. From grade school to high level college players, Coach Jordan has experience working and connecting with players all across the city of Memphis.

Coach Jordan wishes to share his thirst for knowledge and pure passion for the game by exemplifying what it means and what it takes to be the complete basketball player. Motivated purely by love and passion for player development, he is truly committed to building a program with those same principles.

Shawn Taggart

Coach Shawn Taggart is a former professional basketball player and experienced coach with over 15 years of experience in player development and team leadership. He played professionally from 2009–2019, including competing in the NBA Summer League with the Toronto Raptors, and competed in more than 12 countries worldwide.

Coach Taggart served as Head Coach at Collierville High School (2022–2024), leading the program to a District Championship, focusing on player development and game strategy. He has conducted basketball camps and clinics across the U.S. and internationally and has trained professional and college-bound athletes since 2011.

Known for his leadership and mentorship, Coach Taggart is committed to developing disciplined, high-character student-athletes and building winning cultures on and off the court.

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Amarion Jones is a young and talented rising basketball coach dedicated to developing youth athletes. With close to 2 years of experience, he excels at connecting with players and fostering growth both on and off the court. Coach Jones emphasizes fundamentals, teamwork, and mental toughness. His basketball journey began at Faith Prep Academy, where he played under Coach Daniel Bandy, a former professional overseas player who significantly influenced Amarion's game and mindset. In 2021, Amarion gained valuable experience in college-level coaching, preparation, and player development as a walk-on and team manager for the Austin Peay State University men’s basketball program. Coach Jones now applies that same work ethic, leadership, and love for the game to his coaching career. He is committed to building complete players, pushing them to reach their full potential while instilling crucial values such as accountability, respect, and resilience.

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Amarion Jones