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Multiple Yanders Law athletes attending Invitational Camp

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The Basketball Movement Invitational Camp is a hub for elite high school boys basketball - multiple Yanders Law players are on the list.

Each year, The Basketball Movement hosts an Invitational Camp for elite high school boy players. There are many local and in-state players, but more and more, they are drawing hoopers from all over the country. 2020 is set to be the biggest Invitational yet, as loaded with talent as any camp to date.

As usual, multiple Yanders Law athletes are set to participate. We are proud to be so well represented at such a prestigious event.

Yanders Law athletes are set to perform in the Three Point Competition as well as the Slam Dunk Contest in addition to the typical game scenarios. Yanders Law Basketball has been blessed with some of the best total talent we have had in recent years. We are very proud of these young men set to participate in the weekend’s events!

Follow along with all your favorite athletes over the weekend by following The Basketball Movement accross all platforms - primarily Instagram and Twitter.

Good luck to our athletes participating in the contests. We will be watching!

Division I commitments, offers for Yanders Law players

In what has been an interesting year for hoops to say the least, several Yanders Law standouts have done enough to garner big-time collegiate attention.

With summer ball having wrapped up and school ball getting started, it has still been a busy time for the Yanders Law basketball program. Not only have several of our boys been receiving D1 offers, but a few have already elected to commit to programs to continue their education and playing careers.

Several players are still deciding, while some others are holding interest from schools or still looking to make impressions. Below we highlight a few of the biggest splashes made this summer.

Anton Brookshire makes early decision to play for Coach Cuonzo Martin at Mizzou.

Anton Brookshire is an ESPN Top 100 player in the nation and was coveted by a large number of D1 programs. However, he did not wait long after receiving an offer from Coach Cuonzo Martin to make his decision to stay in-state and play for the Mizzou Tigers.

With excellent handles, the ability to score at will, and an improving frame, Brookshire has professional aspirations and is poised to make it happen. He returns to Kickapoo this season now joined by a few familiar transfers.

Yanders Law breakout stud, Trevon Brazile has also committed to playing D1 hoops for Mizzou.

During a breakout stint for Yanders Law Basketball, highlighted by a big weekend at the Ohio Basketball Grassroots showcase, Trevon Brazile showed the basketball world what he can do. Brazile has grown about four inches in the last year, but has maintained his quick second jump, nose for the ball, and athleticism. This immediately put him on the radar of many Division 1 collegiate programs.

Like Brookshire, Brazile did not take long after receiving an offer to make his decision. He has recently transferred from Parkview to Kickapoo, where he will join Brookshire as well as Missouri State commit, Isaac Haney and rising star, Cam Liggins.

Reigning Missouri Class 1 Player of the Year, Isaac Haney is staying in MO to play D1 hoops.

Another in-state commit, Isaac Haney is going to play next year for the Missouri State Bears. One of the most impressive pure scorers Yanders Law has had, Haney has a chance to be an impact player immediately for MSU.

As we mentioned, Haney is now at Kickapoo for his senior season after transferring from Dora earlier this year. It will be state title or bust for the class 5 squad, with Yanders Law standouts ganging up to lead the charge.

Jonathan Dunn commits to playing for Western Illinois University.

A 6’7” forward for Hazelwood Central, it was only a matter of time before Jonathan Dunn got noticed and snatched up by a Division I program.

Like Brazile, Dunn managed to raise his stock in a big way over the summer. He consistently displayed a nose for boards, impressive bounce for his sizable frame, and the ability to finish, regardless of what the defense tried to throw at him.

After reclassyfying to the class of 2022, Logan Applegate lands a pair of D1 offers.

Logan Applegate has steadily been raising his stock for a while and it has now culminated in Division I offers from SIU Edwardsville and Texas State. He has become a stellar athlete and can make an impact on both ends of the floor. We are excited to see where he decides to go.

A couple of other noteworthy happenings from earlier in the summer: Elijah Briders (2020) committed to play for Missouri State University as a walk on and Connor Killion received a full-ride offer to play D1 hoops for Navy.

This has been a busy summer despite confusing circumstances. We are proud of not only the above players, but all who laced up and put on a YLB uniform. We know we still have players in our ranks that are destined for big things, so stay tuned!

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Back to school - Yanders Law

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Yanders Law athletes are headed back to school, so we wanted to wish them all the best of luck!

We suppose it goes without saying that this has been an unusual year. Yanders Law Basketball activities have been impacted, but so many more aspects of everyday life as well. We were fortunate and excited to have gotten in the action that we did, but now our athletes are class-bound once more.

This school year will pick up where the last one ended in a way - it will be strange. With a national pandemic still underway, we hope that our athletes will approach everyday life the same way they do on the court: as leaders and effective teammates.

The importance of education cannot be understated and we hope that everyone will not allow distractions to take away from what matters.

Yanders Law wants to wish “good luck” to all of our young athletes as they enter an exciting and interesting stretch with the start of this new school year. Remember that #LawNation represents more than sports. We want you to remain comfortable bringing any issues to your coaches and we will do everything possible to assist.

Remember to keep your skills sharp as well! Hopefully we will catch many of you around The Basketball Movement as everyone continues striving for greatness. Have a great school year!

Yanders Law guard Anton Brookshire on SportsCenter

ICYMI: Anton Brookshire attended The Basketball Movement Invitational Camp, coming away with new moves, enhanced skills, and a memory for life.

There were multiple Yanders Law athletes in attendance at The Basketball Movement Invitational Camp. Isaac Haney couldn’t miss, Alex Martini was rocking the rim, Logan Applegate showed off his improved game, and Elijah Bridgers hit a game winner.

Centered around competition, the Invitational offered plenty of opportunities for players to test their mettle and compare themselves with other good players. One of the best parts of the camp was the multitude of “king of the court” style drills.

1 on 1, the player to score or get a stop stays on and remains king of the court and the next player comes on to try and stop him. The competition was fierce, but our guy Anton Brookshire stood out in a big way; so big that it gained national attention. See in the post below:

What even is this move?? A half-shamgod? Anton is mulling over the name “The Lizard.” It is his move to name after all.

A big player in basketball media, Ballislife was at the camp to cover the elite talent. They posted the clip and it immediately snowballed into something big. Then SportsCenter, perhaps the biggest name in sports media, took notice.

Not since Deonte Burton have we had an athlete go so viral. This is important for his exposure as he continues to garner more exposure and NCAA interest, which has already been ramping up anyway (recently with Mizzou and others).

To get recognition on a national scale (likely international) has to be an incredible experience for young Brookshire. He is always in his bag because he is always in the gym as one of our hardest-working athletes. Congrats, Anton! As you know, if you keep working, there is only more to come.

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Yanders Law athletes in The Basketball Movement Invitational

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Multiple Yanders Law athletes are set to participate in The Basketball Movement Invitational Camp for high school boys.

From October fourth through the sixth, our affiliates at The Basketball Movement are holding their annual invitational camp for top-tier high school boys. Once again, there are expected to be several athletes in attendance from our Yanders Law family.

The camp features what you would expect from any basketball event in terms of drills, skill development, fundamental honing, and more. All of this is of course ramped up several levels by the patented intensity that you can always expect at The Basketball Movement from Lead Trainer/Owner Rob Yanders and his team of coaches.

In addition to traditional camp elements, The Invitational will also act as a showcase of sorts, since it will be featuring such a wealth of talented players. There will be intense scrimmages every day, giving the players an opportunity to show out.

These scrimmages and other head-to-head style activities allow the players to truly benefit from being around other good players. Iron sharpens iron, which is what The Basketball Movement Invitational Camp is all about.

As for who will be in attendance, multiple names of invitees have dropped already. There are still more coming too. The best chance to see the names of invitees is to catch it first by following The Basketball Movement on Instagram. Rob Yanders has been dropping the names of his selections one at a time, giving each player an individualized shoutout. This also acts as a preview of the treatment that’s to come, as the camp provides a pro atmosphere with professional photos for each player, media exposure, and access to the top level facility.

Spectators are not only welcome, but encouraged to attend! Courtside leather seats will be available first-come-first-served for witnessing this top-tier event and impressive athletes.

Again, keep an eye out on the Yanders Law names being dropped and mark your calendars! This should be another good one. Stay tuned!

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Back to school for Law Nation

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As our athletes head back to school, we hope that they remember to embody the lessons they learned with us over the summer!

For our Yanders Law family - Law Nation - we want to see a bunch of checks in the win column, but most importantly, we want to turn out successful men and women. When the red, white, or blue jerseys are on, it’s game time; locking in and taking care of business on the court is paramount. Off the court, many of the same lessons can still apply, and we hope our athletes strive to apply those lessons.

At the level of the game our athletes play (high school on down), education is ultimately the most important thing you can focus on from a developmental standpoint. Fitness, competition, and staying active are absolutely important, but if you’re educated, you will understand that and handle it one way or another anyway!

Basketball is obviously huge for us here at Yanders Law, but part of that is because we understand its use as a tool to craft better people. Character is one of the greatest things we hope to aid our athletes in. Not only do we want our guys and gals to focus on education this school year, but also how they interact with those around them.

Sports help to create leaders. Lessons learned through Yanders Law and basketball in general can easily transfer off the court. As our founder, Rob Yanders has said “Sport is the greatest metaphor for life.” This is because you experience so many highs and lows and learn how to deal with both. All of this is done as a part of a team, which amplifies each experience.

Homework, studying, and paying attention class may not always be the most fun things to do. However, these are the little pieces that add up to an important whole.

The more you can soak up and learn in school, the more ammunition you will have to deal with all of your endeavors in life. Even if you don’t think you will use everything from algebra in day-to-day life, be aware that learning to think in different ways is just as important of a takeaway. Grow your mind and reap the rewards.

Perhaps you will have an easier time wrapping your head around our plays next time you suit up! Sound crazy? You may be surprised how many of our best players are also fantastic students.

Bettering yourself in any way is a positive, so take advantage of your classes and show them that #LawNation work ethic. Make us proud!

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Anton Brookshire draws praise from NBA-level talent

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Following the recent Alize Johnson Basketball Camp at The Basketball Movement, Anton Brookshire stood out to the NBA host.

Another Yanders Law standout from the recent Alize Johnson Camp at The Basketball Movement, Anton Brookshire turned some heads as he often does. This time, he caught the eye of the camp’s host, Missouri State alum and Indiana Pacer, Alize Johnson.

Johnson was great with the athletes of all ages at his camp, giving encouragement, challenging, and growing together on his already impressive basketball journey. Giving back to the communities that helped along the way is an important piece for professional players. In doing so, they are likely to come across some young ballers that they empathize with and connect to.

“He reminds me of myself,” Alize said about Anton. “He is really humble and not necessarily trying to be big-time.”

This is high praise, especially for a player like Anton who doesn’t seek the spotlight. He simply gets in the gym every single day, trying to improve upon every facet of his game and become a leader on the court. With that, the spotlight will come, but to not seek it directly is an important key on his path.

Alize gave Anton several social media shoutouts and even offered to follow the first 100 people that went to follow his “little brother” Anton on Instagram. Again, Anton isn’t one for the spotlight, but these were cool moments for the young player.

“He really knows who he is, which is big at that age - not everyone is like that. He knows he can have it all, but he doesn’t let that make him bigger than anyone. He can be a pro.”
— Alize Johnson on Anton Brookshire

Often times, it takes a pro to know a pro, which should be an exciting prospect for Brookshire. It takes more than that though, and the work will not stop until a player is ready to hang it up. Luckily, we know Anton well enough that it is apparent he won’t stop. To have been on the grind so much already displays his dedication - something that will only grow as he inches closer to all of his goals as a player.

With the necessary drive and all the right tools, Anton Brookshire is well on his way to achieving all of his on-court goals. As a young man, he seems to already possess the qualities needed to be successful off the court as well.

We want to thank Alize Johnson for working with many of our athletes. Opportunities to learn from NBA-level talent means you had a chance to work with one of the best in the world. Props again to Anton for standing out in all the right ways. The best is still yet to come!

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Zach Howell shows out at Alize Johnson Camp

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The Basketball Movement recently hosted the Alize Johnson Basketball Camp, and Zach Howell showed out.

NBA player and Missouri State alum, Alize Johnson has long been an ally of The Basketball Movement, so it was a natural fit for him to host his summer camp there. An opportunity to learn from one of the best, the camp had a lot of players show up, including many familiar Yanders Law faces. Perhaps no one player showed up quite like Zach Howell.

There was a nice showing from area boys and girls in the 7th-12th grade camp. There were players of varying skill, but one of the clearest standouts was our own Zach Howell of Catholic High School here in Springfield.

During drills, Zach was out-hustling many of the other players and stepping up to the plate to flawlessly execute many of the tougher drills. During scrimmage situations, he showed that he was not afraid to put a team on his back, raining terror from beyond the three point line. Oh, and he threw down some impressive dunks, during breaks as well.

Zach’s growth during his time with Yanders Law and working out with The Basketball Movement has been ongoing for some time, but appears to have really taken off as of late. He is coming off of a strong summer with us and will no doubt make plenty of varsity noise for Catholic this season.

We just wanted to give Zach a shoutout since he has clearly been putting in big time work on his game. We see you, young fella. Keep at it!

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