The UNRNKD Academy is an annual program for 3rd-8th grade boys and girls that combines regular skill training and team based workouts, with the highest quality coaching staff in the Indy area.
Many of the top youth basketball players in the Indy area are currently part of our 1st annual UNRNKD Academy and we are excited to grow our numbers in 2026, continuing to impact youth basketball in a positive way in our community.
Within each training level, UNRNKD will offer a variety of classes for athletes to choose from, including options like:
UNRNKD Hoops is proud to be part of the Nike Jr. EYBL circuit for our top 7th and 8th grade teams and the Nike EYCL circuit for our top 9th, 10th and 11th grade teams. Nike Grassroots basketball leagues are the top places in the nation to play basketball during April, May and July! They are the most competitive and provide the best exposure to college coaches you can find!

Here is what you can expect at the UNRNKD Hoops Indianapolis Basketball Academy:
Boys and Girls Basketball Players, Grades 2-7. Each grade level will accept 24-30 players. The Academy is for players who are looking to expand their skill set and IQ, in an incredibly competitive environment every single week.
The Academy is bigger and better, offering more flexibility for youth basketball players to grow and learn their game in the best basketball environment in the Indy Area.
Coaches Brandon Lafferman, Ryan Gold, Chris Vandenberg, and Jack O’Flaherty will lead all of our age groups – With assistance from other experienced coaches like Kellen Dunham, David Logan, Chase Frey and more.
Our second annual UNRNKD Hoops Academy will run from September 9th, 2026 through July 30th, 2027. Weekly workouts will run every single WED night (about 40 total practices) throughout the 11 months.
The UNRNKD Hoops Academy centerpiece includes a weekly, 90 minute practice at our gym, run by our elite coaching staff. The weekly practice is a place for iron to sharpen iron, as all of our players will be pushed to compete at the highest level and strengthen their skills and IQ every week.