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Indy’s First Youth Euro Style Basketball Academy

Here is what you can expect at the UNRNKD Hoops Indianapolis Basketball Academy:

  • Application based, with limited spots available, for 2nd – 7th graders.
  • Year round model focused on skill development and basketball IQ. Weekly practices from September – July are the key component to the program, all run by our highly qualified staff.
  • Easy to commit to regardless of what other sports or basketball teams you are apart of.
  • Discounted pricing into ALL other UNRNKD Hoops Facility programming, including Training, Camps, Team programs, and more!

Why is this the best place for youth basketball development?

  • Group based workouts, with a heavy focus on strengthening basketball IQ and skill through live play.
  • Competitive environment where athletes are pushed by some of the top coaches in the midwest. 
  • Academy athletes access to our gym and other programming provides a comprehensive experience that is also flexible.  Pick and choose the times of year to add more training and development, however always have a consistent, weekly workout that will enhance your game.
  • Jr eybl and EYBL coaches and recruiters will be watching

Who is this for?

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. 

Who's Coaching

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.

When is the UNRNKD Academy?

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.

What does it Include?

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.  

  • Over the course of the 11 month Academy, there will be roughly 40 group practices.
  • Additional UNRNKD Academy workouts and experiences, shootouts, including open gyms, BUTLER BASKETBALL Nights/ Hinkle Fieldhouse Workouts, and more!
  • All Academy athletes will receive a discount code that provides 15% off ALL other UNRNKD Hoops programming – Training Packages, UNRNKD/Gym Rat U team fees, Summer Camps, 3×3 League Registrations, and more!
  • The UNRNKD Academy Gear Package this year is FIRE and will include a reversible nike practice jersey, backpack and bag tag, and T-shirt.
  • Basketball based Field trips
  • Regardless of where you go to school, what travel team(s) you play for, and/or wherever else you practice the game of basketball, the UNRNKD ACADEMY is available for all players who want to learn the game from the best youth coaches in the area.

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