Diamond is head to CSU
We are proud to announce that Diamond Adams will be attending Coppin State University in the fall 0f 2018-19. Diamond dominated on and off the court. She is an excellent student athletic who achieved many academically and athletic success. She has several high academic accolades. Graduating in the top of her class at Washington High…
Dejah Joshua is a graduate!
Dejah Joshua was our first Division I female student athlete. Dejah came to us her sophomore year in high school. Dejah had a very hard work ethic. I never met such a fierce female competitor. She had a terrific summer season her junior year. She really finished out strong her junior year going into her…
Kyisha is head to France!
Kyisha Hunt came to Baylor Youth Foundation her sophomore year. Kyisha was a duo sports athlete. Kyisha was a 2014 graduate from Bishop McNamara in Kanakakee, Illinois. She played volleyball and basketball. She was so athletic and dominant in both sports. She was offered a D1 scholarship for basketball and volleyball. She was a tremendous…
Kyisha
Kyisha Hunt: From UIC Flames to Professional Volleyball At BYF Sports, we take immense pride in the journeys of our athletes, and Kyisha Hunt‘s story is one that inspires us all. 🏐 From UIC to France Kyisha played for the University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) women’s volleyball team, where she made significant contributions to the Flames.…
Lauren Dickerson is Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year
Baylor Youth Foundation’s Lauren Dickerson started her first season out with a bang! She started 32 games as a freshman. She led with 16.3 points per game. She scored double digits in 27 out of 32 games. Lauren had to deal with a torn ACL our last season of traveling basketball. She had ten offers…
The Parker Family
I would like to thank the Parker Family for the camp invite for my players and hiring BYF’s coaches to assist with running the camp. It was a great experience for everyone! They got a chance to play with & against Jabari Parker. Humble to hear the Parker’s give homage to my program for bringing…
Zion Griffin CHICAGO SUMMER JAM
Zion Griffin 2018 WF Hinsdale South/Hoopers One of the biggest attractions of the weekend was Zion Griffin. The 6’5 wing had a breakout spring and has continued to build on that momentum. Griffin was doing it all. Knocks down outside shots, although he tends to fall in love with the 3 pointers at times. Deadly in…
Zion Young CHICAGO SUMMER JAM
Zion Young 2018 SG Simeon/Young & Reckless ELITE level athlete. That’s the first thing that anybody thinks when the name “Zion Young” is said. Young has a solid, muscular body with huge calves, and he is out there trying to dunk everybody. The man has no fear as he attacks the rim relentlessly. Young put…
Sean Sutherlin CHICAGO SUMMER JAM
Sean Sutherlin 2017 PG Irondale (MN)/MN Phenom Sutherlin impressed with his relentless approach to the game of basketball. Everything he does is with great intensity and hustle. He recklessly attacked the rim time and time again. Dove on the floor for loose balls. Locked up his man on D with an enthusiastic approach to said…
Tyler Cochran CHICAGO SUMMER JAM
Tyler Cochran 2019 SG Bolingbrook/Hoopers Cochran’s contributions to the team often go unnoticed. He is a sneaky stat sheet stuffer. The 6’2 guard’s game starts with defense. One of the best on-ball defenders in the state, Cochran forces countless turnovers and bad passes every game. Makes good passes, finds open players, blocks shots. Rebounds extremely…
Traveon Maddox CHICAGO SUMMER JAM
Traveon Maddox 2018 SG Novi (MI)/Michigan Warriors Maddox was going up against Sutherlin in a highly anticipated match up of teams and star players. Maddox is an elite athlete with easy lift off the floor who has the size and skill to play either the 1 or the 2. His has solid handles and displayed…
Jimmy Rich CHICAGO SUMMER JAM
Jimmy Rich 2018 SF West Humber (CAN)/Hoops Canada Rich came down from Canada with a vengeance to dunk on the opposition. Strong 6’4 wing that plays very hard. Capable defender who thrives in transition offense. Just makes things happen for his team, has a winner’s mentality. Moves well without the ball and talks on defense he…