RIB ACADEMY
JUNIOR BASKETBALL DEVELOPMENT
RIB ACADEMY WAS FOUNDED TO PROVIDE ELITE BASKETBALL DEVELOPMENT TO KID'S IN MELBOURNE'S WEST. WE TAKE ANY CHILD FROM ANY LEVEL, CREATE A SUPPORTIVE AND CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT AND HELP THEM GROW TO THEIR BASKETBALL POTENTIAL.
IT'S A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN ELITE COACHES AND AN ELITE FACILITY.
About Us
DENG KUANY
The founder of Pro Hoops Development, DK brings a wealth of basketball experience.
His accolades include:
NCAA College player and graduate, a former South Sudanese National Team Player, NBL1 player, Youth League Champ (2014), U18 National Classic Champ (2013) and a 4 x SSNBA Champ.
DK brings 10+ years of coaching and player development and has an eye for developing talent. This includes successfully running skills classes and camps for young hoopers all the way to NCAA D1 and NBL prospects.
GEORGE TOAISHARA
The founder of TrenchWork Hoops, George has been involved in basketball his whole life. Rising up the ranks in VJBL, George played JUCO in Colorado followed by various stints in Youth League, UBL and BIG V. Coaching has become a huge focus for him, gaining experience as the Current Head Coach at Westbourne Grammar, Current Skills Trainer for TrenchWork Hoops, Current Head Coach for Helping Hoops (Footscray) and the U/20s Head Coach for Kyneton Tigers. He brings a vast experience of coaching at multiple levels, and his attention to detail shines in his coaching.
EMMANUEL MALOU
Over 8 years of Pro International Basketball experience, including in the NBL and South Sudanese National Team, Emmanuel has seen everything basketball has to offer. A JUCO All American and 2016 NBA Draft Prospect, Emmanuel most recently became a 2 x NBL1 Champion for Mackay. During his off-seasons, he is passionate about passing on his knowledge to the next generation of hoopers.
ARIE VAN DER MERWE
CEO of Run It Back 24/7, Arie is passionate about blending a first-class basketball experience into a strong community that lifts up Melbourne's West!
He is the point of call on the phones and messages, helping get your child on the right pathway to development with one of our awesome coaches.
