Welcome to JBEARS

"We don't find CHAMPIONS, We make them."

Mission Statement

Executive Summary

Objectives

To inspire and educate young athletes through Christian values, academic excellence, and extracurricular activities, empowering them for future success.
JBEARS is a grassroots, Christ-centered basketball organization focused on providing a holistic educational experience for youth. The program includes sports, academic enrichment, and cultural exposure through visits to museums, colleges, trade schools, and professional communication workshops.
  • Provide after-school basketball training and mentoring.
  • Offer educational trips and workshops for cultural and academic growth.
  • Foster a Christian community that emphasizes moral and ethical development.
  • Skill Enhancement: Regular intensive basketball training sessions focusing on fundamental skills and advanced techniques to prepare youth for college-level play.
  • Exposure and Scouting: Arrange showcase events and participation in state and national tournaments, increasing visibility to college scouts and recruiters.
  • Academic Guidance: Provide support and tutoring to maintain academic eligibility and excellence required for scholarship consideration.

    • Meet the Coaches

    Coach Cory Lyons

    BIO

    Coach Nicco Curtis

    BIO

    Coach Ashton Sanders

    BIO

    Coach Malcolm

    BIO

    PLAYERS WHO CAME THROUGH

    Former
    Gulf South JustBasketball Showcase
    Participants -


    1-Tim Bush - 6-6
    Baylor University
    New Orleans
    2-Steve Tchiangang
    6-10-Vanderbilt University
    Houston /
    Cameroon
    3-Tim Bowers -Ms State
    Gulfport Ms
    4-Dwight Lewis
    6-3
    University Southern California
    New Orleans
    5-Corey Castine
    6–10
    Tulane University
    New Orleans
    6-Byron Sanders
    6-9
    North Carolina
    Gulfport Ms
    7-Thomas Terrell
    6-7
    Ga State University
    Brookhaven Ms
    8-Brandon Jacobs
    6-6
    Auburn -NFL
    9-Hasheem Thabeet 7-2
    University Conn/
    NBA
    Tanzania Africa
    10-Emanuel Willis
    6-8 USC/ Auburn
    Mendenhall Ms
    11-Lance Pirique 6-8
    Ga State
    New Orleans
    University
    12-Glenn Davis
    6-8
    Baton Rouge
    LSU/NBA
    13-Ronald Dupree
    6-7
    LSU
    Biloxi Ms
    14-Jonathan Bender
    6-11
    NBA
    Picayune Ms
    15-Jonathan Patton
    6-3
    Southeastern
    University
    Picayune Ms
    16-Reginald Gilbert
    6-8
    University Miami
    New Orleans
    17-Jason Williams
    6-6
    Texas El Paso
    New Orleans
    18-Eric Vianney 6-3
    Tulane University
    Picayune Ms / Cameroon
    19-Carlton Spencer
    6-4
    San Jose State
    University
    New Orleans
    20-Biko Paris
    6-0
    Boston College
    New Orleans
    21-Jonathan Thomas
    6-0
    South Toledo
    New Orleans
    22-Herve Ganobly
    6-9 Manhatten
    College
    Baton Rouge / Cameroon
    23-Arnold Gore
    6-6
    Eastern Carolina
    White Castle
    24-Michael Suggs
    6-6
    Bradley
    University
    New Orleans
    25-Thomas Fairley
    6-8
    Lamar University
    Long Beach Ms
    26-Courtney Calvin
    6-8
    University Chicago
    New Orleans ,La
    27-Milton Burton
    6-5
    Hartford University
    Birmingham Ms
    28-Johnny Mayhand
    6-6 Tulane University
    Mobile ,Ala
    29-Mitch Rolls
    6-1
    Colgate
    University
    Kansas
    30-Ramon Dyer
    6-7
    University Houston
    Baton Rouge , La
    31-Mike Copeland
    6-8
    North Carolina
    Mobile Alabama
    32-Albert Lynch
    6-3
    Austin Peay
    University
    Mobile, Alabama
    33-Nic Fairley
    6-6
    Auburn
    Mobile Alabama
    34-Jerry Smith 6-2
    Samford University
    Picayune Ms
    35-Nick Williams
    Ole Miss
    Mobile Alabama
    Damian Young
    6'3
    Savannah State
    Mbang Doums
    Chaldron State University
    6'6"
    Montero, Philipines

    Staci Harvey
    6'0"
    Ms Delta University
    Zeke Fisher
    5'9"
    Missouri Baptist University
    Donnel Nicholes
    5'9"
    William Carey University
    A.J. Abrams
    5'11"
    University of Texas
    A.J. Hardeman
    6'9"
    University of New Mexico State
    Robbie Cowgill
    6'10"
    Washington State University
    Skip Thomas
    6'6"
    Missouri State University
    Romance Taylor
    6'0"
    University of Texas
    Myron Hardy
    6'5"
    University of Texas
    Mat Slatnik
    6'0"
    University of Texas A&M Kingsville
    Terrance Cato
    6'6"
    Angelina/ Texas College
    Geoff Harner
    6'0"
    Concordia University
    Derrick Bunton
    6'0"
    Huston-Tillotson College
    Bryan Williams
    6'11"
    Oklahoma Christian College
    Jonika Walton
    6'0"
    LSU Alexandria
    Johanna Williams
    5'11"
    South Alabama
    Donyell Wheeler
    5'5"
    University of Alabama
    Marshall Brown
    University of Missouri
    Matt Brauer
    6'0"
    Witchita State University
    Jashire Hardnett
    6'0"
    UMKC/BYU
    Noel Warren
    6'0"
    Huston Tillotson University
    Brittany Wright
    6'3"
    McClennan College
    Davy Baltus
    6'0
    Wiley College/ Livingstone College












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    Contact: (228) 265-2615
    Email: cory@jbears.org

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