MOKAN in The NCAA
Agbaji Shines Bright
2017 EYBL team member, Ochai Agbaji, has been on a tear for the Kansas Jayhawks since Head Coach Bill Self removed the Freshman's redshirt. Ochai has averaged 16.6 PPG and 7.6 RPG since being inserted into the starting lineup. Ochai is now being projected by NBAdraft.net as a 2020 NBA Lottery pick.
Freshman Phenom
MOKAN Alumni & Northwest Missouri State Redshirt Freshman, Trevor Hudgins, is having an tremendous season for the undefeated Bearcats! Hudgins is averaging 19.2 PPG and 5.7 APG for the #1 team in NCAA Division II.
MOKAN in The Association
Rising Star
2016 EYBL team member, Trae Young, is in the middle of a prolific rookie season. Trae leads all Easter Conference rookies in points, assists, steals, double-doubles and 30-point games. Lookout for Trae over the NBA's All-Star Weekend as he is scheduled to participate in the 2019 NBA Rising Stars Challenge.
two-a-days
2014 EYBL team member, Shake Milton, completed a rare feat in the NBA on January 8th, 2019 when he was give the opportunity to play two games in one day. Shake spent that Tuesday morning playing for the Sixers G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats, and then played for the 76ers versus the Toronto Raptors later that evening, logging over 20 minutes of action.
Malik Hall to Michigan State
Future Spartan
In November, 2018 EYBL team member and Sunrise Christian Academy product Malik Hall committed to play for legendary coach Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans. Hall, ranked #48 overall in the class of 2019 by Rivals.com, choose the Spartans over offers from Purdue, Texas, Oregon and slew of others.
McDonald's All-American Nominees
Christian Braun
2018 EYBL team members, Christian Braun and Grant Sherfield were nominated to play in the 42nd McDonald's All-American Game in Atlanta, GA. While neither were selected for the final roster, both were happy to share the prestigious honor.
Grant Sherfield
Youth Program Update
How you can participate in the story...
Each year, MOKAN raises support to give young men an opportunity to be mentored, receive necessary academic resources and use the game of basketball to earn a debt-free college education. At this time, 98% of the participants who complete our High School programming go on to receive a college scholarship, totaling in over $23.8 million in valued scholarship assistance.
MOKAN is currently seeking out individuals and businesses who would be interested in hearing more about our work. As a 501(c)(3), we are dependent on the support of our community. In 2019, our goal is to raise the financial support necessary to bring on a full-time academic coordinator to service all of our High School student-athletes. If you or someone you know would be interested in supporting our work, please visit www.mokanbasketball.com/support or send an email to Derek@mokanbasketball.com.
FALL PROGRAM UPDATE
FALL PROGRAM UPDATE
COLLEGE COMMITMENTS & OUTCOMES
CHRISTIAN BRAUN TO KANSAS
Christian Braun (Blue Valley Northwest) has committed to play at the University of Kansas in 2019. Braun chose the Jayhawks over offers from Oklahoma, Kansas State, Illinois & others.
ANTONIO GORDON TO K-STATE
Antonio Gordon (Eisenhower) has committed to play at Kansas State in 2019. The 3-star big man had previously been committed to Tulsa before reconsidering.
GRANT SHERFIELD TO UCLA
Grant Sherfield (Sunrise Christian Academy) has committed to play at UCLA in 2019. The 4-star guard has been committed to the Bruins since October of 2017.
DAJUAN HARRIS TO MO STATE
Dajuan Harris (Rock Bridge) has committed to play at Missouri State in 2019. The 3-star guard played a critical role in advancing his team to the Final 4 of the 2018 Nike Peach Jam.
MOKAN is still awaiting commitments from 5 members of the 2018 EYBL team. Malik Hall (Sunrise Christian Academy), Javaunte Hawkins (Lee's Summit North), Isiaih Mosley (Rock Bridge), DeAndre Sorrells (Grandview), Jarrett Hensley (Leavenworth) are all still deciding on where to attend college.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE
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COMPARE TO THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE OF 67.3%
SCHOLARSHIP ACCEPTANCE RATE
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98% OF PARTICIPANTS THAT HAVE COMPLETED OUR PROGRAMMING AT THE 17u LEVEL HAVE GONE ON TO RECEIVE A COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
TOTAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
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INCLUDING OVER 60+ AT THE NCAA DIVISION I LEVEL!
MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE
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VALUE OF MEN'S BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP DETERMINED BY USA TODAY ANALYSIS
WATCH MOKAN'S 2018 NIKE PEACH JAM HIGHLIGHTS
COLLEGE COMMITMENTS
CHRISTIAN BRAUN TO KANSAS
Christian Braun (Blue Valley Northwest) has committed to play at the University of Kansas in 2019. Braun chose the Jayhawks over offers from Oklahoma, Kansas State, Illinois & others.
ANTONIO GORDON TO K-STATE
Antonio Gordon (Eisenhower) has committed to play at Kansas State in 2019. The 3-star big man had previously been committed to Tulsa before reconsidering.
GRANT SHERFIELD TO UCLA
Grant Sherfield (Sunrise Christian Academy) has committed to play at UCLA in 2019. The 4-star guard has been committed to the Bruins since October of 2017.
DAJUAN HARRIS TO MO STATE
Dajuan Harris (Rock Bridge) has committed to play at Missouri State in 2019. The 3-star guard played a critical role in advancing his team to the Final 4 of the 2018 Nike Peach Jam.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE
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SCHOLARSHIP ACCEPTANCE RATE
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TOTAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
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MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE
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