FORMER NCAA DIVISION I & PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER • YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COACH
COACH JUSTIN GARRIS
A proven basketball background. A development-first approach to the next generation.
Justin Garris brings NCAA Division I and professional basketball experience, more than a decade of coaching, and a development-first approach to MBP Basketball in Northern New Jersey.
From Delbarton and NJIT to being selected No. 2 overall in the inaugural NBL Canada Draft and competing professionally internationally, Justin now brings that experience back to young players through coaching, player development and basketball instruction.
NCAA DIVISION 1
Played NCAA Division I basketball at NJIT
# 2 OVERALL
Selected No. 2 overall in the 2011 NBL Canada Draft
INTERNATIONAL
Professional playing experience in Canada and internationally
12+ YEARS
Youth basketball coaching & player development
MY APPROACH TO PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Playing at higher levels of basketball taught Justin that talent alone is never enough.
Player development requires strong fundamentals, basketball IQ, decision-making, confidence, discipline and the ability to apply skills when the game speeds up.
That philosophy now shapes Justin’s approach at MBP Basketball. The goal is not simply to keep players busy or put them into more games. It is to help athletes understand why they are doing something, recognize what the game is giving them and develop skills that translate into real competition.
Every player develops differently. Some need more competitive experience. Others need additional repetitions, focused skills training, stronger fundamentals or time to build confidence. The objective is to identify what a player needs now and help them continue progressing toward the next level.
BASKETBALL INSIGHTS
FROM COACH JUSTIN
Justin has been writing and speaking about basketball development for years, covering everything from AAU basketball and shooting to defense, playing time, offseason development and what coaches notice in young players.
AAU BASKETBALL NJ: A PARENT’S GUIDE TO TEAMS, TRYOUTS & PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
A practical guide for New Jersey families covering AAU basketball, team commitment, costs, travel, playing time, training and player development.
IS AAU BASKETBALL GOOD OR BAD FOR KIDS?
A closer look at when competitive basketball can help player development — and what parents should consider before choosing an AAU or travel program.
COMING SOON
HOW TO EARN MORE PLAYING TIME IN BASKETBALL
What players can control when competing for more opportunities on the court, from preparation and defense to communication and coachability.
COMING SOON
CAREER REFERENCES
MEDIA & PARTNERSHIPS
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Explore Justin’s documented basketball career, including his NCAA Division I experience at NJIT and professional playing background.
Justin is available for select media interviews, expert commentary, community initiatives and partnership opportunities related to youth basketball, coaching and player development.
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