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Opening SUMMER 2026

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MetroWest's New Home For Hoops — Premier Basketball Training Academy in Waltham

Hoop Nation is the culmination of a dream years in the making — a premier destination for basketball development, built by the trainers who have shaped this community's game from the ground up.

Together, we bring more than 100 years of combined experience developing players at every stage. Along the way, we’ve had the privilege of working with some of Massachusetts' proudest basketball stories: Kelly Olynyk, Jevonte Green, Xavier Rathan-Mayes, and Jeff Adrien among them.

But Hoop Nation isn't about the names on the wall. It's about every player who walks through our doors. We're a training academy built for the unseen hours between games, where real growth happens. Whether you're learning your first crossover or chasing a college dream, our best-in-class coaching and semi-private format are built to deliver real, measurable progress.

This is the gym we always wished existed. Six brand-new training courts. Semi-private format for personalized attention. Strength and conditioning featuring VertiMax. Camps, clinics, and special guest workshops.

We can’t wait to open our doors soon — for our community, and for every player ready to write their own chapter.


Welcome to Hoop Nation.

BUILT BY TRAINERS

Founding Team

Kenny Small Jr

KYLE BUTLER

Kenny Small Sr

ELLA THOMPSON

AARON LOREDO

JOSH SMITH

DREW HANLEN

ANTHONY FRIAS

Guest Coach

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