MEET THE HOOPBUS TEAM


  • Founder

    Founder of Veniceball basketball league and Hoopbus non-profit. Passionate basketball artist and community activist of 19 years.

  • Programs Coordinator

    Lifelong basketball player “hit by the Hoopbus,” LMU Graduate, avid sports fan.

  • Strategic Advisor

    15 years robotics and engineer. Sports and tech entrepreneur. Believer that “sports has the power to change the world”.

  • Mr. Everything.

    Hoopbus’ ultimate activator. Motivational speaker, Pro Hooper, holder of the current award for most viral clips on the Hoopbus. E5 leads on and behind the scenes.

  • Impact Director

    Vanderbilt University’s All Time Leading Scorer, #2 Overall Draft Pick in ‘03 Class, 6 Year Career in the WNBA, Motivational Speaker and DEI Consultant

  • Interim Director


    Stong believer in the universal language of basketball, pick up hoops enthusiast, and lifelong student of the game.

  • Lead Accountant

    While we’re off getting buckets, she’s actually dropping dimes and writing checks. No one like her 100% the best. From xx

  • Lead Producer

    Hailing from Indiana, Gabe serves to lead Hoopbus productions. When he’s not on a court you’ll find Gabe surfing, meditating, or on a crazy fast.

BOARD MEMBERS & ADVISORS

Eliot

Robinson

Co-Founder / Board Member

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salvatore

Board of Advisors

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Nate

Kelly

Co-Founder / Board Member

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Olukoya

Davis

Advisor / Brand Partnerships

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MEET THE BUS CAPTAINS

  • HB North- Captain, Producer, Activator

    Also known as the shiftiest bus driver in America, Carp embodies the Hoopbus spirit. You can find him leading events across the East Coast, likely using one of his special moves such as the off-the-bus dunk or the granny trick-shot.

  • HB West - Captain, Activator, Basketball Trainer

    When he’s not modeling, recording music, or designing clothes, Grizz can be found handing out buckets across Los Angeles with a game built around an automatic middy-pull up.