MEET THE HOOPBUS TEAM

Hoop Bus is made possible by the unparalleled passion, dedication and commitment of an extraordinary global community of artists, activists, and (of course) hoopers, who lead with empathy and gratitude.

  • Founder and Creative Director

    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.

  • Fleet Manager

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

  • Lead Producer: New York

    Jeremy John Kaplan is an artist and ballplayer originally from Philadelphia that lives and works in New York. His socially engaged practice spans a range of media including site specific public intervention.

  • 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

  • Executive Director

    Moonlighting pick up hoops enthusiast, part time hoopbus driver, Tobias is a strong believer in the universal language of basketball and lifelong student of the game.

  • Head of Content / Programs Coordinator NYC

    Giovanni is a fixture in grassroots New York City Basketball. Starting the Instagram account HeGotNext, Giovanni is committed to the transformative powers of basketball,. He can be found at Hoop Bus activations nationwide dually wielding a camera and microphone.

  • 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.

  • Development Consultant

    TV and film writer/producer, mother and youth sports enthusiast. Committed to giving back to the community at large.

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.