Our Athletes

Since its creation in 2023, YXU has played a pivotal role in assisting high level basketball players from Kingston and the surrounding area during their basketball journey. Below are a list of the athletes we have worked with both on the court & in the film room since our inception who have gone on to play at the post-secondary level!

NCAA Division 1 Athletes

Augustas Brazdeikis (Forward - Pacific Tigers - WCC)

USports Athletes

Andrew McKenna (Forward - Brock University - OUA)

Sam Playter (Guard - University of Ottawa - OUA)

Raef Wykes (Guard - Guelph University - OUA)

Jakub Dobiech (Guard - Queen's University - OUA)

Dylan Blackwell (Guard - Queen's University - OUA)

  • I have worked with Connor for the last 2 and a half years. In my 4th and 5th years of high school, we would meet at the gym at 6:30AM everyday to work on my skills and develop my overall understanding of the game. Connor was an assistant coach during my grade 12 season at Frontenac Secondary School and during that time he taught me how to read the game at a higher level along with pushing me to further my individual abilities on the court! The time we spent together on the court was integral to me reaching the USports level. Connor has also been a big role model for me, having shown me the work ethic and dedication that it takes to play basketball at the next level. During my recruitment process, Connor helping me reach out to schools and talked to his network of USports coaches to build interest in my abilities. He has played a big part in the reason why I am playing at Queen's and why I have achieved my goal of playing at the USports level. Our time together has not only made me a better basketball player, but also a better person.
    - Jakub Dobiech

    Class of 2025

    Queen's University Men's Basketball

  • "Connor is extremely passionate and knowledgeable when it comes to the game of basketball. Over the years I've had the opportunity to watch Connor train on his own as well as train alongside Connor. The precision he brings to each rep in every drill paired with his basketball IQ is what makes him special as a player and coach."

    Sam Playter

    Class of 2021

    University of Ottawa Men's Basketball