Keeping Up With Juwan Coates

Juwan Coates is an athletically gifted wing who plays both ends of the floor with equal intensity. We look forward to seeing him play at the NEO Youth Elite National Showcase on June 25 and 26, 2016!

Where are you from? “Akron, Ohio”
How is your AAU season going? “My AAU season is going good. I love my team and I think we have a good team chemistry”
What team are you with? “7th Grade Hard Work Basketball – Blue”
 What are your stats so far this season? “I am getting 12.3 points, 6.6 assists, 2 blocks and 4.6 rebounds”
Have you had any big tournament wins? Or will you be in a big tournament soon? “Yes, we are going to Pennsylvania this weekend and we will be playing in Las Vegas in July; which I am very excited for”
What is your current GPA? “3.5”
What are you doing to improve your game? “Getting up and in the gym every day at 5 in the morning and running hills to get myself stronger.”
Who were you most excited to see at the camp? “Myself”
What were you hoping to accomplish by coming to NEO? “I want to be nationally ranked and get better in my game”