🏀 About Black Soxx Basketball

Building Better Players. Building Better Young Men.

Welcome to Black Soxx Basketball, a youth basketball organization dedicated to developing skilled athletes, strong leaders, and outstanding members of the community. Our mission extends beyond the basketball court. We are committed to teaching the fundamentals of the game while instilling the values of discipline, accountability, teamwork, character, and education.

Our History

Black Soxx Basketball was originally founded in the early 2000s by Ray Jackson Jr., Roy Gardner, Alvin Guyton, Roderick "Rosscoe" Polk, and Earl Chase. The organization was inspired by a shared passion for basketball and a vision of creating opportunities for talented young athletes.

A key influence behind the Black Soxx identity is Ray Jackson (Founder of Rise Up Inc), a member of the legendary University of Michigan Fab Five. Alongside his teammates, Ray helped revolutionize the game of basketball, bringing a new level of confidence, style, and competitiveness to the sport. The Fab Five became known for challenging tradition, wearing long shorts, black socks, and playing with a fearless edge that changed basketball culture forever.

Inspired by that same spirit, the original Black Soxx Basketball program was created as a traveling summer team to showcase the hidden talent throughout Austin, Texas and provide athletes with opportunities to compete at a high level.

The Black Soxx Reboot

Today, we are proud to relaunch Black Soxx Basketball with a renewed purpose.

We believe that too many young athletes are focused solely on individual skills without fully understanding the game itself. While skill development is important, players must also learn when, why, and how to apply those skills effectively. Basketball intelligence, decision-making, and understanding team concepts are what separate good players from great players.

At Black Soxx Basketball, we focus on:

• Fundamental basketball development
• High basketball IQ and game understanding
• Teamwork and leadership
• Discipline and accountability
• Character development
• Academic achievement
• Financial literacy and life skills

Our Mission

Our mission is to develop well-rounded student-athletes who excel both on and off the court. Through structured training, competitive play, mentorship, and education, we prepare young men to succeed in basketball, academics, business, and life.

Our Vision

We envision a generation of athletes who are not only skilled basketball players but also responsible, hardworking, disciplined, and educated young men. We strive to create future leaders who understand the value of commitment, teamwork, and continuous growth.

At Black Soxx Basketball, we are doing more than teaching the game. We are building a culture, a brotherhood, and a foundation for lifelong success.

Black Soxx Basketball
Earn Everything. Respect Everything. Give Everything. 🏀