Youth Basketball Culture & Legacy | Class of 2025

Winning matters, but culture is what lasts.

The Class of 2025 championship teams represent everything Infinite Training believes in: long-term player development, commitment through adversity, and preparing athletes for success beyond youth basketball. This group did not just win a title. They won two championships at the same time. In doing so, they built a legacy rooted in culture, consistency, and growth.

6 Seconds That Defined a Legacy

With six seconds left in the championship game, Infinite 17u Gold trailed by one.

The ball found its way into Cole Roque’s hands. One dribble came too fast. The ball slipped off his foot. Chaos followed. For a split second, everything felt like it was unraveling.

Cole stood there in disbelief.

Infinite was forced to foul. The opposing player stepped to the line with 2.7 seconds remaining. He missed the first free throw. The second one dropped.

Down two.

As Anthony “AJ” Knight prepared to inbound the ball, something subtle but critical happened. With only 2.7 seconds left and the full length of the court to cover just to get a shot off, Cole noticed the opposing coach signaling for his team to foul immediately and drain the clock. No panic. No frustration. Just awareness.

AJ delivered the inbound. Cole caught the ball in front of the opposing bench, turned, and in one motion launched a desperate attempt from over 3/4 court, trying to steal the game in a single shot.

Then the unthinkable happened.

HE GOT FOULED!

The whistle cut through the chaos. With 0.9 seconds left, Cole walked to the free-throw line with the championship hanging in the balance. He knocked down the first. Then the second. Then the third.

Infinite was up one.

The opponent rushed the inbound and launched a full-court heave. The ball hung in the air, almost in slow motion, drifting toward the far three-point line. For a split second, it looked like it might land perfectly in the hands of a shooter with a chance to steal the game.

Then AJ appeared.

He exploded forward like a wide receiver, snatching the ball with one hand out of the air. As his back hit the floor, he secured it to his chest.

Game over.

On the neighboring court, Infinite 17u Black had just sealed their own championship minutes earlier.

Two teams. Two titles. One culture.

Watch this epic game here.

Built Through Long-Term Player Development

These 2 championship teams were not assembled overnight. Many athletes in the Class of 2025 have trained with Infinite since 6th through 8th grade, developing their skills, basketball IQ, and leadership year after year. There were seasons when our teams struggled and wins were hard to find, but we kept believing in each other and committing to improvement. Along the way, a few key additions helped elevate the group, and together they grew into a championship-level team built on resilience and trust.

At Infinite Training, we focus on:

• Skill development and game understanding

• Mental toughness and confidence

• Accountability and team-first habits

By committing to the process early, this group grew together and formed a strong foundation that carried them through their youth and high school basketball careers.

Consistency Through Adversity

Every elite basketball journey includes adversity. Injuries, losses, changing roles, pressure, and doubt are part of the process.

What separated the Class of 2025 was their consistency.

They showed up when it was hard. They stayed connected when challenges arose. They trusted the culture and leaned on each other instead of walking away.

That mindset prepared them not only to win championships, but to succeed at the next level.

From Youth Basketball to College Basketball

The true measure of success is what happens after the final buzzer.

The majority of athletes from the Class of 2025 went on to have successful high school basketball careers, becoming leaders and impact players. Today, a handful of them are playing college basketball at various levels, continuing their development and pursuing their academic and/or athletic goals.

Different colleges. Different roles. Same foundation.

Our mission is simple: every athlete should leave Infinite Training better than they found it, prepared for high school basketball, college recruitment, and life beyond the game.

Retiring Number 25: Honoring a Championship Legacy

In honor of this group and what they represent, Infinite Training will be retiring the NUMBER 25.

This number symbolizes commitment, resilience, loyalty, and belief in something bigger than individual success. It reflects years of hard work, shared sacrifice, and trust in the culture.

NUMBER 25 will always represent the standard.

The Class of 2025 Roster Includes:

Cole Roque - Anthony "Aj" Knight - Phin Kofman - Jordan Morganstein - Zach Arnold - Ian Salmon - Andres Hall - Ren Marchetti - Brady Orr - Brad Laird - Grayson Boustead - David Harris - Luke Devine - Maddox Malm - Joey Ravorino - Cooper Chew - Teni Salaki - Malcolm Mahaney

The Culture That Defines Infinite Training

The Class of 2025 did more than win a championship,. They set the bar for future teams.

The commitment showed younger athletes what consistency looks like. Their journey showed families the value of long-term development and trust in the process. Their growth created a clear example of how culture prepares players for success from youth basketball through high school and into college.

At Infinite Training, culture is not a slogan. It is how we train, how we compete, and how we grow.

The legacy of the Class of 2025 lives on in every athlete who chooses to commit to the journey.