Coach David Mason

Basketball Coach

Birthplace Tulsa, OK

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About

Basketball skills coach known for being a former Division I guard and for being the founder of Elev8Hoops, a player development program known for training athletes from youth levels to the NBA. He is also known for assisting elite NBA skills coach Drew Hanlen with off-season and pre-draft workouts.

Before fame

He attended Jenks High School where he helped lead his team to a 27-1 record and a state championship game appearance during his senior year. He joined Oral Roberts University initially as a team manager before earning a walk-on spot with the Golden Eagles and becoming a rotation point guard. He stayed at ORU after his playing career ended as a graduate assistant while completing his MBA and discovered his passion for player development. He became a licensed Pure Sweat Basketball skills coach and worked alongside Drew Hanlen before officially launching Elev8Hoops in April 2019.

Trivia

His training program has worked with thousands of players across youth, high school, college, G League, and professional levels. He is also known for cofounding the Clay Wilson and David Mason Skill Academy.

Family life

He was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and has remained closely connected to the Tulsa basketball community throughout his career.

Associated with

He's helped run sessions with NBA players including elite stars like Jayson TatumJoel EmbiidCarmelo AnthonyBradley BealTyler Herro, and many others.

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