MANALAPAN, NJ (Nov 18, 2025) – A grassroots basketball development programme founded by Dominican Khalil Brown, has risen to the top of the rankings among independent basketball programmes in New Jersey. Pro Dev Unlimited, the premier youth development and athletic training organisation has been ranked #1 by NJHoopsHub, the sports media platform dedicated to New Jersey high school and college basketball news, rankings, and recruiting information. This has solidified Pro Dev’s place as one of the  fastest growing and most successful grassroots basketball programmes in the US.

Recognised as the ultimate development programme for athletes, Pro Dev has established a powerful, quantifiable track record: transforming the lives of young men and women and generating over $2 million in athletic and academic scholarships for college placements, while securing over 100 championships.

The organisation’s core message —that overlooked talent, given the proper platform, can achieve extraordinary success—is resonating globally. Pro Dev’s unique model, which includes its supporting institutions, the Johnson Brown Academy and the non-profit Passion Pursuit Academy, focuses holistically on both athletic excellence and academic preparedness. Pro Dev also partners with Prociety, led by Marques Johnson, who serves as director of player development and head coach of Left Coast Legends AAU in Los Angeles — an organisation founded by Los Angeles Lakers executive Jesse Buss. Left Coast Legends was recently ranked #1 in the nation by Grassroots 365 for the 10 and under division, and #4 in the nation for the 9 and under age group.

This proven model has consistently opened doors to higher education for players, including recent high-profile unofficial visits by Pro Dev athletes like MJ Postell and Jackson Davis to prestigious NCAA Division I programmes like Syracuse University.

Training alumni and pros include Austin Reaves, Jake LaRavia, both of the Los Angeles Lakers, as well as professional basketballers Nate Pierre-Louis, Justin Robinson, and others

“When we started, our vision was simple: find the dedicated players who were overlooked by traditional circuits and give them world-class resources to succeed, not just in sports programmes, but in life,” said Brown, the founder and director of Pro Dev and the son of Sylma Brown, the president of the Association of Dominicans in the Northeast USA (ADNExUS). “Our #1 ranking in New Jersey is a testament to the hard work of our players and coaches, and the $2 million in scholarships is a measure of our impact on families. We are now at a pivotal moment, ready to scale this life-changing success to thousands more youth across the globe.”

Pro Dev’s expansion plans are ambitious and immediate. While currently serving the Tri-State area, the organisation is launching programmes in major markets including Toronto, Miami, Los Angeles, and South Jersey, with international operations commencing soon in Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Demonstrating its commitment to athletic diversity and broad New Jersey community initiatives, Pro Dev is also launching an American football programme this month. Furthermore, Pro Dev has positioned itself for the highest echelon of youth basketball, preparing for collaboration with New Jersey Elite to compete on the elite Nike EYBL Circuit in 2026.

This global rollout requires significant investment to maintain the quality and scale of the programme. Pro Dev is actively seeking corporate partners and philanthropic donors who wish to align their brand with a story of transformation, measurable success, and global youth development. A partnership with Pro Dev offers direct, high-visibility engagement with diverse, high-growth community initiatives and a demonstrated ROI in human potential.

About Pro Dev Unlimited:

Pro Dev Unlimited, founded by former Division I athlete and professional basketball player Khalil Brown, is a premier youth basketball organisation dedicated to the comprehensive development of student-athletes. With a focus on professional-caliber coaching and exposure to elite competition, Pro Dev Unlimited aims to instill qualities of leadership, discipline, and excellence. The programme has a proven track record of placing players in top prep schools and collegiate programmes, supported by significant scholarship and sponsorship acquisition. Pro Dev Unlimited also has a connection with Johnson Brown Academy, a top online private school co-founded by Khalil Brown and Marques Johnson, which offers flexible academic schedules for aspiring students.