WHAT HAPPENED TO THE 11 YEAR OLD PRODIGY... JASHAUN AGOSTO?!

Jashaun Agosto was the FIRST EVER grade school basketball star! Most basketball fans can recall the news segment he was in, and the appearance he made on The Ellen Show. He was a viral sensation 15 years ago, but fast forward to now, and most people have COMPLETELY forgot about him…
In this video I will be going through EVERYTHING that has happened in Jashaun’s life since he first went viral in 2007!
0:00-0:47 INTRO
0:47-2:28 MOMENT OF FAME
2:28-5:57 BASKETBALL CAREER
5:57-7:24 WHY DIDN’T IT WORK?
7:24-7:41 OUTRO
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[@codywalden7105]

The problem with many of these child prodigies is that basketball is a sport where being tall, fast, and very athletic is necessary to compete at the highest level. And at 10 years old, it's hard to tell whether or not a kid will possess these attributes when they hit puberty and become a teenager and adult. If you only grow to be 5 ft 8 and aren't that quick, well then it's going to be really hard to become a pro basketball player.

[@adamgriffy7575]

Fax they needa start giving child Prodigys growth horomones To ensure it

[@mmsmith3341]

He grew to 5ft11

[@joeymabil9871]

Isaiah Thomas made it to an all star level and Jashaun is 2 inches taller and more athletic. It just seems like a basketball iq issue than a physical one

[@4522-SC]

I agree with some of your statements, but not where an NBA player needs to be tall, fast and very athletic. Chris Paul is none of those, and he's a top point guard of all time.

[@dredre2235]

lol. you could be the quickest dude in the world and it will still be damn near impossible to make it on an nba roster at 5’8. no one smaller than IT has done it in a very long time and he’s 5’9.

[@joris5116]

I like how you promote a positive, fair and healthy perspective on sportsmen who didn’t make it to the top level. There is already enough negativity on the internet, I appreciate you’re not part of it.

[@originaljips]

I swear. We need to stop being jealous for others being successful. Everyone has his own path. And success'definition is within.

[@VicInc.]

@@originaljips oopppo0

[@user-gi8ln2hb9r]

@@originaljips try not to swear, as Heaven is God's throne 🥰

[@2FadeMusic]

@@originaljips "success definition is within" so true but most people never realize that

[@toshn4151]

A career as a pro trainer seems like a success story to me. He may have been able to play overseas but he chose that wasn't for him, that's perfectly understandable.

[@loveriotradio]

It’s definitely a W.

[@hugekokroa6h426]

Yeah bro nobody realizes how good pro trainers are. Even g league trainers are fkn nastyyyyy

[@Dtitilator]

You fell short if you're not at the biggest stage to perform your craft against the best. Just admit that he didn't make it.

[@toshn4151]

@@Dtitilator it's easy for you to say, your "craft" is delivering fast food and your "biggest stage" is being a gig worker

[@Jamessmith-nd8tc]

@@Dtitilator bro u watch anime at ur moms house where u live get a life

[@jacksherwood772]

His dad was my AAU coach. Bro ran circles around us in practice and playing with this dude was a blast

[@devenbolton9194]

Cap

[@kuup2031]

@@devenbolton9194 You don't even kno him fytb

[@Arthurian.]

I was wondering where he came up with these wild skills. AAU coach for a dad makes sense. Those kids are skilled.

[@latoyasmith9918]

That’s tight! He is amazing & would love for him to meet my sun who is heavy in basketball ball & know a lot of the same young men in the bball circle.

[@SophiaMartinez588]

@@devenbolton9194 not everyone's a liar

[@Ballsy_]

Remember in HS there was a kid everyone called phenom, he was really good at basketball. He even made it to ucla team as a walk on. I met up with him, 15 years later and asked why he never took his game to the next level. And he simply responded that he didn’t want to play anymore, the desire and motivation wasn’t there. But he loved engineering, and everything about it. It just goes to show that to really make it, your mind has to be 100% on the sport. Clearly he had different ideas and good on him, he’s an engineer and doing what he loves to do

[@Arthurian.]

Truth. I lost the love of thr game fir soccer. I was pushed to hard by people who had no idea what it was like to be that under pressure, atop of a health issue that did make life difficult. I miss jt but now, I hardly even touch a soccer ball. And I couldve played for the USWNT.

[@icyboy771z]

Or maybe he realize that even college players are better than him and NBA is a far far away dream.

[@yolo8566]

@@icyboy771z i agree, if hes a phenom in hs basketball im sure his #1 dream is becoming a pro if theres a chance but i salute to this kid doing his other love and talent.

[@darrylb9228]

Name?

[@fallback8314]

@@darrylb9228 he's lying or the guy wasn't a phenom

[@brettcomstock1156]

You summed it up well. He was a great player that accomplished a whole lot. And, he was 5’8”. Playing in Seattle’s Metro League is not like most High School leagues. It is extremely competitive - more-so like a college league than HS. He can play.

[@RobbieStacks90]

Allen Iverson, at 5'11", 160lbs, was one of the best scoring guards of the late 90s and early 2000s, but he also had world class athleticism: an explosive first step, a pure jump shot, and superb agility. If you don't have AI, Kemba, or Lowry type skills, it becomes very difficult to play point guard at the professional level. Agosto hit his ceiling given his athletic genes.

[@jaylucas8352]

AI had that Dawg in him

[@JillyBean860]

I love that he used his talents to teach others. That's better than going pro, IMO.

[@TheDragonHouse]

Man shut up no it ain’t lol I’d rather be making millions doing that shit all day Source: I used to teach TKD and karate for free and help others out. Rather be in the cage.

[@fallback8314]

you're full of it

[@xCydezx]

Mhm teaching bum ass kids over millions mhm totally better

[@22airjordan1]

His career is extremely successful. 2 state championships and 4 YEARS at a D1 school?! Thats incredible. like 90% of people will never make a D1 school. NBA is like winning the lottery the odds are extremely low even if you are tall. I promise he would cook every single player in public basketball like it was a Tuesday. Only Dru League and pro Am's is where you find good comp

[@philosoraptor2285]

True but the hype on him was he was a future NBA Allstar and he wasn't even good enough to get picked up as an undrafted free agent playing in G-League. He worked very hard and maximized his talents and for that he can be applauded and admired but this kid is a prime example of the difference between KZbin hype and reality. KZbin basketball hype of young kids almost never equates to an NBA contract and in most cases they don't even play at the D1 level..

[@JM-JM.]

Less than 1 percent of people make D1 basketball

[@22airjordan1]

@@JM-JM. So true

[@veganpotterthevegan]

@@JM-JM. less that 1% try to play D1 basketball...

[@IONTENNISTHAT]

There is a difference between playing D1 and playing top 25 D1 I.E. emoni bates plenty D1 schools only about 16 are actually very good that's what feb/mar is for pretty much

[@eddy1676]

morale of the story allow your kids to have a childhood and if hes still passionate after puberty allow him to work and practice hard

[@macabree5856]

Thank you. This is why so many players who mid life crises and lives go downhill once they don't make it or have a short nba career. Their missing childhood plays out in their adulthood

[@California-king]

My son loves baseball since 5, he’s 11 now… for his birthday he said he wanted to go to the batting cages. He sleeps with his bat, and new gloves, watches KZbin videos of baseball techniques smh…. Im think what should I do

[@lebumjames1373]

@@California-king If he’s got the size/athletic ability/skill and you seriously think he could develop into a pro player. Put him in competitive programs. Let him have fun but if he seriously wants to make it to the pro level you have to train like crazy.

[@bobbyamos2098]

I'm glad someone covered this. I always wondered what happened to this kid. It seems like he's living his best life so W for him

[@KallusGarnet]

this is a story about a person who peaked early and was smart enough to make the most out of it credit to him i hope he continues doen his path of success

[@notperfect101]

Seems like a success story to me. The level he played was with the best of the best. People don't realise how much competition there really is.

[@MannyParadisee]

Yea. The competition is literally insane

[@xum0007]

exactly he literally played alongside a future NBA player and won championships along side them averaging more than 10 pts against the best teams in the state with back-to-back state titles... this is all before he even entered college and played for 4 yrs at the D1 level. He was surely good enough to play overseas one day his calling must have been as a trainer because of his work ethic... passing on the grindset to the next generation

[@reign4795]

He is probably a great trainer, considering his strong work ethic. Good to see him pass it on.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

I was the band director at Garfield HS when he was playing there. He was fun to watch 🏀 Great team and great coach

[@user-ed1yx2fq7l]

I remember as a kid trying to imagine him in the NBA

[@kevincrossgrove5918]

I can't help but wonder if the amount of training he did at such a young age stunted his growth

[@CumBrianFries]

In all honesty, it probably did.

[@TraumaER]

@@CumBrianFries it did

[@kadingasmith3906]

Growth , capacity and playing the game of basketball and life within your means is the success story here. He grew / still IS !! growing throughout his basketball career and the game of life.

[@CumBrianFries]

@@kadingasmith3906 We're talking about physical growth here, like height. It ain't that deep chief.

[@KallusGarnet]

No

[@everythingglorious8568]

You're so balanced man.......mixed of good and great stuffs and I guess big media outlets can learn one thing or the other from you.

[@carrowxhex6891]

He is helping kids doing what he loves to do. He is very much a success story.

[@3rdwu]

Humble and talented kid, keep in mind that we are from a basketball city so he’s surrounded talent. I ran into him a couple times and coached against him in high school. Some of his peers and high schools teammates are playing in the NBA now.

[@OctaneStreet]

LET'S GO COACH!

[@austynjoe3495]

In my middle school we watched this and we were so mad because we could do all the dribble moves that he did. Was t even good it was average

[@sp-404hypnodiqsoundjunkie8]

@@austynjoe3495 it’s all on who you know in the sports/ entertainment business. Nepotism will get you any and everywhere.💯

[@whatsgoingontv2676]

I'm impressed that he was balling crazy like that and still managed to finish college Big W in my book

[@nwalk33]

Agreed. All I see is a successful young man

[@hoopmillions467]

Definition of “I loved the game but the game didn’t love me back “

[@bilogskii2216]

What he did when he was a kid is now just basic skills for kids today. Crazy how basketball talent has evolved.

[@ChipDouglas10]

I don't think basketball talent has evolved much i think internet has evolved. Nowdays every kid has easy access to watch any basketball move, skill etc. Imagine the 80's. The only thing you could copy is NBA and not everybody had channels where they showed NBA

[@unclejake1476]

It’s always been like this in most sports. You’ll have your ultra dedicated kids and the ones that just like to have fun. You never know where they’ll stand until after puberty.

[@unclejake1476]

It’s always been like this in most sports. You’ll have your ultra dedicated kids and the ones that just like to have fun. You never know where they’ll stand until after puberty.

[@bilogskii2216]

@@ChipDouglas10 Nah, talent has definitely evolved. I just watched Kobe's highschool game and they all looked unathletic compared to highschoolers today. You can easily search highschool teams that would do crazy dunks in game.

[@ericjones4776]

Basket talent over has not improved in the last 30 years. Imho

[@prodbyd1972]

It's awesome to see another Washington Warrious member here! Coach Ray truly is amazing - I've learned so much from him and he always pushes us to be our best. Glad to have you as part of the team!

[@invictuz4803]

Wow, I can't believe I remember this kid from that one video 15 years ago as the kid who had inhuman lungs. This just goes to show that even when you have talent, skill, work ethic, dedication, the right environment and mentors, and even the genes, you still need MORE genes to even make it to the NBA. Pro sports is tough and this is a fine example. Life in general, is unfair. But when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

[@JoshOkoye]

I like this video, this dude has everyone who’s at least 21 and ups respect. We watched it happen, made me hungry and know I wasn’t doing enough. A lot of guys that got that much attention or had those labels on them end up getting big headed or trying to move programs a lot to be seen. But all he ever did was grind and hoop, now he’s a trainer. If anyone should be one it’s him

[@ReportTheHackers]

The irony is that the intensive training probably stunted his growth.

[@09rikimaru82]

Like the way you tell stories, so logical, subscribed.

[@RoSeNvfx]

he grew up to be Kawhi

[@StrictlyBBall]

😂😂

[@MossBot]

rosenvfx i remember u from quarantine when I used to edit fortnite. i would give you buckets in basketball

[@chaydenendicott3152]

He’s not wrong lol

[@eazybuxafew]

He was shorter than most of his teammates even as a 10 year old. He didn’t have the height prereq. He should have tried his luck overseas. I know a few guys who played in the NEC and had some success overseas

[@Lalakis]

Overseas height req are even more evident. I don't know why people in the us think that Euroleague is some kind of easy mode nba. Every nber that went to euroleague said that the rules, smaller court and defense makes it way way harder for showmanship and players scoring 30+. The average PG in euroleague is not shorter to the average PG in the nba.

[@kennethch9549]

@@Lalakis Euroleague isn't the only league in Europe. You have so many globally

[@icyboy771z]

He can play in Asian league. Most players are shorter so he has chance.

[@eazybuxafew]

@@Lalakis my fault I never saw this. But there are also leagues in Asia, as well as South and Central America

[@CPI99]

His career is a success imo. It's not a Disney movie it's real. His video from back then inspired more kids than majority pro players ever have. All my friends used to sneak and watch him in the computer lab😂

[@PassionRevenged]

I love content that humanizes ! Good work man

[@robmack2837]

Hey man, I want to say great job on this video, your presentation and positivity stands out and is refreshing when people nowadays are always trying to be negative, you saw the good, and lifted this young hooper up. 👍🏿

[@dedrickstrong6783]

I remember seeing him on Cartoon Network as a kid and thinking how crazy it was how good he was. This unlocked memories

[@artistryartistry7239]

Extremely possible that working that hard as his body was developing stunted his growth.

[@jms0313]

No way

[@artistryartistry7239]

@@jms0313 You have no idea what you're talking about. None.

[@jms0313]

Chill dude

[@sportymicahglick8522]

Great video, nice story, excellent v.o. THANKS!

[@Hi_Tamera]

This was a really great video!

[@distinctga5811]

Being tall is the greatest determining factor in the sport of basketball.

[@bradykoba5457]

My uncle was the coach for LIU. This man was fudgin cracked, so fun to watch, if he was a few inches taller definitely could have made the league.

[@deenad3562]

*Beautiful positive analysis. Respect.* 💫

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

love the positive outlook at the end of the vid

[@naturalPaths]

Seems to me he’s made a successful career in a field he loves. Good for him.

[@iwant2usethis]

Jashuan reached a phenomenon level in basketball. I salute anyone who strives to be the best they can be and it appears he did just that. Becoming a professional athlete is always the ultimate goal, but that is a goal that only a small percentage of basketball players achieve. You not only need to be skilled but have a few extraordinary talents such as speed, quickness, strength, agility, and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Those factors are equally important and in most cases their in the genes. Congratulations Jashaun - You did some amazing things on your journey and it appears you've discovered a new path to further your dream

[@xanderfrank4368]

This is exactly the video i was looking for

[@jrobbin24]

Whole lotta respect for jayshon

[@unclejake1476]

Literally the reason these kids need to be multi sport athletes. Professional athletes are professional athletes first. Their ability to dedicate to training is what makes them special. This kid might have made it to the professional level in soccer, hockey, baseball, tennis, golf, etc. Put your kids in as many sports s possible and let them decide closer to high school which sport they want to dedicate the rest of their life to.

[@LCtwo3]

You know what.. you’re right. Ja Morant said his dad had him in multiple things.

[@roneydwan]

GREAT VIDEO!💯💯💯

[@gblest]

Thank you for not bashing him. Great video!!

[@Christopher_J]

I'm not from the US so never came across this kid back then. His work ethic was definitely the major key to his early success. He was probably 4/5 inches away from getting drafted.

[@philosoraptor2285]

No he really wasn't even close to getting drafted. Mac McClung had better stats and a better vertical in D1 and went undrated and has been bouncing around the G-League since he left college. He's a better, faster and taller player than Agosto and still hasn't made an NBA team. Agosto went undrafted and no NBA team picked him up as an undrafted free agent at all. You fanboy types are scary bad judges of basketball talent.

[@Christopher_J]

@@philosoraptor2285 Oh dear, you one of those holier than thou basketball fans who claims superior knowledge on everything and anything that does fit their narrative. My conclusion that if he was 4/5 inches taller he could have made the draft doesn't seem so far fetched but I'm happy to take your apparent superior wisdom on this. *(Word to the wise: Your reply would have been better recieved without all the estrogen laced at the end of it)

[@geminieric1662]

Yeah it was pretty obvious he wasn't getting drafted when even with all that hype he wound up at LIU vs 'any' better basketball 🏀 college. For him to enter his name after one year, there shows you somebody tremendously mislead that kid into how talented he was and how he was perceived. Unfortunately @ 5'11 out of a mid-major he wasn't going to be one of 64 players drafted, period. And 4 full years there makes it that more obvious how important those 4/5 inches were to have gotten back in high school. Not for everyone.....he made lemonade from 🍋.....good for him.

[@roccojoco]

Playing 4 years at the D1 level is a hell of an achievement.

[@darjohn9550]

This was a really good video.

[@PowtCityCole]

great vid!

[@KaotikPhoenix85-20]

I guess this guy never heard of Tyrone Mugsy Bogues a 5'3" point guard that played for the Charlotte Hornets

[@SammysmSoulGlow]

5-7 Earl Boykins too

[@rda6029]

If you're under 6 feet you basically have to be an athletic freak to make the nba!

[@L.A.M.B_B4]

Not for people like isaiah thomas and allen iverson. You just have to be blessed with godlike iq and perfect skills.

[@Glitchmelon]

@@L.A.M.B_B4 AI and isaiah thomas are athletic freaks...

[@ssjsal2159]

@@L.A.M.B_B4 they’re still athletic freaks

[@deDomion]

Shit is crazy great video man love to see where they are now STAMPED!

[@007Hutchings]

Thank god for that big red arrow in the thumbnail otherwise I would have no idea what was going on 😂

[@PennyShreve]

Phenomenal career!! I get the undersized thing…daughter has mad skills and was pursued by D1s…when it looked like she was gonna be six feet tall. Topped out at 5-7…playing DII. Nothing wrong with that!

[@jepg6696]

Succesful to me 🙏🏽🙏🏽 Great Job Kid

[@rowolta]

Nice video, good vibes.

[@ckhid]

Dope video

[@stel1000]

NBA is stuck with height. We loose so many talented people because of that

[@philosoraptor2285]

The NBA is the best of the best players. They can fully afford to hold out for a taller player with similar skills over a shorter one that may not get any better at the next level. A 5'11" PG in the NBA has to be a monster on defense, either have off the hook assists or a very high 3pt % and great ball handling skills. The player in question Augusto was solid in all those areas at the D1 level but not superior in any of them. Another interesting observation is his stats pretty much remained the same his Junior and Senior years. His stats were decent but just not at an NBA level coming out of D1 and no improvement tells me his development peaked in college. NBA teams won't risk drafting a player like that when better proven options are available. Mac McClung is another one having problems exactly like that, only he has had his chances x4 to make the NBA (failed each time) and is 6'1" not 5'11.

[@anonymouslakernerd7214]

Watching videos like this makes me laugh hard as hell... at myself. When I was a kid, you couldn't tell me I wasn't going to the NBA. And I didn't have a fraction of this kids talent, nor did I put in even a drop of the work he did. That he was as gifted, grinded the way he did, and still his playing career came to nothing? Shows how little I knew about what it takes to make it. Not a clue. Also makes you appreciate and respect even the "sorriest' bench rider in the NBA. There really are levels to this. Young me is hilarious.

[@glepro1640]

Facts on facts on facts

[@unclejake1476]

People don’t realize how good professional athletes are. Like the worst player in the league that sits the bench is closer to Jordan than we’ll ever be.

[@multiplepassions3694]

you and me both bro

[@LikeSpee]

Sure, his NBA dreams didn’t materialize like he hoped, nut like my guy said he could have easily have gone pro over seas if he wanted. And, with what he accomplished in HS & college, I wouldn’t say that his playing career amounted to nothing. I understand what you’re saying, just adding a bit of nuance.

[@anonymouslakernerd7214]

@@LikeSpee True.

[@latoyasmith9918]

Crazy, I’m from his city & this is my first time of even hearing about him. He is so talented & was so dedicated at such a young age. Big ups to this young man & May he continue to be Blessed. #townbidnizz #206luv 🥶☔️

[@michellewright99]

Nicely done.

[@prestige_123]

He actually had a future in track with lungs like that, after I realized I wasn't going to be 6'3 or taller I would of turned my focus on that, I mean you never know... You might develop a passion for it!

[@user-sg8kq7ii3y]

If Muggsy Bogues or Spud Webb had your attitude, they would have never made it to the NBA.

[@advancedchiropractic667]

Imagine him as a wrestler with that work ethic!

[@luhniso]

He’d be a monster

[@wjl2068]

He would of been the WWE heavyweight champ!!

[@evonza4858]

Bless you brotha🥰❤️🖤💚l loved you then and l love you now🥰❤️🖤💚 keep living your best life

[@royalshinemobiledetailing8170]

What’s crazy is I know his family great ppl glad to see everyone is giving him props

[@brandoni241]

I mean it's good he had the work ethic. The parents should've also gotten him involved in other things. All the skills in the world won't matter when 6'8 Kid shows up that is stronger and faster. A pro team is going to take that guy because they can teach him to play basketball (ie Giannis, Siakam). I coach and see parents do it to their kids a lot. Some don't even seem to be having fun...

[@amart0]

I feel like he would have been more successful in track and field but there isn't much money behind it I'm glad things turned out well in the end, the pressure must have been crazy

[@kraftyjae8915]

Im so proud of him! 😊

[@X_F_P]

Fireee vid

[@StrictlyBBall]

Thank you!!

[@34stzoo]

I met Jashaun when he was 12 years old he was teammates with Shrely Swoops' son, Jordan. He was a very respectful young man and an amazing player. He's from Seattle and I've watched him play AAU and High School ball. He handled the attention extremely well and I knew his only downfall was his height. Even so, he was never a liability. Unlike his counterpart Julian Newman. Jazhaun had NO problem passing the ball! It's clear he went a lot further with his basketball career. Ture Newman has a show; that show is based on lies and BS drama. That's what happens when you sell your kids for fame! I have nothing but the utmost respect for Jashaun Agosto!

[@gamingloco2357]

If he wouldn't have took his name out in the 2017 draft he would of made it

[@philosoraptor2285]

He pulled his name out of that draft because it was clear no NBA team was going to draft him and that would ruin his amateur status on top of not making it.

[@johnjohnson2660]

Jashaun you’re awesome and will forever be awesome 👍🏽🙌🏽

[@timeless8536]

Hahaha good one with the Kawhi reference.

[@libatako]

Not a lot of short dudes in the league …and if you are, usually have some insane athleticism or skill. Knew this 5”5 kid from elementary, jumped 6-4 in high school…it’s a toss up when genetics kicks in.

[@kphresh121]

It worked out…he went to school for free

[@OctaneStreet]

Has it really already been 15 years since that viral video? Jesus.... Where does time go..

[@djm2196]

Love the wolves poster back there! Go wolves! It's our year! I hope...

[@bgrady24]

There’s only 400 spots on earth for NBA players. That used to be mostly Americans that were vying for those spots. Now? It’s worldwide, and to be one of those select few you have to be next level skilled, big, and fast. If you don’t have all 3, someone else will.

[@akol2nice944]

W video

[@StrictlyBBall]

Thank you!!

[@je9833]

Don’t know why KZbin brought me here; but I enjoyed the video.

[@anthonycallis9658]

Good video

[@royaldavis640]

He should have transferred to a bigger school. Averaging decent numbers and being a smaller guard wouldn’t get him drafted. But if he had those same numbers while playing in the SEC would have at least gotten him in the G league possibly.

[@StrictlyBBall]

He might not have been able to put up those same numbers at that level

[@Lukemasonmedia]

@@StrictlyBBall but he might have been able to 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Ibomoto]

If you average 11 points at LIU you certainly won't get better numbers at a SEC school.

[@royaldavis640]

@@Ibomoto Facts just using hypotheticals Saying he should have transferred anyway

[@juventude22]

@@Ibomoto you have to consider the structure and coaching better schools have available and that they may be better at developing athletes. Imagine he went ti a midwest school and in a couple years become a 40%+ 3pt shooter.

[@vladpascu2429]

He should play in Europe for a few years

[@julissaportillo-euceda3793]

My husband (boyfriend @the time) interviewed him 15 yrs ago. While he was a video reporter for a show called VJ I AM .

[@ezratorr4996]

thats success to me.. teaching others of what he learned during his time.. that is noble... better than some bust and others that were in jail

[@justinsargalis928]

hold on no way his dads name is july august 😭😭

[@4522-SC]

The dad's middle name is September, no joke. 😂

[@discipleslim9506]

Imagine if he had dedicated all of that time and effort into engineering or computer science 🤔

[@Hypocricy_rules_supreme]

YES finally someone who sees the big picture. Less rap and sports, more engineers, scientists and inventors....BRAIN workout is key.

[@jaybrown7811]

A very American thing to say.. imagine if he dedicated all that time to being somebody else's employee

[@imjustbeingreal100]

A lot of the times in situations like his, He hoop because it’s fun. Between coaches,trainers and parents,they take the fun out of the game. Not sure what happened yet because I’m commenting before watching but I’m just speaking on a situation. People around a lot of these kids take the fun out of the game a lot of times

[@sebassanchezc-1379]

All of his life training to be a basketball coach. That's success

[@realjqa]

Him and chase adams were tuff 💯 I actually met Chase adams on Xbox 360 playing 2k13 he was humble obviously young and Told me who he was and I checked him out and became a fan. I was young myself still myself playing basketball and hoping to play at the high level

[@bryanfreeman4043]

My son played against him in college. He was very fast.

[@timwunenraged901]

damn who's ur son is he in the NBA or does he play any pro surprising ur son played D1 too? That's crazy man

[@hoopmania9912]

@@timwunenraged901 D1 isn't as crazy as people think. You just got to be the best player on varsity in a decent conference. Honestly anyone willing to put in the work can make it. It's just most people don't know how much work it actually takes to make it. They underestimate it by a lot.

[@jayohaychenn4305]

The real question is why didn’t he run in the Olympics! I was inspired by his news video as a child and with his lungs ability he could have ran a mile in the Olympics

[@rdavis1656]

wasnt his passion

[@anonymousgara8415]

Thank you and God bless....

[@Zaraiah_k]

I hope he’s content with his life now. You make alot of money in the NBA but its not the best life for everyone. He’s already blessed and now he’s training the youth God continue to bless him!

[@glepro1640]

Julian Newman before Julian Newman

[@josemv25]

He's actually good, though

[@bossnutz]

Imagine if his father had him put all that time into starting an business vs playing basketball. My ppl are still in the sunken place 😢

[@yungsamus6662]

Good luck to the guy great Progress

[@boneyn3661]

Nice vid. Everyone is assuming everything here. Would be nice to hear from Jashaun himself how things went, if he faced any pressures growing up, how disappointed he was when he never got drafted, how he kept his head up and got his career going etc.