Mike Simmons (@UNProspects)

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Mike Simmons @UNProspects May 30, 2025

I can look in the mirror right now and say, “Thank GOD I was my best Investment”

B.S. Business Administration ✅

Thankful to my family and friends who believed in me at times when I didn’t see the end of the tunnel. GOD is not done working on me or through me. Lastly shoutout to the game of basketball for being there for me at all times. It has truly changed my life.

📸: @shotsbyjmoe

#SuddenExposure

Mike Simmons @UNProspects Oct 21

Talent tells me what you’re capable of. Mentality tells me how far you’re willing to take it ‼️

Mike Simmons @UNProspects Oct 21

Team Twin 📈

Coach Marcus Verified account @Coach_MarcWill Oct 21

Being poured into so that you can pour into others‼️

Special Thanks to all these amazing coaches for the opportunity to learn, grow and get better 🏀🔥

Another Official Start Tomorrow 🙏🏾

@NickiCollen @BUDREW @GoFrogsMC @tcarter45 @TezDumars @Coach_NAWilson

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Mike Simmons @UNProspects Oct 20

That question never makes sense to me because we compare a select few of players from multiple countries and compare them to our whole. Look at the WNBA who are the best players ?

Del Current Verified account @DelCurrent Oct 20

38% of UCONN WBB is international..

Are we developing how we should in the U.S.?
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Mike Simmons @UNProspects Oct 19

Welcome to the world of sports 😂

THS Verified account @thshoopz Oct 19

The economics of girls club basketball are changing FAST, and I don’t think people realize where this is headed.

Let’s be clear. Money changing hands in AAU basketball isn’t new. It’s been happening on the boys side for years, and the truly elite girls have always had some negotiating power. But traditionally, having your travel expenses covered was considered a pretty good deal.

Not anymore.

We’re now seeing parents asking for travel expenses PLUS CASH. And it’s no longer just the elite, program-changing players. Even role players on circuit teams are starting to expect compensation.

A big reason? The circuit wars.

New circuits are throwing serious money around to compete with the Big 3 shoe companies. And when you’re trying to convince established programs and elite players to leave, money is one of the quickest ways to get their attention.

I heard about a girl last year who received a deal worth more than her parents make in an entire year.

And seriously, WHO ISN’T TAKING THAT DEAL?

I certainly don’t blame the families. But here’s what happens next.

The superstar gets paid. Then the next-best player wants money. Then the starter. Then the role player.

What was once the exception slowly becomes the expectation.

My prediction? Within 3–5 years, top girls club programs will need their own version of collectives just to remain competitive.

And that’s where things get interesting.

You can have great coaching, development, exposure, college relationships and a proven track record of getting players recruited. But what happens when another program can offer all of that AND money?

I think we’re heading toward a massive divide between the HAVES and HAVE-NOTS in girls club basketball.

Some really good programs are going to get priced out. Not because they aren’t good enough, but because they can’t afford to compete financially.

We’re watching girls club basketball evolve from a development and exposure model into a player-acquisition marketplace.

The question isn’t whether money will change the game.

It’s how fast the club model will die for what comes next.
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