The Journey Continues. Keep The Dream Alive. Never Quit. Love ❤️❄️

@Benji.TV22

8 ай бұрын

I just want to say thank u bro for inspire me I know Sometimes is hard to keep goin but never stop gridin fr

@4foods

8 ай бұрын

Did you make the team

@YRGKANE11

8 ай бұрын

I would say don’t quit but for your age your skill level is laughable 😂😂give it up

@isaiahdavisjoyner8705

7 ай бұрын

Keep going

@amanewithjesus5244

7 ай бұрын

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."John 3-16

Weight room, hit it hard, at your size you need to be the fastest on the court, and your passes have to have smoke coming off them. Throw slow passes like that in the NBA and guys are going to be headed the other way for dunks. Stronger core, legs, arms, all of that will help your shot too because from three you are kinda flinging it right now. Work on your balance, your handle, you have to be able to change directions, accelerate, stop, with certainty you know exactly where the ball is and absolute control of your body and the ball.

@LeJohnsonJames

6 ай бұрын

thats life changing advice right there.

@kingkyah

4 ай бұрын

Can I ask how you learned all this?

@entilly8783

4 ай бұрын

@@kingkyahwell smaller guards have it they hardest they kinda gotta have to know how to do everything while other positions be having specific roles

@Anon26335

4 ай бұрын

@@kingkyahwatching a lot of videos about smaller guards on youtube. Op makes very valid points and you can get the same advice from a lot of coaches on youtube and also reddit community r/basketball and r/basketballadvice has a ton of helpful people there. Basically just online resources alone are good but actual coaches are just more helpful because of in person communication.

@werywags9625

3 ай бұрын

wow man your telling him to work on everything😭 he fs is already doing all this shit and ur jus yappin

I just want to say it’s amazing that you filmed your experience that takes a lot vulnerability and courage. For the record, the staff saying you can’t ask questions about a drill but to figure it out is absurd to me lol I’m familiar with these environments and the pressure they impress on you is tough so kudos to you! 👏🏽

@mattilodigwe5

7 ай бұрын

🤞🏾🤞🏾

@IsDatJC

7 ай бұрын

It’s not that absurd lol just pay attention and if you trying out for a g league team you should already know majority of drills

@javanabernard4129

7 ай бұрын

@@IsDatJC Asking questions is a sign of paying attention as well though lol not everyone has the same level of comprehension. As for drill knowledge that’s subjective to the coaching staff you had not the player fault if they weren’t familiar with the drills 🤷🏽‍♀️ but I understand what you mean

@Wesley-rn7oc

7 ай бұрын

That's not what he said though. He said don't ask a million questions. You are the kind of person he's talking about, the ones that can't listen properly and then open their mouths from a point of ignorance.

Its crazy how hard it is to make it. Even if you have the right size for your nba position, thousands upon thousands of former college players can practice, work hard their entire life and still not come close to making it to the nba. Most of these guys played in college and whatever they did there means nothing if you cant outshine someone else.

@SunnyExMusic

4 ай бұрын

With the amount the nba makes they can probably add more teams

@TheyneverheardofBJ

3 ай бұрын

​@@SunnyExMusicexpansion teams take time

props for showing all the misses and blocked shots. You're real man. whether you make it or not, you got a new supporter for life!

You’ve got this and God’s got you Matty !!!! Stay encouraged and watch Him work!

@mattilodigwe5

7 ай бұрын

🤞🏾🤞🏾

I felt Matt played pretty well. There were some plays where he was a little bit passive, and in some of one v one drills. He was taking tough shots that could’ve been easier shots. Such as pulling up because of a lot of players were sagging. Besides that he made good decisions knocked his shots down. Keep going brother

@user-hh4yv7ur7s

7 ай бұрын

needs to get more comfortable with open jumpers but he was making good reads

@someones_here

7 ай бұрын

@@user-hh4yv7ur7syea, if it’s late coverage, you should be pulling it. Make the defender play up on you, then you can dribble them.

you a hooper at heart man even the coaches know, keep ur head up this is light, i fw ur journey and how u keep pushing you always gon find more oppurtunities u got it.

Matt. Man, wow. Just wow, man! Always love and appreciate the drive but especially the faith that you leave in God's hands about it. Rooting for you and your fututre career, man. Love always!

You are absolutely right about watching your own highlights. It reminds you what you can do and what you can't. And how good you are. But on the real, we all need someone like brotha's friend who's gonna hype us up, but also keep it real 💪🏿. Shout out to y'all

You are so inspiring Matty! You were balling out there and I hope you know we are all rooting for you, but more importantly God is always there for you ❤

Hello Matty! It was so brilliant to watch you attend this try-out! I am a massive fan of your play style and truly believe you have what it takes. Your mentality is unmatched and your game is nice. That is a recipe for success! 🔥🔥🔥

recently i have been feelin like people don't believe in me and this video helped me a lot thankyou

You are so inspirational. Keep pushing man!

A lot of hustle, spirit and commitment to a play. I think you have it, the raw talent is there. You deserve your dream come true

You support me so much everyone does not think I can make the nba but then I watch you and man you support me a lot I train the same stuff that you do because you are the best player

Your advice in the beginning when u said to remember who you are was great! Gl with your journey to the pros

I salute you gang. From one D3 to another. Keep chasing and stay ready bro ! Sumn gone shake !

My man your footwork is on point. You got yourself a fan from Turkey, all the best brother!

Happy to be able to follow your path, youre living the dream man, keep on doing it greetings from argentine

I respect the hell out of these guys going out there. Watching this though, makes me feel like its like a predetermined high school tryout. Major respect for being strong enough to go through with this

Hope things go well for ya. I love you message and your game is smooth. Best of luck

I respect your realness in the video! You really inspire me! Great workout, you played you’re role keep working 😤

@mattilodigwe5

7 ай бұрын

❤️❤️

Love your mentality keep going bro u got this!

love the message at the start - applies to many fields in life

All love bro just started highschool open gyms and I’m scoring on varsity players. God is good

Bro you’re such an inspiration to hoopers like me. You truly have no idea how much you inspire me every time I see one of your vids. Keep going bro

I love the excitement and pure joy at the end of your video. This is dope as fuck man! Keep going dudd

Keep up the great work, you are inspiring me to tryout next season 💪🏿👏🏿

@southerncoastproductions7587

7 ай бұрын

u gotta be over 12 to enter the g league lil fella.

Watching the end and your little motivational secret has given me courage to push harder and do better. I tried out for rep 3 times and failed. I wanted to give up, I was broken. I felt like a sucky basketball player. Watching you removed that feeling. Thank you and keep doing what you do. This is my first time watching you and I subbed so great job man.

@mattilodigwe5

7 ай бұрын

Love bro. Let’s keep going ❤️

Good luck bro fr. Nice to get footage of what to expect.

Keep it up man. You’re a great person and a great player! ❤ICEFAM❤

Great stuff bro…looking fwd to seeing you make it!

Best of lucks men you living my dream, keep the grind!

Love watching these, it gives you a full understanding of why certain guys never make it.(not talking about Matt, he did very well and showed a lot of passion)

@wl6020

7 ай бұрын

There will always be a point where someone can never get any better no matter how hard they try or practice, everyone has a limit. The g league is still the 1% of the 1% of the 1%. A ton of guys can never even make it to their high school jv team. I read somewhere that just to get into a d3 basketball team, its like 1 out of 100 high school varsity players.

LETS LOCK IN BRO!!

good for you bro you played nice! best of luck

proud of you bro! I dont watch your vids like that but im super proud of you no matter what the outcome of this tryout is!

@mattilodigwe5

8 ай бұрын

Much love bro❤️❤️ start watching !

This is inspirational keep chasing dreams

Just seeing your video tonight. Good luck to you, man! Rooting for you! 💪

I can definitely learn from this dude both sides on and off court❤️big W

Good luck in your journey!!

You are an amazing hooper. Your speed is really something else, keep it up

Broo I love your videos you brought confident in me

Been waiting for this one 😤

You have good potenial man. You have to get sharper though.. I played with a lot of G league guys before, and they are a hair behind the NBA guys.. At your height you game has to be close to perfection. Take this as a learning experience, I think you have a good chance of playing Pro,, even if its not in the US, overseas could be a option.

@charlesxavier3489

7 ай бұрын

Facts

@cambohoops

7 ай бұрын

Facts. Smaller guard, gotta kill defenders from deep too. That’s the only way to open the court for him

good luck bro, keep up the work

It’s all 1 step at a time do yo thing bro❤❤

Keep it goin gang dont stop

i just came across your vid & u cold my boy, keep grinding

I believe in you bro, you finna make it to the NBA!!!

Man you got this brotherrrr ❄️❄️❄️❄️ keep going

You are inspirational man! Keep grinding man!

@mattilodigwe5

7 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤️

Interesting process. Thanks for sharing.

We’re proud of you man

At my last tryout I fumbled so hard and that last part at the end really hit different bro I honestly hope you do make it

Let’s go!! Word bro!🤝🏼

u good fast learner bro just hit them shots man thatll change everything

Matt you the goat bro love you man

@mattilodigwe5

8 ай бұрын

Love you brother

Thanks big bro ❤️

Bruh no cap you held ya own, the way these dudes getting paid off basketball on KZread you can easily take over on another scene or go overseas dawg, you tough bro fr you slow down alot, I do the same shit you try hard to be a team player, it’s ok to shine sometimes bro YOU GOT IT!

God bless you man

He actually did really good, he can really make it in the G league with some more training he can become a really good player or even a superstar

Much love bro ❤

I think the two primary improvement areas are vision (being able to make the pocket pass on PNR for example) and tightening your handle.

Keep going bro ⭐️⭐️⭐️

You looked amazing homie. Hope you make it

Inspirational!

I PRAY FOR TO MAKE IT! FR FR lots of love from Europe

W Matty bro! Hope you make it to the league! 💪

@mattilodigwe5

7 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

Keep trying bro you will make it if you keep at it. Let the Lord guide you.

let’s goooo ice gang!!

Dude, you can hoop. Keep chasing that dream!

Let’s go MATTY !

Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven ❤Psalm 23:4

@rustylawnmower5822

7 ай бұрын

Wassup bot how u doin

@RichieLukau

7 ай бұрын

@@rustylawnmower5822Jesus loves you man

@Mr.OJ17

5 ай бұрын

Amen

@BraydenYang

5 ай бұрын

@@rustylawnmower5822he aint a bot he someone that wants to fulfill Gods will of helping other people get saved

@rustylawnmower5822

5 ай бұрын

@@BraydenYang bro look at its other comments, its the same thing, it doesnt reply, its a bot

keep working man and you defininently gonna make an NBA roster

You so real bro, you touched me for !

@mattilodigwe5

8 ай бұрын

Love ❤️

your awesome bro

Visualize. Mentalize. Breathe. Above all try. Try hard. Then try harder. And harder. Learn failure is a by product of success. Believe in yourself. Practice. Practice. Practice. And always remember that life is the journey not the destination.

Good shii. Keep going

good job man.

That highlights thing was a good reminder

@mattilodigwe5

8 ай бұрын

Yessir try it out!

@RockyHoops

8 ай бұрын

Def

Matty you tuff fr🫡🫡

You've earned a sub great content! 🔥❤🙏

@mattilodigwe5

7 ай бұрын

❤️

YESS Finally

@mattilodigwe5

8 ай бұрын

Sorry for the wait 😅

man that speech had me emotional. I'm a senior who dreamed of fencing D1 at Columbia but just rejected. It hurts really bad but we gotta keep going.

@mattilodigwe5

5 ай бұрын

❤️❤️

You a baby Swippa 🔥

Matt, would love to see where and when the next g league tryout will be, and work hard towards it, and see by the next tryout if you get in the first round, and see if you get called back.

The Magic! In 1987 I won the AAU National 3 point contest in Seattle Washington. Curly Neal from the Harlem Globetrotters was the guest speaker at the openimg Ceremonies. He watch me win vs 150 competiters. My team name was the SBA Orlando Magic. Curly Neal then put in the name in 1988 for the expansion team from orlando. It made top 3 names, then voted on by the community. Of course it won, thats how the team got its name. Your Welcome Orlando, lol

remember your path.

wow really liked how you left missed shots on video as well... that's character... God bless you ;)

I’m praying that it you prosper

you a beast

Homie at the beginning of the video a natural on the camera he should definitely create his own channel.

Ice fam on top

@mattilodigwe5

8 ай бұрын

Always

1:38 straight facts

You might not know it and i'm probably one comment in many but i wanna let you know u just inspired a kid who needed it. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

@mattilodigwe5

3 ай бұрын

Wow that means so much.. Go get it big dawg. Let’s go. ❤️

Ye sir keep it up 👍

Nah bro fr you talented

Good job man, but just wondering did u make the team?