THE OFFICIAL HOME OFTHE ROCK LIONS

STATE CHAMPS
SIAA CONFERENCE
STATE CHAMPS
2024, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2013
NCAA DIVISION I
PRODUCER OF 40+
NCAA DIVISION I
BASKETBALL PLAYERS
2023 NBA MVP
THE HOME OF
2023 NBA MVP
JOEL EMBIID
ESPN TOP 25
RANKED IN THE
ESPN TOP 25
2022, 2017, 2013
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IN THE NEWS

The Rock Boys National Team Starts 3–1, Looks to Keep Momentum02Dec
The Rock Boys National Team Starts 3–1, Looks to Keep Momentum
The Rock School Boys National Team, led by 17-year Head Coach Justin Harden, is off to a strong 3–1 start through the early season. Their only setback came in a close 68–65 loss to The Villages Charter School, a tough road test that challenged the team’s depth and resilience. The squad opened with an electric 79–57...
The Rock National Team Poised for Another Championship Run02Dec
The Rock National Team Poised for Another Championship Run
The Rock National Team enters the 2025–26 season with high expectations and a roster loaded with experience, leadership, and scoring firepower. Following a solid campaign last year, Head Coach Justin Harden and his group are once again poised to compete for the SIAA State Championship. Leading the way are senior guards Joseph Hartman and Deandre Harvey, who have quickly established themselves...
Coach Findley and The Rock Varsity Team Aim for Another Strong Season02Dec
Coach Findley and The Rock Varsity Team Aim for Another Strong Season
Following an outstanding 2024–25 campaign, Coach Brian Findley and The Rock’s Varsity Boys Basketball Team are set to make another run at the SIAA Sunshine Division title. Last season, the Lions finished as the #1 seed in the division before falling to a tough BCAT squad in the semifinals. For his leadership and the team’s success, Coach Findley was named the Sunshine Division Coach...
Three Rock Basketball Players Announce College Commitments02Dec
Three Rock Basketball Players Announce College Commitments
The Rock Basketball program is proud to celebrate the college commitments of three standout student-athletes who have each made their mark on and off the court. Joseph Hartman, a 6’6” guard and four-year member of The Rock Basketball program, has committed to continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Michigan. Hartman’s leadership, versatility,...

TEAMS & SCHEDULES

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NATIONAL TEAM

Our national team competes in the SIAA national division and against top-ranked teams around the country.

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VARSITY TEAM

Our varsity team competes in the SIAA varsity division and against other varsity teams locally and statewide.

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GIRLS VARSITY

Our girls varsity team competes against other top varsity programs locally and throughout the state.

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JUNIOR VARSITY

Our boys JV and freshman teams compete against local and regional junior varsity and freshman teams.

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OUR SUCCESSBY THE NUMBERS

The Rock emphasizes player development and collegiate preparation to help all of our student-athletes find success on and off the court.
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PROGRAM FOUNDED

The Rock has provided mentorship, exposure, and elite player development to hundreds of student-athletes over nearly three decades, including dozens of international players.
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NCAA DIV. 1 PLAYERS

Our athletes get national exposure and help navigating the college recruitment process, enabling them to continue their playing careers at major and mid-major programs around the country.
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

As winners of four of the last seven state titles, The Rock is a charter member of the Sunshine Independent Athletic Association and won it all in 2013, 2018, 2019, 2022, and 2024.
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NBA MVP

2023 NBA MVP Joel Embiid spent his senior season leading The Rock to a 33-4 record and state championship before going to Kansas University and, later, the Philadelphia 76ers.

A NOTE FROM

COACH HARDEN

“The Rock Hoops program is built on a foundation of TOUGHNESS.

Over the years, both coaches and players have consistently done the right thing, overcoming obstacles to achieve success.

Whether it’s waking up early for intense workouts before school, traveling long distances to compete in top events, or diligently pursuing academic excellence, the players of The Rock have set a high standard.

This unwavering commitment can only be attributed to TOUGHNESS.”

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MEET OUR STAFF

The vision of The Rock School is to make disciples of Jesus who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to courageously cooperate with God in the work of redeeming the world. Our program aims to use basketball to help fulfill that vision.
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HEAD COACH, NATIONAL TEAMJUSTIN HARDEN

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ASSOCIATE HEAD COACHROBERT TROUTMAN

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DIRECTOR OF PLAYER CARERYAN JONES

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RECRUITING COORDINATORPERRYN OGLESBY

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ASSISTANT COACHMACKENZIE WILLIAMS

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HEAD COACH, VARSITY TEAMBRIAN FINDLEY

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ASSISTANT COACH, VARSITY TEAMSHERMAN MERRICKS

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ASSISTANT COACH, VARSITY TEAMMYKEI WOODS

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THE G.R.I.T. PHILOSOPHY

GROWTH
Always improve, regardless of current ability or skills. Be inspired from the quest for greatness.
RESILIENCE
Work to succeed despite setbacks and obstacles. Persevere with mental and physical toughness.
INTEGRITY
Maintain an honorable character to set the standard on and off the court. Live with sportsmanship.
Relentlessly compete against anyone and anything that stands in the way. Fiercely believe in yourself.

BASKETBALL CAMPS

Improve your game with expert coaching, great competition, and valuable individual instruction.

The Rock Hoops basketball program hosts multiple player development camps, regional combines, and coaching clinics throughout the year, providing an opportunity to learn in a fun and safe environment.

  • 352 Combine: Invite-only camp for the region’s best players.
  • PG High: Basketball IQ and skills development for guards.
  • Elite Camp: All-around instruction for middle and high schoolers.
  • Shooting Camp: Lock in your form. For grades 5 through 10.
  • Kids Camp: Build a strong foundation for kids in grades 3 through 5.

Our coaches leverage decades of experience to introduce and develop strong basketball skills with instructional time, drills, and scrimmages.

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THE ROCK LIONS

9818 SW 24th Ave.
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 331-7625
contact@therockhoops.org

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