At Something Light Assassins, our mission is to develop the next generation of confident, disciplined, and skilled basketball players by providing high-quality training, strong mentorship, and a team-first culture. We are committed to fostering a love for the game, promoting leadership on and off the court, and creating a positive environment where young athletes can grow, compete, and thrive.

Something Light Assassins is a newly established youth basketball program founded in 2025 by NBA player De’Anthony Melton. While the team itself is new, it’s built on years of experience, passion, and firsthand knowledge of what it takes to succeed — both in youth basketball and at the professional level.

Growing up in the AAU circuit, De’Anthony knows the value of quality coaching, structure, and mentorship in shaping young athletes. That vision is at the core of this program. The Assassins were created to offer youth a high-level basketball experience grounded in discipline, development, and opportunity — especially for players who are hungry to compete and grow.

We may be new, but we are backed by professional insight, strong leadership, and a mission to build something special from the ground up.

🏀 Discipline
We train with focus, consistency, and intention. Every practice and game is an opportunity to improve.

💪 Work Ethic
We believe hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard. Our players learn to earn everything through effort and grit.

🤝 Team First Mentality
Basketball is a team sport — we teach unselfish play, communication, and respect for teammates, coaches, and opponents.