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About JLab Basketball
Our Mission
At JLAB, our mission is to foster growth, build confidence, and develop elite skill sets in youth athletes across the Central Valley. Through our competitive basketball leagues, travel AAU teams, weekly clinics, and individual training, we provide a structured environment led by experienced coaches. We are dedicated to cultivating a lifelong love for the game while instilling the discipline, work ethic, and preparation needed for players to reach their highest potential both on and off the court.
Co Founder - Larry Abney
In 1995, Larry Abney left New York to attend Fresno State on a basketball scholarship. Under the guidance of legendary coach Jerry Tarkanian, he enjoyed a remarkable college basketball career.
After graduation, Larry traveled the world, experienced diverse cultures in Australia, France, Portugal, Ukraine, and beyond. Following his professional basketball career, which concluded in 2012, Larry chose Fresno as his home. He returned to Fresno State to earn his MBA and raise his family, including his first-born, Jalen Abney.
In 2017, Larry joined the Los Angeles Clippers organization, currently serving as a player development coach and associate head coach with the San Diego Clippers G League team.
Co Founder & Director - Jalen Abney
Jalen, a graduate of Clovis West High School and Fresno City College, has over a decade of experience coaching and training young athletes in the Fresno area. He has coached and mentored players at various local high schools, including San Joaquin Memorial, Hoover, and Buchanan.
Jalen has also coached in some of the country's most prestigious youth programs, such as Nike’s EYBL (Oakland Soldiers) and Adidas 3 Stripes (Jalen Green Elite). In 2024, Jalen served as a guest coach for the Los Angeles Clippers Summer League training camp. Jalen’s deep dedication to developing players’ skills and character fuels our day-to-day mission.