What is the Puma NXTPRO Circuit?
We’re proud to compete on the NXTPRO Circuit, one of the nation’s premier platforms for high-level youth basketball.
Our NXT League teams play in the same venues as the PRO16 teams, giving our players unmatched exposure to college coaches and recruiters. Competing through both non-live and NCAA live periods, our athletes earn their rankings and prove themselves against elite competition.
Every game, practice, and session is a chance to grow, be seen, and take the next step toward college basketball. If you want a program that challenges you, develops you, and helps you get noticed, this is where you want to play.
THE NEXT LEVEL IS EARNED.
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We're looking for players who bring more than talent.
Players who compete. Put in the work. Listen to their coaches. Show up for their teammates.
If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.
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What Happens Next?
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Submit your player profile. Tell us about your game, your experience, and where you play.
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Show us what you've got. Include a highlight video if you have one.
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Get on our coaches' radar. Our staff will review your information and contact your family for an evaluation opportunity becomes available.
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We are looking at additional open tryout dates. We will notify you when dates become available.
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Club
Our Mission
Lafitte Pirates is committed to shaping the future of young athletes. Our basketball programs focus on skill development and teamwork, ensuring a well-rounded experience for players of all levels. With dedicated coaching, we enhance individual and collaborative play.
LPA Alumni
Dalviere Garrett
Kuyper College
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Dalviere Garrett was a high school basketball player from Battle Creek, Michigan, who plays point guard and shooting guard.
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High school career: Garrett attended Battle Creek Central High School, where he was a starter. He also played AAU basketball with the LPA Pirates, helping lead the Pirates to a regional championship.
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College commitment: He signed with Kuyper College in July 2025.
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Athletic profile: He is listed as a 6'0" guard, weighing 185 lbs, and is right-handed. His dominant hand is right, and he plays both point guard and shooting guard.
Brandon Navione
Eastern Michigan University
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Brandon Navione was a power forward at Howell High School in Howell, Michigan. Brandon went Pro in 2016 and retired in 2025.
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2016–2017 Bayer Giants Leverkusen
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2017–2018 Gimnasia y Esgrima
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2018–2019 Olimpia Montevideo
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2019 Sporting CP
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2021 KR
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2021–2022 Club Atlético Olimpia
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2022–2023 Stella Azzurra Roma
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2024 Mineros de Zacatecas​
Deonte Bibbs
Kuyper College
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Deonte Bibbs was a high school basketball player from Battle Creek, Michigan, who played point guard and shooting guard.
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High school career: Garrett attended Battle Creek Central High School, where he was a starter. He also played AAU basketball with the LPA Pirates, helping lead the Pirates to a regional championship.
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College commitment: He signed with Kuyper College in July 2025.
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Athletic profile: He is listed as a 5'11" guard.
