About

Come train with Kent Culuko: The No.1 Shooting Coach in the Nation

🏀 8th All Time Leading Scorer In NJ State History (2780 points)
🏀 Rookie Of The Year D1 NCAA
🏀 In 1997 Signed A Contract With The NJ Nets (NBA)
🏀 In 1994 Hit The Buzzer Beater Three Point Shot That Put JMU Into The March Madness Tournament
🏀 Junior/Senior Of High School Averaged 34 points per game
🏀 Career High 42 Points Vs Rutgers University on 8 Three Point Feild Goals and 14 out Of 15 Free Throws

Meet The Team

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Coach Kent

Kent Culuko, founder of the Kent Culuko Shot System and NCAA Division 1 Hall of Famer, is one of the world’s top shooting coaches. His system is trusted by thousands—from NBA and WNBA pros to top youth players—across four continents. A legendary scorer, Kent racked up 2,780 points in high school and 1,701 at James Madison University, where he still holds multiple records. His iconic 1994 buzzer-beater sent JMU to the NCAA Tournament. Kent’s pro career spanned the NBA and international leagues, making him the go-to coach for elite shooting development.

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Coach Mooch

Coach Mooch Bramucci is a Master Skills Trainer with 30 years of elite-level experience, including three years with IYB Basketball. He’s trained NBA players, D1 athletes, and High School All-Americans, and spent three seasons working with Brooklyn Nets coach Jay Hernandez at Pro Hoops. Mooch brings 16+ years of Division 1 coaching experience from schools like Manhattan, Columbia, and Delaware State, and served as an assistant with the New Jersey Nets in 1994–95. As a top coach for IYB’s Elite AAU teams, he brings unmatched knowledge, leadership, and passion to player development.

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Coach Adam

Coach Adam Ouidad is an elite trainer and AAU Co-Director who’s become one of New Jersey’s top basketball minds in just four years with IYB. Mentored by Coach Kent, Adam quickly earned respect for his passion, work ethic, and commitment to player development. He’s led multiple AAU teams to championships and plays a vital role in operations, overseeing scheduling, travel, and logistics. A Ramapo High alum and 2019/2020 back to back State Champion, Adam brings heart, leadership, and drive to everything he does at IYB.

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Coach Karson

Coach Karson Culuko is in his first year as an IYB Skills Trainer and Grade School AAU coach, bringing passion, energy, and a lifetime of experience in the program. A true IYB product, he’s trained with the system for 19 years and has spent the last three mentoring young athletes at summer camps. In 2024, Karson led New Jersey in scoring with 27 PPG and finished as Pequannock High’s all-time leading scorer with 1,774 points. A standout guard and North-South All-Star, he’s now focused on inspiring the next generation with his knowledge and love for the game.

Blaze Basketball Club Inc.

At Blaze Basketball Club, part of the AAU Nonprofit, our mission is to empower and inspire youth of all races, genders, and ages through the game of basketball. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where young athletes develop not only their basketball skills but also the life skills necessary for success beyond the game. When you donate to Blaze Basketball, you’re doing more than just giving—you’re investing in opportunity. 100% of your donation goes directly toward supporting underprivileged youth in our basketball programs.

Your generosity helps cover essential costs such as transportation, meals, hotel stays, uniforms, and tournament entry fees—ensuring that every young athlete, regardless of background, has a fair shot to grow on and off the court.

Together, we can break barriers and build brighter futures—one game at a time.

Prefer to Donate by Check? Please make checks payable to: Blaze Basketball Club, and mail to:

Kent Culuko
4 Kamm Street,
Pequannock, NJ 07440

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