Founder- Jonah Antonio
This page provides insight into the life and career of founder Jonah Antonio, highlighting his background, achievements, and what sets him apart from others offering similar services.
Jonah’s basketball journey reflects dedication, perseverance, and excellence at every level of competition:
High School: Completed two years of high school in the United States at the top-ranked prep school Sunrise Christian Academy.
College Career: Spent two years at Mount St. Mary’s University (NCAA Division I), where he was redshirted for one season and later named to the Northeast Conference All-Rookie Team.
Transferred to South Plains College (NJCAA), earning All-Western Junior College Athletic Conference honors. The team achieved a 28–6 record and ranked 7th nationally among all JUCO programs. Jonah received over 25 Division I scholarship offers, including from prestigious programs such as Florida, SMU, UNLV, and Seton Hall.
Continued his career at UNLV top mid major conference Mountain West, where he showed strong potential before an injury-affected season, averaging 7 points per game.
Completed his graduate year at Wake Forest University high major (ACC), averaging 6.5 points per game and shooting 40% from three-point range. Year was highlighted by a 23-point, 8-rebound game against Florida State, featuring future NBA player Scottie Barnes.
Through his extensive experience competing at elite levels, Jonah has developed not only as an athlete but also as a mentor and professional—offering a unique perspective that sets him apart in his field.
My Story
Hi, I’m Jonah Antonio — a professional basketball player for the Illawarra Hawks (NBL) and a former NCAA Division I athlete.
This journey means more to me than most people might realise.
Growing up in Australia, I knew almost nothing about America or the U.S. college basketball system. As a teenager, I took a leap of faith — leaving home to chase a dream I didn’t fully understand.
That journey began with a hard lesson.
I initially ended up at a fake prep school in Wichita, Kansas, and quickly realised I’d been misled. Thankfully, I crossed paths with a coach who helped me get out of that situation and connected me with Sunrise Christian Academy, one of the top prep programs in the United States. It was a massive wake-up call — the difference between junior basketball in Australia and elite American basketball was worlds apart.
During my time at Sunrise, I earned a Division I scholarship to Mount St. Mary’s University. Like many young players, I had bigger goals, so I made the decision to transfer to a JUCO program to become immediately eligible and continue developing. That move changed everything.
At JUCO, I became one of the top-ranked players in the country, receiving over 30 Division I offers.
From there, I committed to UNLV, where I loved my time but battled through injury. After graduating, I transferred once more — this time to Wake Forest University in the ACC — achieving my dream of playing Power Five basketball. Competing against legendary coaches like Coach K and Roy Williams before they retired is something I’ll never forget.
These experiences — ones that less than 1% of players worldwide will ever have — taught me far more than basketball. They taught me resilience, self-belief, and the importance of having the right guidance at the right time.
Today, my passion is helping the next generation of athletes — especially young players who remind me of myself at 16: full of potential, driven, but unsure of where to start.
This isn’t just a career for me — it’s my purpose. I’ve lived the journey, learned from every step, and now I’m committed to helping you chase your college basketball dream with clarity, confidence, and the right support.
— Jonah Antonio