Devoloping Scholarship‑Ready Hoopers, Not Just Highlights.

Build Scholarship‑Ready Hoopers, Not Just Highlights.

Train With The Trainer The Pros Trust

I'm Branden Patterson, NBA/WNBA Shooting & Skills Coach and CEO of 1Legacy Basketball Academy. Our mission is simple: give serious players the skill, structure, and guidance they need to stand out, win more minutes, and earn a free education through basketball.

Meet NBA Shooting and Skills Coach Branden Patterson

Branden Patterson, NBA/WNBA Shooting & Skills Coach and CEO of 1Legacy Basketball Academy here in New Jersey.

Over the last decade, I've built customized development plans that have helped produce 4 NBA All‑Stars, 2 WNBA All‑Stars, and more than 525 athletes who have earned college scholarships.

1Legacy exists for one reason: to give serious 5th–12th graders the same level of intentional training, accountability, and exposure normally reserved for pros and high‑majors.

This isn't another random skills clinic. It's a long‑term development and scholarship pathway for players and their parents who want a real plan.

How We Develop

Scholarship‑Level Players

In-Person · New Jersey

1Legacy Basketball Academies

  • Small groups (max 12 players) for focused reps

  • Year-round training built around your season

  • Game-ready skills, IQ, and decision-making

  • Confidence that shows up on Friday nights

Online · Skool Platform

1Legacy Basketball Academies

  • Virtual training & at-home workout plans

  • Film breakdowns with pro-level analysis

  • Community accountability & tracking

  • Pro-level guidance from anywhere in the world

Advisory Board

College Pathway Support

  • Access rotating board of college & NBA coaches

  • Navigate NIL, recruiting, and school selection

  • Current college players share real experiences

  • Industry pros guide your family's decisions

The Scholarship

Evaluation & Game Plan

Every great career starts with an honest evaluation and a real plan. In this 60–75 minute session, your player will:

  • Complete a live, on‑court skills and decision‑making assessment

  • Get a clear breakdown of strengths, gaps, and next steps

  • Receive a 12‑month training and exposure roadmap tailored to their goals

Real Students Real Results

Not Local?

Train With Us

From Anywhere.

For families outside New Jersey, the 1Legacy Online Training Academy brings our system to your home or a gym near you:

Weekly live Zoom skills sessions and film breakdowns

At‑home workout plans and progress tracking

Parent & player sessions on recruiting, NIL, and college selection

Access to our Advisory Board symposium replays

The Scholarship

Evaluation & Game Plan

Not sure where your player truly stands? Take our free, 3‑minute College Scholarship Readiness Scorecard and get a simple breakdown of:

  • How they compare to scholarship‑level players

  • The 3 biggest areas to improve this year

  • Recommended next steps for training and exposure