Those close to BJ Hill.......

 BJ Hill brings the Truth Basketball Training team to Power 2 Play after spending over twenty years coaching and playing at the college level.  The first half of his collegiate coaching career was spent at the junior college level where he helped develop over fifty players for the Division I level.  After moving onto DI at the University of Northern Colorado as an assistant, he was named the 3rd youngest head coach in the country in 2011 where he served in that role for six seasons.  During his tenure, the program experienced its' first and only Big Sky Conference regular and post-season tournament championships which resulted in the University's first trip to the NCAA Tournament.  Hill was named Big Sky Conference and CollegeInsider.com Coach of the Year, Skip Prosser Man of the Year Finalist, and Hugh Durham Award Finalist during his tenure as head coach.  During his time at Northern Colorado, five players from the great state of Colorado were named All-Conference at the Division I level.  Three years at Northern Colorado his teams finished in the Top 25 in Division I basketball for three point shooting percentage, including #1 in the country in 2012.  Coach Hill's favorite part of his collegiate coaching career was mentoring and helping his players with life skills through basketball development.  Truth Basketball is built around the idea that in basketball and life that sometimes "You may fall, but you didn't fail. Now get back up!." BJ is the first to acknowledge and own the mistakes that he has made in his coaching career. He works hard to be a positive example for young athletes by being transparent and leading through his experience and coming out the other side to be a success in two other industries since his coaching career ended. BJ looks forward to once again being a resource for players, their families and coaches as they build toward actualizing their goals through Truth Basketball Training at Power 2 Play.  

 “I’ve followed BJ and his career since he played high school and college, and through his career as a Division I head coach. His passion for the game is obvious, and he does a phenomenal job passing that on to the players he coaches. Every player BJ works with gets better every single day!”  

 -Scott Howard, Denver Nuggets Director of Player Personnel, GM Grand Rapids Gold 

“I have known BJ for over twenty years, from a time we both were beginning our college coaching careers. I saw first hand during his time as a junior college coach his commitment to on court player development and pushing his athletes to be the best they could be.”

  -Matt Painter, Purdue Head Coach 

4X Big Ten Coach of the Year

 “I have known BJ Hill as a player, coach, and friend for almost three decades. Coach Hill played for me and we were colleagues as well. BJ has always built strong relationships with kids in order to help them pursue their dreams and goals.” 

 -Chris Jans, Mississippi State Head Coach 

"I have known BJ Hill for almost twenty years and the one constant is his passion for helping others.  I met him when he was a juco assistant and followed him to Coach of the Year as a DI coach.  His passion for others success, relationship with his players, and his work ethic is why he is a tremendous asset to any young player trying to improve their skill level and understanding of the game."

- Danny Sprinkle, Montana State Head Coach, 2022 Big Sky Coach of the Year

 “I have known Coach Hill for over a decade as the father of a player that played for him. When a parent releases a child over to a coach at the college level they expect and hope that the coach would continue the building and development of their child in the best way. Coach Hill did not let me down. I never questioned his commitment to my son and over the years our relationship has continued which for me is a sign of genuine care and love. I would not hesitate to have my sons or daughters under the leadership and influence of Coach Hill."  

-Kyle Unruh, Scout/Analyst Next Pro Hoops 

 “Coach Hill recruited me out of George Washington High School to Indian Hills JC and I Followed him to Northern Colorado because he worked with me to be my best every day. I was able to earn 1st Team All-Conference and move on to the G-League with the confidence he helped me gain.” 

 -Jabril Banks, 2X 1st Team All-Conference, Fort Wayne Mad Ants

 “When I met Coach Hill I considered myself a hard worker. I quickly found out that there was a whole new level of work I didn’t know anything about. He believed in me when not many others did and cared about me enough to show me what it was going to take to be great. I’m forever grateful for the role he played in my life. I never would have been the player or man I am without him.”  

-Tate Unruh, 2X Big Sky All-Conference,  Limburger United - Belgium 

Troy Graefe

Troy joins the TBT staff bringing over 30 years of coaching expertise rom the college and high school ranks. Troy brings a wealth of experience and is able to communicate that experience to those he coaches in a matter second to none!

Xzaivier James

Xzaivier comes to the TBT staff after recently serving as the head coach for the girls program at Northridge High School.  Xzaivier played for Coach Hill at the University of Northern Colorado on the 2011 Big Sky Championship team.  

Tyler McNeese  

Head Boys Basketball Coach at Greeley Central High School

Grew up in Northern Colorado, graduated from Greeley Central High School in 2006. Played for Western Nebraska Community College in 2007. Started coaching AAU basketball in 2009. Joined Greeley Central coaching staff as C-team coach in 2010. Heath Middle School Head Football Coach from 2014 to present. Promoted to JV Head Coach/Varsity Assistant Coach at Greeley Central in 2016. Heath Middle School Head Boys Basketball coach from 2016-2020. Promoted to Head Boys Basketball Coach at Greeley Central in 2021. 

He has a passion for competition and working with young people. He believes in service to others and making a difference in your community to make a difference in the world. He is devoted to his family. He has been married for 5 years and has two daughters. He loves the game of basketball and believes athletics can shape lives for the better. .