ralph mackey

Christian,Husband,father,sibling,friend ! Son Julian Mackey,FIU MBB

[Bleacher Report @BleacherReport]

JALEN BRUNSON WHEN IT MATTERED MOST 🗽

45 PTS
14-27 FG
4 3PM

HEART OF A CHAMPION ❤️🏆

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

I wouldn’t be where I am today without the love and support that @MichelleObama has poured into me over the years. Her story — from her South Side roots to the White House and beyond — is a central part of the Obama Presidential Center.

[ralph mackey @ralphdmackey]

@Coachjrod12 I’m shocked,unbelievable

[Joey Rodriguez @Coachjrod12]

It’s Time!!

[ralph mackey @ralphdmackey]

@Coachjrod12 BIG BODY BRUSON

[Jack @Jackkk]

Matthew McConaughey reveals the three words his dad said that changed his life

“I said dad, I don't want to go to law school anymore. I want to go to film school and after about a 5 second pause, he goes, ‘Are you sure that's what you want to do?’ I reply yes sir”

“Another long pause. Then I hear, ‘Well, don't halfass it’”

“I remember just beaming, hopping up just like Yes! My dad not only said okay. The way he said don't halfass it, it was also, okay. Let's go big boy. Own that shit. Get some leverage. Get some horsepower behind where you're going. Go do it”

“I remember to this day and I've learned this later I think from becoming a father, part of what I believe happened to him and why he said that to me that way on that call was the way that I asked him. I wasn't really asking. It was, ‘I don't want to go to law school, Dad. I want to go to film school.’ I didn't stutter. He heard his son saying this is what I want to do”

“What I think happened to him in that moment is what I think any father, any parent loves. You raise your kids in a certain way and you give them a guideline, a ladder to climb and here's the guidelines and if you do it this way, you're most likely going to have some success in life and it'll work out for you and then when we do it that way, we can be proud parents”

“But what do we really want to happen when our kids are out of the house and they're on their own? We kind of want them to call one day and go, ‘I'm breaking out. I'm going my own way.’ And as a parent, we go, as much as it may scare us, we're going, ‘Yes!’ I gave my kid the confidence and the courage and the foundation to say they're going to go their own way”

“In a way, I think every parent honors and loves that moment. I heard my dad, when he didn't hear me stutter, when he heard me directly say what I said. I wasn't really asking him. Even though I was out of respect asking him, the way I said it, I wasn't asking him and I think he felt that”

“Don't halfass it”

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the brave men and women in uniform who gave their lives for this country that we love. It is a debt we can never fully repay, but we must never stop trying. I’ll always be grateful to our fallen heroes and their families, whose sacrifice reminds us of what it means to live for something greater than ourselves.

[ralph mackey @ralphdmackey]

Birthday weekend activated

[ralph mackey @ralphdmackey]

@CoachDoty I know exactly how you feel, got a birthday date /weekend plan with Slim Buckets, I’m like a kid in candy store ,I can’t wait

[Craig Doty @CoachDoty]

🚨 Big man alert 🚨

Everyone’s hunting for size in the portal. We’ve got one who you need to look at.

Meet Ahjany Lee (6’9 1/2” on the tape with shoes on).

Ahjany just wrapped up two seasons at HCU after beginning his career at the University of St. Thomas (MN) in the Summit League, where he played for one of the best mid-major coaches in the country in Johnny Tauer.

Ahjany Lee:
• Skilled, mobile big who rebounds, protects the rim, and is a legitimate pick-and-pop threat

• Fully recovered from an October 2024 knee injury. Crushed it in the summer and early fall of 2024 and had earned our starting big man spot prior to the injury. Came back in 2025-26 and by the middle part of this season was comfortable, confident, and explosive (see included highlights).

• Elite per-minute producer: At St. Thomas as an underclassmen he played 822 minutes across two seasons. He averaged 4.6 PPG, 3.7 RPG, and nearly 1 BPG in just 13.9 MPG (.508 FG / .364 3PT / .802 FT). Play him 28 minutes per game and those numbers are 9.2 PPG, 7.5 RPG, and 2 BPG.

• Very intelligent, consistent work ethic, and high character.

*Basketball family — Sister is Ayoka Lee who was a star at Kansas State.

Coaches: Call me on Ahjany and I’ll let you know everything you need to know. Ahjany can help immediately as a 2nd/3rd big at the D1 level or be a featured piece at an NCAA D2.

Hit me up!

[ralph mackey @ralphdmackey]

@CoachAllenPayne Congratulations AP

[Craig Doty @CoachDoty]

Elijah Brooks played the last two years for us at HCU and is available in the portal. He’s the real deal:

• Two-year starter who led our team in scoring (12.3 PPG), finished second in rebounding (4.5 RPG), and led in steals (1.5 SPG) this season.

• Switchable defender who can guard 1-4 effectively.

• 6’4” PG (6’3” without shoes, 6’4” with shoes. We measure).

• American Conference+ level athlete — plays downhill, explosive vertical athlete with high-level strength and burst.

• Extremely high basketball IQ — Elijah initiated our offense from the point, which included seven formations and over 50 sets/variations.

• Developed into an elite pick-and-roll player — rarely missed a pocket pass or read. Float game established.

• Barkley game (watch the 11/27/24 game vs. NAU for the full Barkley bag including 29 PTS on 13-19 FG). Most teams run a double at him and are forced to play in rotation.

• Elite cutter off the ball

• Game-changer in transition with his speed and vision

• Career 189/381 (.496 FG%) — all at the NCAA Division I level

• Broke his hand this season, but it’s fully healed with no restrictions. He’s been working out daily in our gym and is 100% ready to go. There will be no issue with the medical hardship as we have x-rays, documents, and info from doctors, specialists and surgeons. He appeared in 8 game, all in the first semester.

Call me with any questions. I’ll tell you everything you need to know.

Note: Last season we had two high level players at HCU enter the portal for enhanced revenue opportunities: Julian Mackey (to FIU) and Bryson Dawkins (to YSU). Both were double-figure scorers who absolutely crushed it at their next school. Elijah is cut from the same cloth and will do the same for you.

Hit me up!

[Kalan Hooks @KalanHookstv]

Alabama State and Bethune Cookman softball teams strolling during pregame might be one of the best things you see today

[ralph mackey @ralphdmackey]

https://t.co/EgBDZzELsA

[Jordan Richard @JordanRichardSC]

Steph curry is crazy for this shot omg 🤯

[ralph mackey @ralphdmackey]

@boppball @jeremykballard Thank you Coach for everything. Wish all the success for you and your family on whatever your next adventure will be

[Craig Doty @CoachDoty]

One of the most enjoyable things about coaching is seeing young men improve.

These guys have maximized their opportunities at HCU. Some of them have more than tripled their averages and production from their previous Division I.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Congratulations to Lauren Betts and the sensational seniors at @UCLAWBB for winning their first NCAA Championship!

[ralph mackey @ralphdmackey]

Happy Easter

[ralph mackey @ralphdmackey]

@iamaydan00 @TransferPortal @NCAAPortal Go reach for the stars youngfella