SO Elite Basketball

SO Elite Basketball, established in 2016 by Majak Wenyin, is a basketball training program designed to nurture and empower student-athletes. Since its inception, SO Elite has remained committed to providing valuable platforms where players can gain exposure and secure athletic scholarships for college. To date, SO Elite has played a pivotal role in helping over 50 players secure full-ride athletic scholarships for their college education. With a coaching staff comprising multiple current and former collegiate players, and NBA player Wenyen Gabriel serving as a Brand Ambassador, SO Elite continues to offer high-level training. Student-athletes have access to individual workouts, group sessions, open gym access, and targeted skill drills.

To ensure continual growth, we offer ongoing mentorship and support to holistically equip each athlete, both on and off the basketball court.

SO Elite Women's Program

We are excited to announce the official launch of SO Elite Women’s Basketball, an initiative dedicated to promoting women’s sports and the holistic athlete development of female athletes. Leading the women’s program are Co-Directors Awal Ajak, a University of Kansas City Alumni and former North Texas assistant coach, and Acheil Tac, recipient of the NCAA 2023 Legends and Legacy Community Award and captain of the National South Sudanese Women’s Basketball team. Together with an incredible staff, they are inspiring a movement that will impact the lives of young South Sudanese, Black, and minority women in sports for generations to come. Our goal is to increase awareness and participation among girls in our community, providing them with the same access and opportunities as their male counterparts. Recognizing the need and prominence of women’s sports, we have designed a program exclusively designed to empower young girls in our community and offer equitable opportunities for success. During Women’s Month in March 2023, we launched the program with our first South Sudanese Women’s Basketball Camp. Over 50 girls from middle and high schools in Omaha, Lincoln, Des Moines, Kansas City, and the Dallas-Fort Worth areas joined us for an empowering experience. The camp featured basketball training, leadership development sessions, and a vital mental health workshop, hosted by our partners, South Sudan YouThrive. With the support of our brand ambassador, Wenyen Gabriel, and other partners, we recently organized an all-women’s camp that brought together 50 South Sudanese, Black, and minority girls. This event not only provided them with the chance to hone their skills and compete but also provide a platform to build networks and connections on a national stage. As participants in our programs, these young athletes have the opportunity to form meaningful relationships with one another, their mentors, and professionals from diverse fields. This network of connections serves as a gateway to future opportunities, creating a supportive community of women that support the holistic development of each athlete and empower young women in the world of sports.

Bigger than Basketball

In addition to providing personal skills training, organizing camps, tournaments, and college tours, SO Elite places a strong emphasis on nurturing youth through meaningful interpersonal mentorship. Student-athletes can rely on SO Elite not only for their basketball development but also for comprehensive support beyond the basketball court. With well-informed and experienced mentors, our program is dedicated to establishing genuine relationships that will last a lifetime. SO Elite remains consistent in its commitment to the principle that, regardless of challenging circumstances, it is our responsibility to equip the next generation of youth with the essential tools needed to excel in all facets of life.

"Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire, the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand."
-Nelson Mandela