Archive — Matt Paul Basketball

Est. 2004 · Chestnut Hill Academy

The MPB Archive

22+ years of courts, community, and careers. Every player, every season, every moment that made this program what it is.

22+
Years Running
1,000+
Players Developed
Chestnut Hill Academy
Where It Started, 2004
Develop. Compete. Lead.
The Mission, Always
Richie — Tape the Thumb
Richie Taped thumb drill
Landry Shamet
Landry Shamet NBA · Former Philadelphia 76er · One of the best shooters in the game

Coaching Corner

Tape the Thumb

One of the most effective — and most affordable — shooting drills in the game. Taping the thumb forces the hand into proper position, eliminating the thumb push that kills accuracy at every level.

The mechanics don't change from a youth gym to an NBA floor. Landry Shamet — one of the best shooters in the NBA and a former Philadelphia 76er — is proof. Get the hand right early, and everything else follows.

"Make it fun. Keep it fun. Teach kids how to play — the right way, from day one."

From the Program

Where They Are Now.

Players who came up through MP Basketball and went on to compete at the next level.

Justin Anderson
Justin Anderson
Bloomsburg University

Justin started with MP Basketball in 3rd grade. From his first days on the court to playing college hoops at Bloomsburg — his journey is exactly what this program is built for.

Carly Monzo
Carly Monzo
Mount St. Joseph Academy → Loyola of Maryland

Carly developed her game with MP Basketball before going on to star at Mount St. Joseph Academy and then compete at the college level at Loyola of Maryland.

Franklin Gilbert — The Haverford School
Franklin Gilbert
The Haverford School Fords

Franklin brought the work ethic and basketball IQ built at MP Basketball to The Haverford School, where he competes for the Fords.

Photo Archive

The Moments That Made It.

Game days, practices, tournaments, and everything in between.

Jamie celebrates
Full camp at Penn Charter
Pure joy — running the floor
Early days — MP Basketball camp

Community Memories

What This Program Meant to You.

From players, parents, coaches, and fans — the moments that made this community what it is.

JA
Justin Anderson
Player
2011–2017
Coach Matt believed in me before I believed in myself. Playing for MPB set the foundation for everything that came after.
FG
Franklin Gilbert
Player
2023–Today
Summer league Thursday nights at Oreland are the highlight of my summer every year. The competition, the community — nothing like it.
MM
Coach Mickey McGuire
Coach
2018–2022
Coaching alongside Matt changed the way I see the game. The focus on fundamentals, keeping things simple, and making sure every kid is having fun — that shaped everything about how I teach the game today.
LP
Luke Pelullo
Player
2018–2022
The reps on those outdoor courts at McKelvie built a work ethic I carry with me every single day.
MY
Mo Young
Player
2011–2017
I came in not knowing anything. I left understanding the game in a way most players never get the chance to learn.
Have a memory to share?
Email matt@mattpaulbasketball.com