MEET THE FOUNDERS

Alex Hariz

Coach Alex Hariz is a former UC Berkeley graduate and professional basketball player whose journey began as a Team MVP and 1st Team All-Conference standout at Mission San Jose High School. After playing collegiately in New York and professionally in Lebanon, he co-founded HoopSphere to help young athletes reach their highest potential.

Venkat Narasimhan

Coach Venkat “Coach V” Narasimhan is a former UC Davis graduate and professional basketball player who competed in India’s UBA League after playing collegiately at TCI College and Chabot College. As a co-founder of HoopSphere, he’s passionate about developing young athletes into skilled, confident players on and off the court.