MEET THE TEAm

Meet our passionate leaders at Tillman Elite Academy!

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XAVIER “X” TILLMAN

Founder / CEO

  • From: Grand Rapids, Michigan

    • 1st Team All-State - (Michigan)

    • Mr. Basketball Runner-Up (Michigan)

    • Ranked Top 100 in the country and Number 1 in the state of Michigan

    • Big Ten All-Conference Honors

    • Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY)

    • Once held the All-Time Blocks Leader at MSU in 3 years

    • Final Four Appearance in the NCAA Tournament

    • Top 25 Defensive Player in the NBA

    • NBA Champion - Boston Celtics 2024 🍀

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CHRISTIAN RODRIGUEZ

Director / Coach

  • From Grand Rapids, Michigan

    • High School State Champion (Michigan)

    • WHAC 1st Team All-Conference Honors

    • WHAC Player of the Year (POTY)

    • All-Time Assist Leader in CU History

    • Bravo Francis Top 100 Finalist

    • #2 All-Time in 3-Point Shots Made in CU History

    • All-American

    • Led German Pro B League in Points and Assists Per Game

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JAMES BECK

Asst. Director / Coach

  • From Grand Rapids, Michigan

    • Earned All-State Honors (Michigan)

    • State Champion Runner-Up (Michigan)

    • College Starter, competing against top Division 1 teams, including Oakland, Miami, and New Mexico State

    • Led professional overseas teams, Chile and Uruguay to playoff appearances

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TUNNEL VISION

A brotherhood that started at a young age, now looking to the change the next generation of student athletes! The vision is clear….

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