Our Story

How it started

Founded by Vehans Ayvazi and a group of passionate boys obsessed with the game of basketball, LA Select was born.

  • Armen Nazaryan
  • Ed Hematsiraki
  • JR Salcedo
  • Leo Tahmasian
  • Ruben Karakulyan
  • Ryan King
  • Sam Vaseghyzand
  • Vartan Avetisyan

First Tournament

After months of preparation, on June 1, 2012 the boys competed in their first tournament, the Cavs Summer Classic.

First Championship

After enduring numerous defeats, the boys' hard work and dedication paid off when they won their first championship on July 8, 2012, at the NBN Independence Day Tournament.

Moved to American Lutheran Church

After months of practicing outdoors, we moved to American Lutheran Church in Burbank.

Initial Logo

First Media Day


State Ranking

After many tournament championship wins, in September 2013, WCE25 ranked the team as #20 in the West Coast.

Added More Teams

After three successful seasons, LA Select expanded by adding two more teams.

Coach Youhans and Coach Tovmas joined the program as valuable additions.

Moved to UCC

Moved to United Community Church in Glendale, a huge improvement from the American Lutheran Church gym.

Moved to Pacific

Moved most practices to Pacific Community Center in Glendale.

Recognition from California State Senate

LA Select was presented with a certificate of recognition from the California State Senate President Pro Tempore, Kevin de León.

Developmental Clinics

The Developmental Clinics were started to provide LA Select club players and athletes outside of the Select of all ages and skill levels with high repetition individual based workouts.

Youngsters Program

The Youngsters Program was started to give 5-6 year olds an early introduction to the game.

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10 Year Anniversary

The 2021-2022 season marked LA Select 10 year anniversary. From humble beginnings, we've consistently pushed to improve while staying true to our roots. So grateful to our alumni, current players, and coaches that helped pave the way towards this amazing milestone.

Rebrand

Moved to Academy USA

Added multiple teams per divison

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Added First Girls Team

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Added Camps

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Added High School teams

Adidas Gold Partnership

LA Select officially recognized as an Adidas Gold Program and a member of the 3SGB circuit.

Started Jr Hoops League

With over a decade of expertise in competitive travel basketball, LA Select will now aim to make its impact at the recreational level as well.

On March 2024, Jr Hoops will open it's doors, featuring a youth basketball league dedicated to providing beginner to intermediate players with a supportive and inclusive environment to learn and enjoy the game.