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About
Pinnacle.

Built on the belief that sustainable success requires more than talent alone — PSG focuses on strategic guidance, athlete education, and preparation-driven opportunity.

Our Mission

Purpose-driven.
Always.

At Pinnacle Sports Group, we are dedicated to advancing basketball talent through elite development, informed guidance, and strategic exposure. Our mission is to equip athletes with the knowledge, resources, and opportunities needed to compete globally, grow professionally, and build meaningful futures beyond the game.

PSG was founded in 2024 by Jay Joyner, a former Division I Head Basketball Coach with over 20 years of coaching experience and eight years in leadership roles. This firsthand experience shaped PSG's education-first approach to every athlete relationship.

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Built for those often overlooked. Guided by purpose.

Jay Joyner — Founder, PSG Our Mission

To equip athletes with the knowledge, resources, and opportunities needed to compete globally, grow professionally, and build meaningful futures beyond the game.

Education Over Urgency
We help athletes understand their options clearly — no pressure, no shortcuts.
Long-Term Thinking
We plan with the full arc of an athlete's journey in mind — not just the next season.
Trust Over Transactions
Our relationships extend beyond the placement — PSG stays with athletes through every chapter.
The PSG Team

Meet the people
behind PSG.

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Jay Joyner

Founder & CEO — Pinnacle Sports Group

Jay Joyner brings over 20 years of Division I college basketball coaching experience — including 8 years in head coaching roles — to every PSG relationship. Having personally mentored student-athletes from early development through collegiate competition and into professional pathways, Coach Joyner built PSG from firsthand insight into the challenges athletes face athletically, academically, personally, and professionally.

His education-first philosophy is the foundation of everything PSG does — prioritizing preparation over hype and steady development over shortcuts.

20+ years Division I college basketball coaching
8 years in Division I head coaching roles
Expertise in athlete recruiting, NIL strategy, and career development
Founder of Pinnacle Sports Group, est. 2024
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Travis Glover

Director of Recruiting

At Pinnacle Sports Group, Travis Glover recognizes that every athlete's journey is unique. As Director of Recruiting, his role is to help guide athletes toward the right competitive environments by identifying opportunities that align with their goals, values, and long-term development.

Travis brings a player-first perspective to the recruiting process — one that prioritizes fit over exposure, and long-term development over short-term placement.

Specialized in athlete-program fit analysis
Deep network across collegiate basketball programs
Player-first recruiting philosophy
Long-term athlete career development focus
Our Approach

Structured.
Intentional.
Athlete-first.

PSG operates with a clear, structured approach built around education, preparation, and long-term development. We help athletes understand opportunities before acting on them.

Rather than pushing athletes toward trends, PSG focuses on building a foundation that supports progress over time. Every athlete's journey is different, and our approach adapts accordingly.

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01
Understand First
Before any recommendation, we take time to understand the athlete's goals, situation, and timeline.
02
Educate Deeply
We equip athletes and families with the knowledge to make confident, informed decisions — not reactive ones.
03
Build the Foundation
Personal brand, professional habits, and strategic positioning — all built before the opportunity arrives.
04
Create Visibility
Curated exposure through strategic showcases, digital presence, and targeted coach outreach.
05
Stay the Course
PSG doesn't disappear after the first placement. We stay invested in every athlete's long-term trajectory.
Why PSG

A different path.
By design.

01

Education Over Hype

The sports and NIL space is crowded with platforms promising exposure, deals, or fast results. PSG takes a different path — one rooted in honest information and informed decision-making.

02

D1 Coaching Intelligence

Our founder's 20+ years on the D1 sideline means PSG doesn't guess what coaches want — we know it firsthand. That insider perspective is built into every athlete recommendation we make.

03

Relationships, Not Transactions

PSG exists to support athletes who value preparation, reputation, and long-term success. We don't pressure athletes into decisions — we help them understand their options with confidence.

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your pinnacle?

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