I am excited to announce that I have accepted the Head Basketball Coaching position at Lane College!
I am honored to be given this opportunity to lead & inspire the next generation๐
Join me on this journey as we strive for greatness both on & off the court!
#LaneCollege
#Blessed
Iโve been witnessing growth in this young man! I am convinced that LuCye Patterson from my MInnesota Prep - High School Basketball team pretty darn special if you ask meโ๏ธ Keep pushingโผ๏ธ Many people are taking Notice! This prep school move for you is validating your Basketball ๐
Every love story is beautiful but ours is my favorite!
My teammate, my rock, and my best friend, I am to have fallen in love with my best friend
Happy 5th Year Anniversary to My Queen!
#MarriageIsOurBrand
I want to thank Head Coach Issac Brown, Coach Butch Pierre, Coach Ty Waterman & the Wichita State Menโs Basketball program for an outstanding time. I learned a few new concepts & philosophies during my time. Thank you ๐
#CollegeBasketball
#WichitaStateMBB
โ๏ธMerry Christmas โ๏ธ
โญ๏ธThe Rayford Familyโญ๏ธ
The Greatest Legacy I Can Pass On To My Children & My Grandchildren. (Learned by my Parents) Is Not Money ๐ฐ Or Other Material Things Accumulated In My Life But Rather A Legacy Of Character & Faith๐ฏ
Happy Holidays โผ๏ธ
Coach Rayford
Juston is a great addition to our program. Juston is one of the major players from Western New York. He is clearly a โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ โ Point Guard. And what an incredible studentโ๏ธ
#Diplomat
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๐10โoโclock NEWSโผ๏ธ
We want to welcome 6โ0 (PG) Juston Johnson from Buffalo, New York.
Juston is a big time guard that will be able to contribute right away.
His basketball ๐ IQ, Speed & Quickness will help us tremendously on both sides of the floor.
@Jdub05Juston
@coachrayford
5'10 (Jr- PG)
@DonFields2
tallied 17pts and a career high 11ast (The Most in Head Coach
@CoachCallero
Era) Wow! That's speaks volumes! Way to go Don the whole New York & other parts of the world that made an impact on are watching in full effect!
By the way that's a huge win!
As the President of
@MinnPrepAcademy
&
@TennPrepAcademy
...
I am overwhelmed with joy & appreciation. To all of our student athletes, facility, staff & supporters Thank you ๐
We've Been Selected To Compete In
@TheGrindSession
๐Championship in Benton, KYโผ๏ธ
#TPA
#Diplomat
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I feel like my job as a coach & mentor never ends. Today is a very special day for us we arrived back to Memphis as National Prep Basketball Champions. I made it my duty to have my guys honor the life of Tyre Nichols. We have so many reason to be thankful and to be appreciative
Damion, I am super proud of you!
I know the time you put in your craft.
โBe proud of yourselfโ
โจ Keep Striving for Greatness ๐ฆ
#NBA
#LakeShow
#DamionBaugh
I am proud of both of my schools
@TennPrepAcademy
&
@MinnPrepAcademy
for MAKING the Grind Session Top 9. We only can go up โ๏ธfrom here! Congratulations to both School (Memphis & Minneapolis)
If there is one person in the world I am proud to have Coached is Tyrese Patterson (Son of Kenny Patterson- DePaul University- NBA 1985 Indiana Pacers)
He has help lead my High School team to our 1st National Championship In 2018. He is Navarro JC expected to graduate this May!
I am sooooo blessed! ๐
Okโฆ The wait is over! I want to thank all of my wifeโs friend in Dallas who made this event special for us. Special thanks to my Dad & bro Dave traveling from NY. To all of our family members who joined the zoom call.
Kara & Easton, BIG thank you ๐
The Allen Iverson Roundball Classic was ๐ฅ s/o to the organizers for allowing me to Coach the Game!
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Photo ๐ธ credit: Cino Sports
Feel free to explore the pics...
๐ฃ๏ธ The NCAA Final 4 in Houston
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Creating my own history but understanding โA generation which ignores history has no past & no futureโ Coach Rayford
#Basketball
#Memphis
#TennesseePrep
#NationalChamps
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I want to thank my friend Coach Tapscott for helping me get through this weekend! Because of you helping me
@tennprepacademy
high school basketball team wins big๐ฏ Thank youโผ๏ธ
@undergroundf09
@BallerTV
makes a Big Time Connection with our
Minnesota Prep High School Basketball Classic.
We will be featuring some of Prep Basketball finest Basketball Programs from across the United States of America ๐บ๐ธ
๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅFYI: The NCAA has sanctioned a NO CONTACT PERIOD from May 7-13. NO CALLS, NO TEXT, NO VISITS, NOTHING. Make sure everyone is aware and get your calls and texts in before the 7th.
Teachers are working extremely hard right now trying to relearn their jobs and keep our kids safe. They donโt need your criticism or suggestions. They need your support. ๐
๐จ High School Students Grades 9-12 Recruiting Season is here ๐จ
Do you need to:
โ๏ธ Restart your recruiting ๐ค
โ๏ธ Develop physically, mentally and emotionally ๐ค
โ๏ธ Practice/play in front of 2/4 year college coaches ๐ค
โ๏ธ Play a national schedule ๐ค
โ๏ธ Preserve your college
I am super proud of these young men & my staff for working religiously on becoming National Champions ๐
@tennprepacademy
๐๐๐ 3 (X) National Champions
@usanationalprep
Yes, this absolutely true. Coach Harrell is a Coach of honor, integrity and respect. He truly values the Brand of Tennessee Preparatory Academy.
Letโs go!
#MoreThanAGame
President: Harold Rayford gets his guyโ๏ธ
๐Tennessee Prep (Post Grad) gets New Menโs Basketball ๐ Coach, Marks New Direction for Post Grad Program.
โ Coach Harrell has legendary status here in Memphis...
28 years Coaching High Level Basketball ๐
#TPA
#DiplomatLions
#Memphis
@DonFields2
this picture speaks to your achievements and Reaching 1,000 Point in 3 season at
@calpolymbb
is huge for your basketball resumeโ Keep pushingโผ๏ธ
Wowโผ๏ธ What a Birthday Gift to yourself ๐ฏ
#HeartofA
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I had a really great night with Members of TENNESSEE PREPARATORY ACADEMY staff as we HONORED the Legendary Coach Jerry Johnson on his ๐ฏ th Birthday Celebration. It was really an honor to have heard the Legendary Penny Hardaway speak at this historicalโฆ
Remember, we are in a world ๐ where people donโt want you to be better than them! ๐ฏ
๐ฃ Keep working hard to break down those doors that your ancestors empowered you to do!
๐จ๐จ๐จ2018 We Donโt Bluff City Champs๐จ๐จ๐จ
Today was a great day for meโ๏ธMy middle school team in the โWE DONโT BLUFF CITYโ League won the Championship โผ๏ธ Memphis Basketball Association leagues are highly competitive and was a great way for me to give back to the youthโ๏ธ
What most impressed Geno Auriemma when he watched the Bulls practice?
The way MJ acted. He was first in line for every drill. He played hard, & if his teammates didnโt, he was all over them.
Great leaders set the tone for how the rest of the team acts. Lead with high standards.
Super proud of my guy Damion.
Knowing the amount of time you dedicate to the game of basketball, I am glad the
@Lakers
organization has open the door for you. I pray that God continues to bless you ๐
#Lakers
#LakeShow
#TennesseePrep
#NBA
#PrepStar
One of Coach Rayfordโs boys ๐ฆ
Congratulationsโ๏ธto this young man, Tyty Washington. Iโve watched him perform and grow right before my eyes on The Grind Session. Heโs going to do some amazing things at Kentucky. Tyty is one of the best PGโs in this 2021 class. Oh yeah WINNING the Iverson Classic 3pt contest ๐ฅ
To whoever is reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mind right now. May clarity replace confusion. May peace and calmness fill your life.
Stay focused on your journey! Remember it's YOUR journey!
The journey is going to have its days; great days, gloomy days, plain smooth days, rocky days, exciting days... STAY FOCUSED
I appreciate the many schools that have came through to recruit my guys this week! This is a blessing to help young people achieve their goals. @ Tennessee Preparatory Academy