To offer the most talented basketball players in the surrounding area a venue to develop into a college basketball prospect.

Social and economic status should not limit ones potential, or opportunities to learn, be coached, and play with the best.

To put student athletes in position to attend college, make wise decisions, and become productive citizens.

The Upstate Elite will be the number one AAU program in the area, state, and nationally.

1. Provide an education component.
2. Provide a health and wellness component to improve decision making.
3. Assemble the best players in the area for each level.
4. Expose players to college coaches.
5. Play against the best AAU competition.
6. Teach players college and NBA skills.
7. Majority of costs covered by program, sponsors, and grants.
8. Award scholarships to players to top basketball camps.
9. Develop younger player's fundamentals and skills.
10. Raise the level of basketball in the upstate area.