BBA Swarm

Upcoming Events

BBA Swarm Fall 2023 Tryouts

GIRLS 5/6th Grade Tryout SEPT 12TH
St. Margaret's, 6-7pm

BBA Swarm Youth Development Program

St. Margaret's Church
Tuesday/Thursday 6:00-7:00pm
Boys and Girls - Grades 4th-10th

BBA Swarm

The leading club basketball program in the Tri-State Powered by Under Armour, BBA Swarm is for boys and girls grades 3rd – 12th. Our program operates out of facilities in Syracuse and the Liverpool Area and is directed by current NBA trainer, Ben Bellucci. Our program offers teams, camps, and clinics year-round and is coached by local college and high school coaches.

Coaching Staff

Ben Bellucci

Director

Ben Bellucci

Director

Cookie Hillman

General Manager

Jason Hillman

Director, Boys and Girls Divisions

Jason Hillman

Director, Boys and Girls Divisions

Coach Hillman’s coaching experience began back in 1997 in Foxboro, Massachusetts where he coached 6th grade girls and 8th grade boys travel teams. In the summer of 2003 he moved to Central New York with his wife and family where he continued to coach with several local organizations. From 2013 to present, Coach Hillman was:  Head Coach of a 5/6 girls basketball team for the Cicero Optimist Organization (2013 & 2014); Head Coach for CNS Swishers Club, 6th grade girls travel basketball team (2014), 7th grade girls travel basketball team (2015) and assistant coach for 8th grade girls travel basketball team, Head Coach for Sacred Heart Church CYO Girls 5th/6th basketball team (2014), 7th/8th grade girls basketball team (2015 & 2016); Head Coach for BBA Nets 9th grade girls basketball team (2017); and currently the Head Coach for the BBA SWARM 11th grade girls basketball team (2022).  At the same time, Coach Hillman was:  Head Coach for Cicero Snipers 4th grade boys travel basketball team (2015); Head Coach of BBA Nets 5th grade boys travel basketball team (2016); 6th grade boys travel basketball team (2017); 7th grade boys travel basketball team (2018); 8th grade boys travel basketball team (2019), 9th grade boys travel basketball team (2020), 10th grade boys travel basketball team (2021), 11th grade girls travel team (2022), 8th grade girls travel team (2022), 6th grade boys travel team (2023), 6th grade girls travel team (2023) and 7th grade boys travel team (2023).  Coach Hillman preaches accountability, communication, selflessness and hard work, while focusing on strategy and skill development.  Coach Hillman also works as a trainer for seasonal clinics, programs and individual training.

Brian Casey

Head Coach

Brian Casey

Head Coach

Charles Jackson

Head Coach

Charles Jackson

Head Coach

Morgan Maloney

Head Coach

Morgan Maloney

Head Coach

Coach Morgan was born and raised in Brewerton, NY, and attended Paul V Moore High School in Central Square, Coach Morgan played AAU for a couple of different clubs around and outside of Syracuse, NY including Central Square Cyclones, BBA NETS, and Port City Blue Wave. She continued her academic and athletic career at Finger Lakes Community College in Canandaigua, NY. In the 2017-2018 season, her team was the Mid-State Athletic Conference Champions and had the unique opportunity to compete in the NJCAA Regional Championships. In February of 2022, Coach Morgan was offered an Assistant JV and Varsity Coaching position with Bellucci Basketball Academy (BBA) & Swarm. Shortly after, she became a BBA Swarm/Programs and Clinics Lead Coach as well as a BBA Private Basketball Skills Trainer. In August of 2022, she became a Talent Scout for BBA Swarm and in September, Coach Morgan was promoted to Head Varsity BBA Swarm Coach and team Training Lead Coach.

Ammiel Fernandez

Head Coach

Ammiel Fernandez

Head Coach

Maddy Besaw

Maddy Besaw

Coach Maddy was born and raised in Central Square, NY. Throughout her high school career, she was a 3-sport athlete. In 2016-2017 she was awarded the Team Captain Role, Female Outstanding Athlete Award, 2nd Team All-League, and the Varsity Courage Award. During her senior year, her high school team became the OHSL League Champions. Coach Maddy continued her academic and athletic career at Jefferson Community College. She was awarded the Team Captain Role and won the Mid-State Championship her sophomore year. In August of 2022, she became the BBA Swarm Girls Assistant JV coach.