Summer 2026

Train with NBA Veteran Gabe Vincent

The annual youth development camp returns to UC Santa Barbara — where it all started for Gabe. Powered by Just Watch Sports.

Location

UCSB Events Center (The Thunderdome)

Dates

August 29–30, 2026

Eligibility

Grades 4–12

Capacity

Limited to 120

About the Host

Coming Home to the Dome

Gabe Vincent playing for the Atlanta Hawks

Gabe Vincent's basketball story runs through Santa Barbara. From 2014 to 2018, he spent four seasons in the Thunderdome — 113 games, 101 starts, and the foundation of an NBA career built on grit. Undrafted, he worked his way through the G League to earn a spot on the Miami Heat, eventually becoming a key contributor in their 2023 Finals run. After signing with the Lakers in 2023 and being traded to the Hawks at the February 2026 deadline, Gabe continues to prove that relentless work ethic pays off. Now, every year, he returns to where it all started to invest in the next generation of athletes.

2014-18

UC Santa Barbara

4-year starter, 113 games

2015

Big West Freshman of the Year

2018

Undrafted

Out of UCSB

2019-20

G League Most Improved

2020-23

Miami Heat

Key playoff rotation

2023

NBA Finals Run

29-point game vs Boston in ECF

2023-26

Los Angeles Lakers

Free agent signing

Feb 2026

Atlanta Hawks

Trade deadline acquisition

"Santa Barbara is where I learned what it takes. The Thunderdome wasn't just a court — it was where I figured out who I wanted to become. This camp is my way of bringing that experience to kids who are where I was."
— Gabe Vincent

For two days each summer, Gabe partners with his offseason trainer Akachi Okugo and the Just Watch Sports team to deliver elite-level development to athletes in grades 4–12. Same court he played on. Same standards he holds for himself. That's the camp.

Lead Trainer

Meet Coach Akachi Okugo — The Trainer Behind the Player

Co-Founder, Lead Trainer & Player Development Consultant

Akachi Okugo isn't just teaching kids at this camp — he's the trainer Gabe Vincent works with through the NBA season and offseason. Co-founder of Just Watch Sports, Akachi has built his career developing professional athletes at the NBA, NCAA, and FIBA levels. When Gabe wants to sharpen his game, this is the gym he walks into.

Nike Hoop Summit invitee (2022, 2023). Egyptian Men's National Team at the FIBA World Cup. Hundreds of professional athletes trained globally — and now bringing that same player-development system to youth.

This is what makes the camp different. You're not getting a generic skills clinic. You're getting the exact development methodology that Akachi uses with NBA players — adapted for grades 4 through 12. Akachi designs the curriculum. Gabe trains alongside the kids. The Just Watch Sports team handles the rest.

Nike Hoop Summit '22 & '23FIBA World CupNBA / NCAA / FIBA Experience

Where Pro Training Meets the Next Generation

Just Watch Sports is the player development company behind some of the best basketball players in the world. Founded by Akachi Okugo, JWS works with NBA athletes, NCAA programs, and national teams to build the systems pros actually use to get better. Once a year, we open that same training environment to youth — and the Gabe Vincent Camp is how we do it.

Igniting Growth, Fostering Community

At Just Watch Sports, our mission is to empower athletes and organizations with elite training, proven development systems, and innovative digital solutions. We provide accessible, high-quality basketball training for players of all ages, while also partnering with professional teams and youth organizations to license our curriculum and create original content tailored to their needs.