Built to Compete. Built to Last. A South Carolina youth travel basketball program with purpose at its core.
Carolina Titan Elite is a competitive youth travel basketball organization based in South Carolina. We are proud members of both the AAU and NTBA, competing at a regional and national level while remaining rooted in our local community.
Our program was built on a simple belief — talent shouldn't be limited by a family's budget. We operate on a fundraising-first philosophy, working toward a future where participation is fully fee-free. Every dollar raised through sponsorships and community fundraising goes directly toward travel, tournament fees, uniforms, and gear — reducing the cost families carry today and building toward covering it entirely tomorrow.
Carolina Titan Elite was intentionally designed so that a family's budget never has to stand between a young athlete and their dreams. Through corporate sponsorships, community fundraising, and strategic partnerships, we're actively working toward funding 100% of our operating costs. We're not there yet — but every sponsor, every donation, and every fundraiser moves us closer to a program where every player competes at the highest level, regardless of what their family can contribute.
Carolina Titan Elite was born from purpose.
As Director, my mission is simple — develop young athletes to reach their highest potential, on and off the court. I created this program to provide a competitive, elite environment where players are challenged to grow not just as athletes, but as athletes of character.
Carolina Titan Elite is more than a basketball organization. It was founded in honor of Micah Ochieng — a brother, a father, and a light taken from us too soon. His memory is the foundation of everything we do here.
In Micah's honor, we are committed to bringing awareness to mental health, education, and professional development — three areas that too often go unaddressed in the lives of young people. We believe that guiding this next generation means meeting them where they are and giving them the tools to build a future beyond the game.
At Carolina Titan Elite, every player who walks through our doors carries Micah's legacy forward — whether they know it or not.
— Chris Hinton, Director