Our Coaches
Our coaching staff represents the highest levels of basketball experience — from NCAA Champions and Division I coaches to former professional players with international and NBA backgrounds. Every session is led by coaches who have competed, taught, and developed at the game’s top levels. Their expertise ensures each athlete receives elite instruction, personalized feedback, and mentorship that builds skill, IQ, and confidence both on and off the court.
Darius Miller
Founder/Coach
Darius Miller is a Kentucky basketball legend and NCAA Champion with over a decade of experience competing and leading at the game’s highest levels. A former standout for the University of Kentucky, Miller helped guide the Wildcats to a 2012 National Championship before playing professionally in the NBA and overseas.
Now, as Founder of The Bucket Club, Darius brings his passion for teaching, leadership, and player development back home to Lexington. His vision is to create an environment where athletes of all levels can grow their skill, basketball IQ, and confidence — both on and off the court. hrough personalized training, mentorship, and community-driven programs, he continues to invest in Kentucky’s next generation of players and leaders.
Terrence Commodore
Founder/Coach
With over 10 years of Division I coaching experience at the University of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky, and Evansville, our coach brings elite-level knowledge and leadership to every training session. He has also served as an assistant coach for TBT’s The Ville for the past two years and has coached and developed more than 50 professional players competing in the NBA, G League, and overseas.
A proven leader in player development, he was the Head Coach of the Underclassmen All-American Game, mentoring top national prospects including Ace Bailey, Jason Crowe, Asa Newell, and Tre Johnson. He is also the Co-Founder of Camp One Midwest Spotlight, one of the premier exposure camps in the country.
Brennan Canada
Coach
A former Kentucky Wildcat and La Familia TBT player, Brennan Canada brings his leadership, discipline, and deep understanding of the game to The Bucket Club. His training style emphasizes fundamentals, basketball IQ, and work ethic — helping players build confidence and consistency on and off the court.
Kahlil Whitney
Coach
Former McDonald’s All-American, Kentucky Wildcat, and NBA forward, Kahlil Whitney brings his high-level playing experience and passion for the game to The Bucket Club. After competing with La Familia TBT in 2024, Kahlil now dedicates his passion and professional experience to training the next generation of players. His sessions focus on building fundamentals, improving confidence, and unlocking each athlete’s full potential — both on and off the court.