Meet Our Team

Taber Spani

Taber Spani is a former Tennessee Lady Vol, Taber was a 2x team captain under legendary coach Pat Summitt and scored over 1,000 points in her college career. A McDonald’s All-American and 2009 Gatorade Kansas Player of the Year, she amassed over 4,000 points and 1,700 rebounds at Metro Academy before becoming the first Missouri native to play for the Lady Vols. Coach Taber played professionally overseas before transitioning to coaching and training athletes in Kansas City. Coach Taber brings a championship mindset and a passion for developing players on and off the court.

Addison Bjorn

Addison Bjorn is the reigning Gatorade Missouri Player of the Year and a standout at Park Hill South. She plays for All Iowa Attack (the same club that produced Caitlin Clark), and also competes with Overtime Select. A 3x gold medalist with Team USA, Coach Addison brings elite experience and energy to our coaching staff.

Abby Ogle

Taymont Lindsey

Taymont Lindsey played his final year at Kansas State under Coach Jerome Tang, earning a scholarship after starting as a walk-on. Before that, he had a standout career at Manhattan Christian College, where he was a 1,000-point scorer, team captain, and multi-time All-Conference and All-Tournament selection. Coach Taymont also led the Thunder to consecutive Final Four appearances and a national championship game berth in 2023. With a passion for the game and a heart for mentorship, Coach Taymont is ready to pour into the next generation of players.

Ryan Deppen

Ryan Deppen is a professional basketball trainer and the founder of Deppen Skills Academy, established to develop players from youth to the professional level. Coach Deppen brings elite experience from Sunrise Christian, the TBT’s Purple and Black and his own Deppen Skills Academy, where he’s trained NBA and overseas pros, McDonald’s All Americans and is recognized for his expertise in skill development and his commitment to mentoring athletes across all levels of the game.  Coach Deppen integrates cutting-edge technology with personalized coaching to enhance player performance. 

Sterling Hicks

Kenzie Galliart

Kenzie Galliart was a former varsity captain and All-EKL honoree at Blue Valley West, Kenzie went on to play at Butler Community College, where she served as team captain, student ambassador, and earned KJCCC Honorable Mention and Academic All-American honors. With five years of youth refereeing experience and four years coaching at BVW youth camps, Coach Kenzie brings leadership, skill, and a strong passion for developing young athletes. 

Aidan Wing

Aidan Wing is a former standout multi-sport athlete at Bishop Miege. Aidan was a 4-year varsity basketball starter, 1^st Team All-State honoree, and 4A Player of the Year finalist his senior year. He won four state titles across basketball and football and has played collegiately at both Butler and Hutchinson Community College. Aidan also played in the Jr. NBA Global Championship in 2019 and was selected to be on the Jr. NBA Court of Leaders. Coach Aidan brings energy, leadership and a deep love for the game. 

Van Collins

Van Collins was a standout guard at Shawnee Mission Northwest helping lead his team to the state tournament all four years, with back-to-back Sunflower League and state championships-including an undefeated junior year. Earning All-League honors three years in a row and All-State recognition as a junior and senior, Coach Van finished his playing career at SMNW averaging over 12 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists per game. Coach Van is committed to play in college at Missouri Southern State and is excited to share his love of basketball and coaching with the next generation of athletes. 

Desmond Lindsey

Desmond Lindsey is a former varsity starter and team captain at Kerens High School, and recent graduate of Manhattan Christian College, where he helped lead the team to three consecutive conference championships. With multiple All-Defensive Team honors and a Defensive MVP award, Coach Des brings leadership, skill, and a true passion for the game. Coach Des’s love for the game drives his commitment to developing players on and off the court.

Ben Arnett

Ben Arnett is a former standout at McLouth High School, Ben was a varsity starter his junior and senior years, team captain, and the 2020-21 Ira Brammel Award recipient for leadership and performance. Coach Ben graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Sports Management (including completing a semester long internship at Shoot 360 Kansas City) and aspires to coach or scout at the college or professional level-making him a great fit for developing the next generation here at Shoot 360 Kansas City.