PRIORITY SPORTS BASKETBALL PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Kyle McAlarney leads Priority Sports’ Player Development efforts, bringing the same discipline, competitiveness, and passion that defined his own playing career into every aspect of his work with athletes. A standout guard at the University of Notre Dame from 2005–2009, Kyle was known for his toughness, basketball IQ, and relentless work ethic. During his collegiate career, he earned First Team All-Big East honors in 2008 and set the program record for most three-pointers made in a single season, cementing his legacy as one of Notre Dame’s premier guards.

Following college, Kyle went on to enjoy a nine-year professional career competing at a high level in the United States and Europe. He achieved significant success overseas, including becoming the all-time leading scorer for Orléans Loiret Basket in Orléans, France, and earning three LNB All-Star selections. Competing across multiple leagues and cultures, Kyle developed a global perspective on player development and performance, gaining firsthand insight into what it takes to sustain success over the course of a professional career.

Kyle’s identity as a player was shaped by a rigorous approach to training and an insatiable love for the game—qualities that now define his approach to developing athletes. His passion for coaching began early; he has worked with players since the age of 16, and what started as a labor of love ultimately became his calling. After his playing career, Kyle served as a high school coach and athletic director, further refining his leadership skills and deepening his commitment to athlete development both on and off the court.

Before his collegiate and professional success, Kyle was already one of the most accomplished scorers in New York State high school basketball history, finishing as the sixth all-time leading scorer statewide. That lifelong journey through the game allows him to relate authentically to athletes at every stage of their development.

At Priority Sports, Kyle combines his elite playing résumé, coaching background, and deep understanding of the athlete experience to help players maximize their potential. He prides himself on building authentic relationships, fostering accountability, and preparing athletes not only for high-level competition, but for long-term success in basketball and in life.

Torrian Jones serves as the Head of Priority Sports Grassroots Recruiting while also supporting Kyle McAlarney in directing the company’s Player Development Program. A former multi-year captain and starter at the University of Notre Dame (2000–2004), Torrian helped lead the Irish back to national prominence, highlighted by a Sweet 16 appearance in 2003.

After a brief stint in the G League, Torrian began training youth players in the Northeast, driven by a deep passion for mentorship and an obsessive commitment to the fundamentals of skill development. His dedication propelled him up the coaching ranks—from the high school level to a return to his alma mater in 2015, where he served in a dual role as an academic counselor and mentor for teams that reached back-to-back Elite Eights in 2015 and 2016.

Torrian went on to spend seven years as an assistant coach at the University of Delaware, specializing in player development and working directly with multiple all-conference athletes across every position. In 2023, he joined Priority Sports, bringing with him a uniquely comprehensive background that spans recruiting, coaching, mentorship, and athlete development.

Today, Torrian leverages his multi-faceted experience across the basketball landscape to help prospects at all levels navigate every aspect of building a successful career.