founder & Director

Meet Aron Walker.

Born & Raised in Sweden

Aron honed his basketball skills representing his country at the U16 and U18 levels, laying the foundation for a career that would take him across continents.

 

Transitioning to the United States, Aron played High School for Academy prep. This led him to his dreams of playing College Basketball, starting his career at JUCO for Weatherford College then later transferring to Prairie View A&M University, competing at the NCAA Division 1 level.

 

Venturing into the professional realm, Aron embarked on a journey which led him through the courts of France, Germany, Norway, Austria, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Mongolia, and Estonia, enriching his understanding of the global basketball landscape.

 

Drawing from his experiences, Aron delved into coaching, guiding aspiring talents at Scotland Campus prep, ranked #7 nationally, and Global prep academy, instilling in them the values of dedication and perseverance.Driven by a vision to unearth and nurture basketball talent, Aron founded Scandinavian Elite, a burgeoning scouting and placement platform in Europe. Through this initiative, Aron has facilitated the transition of over 40 players to high schools and colleges across the USA and Europe, while also spearheading the Scandinavian Elite USA camp, fostering a culture of excellence and opportunity.

 

Aron’s commitment to empowering young athletes extends beyond borders, as evidenced by the establishment of Bridge the Gap Academy in Italy, bridging the divide between potential and opportunity.

 

Throughout his endeavors, Aron has been privileged to secure over 4 million USD in scholarships, affirming his dedication to paving pathways for the next generation of basketball stars.