BTY2029 / TNBA AAU Loaded Roster Preview: Talent, Depth, and Development Across the Board
- May 17
- 8 min read
Updated: May 20
BTY2029 / TNBA AAU is already clicking this season.
After finishing last year ranked No. 24 in the nation, this group returns with a loaded roster, strong chemistry, and the confidence of a team ready to make another serious run. They are not starting over — they are building off what they already proved.
A Roster Built to Compete
What makes BTY2029 dangerous is the number of players who can impact the game in different ways.
This group has guards who can handle pressure, create offense, and set the tone. They have players who can score, defend, rebound, run the floor, and make plays in transition. They also have toughness, athleticism, size, and a group of players still growing into their full potential.
At the youth level, many teams rely on one or two players to carry the load. BTY2029 has the look of a team with multiple pieces who can step up depending on the matchup, the pace, and the moment.
That is what makes a roster loaded.
BTY2029 Roster
Kellan Carter
Brandel Sullivan
Ty Schroeder
Nate Meihls
AJ Shroyer
Sam Moeller
Grant Tubbs
Luke Boehm
Carter Pester
Player Spotlights
Kellan Carter | G/F | 6'3" | Marysville High School
Class of 2029 | #31
One of the top player in the class of 2029. Kellan Carter is a strong piece of the BTY2029 roster with size, versatility, and early high school experience. At 6'3", he gives this group length on the perimeter and the ability to impact the game as a guard/forward. His post moves are getting better and better and his 3 point range and percentage only continue to go up. As he is known as one of the top shooters and scorers around. That bodies up and does all the little things the team needs.
Carter attends Marysville High School, where he carries a 3.6 GPA and has already earned a varsity letter in basketball. Where he was the second leading scorer on a very senior heavy team. Within the tough Division 1 OCC, he also received Ohio Capital Conference Special Mention recognition, showing he is already making an impact at the high school level. Marysville basketball had a tough season winning wise or he would have been a shoe in for 1st team as a freshman. That is how good he played and how much of an impact he is already making at the division 1 level.
Player Strengths:
Size and versatility at the guard/forward spot
Early varsity basketball experience at the D1 level
Ohio Capital Conference Special Mention recognition
Strong academic profile with a 3.6 GPA
Ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor
Top 3point shooter with great post moves down hill ability and touch
Social Media: Instagram: @kellan_carter31
Brandel Sullivan | G/F | 6'4" | West Liberty-Salem
Class of 2029 | #3
This guy is special. He is from a smaller school, but once it is seen with your own eyes you wont think any else. with size, versatility, and a multi-sport athletic background. At 6'4", he gives this group length and flexibility as a guard/forward who can impact the game in different areas. He has a SGA style flow and scoring ability but is very unselfish and a great teammate. But he will pour in the points if you let him!
Sullivan attends West Liberty-Salem, where he carries a 3.6 GPA and has already earned varsity letters in football, basketball, and baseball. On the basketball side, he has earned 1st Team All-Ohio Heritage Conference honors and Southwest District Coaches Team recognition.
Player Strengths:
High 3point percentage and great finisher at the cup
Multi-sport athleticism and experience as a freshman
1st Team All-Ohio Heritage Conference honors and Southwest District Coaches
Strong academic profile with a 3.6 GPA
see's the floor and impacts the game on both ends
Social Media: Instagram: @brandelsullivan03
Ty Schroeder | G/F | 6'0" | Fairbanks High School
Class of 2029 | #30
Potentially the best athlete of the group. And possible the area. Ty Schroeder is another strong piece of the BTY2029 roster with toughness, versatility, and a proven multi-sport background. At 6'0", he brings guard/forward flexibility and the ability to impact the game with his athleticism, competitiveness, and overall feel. He is a steal, fast break, rebounds on both ends machine mixed in with dramatically improved skills that get him where ever he wants on the court.
Schroeder attends Fairbanks High School in Milford Center, where he carries a strong 3.9 GPA. He has already earned varsity letters in basketball and soccer, showing his ability to compete at a high level across multiple sports.
On the basketball court, Schroeder earned 2nd Team Ohio Heritage Conference honors and 3rd Team All-Central District recognition. He also earned 1st Team Ohio Heritage Conference honors in soccer, adding to his strong athletic profile. His combination of skill, toughness, academic success, and multi-sport production makes him another player to watch as BTY2029 continues to build.
Player Strengths:
Top Athlete in the area. Versatility at the guard/forward spot
2nd Team Ohio Heritage Conference in basketball
3rd Team All-Central District in basketball
Strong academic profile with a 3.9 GPA
Strong downhill ability and explosiveness off the dribble and for rebounding and soon to be Ooops!
Competitiveness and ability to impact the game in multiple ways
Social Media: Instagram: @tyschroeder30
Nate Meihls | PG/SG | 5'10" | Fairbanks High School
Class of 2029 | #12
The point Guard of the group. Nate Meihls is another important piece of the BTY2029 roster with guard skill, toughness, and multi-sport athleticism. At 5'10", he brings flexibility as a point guard/shooting guard who can handle the ball, compete, and help set the tone for this group.
Meihls attends Fairbanks High School in Milford Center, where he carries a strong 3.7 GPA. He has already earned varsity letters in football, basketball, and baseball, showing his ability to compete across multiple sports. On the basketball court, Meihls earned Honorable Mention D5 Central District recognition.
Player Strengths:
Point guard/shooting guard versatility high % shooter and a great passer
Multi-sport athleticism and Varsity experience as a freshman
Honorable Mention D5 Central District recognition
Strong academic profile with a 3.7 GPA
Toughness, competitiveness, and ability to impact the game as a guard
Social Media: Instagram: @meihlsnate12
AJ Shroyer | G/F | 6'2" | Marysville High School
Class of 2029 | #5
AJ Shroyer is another talented piece of the BTY2029 roster with size, versatility, and strong academic standing. At 6'2", he brings guard/forward flexibility and gives this group another player who can impact the game on both ends of the floor.
Shroyer attends Marysville High School, where he carries a 4.0 GPA and has already earned a varsity letter in basketball. His combination of size, skill, and academic success adds another strong profile to a loaded BTY2029 group.
Player Strengths:
Size and versatility at the guard/forward spot
Varsity basketball experience
Strong academic profile with a 4.0 GPA - High Basketball IQ
Ability to impact the game on both ends
Great 3 point shooter and a defensive specialist
Social Media: Instagram: @shroyer.aj5
X/Twitter: @AJSHROYER
Sam Moeller | F/C | 6'6" | Jonathan Alder High School
Class of 2029 | #2
Sam Moeller adds real size and interior presence to the BTY2029 roster. At 6'6", he gives this group length, rebounding potential, and a strong frontcourt piece who can impact the game around the rim.
Moeller attends Jonathan Alder High School, where he carries a 4.0 GPA. He has already lettered in JV and varsity basketball, showing early experience and continued development at the high school level.
His size, academic profile, and ability to provide frontcourt depth make him another important player to watch as BTY2029 continues to build around a loaded roster.
Player Strengths:
Size and length at the forward/center spot
Interior presence and frontcourt depth
JV and varsity basketball experience
Strong academic profile with a 4.0 GPA
Ability to impact the game around the rim
Social Media: YouTube: Smoel_@sammoeller29
Grant Tubbs | G/F | 6'2" | Jonathan Alder High School
Class of 2029 | #23
Grant Tubbs is another strong piece of the BTY2029 roster with good size, versatility, and a strong academic profile. At 6'2", he brings guard/forward flexibility and gives this group another player who can contribute in multiple ways.
Tubbs attends Jonathan Alder High School, where he carries a 3.9 GPA. He has already earned a junior varsity letter in basketball, showing his development and early high school experience.
His size, versatility, academic success, and continued growth make him another player to watch as BTY2029 keeps building around a deep and talented roster.
Player Strengths:
Size and versatility at the guard/forward spot
Junior varsity basketball experience
Strong academic profile with a 3.9 GPA
Ability to contribute in multiple areas
Part of a deep and competitive BTY2029 roster
Social Media: N/A
Luke Boehm | G/F | 5'11" | Fairbanks High School
Class of 2029 | #34
Luke Boehm is another strong piece of the BTY2029 roster with guard/forward versatility, strong academics, and multi-sport athletic experience. At 5'11", he brings flexibility, competitiveness, and another reliable player to a deep BTY2029 group.
Boehm attends Fairbanks High School in Milford Center, where he carries a 4.0 GPA. He has already earned varsity letters in soccer and basketball, showing his ability to compete and contribute across multiple sports.
His combination of athleticism, academic success, and continued development makes him another player to watch as BTY2029 keeps building around a loaded roster.
Player Strengths:
Guard/forward versatility
Multi-sport athleticism
Varsity experience in soccer and basketball as a freshman
Strong academic profile with a 4.0 GPA
Competitive piece of a deep BTY2029 roster
Social Media: Instagram: @luke_boehm34
Carter Pester | G/F | 6'3" | Delphos St. John’s High School
Class of 2029 | #24
Carter Pester is another strong piece of the BTY2029 roster with size, versatility, and a strong academic profile. At 6'3", he gives this group another guard/forward who can bring length, flexibility, and the ability to impact the game in multiple areas.
Pester attends Delphos St. John’s High School, where he carries a 4.0 GPA. He has already earned a JV letter in basketball, showing early high school experience and continued development.
His size, academic success, and ability to contribute as a versatile guard/forward make him another player to watch as BTY2029 continues to build around a deep and talented roster.
Player Strengths:
Size and versatility at the guard/forward spot
Strong academic profile with a 4.0 GPA
Length and flexibility on the perimeter
Part of a deep and competitive BTY2029 roster
Social Media: Instagram: @carterpester
More Than Just Talent
Being loaded is not just about having good players. It is about having the right players who know how to play together.
BTY2029 is a group of young men from Midwest Ohio that has been building for years, with much of the same core together since 3rd grade. That kind of continuity shows up on the court. They know each other, understand roles, compete for each other, and have already proven they can win against high-level competition.
This group has talent, but what makes them dangerous is how that talent fits together. They share the ball, defend, bring energy, and have multiple players who can impact the game in different ways.
A Team to Keep Watching
BTY2029 / TNBA AAU already proved it belonged in the national conversation last season.
Now, with a loaded roster and another season of development ahead, this group has a chance to keep building on everything it has already accomplished.
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