Fact: Only 3.6% of high school basketball players go on to compete at the NCAA Level!
C. Macklin
Owner
Basketball Background
Cartaesha Macklin is a Mayo, Florida native and Saluki Hall of Famer who starred as a 5'6" guard at Southern Illinois University (2011–2016). She finished her career as SIU’s all‑time leading scorer (1,779 points) and the program’s career leader in free throws made (465), earning three All‑MVC selections and the 2012 MVC Freshman of the Year honor.
Before SIU, Macklin was a Parade All‑American and four‑time all‑state standout at Lafayette High School (FL), where she led the Hornets to multiple state tournament runs.
In 2023, she returned to SIU as an assistant coach on Kelly Bond‑White’s staff, reuniting with the program she helped elevate as a player.
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Macklin is also a proud mom to Carson Verhines. Currently, Macklin resides in O'fallon, IL, working at Mckendree University as a Financial Aid Counselor.
About CLM Basketball
CLM Basketball was built on a story of perseverance, purpose, and impossible odds.
Founded because I wasn’t “supposed” to make it, CLM represents every player who has ever been overlooked, underestimated, or told their dreams were out of reach. The path to collegiate basketball wasn’t easy—your chances are clm, the obstacles are real, and nothing is handed to you. But through dedication, discipline, and unwavering belief, I not only played at the collegiate level — I even returned to the game for a 2-year stint as a collegiate coach, proving that you can rewrite any narrative.
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CLM Basketball exists because I lived the journey firsthand. I know what it feels like to push through doubt, to train without guarantees, and to grow through adversity. And now, I have committed myself to making that path clearer for the next generation.
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My Mission
Empowering Basketball Players
It's simple, I want to serve, uplift, and prepare young athletes to succeed—on the court, in life, and within themselves. Every session, every interaction, and every moment at CLM is designed to give athletes the tools, confidence, and mindset to beat the odds. From fundamental skill development to mental toughness and basketball IQ, my mission is to empower players with more than talent—I equip them with belief.
