Curtis Malone

Former DC grassroots basketball organizer and founder of DC Assault who built a powerful AAU pipeline and later admitted to running a criminal operation; author of the memoir Duplicity discussing his double life, FBI takedown, incarceration, and return.

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Nov 24, 2025 • 50min

Drug Dealer to AAU Dream Maker: The Curtis Malone Story

Curtis Malone, a former D.C. grassroots basketball organizer and founder of DC Assault, shares his extraordinary journey from drug dealer to AAU powerhouse. He reveals the stark contrasts of his double life, mentoring future NBA stars like Michael Beasley while secretly operating a criminal empire. Malone discusses the FBI takedown that changed everything, his struggles with addiction, and his heartfelt desire for redemption through his memoir, 'Duplicity.' He reflects on the evolving AAU landscape and the importance of integrity in youth sports.

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