Basketball player development business needs an aesthetic logo that encapsulates core values

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Apex -
Symbolises the top of the food chain. I'd like this to be represented by an Orca (Killer Whale) or possibly a larger bull orca flanked by two smaller orcas. Thought was three dorsal fins could roughly approximate the shape of a pyramid. Therefore the colour scheme is black and white, possibly with some gold trim incorporated.
The Apex also symbolises a pyramid, with the foundation skills at the base, progressing up to peak performance at the apex of the pyramid. The primary focus of the business is the technical and tactical skills required at the elite level.
Target Market(s)
Basketball players from youth - 5 to elite professional players
For youth players, say 5-14, their parents are important as they provide finance
Logo Text
Apex Basketball
Look and feel
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Elegant
Bold
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Serious
Traditional
Modern
Personable
Professional
Feminine
Masculine
Colorful
Conservative
Economical
Upmarket
Requirements
Must have
- Apex Basketball
Orca
Nice to have
- If a basketball can be incorporated into the logo that's great. But not essential
Graphic image included below - maximum amount of cartoon look please.
Hand drawn concept - best indicator of desired look. Incorporate the basketball into the belly. The adjacent dorsal fins don't need to be there necessarily... if can be utilised to make a streamlined appearing pyramid shape around the central dorsal fin then good ... in addition, having seen a few designs, I prefer the APEX BASKETBALL to be horizontal please