The NBA announced today revealed the two individuals that will be the guests in the 2018 edition of the Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA National Training Camp on May 18-20.
Sacramento Kings big man Willie Cauley-Stein and Basketball Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes are headed to Manila next week to help coach, identify, and select the latest Jr. NBA Philippines All-Stars. They will also serve as coaches for the Jr. NBA Alumni All-Star Game.
Cauley-Stein shares, "Filipinos are among the most passionate basketball fans in the world and I’m eager to work with these dedicated young players who have earned the right to be chosen as Jr. NBA All-Stars." He adds, "I’m excited to share my basketball knowledge and help the kids become the best version of themselves on and off the court." The sixth overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, Willie averaged 12.8 points, seven rebounds, and 2.4 assists for the Kings this season.
For Swoopes, she says, "Participating in sports and having proper nutrition are both integral parts of a child’s holistic development as it touches on physical, emotional and mental well-being. Through the Jr. NBA program, I look forward to this opportunity to contribute to our goal of getting more kids, especially girls, to play the game of basketball and help them understand how working hard on their craft in the same way it opened doors for my career, can unlock greater opportunities in life." Sheryl is one of the top 15 WNBA Players of all time, a four-time WNBA champion, three-time WNBA MVP, and an Olympic Gold Medalist.
The National Training Camp is the culmination of the Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA Philippines program, with the top 75 boys and girls from the Regional Selection Camps held in Bacolod, Baguio, Butuan, and in Manila, as well as the Alaska Power Camps held in Manila and Subic. Participants are taught drills, exercises, and participate in scrimmages The first two days of the NTC will be held at the Don Bosco Technical Institute in Makati, with the final day taking place at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall.
From that group, eight boys and eight girls will be picked to be the Jr. NBA All-Stars. They will be rewarded with the experience of witnessing the 2018 edition of the NBA China Games this coming October, featuring the Philadelphia 76ers and Dallas Mavericks. They will also compete against their fellow All-Stars from the ASEAN region.
Aside from the Jr. NBA All-Stars, the program is also searching for the 2018 Jr. NBA Coach of the Year, with the winner also joining the All-Stars in China.
Presented by Alaska, the Jr. NBA Philippines program also has AXA, Cloudfone, Gatorage, Globe Telecom, and Panasonic serving as its Official Partners, while Spalding is a Supporting Partner. BTV, NBA Premium, and S+A serve as the media partners.
Sacramento Kings big man Willie Cauley-Stein and Basketball Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes are headed to Manila next week to help coach, identify, and select the latest Jr. NBA Philippines All-Stars. They will also serve as coaches for the Jr. NBA Alumni All-Star Game.
Cauley-Stein shares, "Filipinos are among the most passionate basketball fans in the world and I’m eager to work with these dedicated young players who have earned the right to be chosen as Jr. NBA All-Stars." He adds, "I’m excited to share my basketball knowledge and help the kids become the best version of themselves on and off the court." The sixth overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, Willie averaged 12.8 points, seven rebounds, and 2.4 assists for the Kings this season.
For Swoopes, she says, "Participating in sports and having proper nutrition are both integral parts of a child’s holistic development as it touches on physical, emotional and mental well-being. Through the Jr. NBA program, I look forward to this opportunity to contribute to our goal of getting more kids, especially girls, to play the game of basketball and help them understand how working hard on their craft in the same way it opened doors for my career, can unlock greater opportunities in life." Sheryl is one of the top 15 WNBA Players of all time, a four-time WNBA champion, three-time WNBA MVP, and an Olympic Gold Medalist.
The National Training Camp is the culmination of the Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA Philippines program, with the top 75 boys and girls from the Regional Selection Camps held in Bacolod, Baguio, Butuan, and in Manila, as well as the Alaska Power Camps held in Manila and Subic. Participants are taught drills, exercises, and participate in scrimmages The first two days of the NTC will be held at the Don Bosco Technical Institute in Makati, with the final day taking place at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall.
From that group, eight boys and eight girls will be picked to be the Jr. NBA All-Stars. They will be rewarded with the experience of witnessing the 2018 edition of the NBA China Games this coming October, featuring the Philadelphia 76ers and Dallas Mavericks. They will also compete against their fellow All-Stars from the ASEAN region.
Aside from the Jr. NBA All-Stars, the program is also searching for the 2018 Jr. NBA Coach of the Year, with the winner also joining the All-Stars in China.
Presented by Alaska, the Jr. NBA Philippines program also has AXA, Cloudfone, Gatorage, Globe Telecom, and Panasonic serving as its Official Partners, while Spalding is a Supporting Partner. BTV, NBA Premium, and S+A serve as the media partners.
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