The basketball courts at the University of Lagos came alive this past weekend as NBA Nigeria hosted its second Jr. NBA Elite Camp, providing 40 promising young athletes with world-class basketball training and mentorship. The developmental camp, held on International Women’s Day (March 8), balanced participation with 20 boys and 20 girls under age 16, […]
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The basketball courts at the University of Lagos came alive this past weekend as NBA Nigeria hosted its second Jr. NBA Elite Camp, providing 40 promising young athletes with world-class basketball training and mentorship.
The developmental camp, held on International Women’s Day (March 8), balanced participation with 20 boys and 20 girls under age 16, reinforcing NBA Nigeria’s commitment to gender equality in sports development. Participants benefited from comprehensive skills training, competitive game scenarios, and an inspirational life skills workshop conducted by Gbemisola Abudu, NBA Africa Vice President and Nigeria Country Head.
This follow-up to last year’s inaugural camp demonstrates NBA Nigeria’s growing investment in youth development. The previous camp, which ran alongside the historic first visit of the U.S. President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement to Nigeria, produced notable success stories, including Samson Mashebinu and Lewis Uvwo, who earned spots at the prestigious NBA Academy Africa in Senegal.
The Jr. NBA program continues to expand its footprint across Africa, reaching over 250,000 young players last year. For participants, the Elite Camp potentially opens doors to professional opportunities through programs like BAL Elevate, which showcases emerging talent in the Basketball Africa League.
Nigerian basketball fans can look forward to seeing hometown team Rivers Hoopers, compete in the upcoming BAL season, which begins April 5 in Rabat, Morocco, where they’ll look to improve on last season’s third-place finish.
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