Basketball Without Borders Asia Tournament Set for September 2020

The NBA and the International Basketball Federation ​(FIBA) have partnered ‌with Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL) to host ​the 14th Basketball Without Borders (BWB)​ Asia tournament from September 19-22 at Warwick Stadium in Australia.

Since its inception⁣ in 2001, Basketball Without Borders has provided opportunities for over 4,500 participants from 142 countries and regions. Notably, 127 participants have⁣ gone ​on to become NBA or WNBA players. The camp has been held 77 times globally, including in Melbourne in 2016 and Canberra‌ in 2022.

The‌ upcoming camp will feature ⁣60⁣ top high school athletes from over 20 countries in⁤ the Asia-Pacific region. ⁣Japan will be represented by six⁤ athletes, including Shogo Takada, Ginga Senbo, and Daiki Tanaka from the boys’ ⁤side, ​and ‌Otoha Goto, An Kanazawa, and Yui Kiyoto ‌from ⁤the girls’ side.

The coaching lineup​ boasts an impressive‍ array of ‌current and ‌former players from the NBA,‌ WNBA, and FIBA. Notable coaches include NBA champion Aron Baynes ⁤and four-time WNBA champion⁣ Cynthia Cooper.

The training program will encompass both on-court and off-court skills development. On-court ⁣training will focus on basketball skills, including ⁢offensive and ⁣defensive skill stations,‌ a three-point contest, and⁣ five-on-five games. Off-court‌ training⁤ will emphasize life skills and leadership​ development sessions.

The⁤ final ceremony ⁤will recognize outstanding players‌ with awards, including the Kim Bowney Camp MVP, Patrick Baumann Sportsmanship Award,⁣ Three-Point Champion, and Defensive MVP.