THE National Basketball Association (NBA) announced recently that the Jr. NBA will return to the Philippines with Jr. NBA Philippines Clinics Online on May 29 and June 12 with registration now live at www.jrnbaasia.com.
The Jr. NBA is the league’s global youth basketball program promoting healthy and active lifestyles, while the clinics will cater to 13 to 17 years old boys and girls across the country.
The Utah Jazz’s Jordan Clarkson and 2021 NBA Draft prospect Jalen Green will join Jr. NBA coaches in leading Filipino youth through basketball drills.
Clarkson and Green will also participate in a life session and discuss the importance of fundamental skills training in their professional careers during the May 29 online event.
On June 12, Women’s NBA Legend Ticha Penicheiro will headline a Jr. NBA session designed for girls.
“We’re excited to bring together players from across the NBA, WNBA and NBA G League to inspire our young athletes participating in the first ever Jr. NBA Philippines Clinics Online,” said Scott Levy, NBA Philippines Managing Director.
“Shifting the Jr. NBA program to a virtual event will allow us to safely engage young boys and girls through basketball while continuing to promote the importance of an active and healthy lifestyle,” Levy added.
Jr. NBA Philippines will also publish a series of videos beginning June 21 on the official Jr. NBA Philippines Facebook page, which will feature Clarkson, Penicheiro, former NBA coaches, local Jr. NBA coaches and sports science resource speakers discussing a range of sports-related topics including nutrition, psychology, diversity and inclusion among others.