Promising young players will get to experience a once in a lifetime opportunity to catch their heroes in the flesh during the Denver Nuggets vs Indiana Pacers, NBA Global Games 2017 at the O2 Arena this Thursday night (January 12th).
Sixty current Year Seven pupils from the four winning schools in last year’s Basketball England Jr NBA campaign (St Bede’s Catholic Middle School, St Bonaventure’s, St Peter’s High School and Harris Academy – South Norwood) shall enjoy a two-day extravaganza in the national capital, including the chance to meet an NBA legend and take part in a clinic on the very same court a mere matter of hours before the tip off.
Those impressionable schoolchildren in attendance will also relish a series of fun-packed basketball activities in the build-up to that gargantuan game between the Nuggets and the Pacers – a highly memorable evening they are unlikely to forget anytime soon.
“The chance for our winning schools from the previous Basketball England Jr NBA term to sample all of the razzmatazz associated with a live NBA game is sure to have the desired effect and leave a lasting impression on them,” said Basketball England’s CEO Stewart Kellett.
“I feel certain they will greatly benefit from witnessing such iconic figures in the global game first hand at the O2 Arena and come away with fond memories they will cherish for many years to come.
“With such a tantalising series of activities and events in store, it is sure to provide sufficient motivation of course for all of the players and schools that are competing in this year’s tournament as well.”
“The NBA is excited to further enhance our partnership with Basketball England to host our first ever Jr NBA Basketball England League Day event in London,” NBA EMEA’s Associate Vice President – Basketball Operations, Neal Meyer, said.
“This event will further enhance the Jr NBA Basketball England League experience for children participating in the England leagues by giving them an unforgettable NBA Global Games experience.”
The Jr NBA League was created for 11-12 year old boys and girls in secondary schools to participate in basketball.
The league, which is organised and operated by Basketball England in partnership with the NBA, features 30 Jr NBA Basketball League school teams that will represent one of the 30 NBA franchises throughout the entire season.
