LOCATION:
Johannesburg, South Africa
American International School of Johannesburg

FIBA/NBA PLAYERS & COACHES PARTICIPANTS:

CAMPERS:

• Top 100 African players from 20+ African countries.
• Players ages 19 and under.
• Players selected by FIBA, NBA and participating federations, with input from FIBA/ NBA international players from Africa.

PRESS CONFERENCES & APPEARANCES:

• Press conferences will be scheduled to announce the camp and answer questions from the local media.
• Autograph sessions and/or sponsor appearances for the FIBA/ NBA participants can be worked into the schedule.

CAMP FORMAT:

• Players will be divided into 10 teams Bobcats, Grizzlies, Hawks, Kings, Knicks, Magic, Mavericks, Nuggets, Rockets and Spurs
• Each team will be coached by a FIBA/ NBA player or a FIBA/ NBA coach.
• There will be daily clinics in the morning to teach fundamentals (passing, shooting, dribbling, one-on-one moves, offense, defense, etc.)
• Each pre-determined team will have designated time to practice their camp offense.
• Games will be scheduled for the afternoons and evenings.
• Individual and/or team shooting games will be incorporated into the daily schedule and be played for FIBA/ NBA prizes.
• All participating players will be outfitted with NIKE apparel and given a NIKE gym bag containing mesh practice gear, shoes and socks.

OBSERVERS:

• The camp will be entirely open to the media and sponsors.
• The camp will be entirely open to FIBA, NBA, NBDL and NCAA coaches.
• The camp will be closed to the public during the morning drills.
• The camp will be open to credentialed guests during all games.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• The focus of the daily community outreach efforts during Basketball without Borders Africa will be education, grassroots basketball development and health related issues with a focus on HIV/AIDS advocacy. The highlight of our community outreach will be the creation of an NBA Cares live, learn or play space.
• The camp also features a product donation for local non-government organizations (NGO’s) that include school supplies, toys, clothing, toiletries and hygiene products, books, and other necessities
• Daily motivational life-skills seminars will be conducted for the campers on various topics such as leadership, character development, teamwork and HIV/AIDS awareness and education.
• Community outreach efforts will be lead by the current and former FIBA/ NBA players attending the camp.