The National Basketball Association (NBA), the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the Spanish Basketball Federation (FEB) announced today that the 21st edition of Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Europe will take place from Friday, May 31 to on Monday, June 3 at the Embassy Training Center Higuerón in Fuengirola, Málaga, Spain. This will be the third time that the NBA and FIBA global basketball development and community outreach program will be held in Spain, after previous camps in Barcelona (2010) and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (2015).
BWB Europe 2024 will bring together 60 of Europe’s best under-18 players to participate in skill development, athletic testing, movement efficiency and 5v5 matches under the guidance of players, former players, legends and coaches from the NBA, WNBA and FIBA, including Collin Sexton (Utah Jazz) and Devonte Graham (San Antonio Spurs).). Additional participants and coaches, whose names will be announced prior to the camp, will also participate in life skills development programs, leadership and NBA Cares activities.
“For more than 20 years, BWB Europe has helped develop many talented players who have gone on to play in the NBA, WNBA and their national teams,” said Neal Meyer, NBA Europe and Middle East Vice President of Basketball Operations. “We are excited to celebrate BWB in Malaga for the first time and welcome the next generation of players from Europe for a memorable experience, while learning from current and former players, and coaches from the NBA and WNBA.”
“We are looking forward to this BWB Europe camp taking place in Andalusia, Spain,” said Jorge Garbajosa, president of FIBA Europe and former NBA player. “With the huge popularity of basketball in the region, highlighted by the success of numerous European teams in last year’s FIBA Basketball World Cup and the outstanding performances of many European players in the NBA, we are confident that all participants will gain valuable knowledge from this experience, both on and off the court. With this edition driven by the strong support of the Spanish Basketball Federation, we are sure that this event will be a success and we extend our best wishes for a rewarding and memorable experience for all. “.
“We are very excited to be able to host this edition of Basketball Without Borders in Spain, where we will surely have some of the next stars of our sport,” said Elisa Aguilar, president of the FEB. “Training is a fundamental pillar for us, and “We are convinced that this camp will represent a few days where players will live unique experiences on and off the court that will boost their careers.”
Forty-one former BWB players were among those 125 international players record-breaking rosters for the opening night of the 2023-24 NBA season, including Danilo Gallinari (Milwaukee Bucks; Italy; BWB Europe 2003), Deni Avdija (Washington Wizards; Israel; BWB Europe 2018 and BWB Global 2019), Dario Šarić (Golden State Warriors; Croatia; BWB Europe 2010) and Jonas Valančiūnas (New Orleans Pelicans; Lithuania; BWB Europe 2008). Former NBA player and member of the Spanish National Team Marc Gasol, whose number 33 was retired by the Memphis Grizzlies last month, participated in BWB Europe 2010 in Barcelona.
BWB Europe 2024 will be supported by Nike, a global partner of BWB since 2002, who will equip participants with Nike clothing and footwear, and Gatorade, which will keep players and coaches hydrated throughout the camp.
BWB has reached more than 4,300 participants from 140 countries and territories since 2001, with 119 former players going on to play in the NBA or WNBA. The NBA and FIBA have organized 74 BWB camps in 49 cities in 33 countries on six continents.
There have been 16 Spanish players in the NBA, including 2023 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Pau Gasol. The NBA has played 20 games in Spain since 1988, including a preseason game between the Dallas Mavericks and Real Madrid earlier this season. NBA games have been broadcast in Spain since the 1987-88 season, and the league opened its office in Madrid in 2007. Currently, NBA games reach fans in Spain through Movistar+ and NBA League Pass, the premium subscription service for live games available through the NBA App, including more than 40 weekend games in primetime this season.
2024-05-22 11:30:57
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