Basketball Without Borders Europe Returns to Spain in 2024

The NBA, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the Spanish Basketball Federation (FEB) announced this Wednesday that the 21st edition of Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Europe will take place in Fuengirola (Málaga) from Friday, May 31 until Monday, June 3 at the Embassy Training Center Higuerón, according to a statement.

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).

According to the organization’s statement, the 2024 edition will bring together 60 of the best male and female players under 18 years of age in Europe to participate in skill development, athletic tests, movement efficiency and 5-on-5 matches under the guidance of players. , former NBA, WNBA and FIBA ​​players, legends and coaches, including Collin Sexton (Utah Jazz) and Devonte Graham (San Antonio Spurs).

“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, vice president of NBA Europe and Middle East Operations, who He was “excited” to go to Malaga for “the first time and welcome the next generation of players from Europe”, with “a memorable experience”.

For the president of FIBA ​​Europe, Jorge Garbajosa, the “great popularity of basketball in the region, highlighted by the success of numerous European teams in last year’s World Cup and the outstanding performances of many European players in the NBA, is key.” Therefore, they are “confident that all participants will gain valuable knowledge from this experience, both on and off the track.”

“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 everyone,” he added.

The FEB also celebrated hosting “some of the next stars” of basketball. “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,” said the president of the entity, Elisa Aguilar.

An example of the camp’s future reach is former NBA player Marc Gasol, whose number 33 was retired by the Memphis Grizzlies last month, participating in BWB Europe 2010 in Barcelona. This camp 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.

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2024-05-22 16:30:45
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