The National Basketball Association (NBA) a non-profit organization that supports various philanthropic initiatives, announced that the 10th consecutive year of the RF Junior NBA program will tip off and will feature free, nationwide basketball development clinics and tournaments for youth, coaches and teachers.
The RF Jr NBA program is a comprehensive youth basketball development initiative that teaches the values and fundamentals of basketball to positively impact the lives of Indian youth. RF Jr NBA National Championship Tournament for the first time, the NBA and RF will conduct 3-on-3 tournaments for U-12 and U-14 youth in 14 cities across India – Chennai, Kottayam, Mumbai, Kochi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Lucknow, Delhi, Aizawl and Jamshedpur – culminating with the RF Jr NBA National Championship in Delhi in September that will crown the boys and girls U-12 and U-14 RF Jr. NBA national champions.
RF Jr NBA Coaches Clinics – The NBA and RF will host in-person and virtual clinics for local coaches and physical education teachers that will teach techniques and best practices for team and player development at any level, including strength and conditioning, mental well-being and nutrition. RF Jr NBA RISE – The NBA and RF will offer additional training opportunities to select standout players in Aizawl and Chennai, as 10 boys and 10 girls from each city will be selected to participate in fortnightly weekend clinics throughout the year. Participants will also receive complimentary basketball equipment to support their training and development. Reliance Foundation aims to develop the country’s sports ecosystem to make India a multi-sport nation. “Our decade-long collaboration is a testament to our common vision, through which we have been able to impact millions of children, train hundreds of coaches, and support communities with our expertise and knowledge.
We look forward to this year, which promises to be even more exciting with new additions to the program, offering more opportunities and exposure,” said Reliance Foundation.
The RF Jr NBA program has reached more than 11 million youth and 13,000 physical education instructors across 34 cities nationwide since 2013. The program is part of the NBA’s broader basketball development initiatives in India, providing a structured pathway for players to learn the game and maximize their potential. In 2017, the NBA, in conjunction with IOT Sporting Aspiration PVT Ltd, launched in Mumbai its first NBA Basketball School.
