MAGBABALIK ang makabuluhang Jr. NBA Philippines sa Enero 20 hanggang Mayo 14.

Layunin ng programa na maturuan ang mga kabataan – lalaki at babae – nang tamang kaalaman sa sports mula sa basic dribble hanggang sa mas mataas ng antas.

Bukod dito, mas pinalawak ng programa ang community service sa pamamagitan ng NBA Cares.

Itinataguyod din ng Alaska, ang basketball clinic ay libre at bukas para sa mga kabataan na may edad 10-14.

Akari Sports wala pang balak pasukin ang PBA

Nakapaloob sa programa ang skills clinics sa eskwelahan at komunidad, regional selection camps, national training camp at NBA experience trip.

Iasasagawa ang skills clinics sa mga lalawigan ng Bacolod, Batangas, Cagayan De Oro, Cavite, Cebu, Metro Manila at Subic. Ang Regional Selection Camps ay itinakda sa Cagayan De Oro (Feb. 11-12), Lucena (Feb. 25-26), Cebu (March 11-12) at Metro Manila (April 1-2), kung saan ang mangungunang 37 lalaki at 37 babaeng camper ay mapapasama sa National Training Camp sa Manila sa Mayo 12-14.

Matapos ang camp, pipili ng 16 na player – walong lalaki at walong babae – para maging NBA All-Stars at pagkakalooban ng pagkakataon na makapanood ng NBA Game at makasalamuha ang kapwa campers mula sa ibang bansa.

“Jr. NBA has provided world-class basketball instruction to communities across the country and produced a roster of athletes competing both on the local and international stage,” sambit ni NBA Philippines Managing Director Carlo Singson.

“We are grateful for our partnership with Alaska, which supports our mission of instilling the core values of our game and promoting an active lifestyle among youth in the Philippines.”

“We are proud that Jr. NBA Philippines has established itself as one of the country’s premier youth basketball programs and shaped well-rounded athletes including Aljon Mariano, Kiefer Ravena, Kobe Paras, Kyla Flores and Rozie Amatong who inspire Filipino youth to fulfill their potential,” pahayag naman ni Alaska Milk Corporation Marketing Director Blen Fernando.

“As partners of the NBA, Alaska Milk is committed to serving more Filipino children and families with affordable nutrition and providing first-rate training to guide their pursuit of becoming champions in life.”

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, bisitahin ang www.jrnba.asia/philippines.