Benguet hosts 3rd NBA regional selection camp
BENGUET province will once again play host to the annual Jr. NBA Philippines 2018 presented by Alaska for the third Regional Selection Camp.
Basketball enthusiast ages 10-14 years old from northern provinces and interested participants outside the region are expected to attend the camp on March 17-18 at the Benguet State University in La Trinidad, Benguet.
Boys and girls born 2004-2008 are encouraged to participate in the league’s global youth basketball participation program to learn the fundamental basketball skills set and the Jr. NBA S.T.A.R values of Sportsmanship, Teamwork, a positive Attitude and Respect.
Jr. NBA Coaches Carlos Barroca and Rob Newson together
with Jr. NBA coaches from presenting partner Alaska led by PBA Legends Jeffrey Carriaso and Tony de la Cruz will be managing the Regional Selection Camp.
Registration and participation are free.
Participants will be measured against a series of vitals tests and skills challenges that will determine their inclusion in the following day to undergo advanced basketball drills and team exercises on the first day.
On the second day, the remaining players will immerse in drills and showcase team and individual skills in the scrimmages.
The camp’s top performers will be given the opportunity to represent Northern Luzon in the National Training Camp in Manila on May 18-20.
The Jr. NBA National Training Camp will select the most outstanding eight boys and eight girls as Jr. NBA All-Stars from the Regional Selection Camps, with the fourth and final camp set for Metro Manila on April 7-8 at the Don Bosco Technical Institute in Makati.
The Jr. NBA Philippines 2018 All-Stars will embark on a unique, overseas NBA experience with fellow Jr. NBA All-Stars from Southeast Asia later in the year.
Qualified boys and girls can still register at www.jrnba.asia where the program terms and conditions can be found. Fans can also follow Jr. NBA on Facebook, the NBA at www.nba.com and on Facebook and Twitter. Roderick Osis