NBA to open academy in India early next year
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US-based National Basketball Association (NBA) will open is first academy in India and its fifth globally in New Delhi in April, and offer scholarships in a bid to identify and develop elite homegrown prospects to shape the next generation of Indian national players.
“The NBA remains committed to growing the game in India, and the launch of NBA Academy India marks our most significant investment in basketball development in the market," said Brooks Meek, NBA Vice President (International Basketball Operations).
“This academy will provide the top male and female prospects in India with world-class coaching and training, as well as academic support and an emphasis on life skills," he added.
In January, the NBA will
“NBA Academy India will help us identify and develop elite homegrown prospects and shape the next generation of national players," said NBA India MD Yannick Colaco.
“Youth basketball players in India have had relatable figures to look up to in Sim Bhullar and Satnam Singh, and now NBA Academy India will give them a platform to prepare for the opportunity to develop into a professional-level prospect," he added.
NBA opened academies in Hangzhou, Jinan and Urumqi in China in October this year and will shortly launch its Global Academy at Basketball Australia's Centre of Excellence.
