#WorldBasketballDay | Dec. 21, 2025 NBA and YMCA announce year-long collaboration as part of World Basketball Day on Dec. 21 to help further the game's growth. Hollander reflects on the creation of World Basketball Day and the sport's impac…
The WNBA has officially named 2x WNBA Champion and 3x MVP, Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson, as the first-ever Global Ambassador for the Jr. WNBA. The announcement marks a pivotal moment in the league’s mission to empower young girls through…
1. Cheer for all players (even those on the other team!). Leave the coaching to the coaches. 2. Write down your goals for your child for this season. Talk to your child about these goals, as they likely are not the same as his or hers! 3. W…
NEXT LEVEL MENTALITY is a content series dedicated to helping kids stay active and healthy while also learning the importance of mind-body connection and improving their mental approach to sports and life. The Jr. NBA and NBA Academy have t…
JR. WNBA is the global home for girls, where basketball fuels whole-girl growth on and off the court. The WNBA sees basketball as more than a game – through the Jr. WNBA, we design programming, coaching and community experiences that help g…
Treat your players, their parents and the officials in the same manner you want to be treated. That means no yelling, no sarcasm, and no embarrassing anyone in front of others. To gain respect, you must give respect. As the saying goes, “th…
At the MVP Level, players will begin competing more frequently in order to apply and refine the skills they have developed. Players will also begin to specialize and fit into more specific roles and positions. Team tactics and game strategy…
Basketball is more than a game. It’s fun, entertaining and exciting, but it also teaches sportsmanship, respect and teamwork. The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA welcomes all. We celebrate and encourage diversity and inclusion in our programming and event…
The highlights are everywhere. You are not ready to watch this @jcollins20_ dunk. pic.twitter.com/guymdlyPku — NBA (@NBA) July 12, 2017 […] In December 1891, college teacher James Naismith had a problem. His students, forced indoors because…
As a member of the Jr. NBA family, we invite you to outfit your youth basketball program with Official NBA and WNBA team gear! Founder Sport Group is the exclusive team apparel partner of the NBA, WNBA and G League and is pleased to offer a…
The Jr. NBA is the official youth basketball participation program of the NBA. The Jr. NBA includes a free, membership-based program for existing youth basketball leagues/organizations. The membership is to help encourage and support youth
SIDELINE IMPACT POST-GAME CONVERSATION PLAYING TIME TOP 10 TIPS 1. Cheer for all players (even those on […] Former NBA player Mark West explains that focus on your sport, not your position is a less limiting approach that leads […] If par…