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About Jr. NBA India

In 2023, the NBA and Reliance Foundation celebrated their 10th consecutive year of providing free, nationwide basketball programming across India. The 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. Since 2013, the program has reached more than 11 million youth and 13,000 physical education instructors across 34 cities nationwide. 

Jr. NBA Programs in India

Jr. NBA Tournament

In 2023, Jr. NBA 3v3 Tournaments were held in 14 cities across India at the U12 and U14 age levels for boys and girls. The winners at each age level qualified for the Jr. NBA Finals held in Delhi.

RF Jr. NBA 3v3 Tournament

Jr. NBA Coaches Academy

The Jr. NBA Coaches Academy provides Physical Education teachers with tools to implement basketball training in their schools. In 2023, the Jr. NBA program hosted Coaches Academies in 14 cities.

RF Jr. NBA Chennai Coaches Academy

Jr. NBA Coaches Clinic - Online

The 2023 Jr. NBA India program included 5 online Jr. NBA Coaches Clinics featuring NBA coaches sharing their knowledge. Additionally, the program hosted a Jr. NBA Referees Clinic – Online with former NBA referee Don Hudson.

Jr. NBA Coaches Clinic - Online Video