Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Week 2024: October 12-18
Join the entire NBA family in celebrating youth basketball during the tenth annual Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Week from October 12-18!
Throughout the week, all 30 NBA teams will host youth basketball development events and programming in their local communities!
We encourage YOU, our Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA family, to celebrate by participatings and following us and your favorite NBA teams on social media!
| DATE |
THEME |
HOW YOU CAN CELEBRATE |
| Saturday, October 12 |
Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Week Tip-Off |
- Share what you love about the game of basketball
- Share fun and motivational messages about staying active and playing the game of basketball
- Celebrate the upcoming start of another NBA Season
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| Sunday, October 13 |
Coach Appreciation Day |
- Shout out your youth basketball coach and share the impact they’ve had in your life both on and off the court
- Share your coaching resources and programming
- Additional Hashtag: #CoachAppreciation #ThankYouCoach
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| Monday, October 14 |
Jr. WNBA Day |
- Learn from the Jr. WNBA’s curriculum and resources
- Share videos highlighting female coaches & teammates
- Highlight women who’ve made an impact in your life both on and off the court
- Additional Hashtag: #JrWNBA
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| Tuesday, October 15 |
Teammate Tuesday |
- Share the importance of being a good teammate
- Share photos of you and your teammates
- Share your program’s coaches or players speaking about good sportsmanship
- Additional Hashtags: #TeammateTuesday #GoodTeammate
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| Wednesday, October 16 |
Elevate Your Game |
- Raise awareness about the NBA/Jr. WNBA’s instructional curriculum
- Share messaging around the importance of staying active year-round and developing your game
- Promote your organization’s training and development opportunities
- Additional Hashtags: #JrNBAGrind #ElevateYourGame
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| Thursday, October 17 |
Favorite Youth Basketball Memory |
- Share your favorite youth basketball memory
- Share current program participants or program alumni sharing their favorite memories of playing youth basketball
- Additional Hashtag: #BasketballMems #TBT
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| Friday, October 18 |
The Next Generation |
- Share stories of individuals in your community who give back to the youth basketball community and provide guidance within the sport, both on and off the court
- Share parents/coaches interacting with kids and teaching how to work on their game and have fun
- Share program alumni supporting the development of the next generation
- Promote the importance of holistic player development for young athletes, including caring for your community and using your voice and platform for good
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