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Come Play with the Jr. NBA!

Basketball is more than a game. It’s fun, entertaining and exciting, but it also teaches sportsmanship, respect and teamwork. Register […]

April 11, 2016

2017 MLK Jr. Weekend 3-on-3 Tournament

April 1, 2016

Jr. NBA Coaches Forum

The Jr. NBA and New Orleans Pelicans have partnered with A CALL TO MEN and Athlete Ally to host a […]

March 1, 2016

Saturday Morning Hoops

Saturday Morning Hoops is a new pilot program in New Orleans developed by the NBA in collaboration with the New […]

February 26, 2016

Kristaps Porzingis’ Hard Work Pays Off

After some fans questioned his selection on draft night, Kristaps Porzingis saw all of his hard work pay off in his […]

October 15, 2015

Understanding Your Players Body Language

Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Jesse Mermuys speaks about understanding your players body language, whether positive or negative, and how […]

October 15, 2015

Passing

The first fundamental to instill in young players is that basketball is a team game. If there’s one lesson you […]

October 15, 2015

How to Score Like LeBron

LeBron James averages 25.6 points per game this season and ranks 8th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list! But HOW does he do […]

October 15, 2015

Practice Makes Perfect

The secret behind the Warriors’ success is making every play repeatable. Every Stephen Curry shot and Warriors play looks the same. This […]

October 15, 2015

It’s Never Too Late to Learn a New Skill

There’s always room for improvement. Even once you master one skill, you should look to move on to the next […]

October 15, 2015

NBA Store

Basketball has no age limit. Go NBA from head to toe in the latest apparel, accessories, and more on NBAStore.com

October 14, 2015

Under Armour

October 14, 2015

USA Basketball Coach Licensing

The USA Basketball Coach License program focuses on educating coaches while ensuring the safety of those with whom the coach […]

October 14, 2015

What is the WNBA?

The first regular-season WNBA game was played on June 21, 1997. Eight teams played in the first season, and the Houston Comets won the first WNBA Finals in 1997. There are 12 teams today with six in each conference (Eastern and Western). Each team plays 34 regular-season games, beginning in June. Eight teams qualify for the WNBA Playoffs, which begin in September. Conference champions meet in the WNBA Finals.

October 14, 2015

What is the NBA D-League?

The NBA Development League is the NBA’s official minor league. The D-League, which began in 2001, prepares players, coaches, officials, trainers, and front offices for the NBA. The 2015-16 season features 19 teams, each affiliated with an NBA team. Each team plays 50 regular-season games, beginning in November. Eight teams qualify for D-League Playoffs, which begin in April. 38 percent of NBA players have D-League experience.

October 14, 2015

What is USA Basketball?

USA Basketball is the national governing body for men’s and women’s basketball in the United States. As the recognized national […]

October 14, 2015

Jr.NBA Rookies in Canada

If you are a parent of a child 5 to 7 years old interested in the Jr. NBA Rookie Division, […]

October 14, 2015

What is a Jr. NBA 3v3 League?

Overview The Jr. NBA and Shock Doctor 3v3 Leagues will launch in February 2017. The objective of the leagues is […]

December 2, 2014

Celebrate World Basketball Day

December 20, 2024

Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Court of Leaders unveil newest cohort group

December 9, 2024

2024 Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Scholastic Coach of the Year: Meia Netter

August 1, 2024

2024 Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Community Coach of the Year: Juanesha Maxfield

August 1, 2024

Jr. NBA Alumni Spotlight: Isaiah Collier

July 12, 2024

Jr. NBA Alumni Spotlight: Kyle Filipowski

July 12, 2024

Jr. NBA Alumni Spotlight: Ron Holland

July 12, 2024

Jr. NBA International

June 24, 2024

2024 Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Coach of the Year Voting

June 10, 2024

JJ Mandaquit represents youth for postseason award voting

May 9, 2024

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