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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION INFORMATIONAL BOOKLET EDITION: NBA ACADEMY

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INTRODUCTION NBA Academy Leadership

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LOCATIONS Global Academy Africa India Latin America China

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WOMEN’S PROGRAM

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NBA BASKETBALL SCHOOL

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CONTACT

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NBA ACADEMY NBA ACADEMY ABOUT

WHAT IS THE NBA ACADEMY? NBA Academy is a year-round elite basketball development initiative that provides top high school-age prospects from outside the U.S. with a holistic approach to player development and a predictable pathway to maximize their potential. The NBA Academy program includes six academies across Australia, China, India, Mexico and Senegal for top prospects from their respective countries and continents. The NBA identifies prospective athletes through a global network of scouts, relationships with local federations around the world, the mobile basketball training application HomeCourt, and the league’s other international basketball development programs: Jr. NBA, NBA Basketball School and Basketball Without Borders. Prospective NBA Academy athletes are evaluated based on skill level, character and long-term potential.

The program focuses on health and wellness, character development and life skills, and gives prospects the opportunity to learn the game from coaches who the NBA hires with professional, collegiate and international coaching experience. Depending on the location of the academy, participants can receive academic support, including attending a local public school, receiving a scholarship to a local private school, or using an NCAA-approved virtual learning program. As part of the program, the prospects compete against top competition throughout the year and have an opportunity to be selected for travel teams that play in international tournaments and exhibition games.

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PJ CARLESIMO

CHAIRMAN, NBA ACADEMY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Coach PJ Carlesimno joins the NBA Academy Advisory Committee as one of the most experienced coaches in the game of basketball. Starting in the college ranks, Coach Carlesimo served as the head of coach of multiple universities, including twelve years as the head coach at Seton Hall University where he was named the Big East Coach of the Year in 1988 and 1989 and advanced to the NCAA National Championship game in 1989. He then moved to the NBA ranks, where he served as the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, Golden State Warriors, Seattle SuperSonics/Oklahoma City Thunder and Brooklyn Nets. Coach Carlesimo also won three NBA Championships as an assistant coach with the San Antonio Spurs (2003, 2005, 2007). Additionally, he has served as an assistant coach on the staff of multiple US National Teams, including the 1922 ‘Dream Team’.

JENNIFER AZZI

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, NBA ACADEMY WOMEN’S PROGRAM A former WNBA player (1999-2004), USA National Team Player (1988-2000), two-time NCAA AllAmerican and Olympic Gold Medalist (1996), Jennifer Azzi has an abundance of basketball experience on the court and as a coach on the sidelines. The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame inductee (2009) led the University of San Francisco women’s basketball program from 2010-2016. Azzi will oversee and advice on the all NBA Academy Women’s Program initiatives with an emphasis on player development and college recruitment.

ADONAL FOYLE Originally from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Adonal Foyle will being his experience as an international basketball player to the NBA Academy Advisory COmmittee. After a stellar college career at Colgate University where he was a two-time Partiot League player of the year (1996 and 1997) and an AP All-American (1997), Adonal was selected by the Golden State Warrior with the 8th overall pick in the 1997 NBA Draft. He spent ten seasons in the Golden States organization before playing for the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies. He retired from the NBA in August of 2010. Adonal will introduce all NBA Academy student-athletes ro his life-skills training workshops, focusing on areas such as education, finances, relationships, and all other off-court related concepts that young basketball players may experience. His teachings will enhance the NBA Academy’s holistic, 360-degree approach to player development. 10

PATRICK HUNT A member of the Australia Basketball Hall of Fame, Patrick Hunt is one of the most well-known basketball minds not only in Australia but around the world. For over four decades, Hunt has nurtured the best Australian players, coaches and officials and guided them towards unpaealleled success on the domestic and international stages including the Olympic Games, World Championships and World University Games. Hunt continues to strive to develop the game of basketball on a natioal and international scale as the current Presiden of the FIBA World Association of Basketball Coaches and the Chair of the FIBA Technical Commission. Patrick will advise the NBA Academies on internaional basketball trends and player development.

STEVE NASH Steve Nash is one of the most prolific and successful basketball players in recent history. The Canadian was an 8-time NBA All-Star, 7-time All-NBA selectee, and back-t0-back NBA MVP in 2005 and 2006. He led the NBA in assists five different times, and has the third most assists in NBA history. He has the highest free throw percentage in NBA history and is in the top 10 in career three-point shooting percenrage. He currently serves as general manager of the of the Canadian national team and as a player development consultant for the Golden State Warriors. Nash will advise the NBA Academies on a number of areas, including player development on the court but also strength and conditioning, injury prevention and recovery initiatives.

RUTH RILEY HUNTER Coach Ruth Riley, a former WNBA Champion, WNBA All-Star and U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist, joins The NBA Academy Advisory Committee and brings a multitude of basketball knowledge and insight to the program. After finishing her college career at Notre Dame with an NCAA Championship and NCAA Final Four MVP Award, Ruth was drafted in the first round (fifth overall) of the 2001 WNBA Draft by the Miami Sol. Ruth is a two-time WNBA Champion (Detroit Shock) and WNBA All-Star (2005), and has extensive international experience, having competed in seven professional European seasons and competed on three USA Basketball National Teams. Ruth is dedicated to using basketball as a platform to promote social causes and well-being, and as a result of her community engagement, won the WNBA Community Assist Award in 2008. Ruth is the former General Manager of the San Antonio Stars and has previously led the scouting and talent identification initiative for The NBA Academy Women’s Program.

RONNY TURIAF Originally from Martinique, Ronny Turiaf attended high school in France before a productive college career at Gonzaga University. After being named the WCC Player of the Year as a senior, Ronny was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 37th pick in the 2005 NBA Draft. Over the next decade, Ronny played for seven NBA teams and won an NBA Championship with the Miami Heat in 2012. Ronny also competed on the French National Team, playing in the 2012 London Olympics, 2006 World Championships, and 2007 and 2009 European Championships. He retired from basketball in 2014. Ronny will advise the NBA Academies on scouting, recruiting, and player development. 11

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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION LOCATIONS GLOBAL ACADEMY

NBA GLOBAL ACADEMY CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA

NBA Global Academy is one of our elite basketball training centers located at Basketball Australia’s (BA) Centre of Excellence at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra, Australia. NBA Global Academy is a partnership with BA and serves as the NBA’s hub for top male and female prospects from outside the U.S. Up to sixteen elite athletes attend NBA Global Academy each year and train under the supervision of NBA-hired coaches and in collaboration with BA’s Centre of Excellence team and coaches. The AIS campus is home to world-class, elite high-performance facilities and leading sports practitioners in the fields of sports science, sports medicine and coaching. AIS is a world leader in high-performance and is the flagship of the Australian Sports Commission, the Australian Government’s sports agency. NBA Global Academy athletes reside at the AIS Residence of Champions and attend a local high-school with all other AIS residential athletes. BA’s Centre of Excellence has produced many current and former NBA players, including Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Dante Exum, Joe Ingles, Luc Longley and Patty Mills. 2019 NBA Global Academy Alumni Josh Giddey (2019) became the first NBA Academy Graduate selected in the NBA Draft – by Oklahoma City Thunder in 2021. 14

MARTY CLARKE

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TECHNICAL DIRECTOR As the technical director of NBA Global Academy, Marty Clarke oversees all aspects of player development and coaching for top high school-age prospects from around the world. Clarke spent several years as the head coach of the Adelaide 36ers of Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL). During that time, Clarke also served as an assistant coach of the Australia Men’s National Team for the 2012 Olympic Games before moving to the U.S. to become the associate head coach at St. Mary’s College. The Gaels won 88 games in his final three seasons, after which Clarke returned to Australia to take up his current role with NBA Global Academy. A former Australia Junior National Team captain and NBL player, Clarke returned to the Australian Institute of Sport in 1998 as an assistant coach before being promoted to head coach. In that role, he was instrumental in the development of many of Australia’s NBA and national team players, including Andrew Bogut, Patty Mills, Joe Ingles, Matthew Dellavedova and Aron Baynes. During that tenure, Clarke was also the assistant coach of Australia’s U19 national team that won a gold medal at the 2003 World Championships, before serving as the team’s head coach for the 2007 and 2009 World Championships.

MATT BLUE

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT COACH As the player development coach for the NBA Global Academy, Matt Blue supports the day to day development of top high school players from around the world. Blue joins the Global Academy after a stint with NBA Academy Shandong starting in 2017, where he mentored the 14th selection in the 2019 WNBA draft, Han Xu. Prior to his time with the NBA Academies Blue was an assistant coach at the collegiate level for 8 years with stints at division I Lafayette College and the University of Hartford, as well as Susquehanna University. In his time in the college ranks Blue has been a part of the development of three, top 30 3 point % shooters in the nation, 13 all conference selections, was a part of 3 coaching staff of the year awards. Blue played his college basketball at St. Lawrence University and captained his 2006-07 squad to an NCAA tournament appearance while shooting 43% from 3 and 82% from the line for his career.

SHANE CONNOLLEY

STREGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH As the strength and conditioning coach at NBA Global Academy, Shane Connolly is responsible for enhancing athletic performance, improving player health and reducing the risk of injuries for top high school-age players from around the world. Prior to his current role, Connolly served as the strength and conditioning coach at NBA Academy Shandong in China. Connolly spent four years as the director of strength and conditioning for the men’s and women’s basketball programs at St. Mary’s College. While at St. Mary’s, he earned his master’s degree in kinesiology with a focus on coaching. Connolly is an NSCA (CSCS) and ASCA (ASCA 2) accredited strength coach and holds a USA Basketball Gold License. He played college basketball at St. Lawrence University.

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION LOCATIONS AFRICA

NBA ACADEMY AFRICA SENEGAL, AFRICA

NBA Academy Africa is an elite basketball training center in Senegal for the top male and female prospects from throughout Africa and the first of its kind on the continent. The academy is a partnership between the NBA and SEED Project (Sports for Education and Economic Development), a non-profit organization based in Thies, Senegal, that uses basketball as a platform to engage youth in academic, athletic and leadership programs and whose alumni include Gorgui Dieng (Memphis Grizzlies; Senegal; BWB Africa 2009). In November 2018, the NBA opened a new elite basketball training center in Saly, Senegal to serve as the primary training location for NBA Academy Africa prospects from across the continent. The new facility features two indoor basketball courts, a multidimensional activity center, a swimming pool, a weight room, conference rooms as well as dormitories and educational facilities.

ROLAND HOUSTON

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TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

As the Technical Director of NBA Academy Africa, Roland Houston oversees all aspects of player development and coaching for top high school-age prospects from across the continent. Houston, a multilingual professional with more than 15 years of experience in the sports industry, has extensive coaching experience at the NCAA Division I level. Prior to his current role, Houston was an assistant coach at George Mason University in Virginia and LaSalle University in Pennsylvania, and was also an associate head coach at George Washington University, where he helped lead the team to two Atlantic 10 tournament championships and three consecutive appearances in the NCAA DI men’s basketball tournament. Houston played four years of collegiate basketball at Rhode Island University, where he served as team captain, before playing professionally for 13 years in Spain, Argentina, France and Israel.

ASTOU N’DIAYE

ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Coach Astou N’Diaye was a two-time NAIA first-team All-American at South Nazarene University before going on to play eight seasons in the WNBA for the Detroit Shock, Indiana Fever, Houston Comets and Seattle Storm. Astou was also a member of the Senegalese National Team and competed in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia. After her playing career, Coach N’Diaye served on the staff at Utah State University.

JOE TOUOMOU

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT COACH As the associate technical director of NBA Academy Africa, Joe Touomou supports the day-to-day development and coaching of top high school-age players from across the continent. Prior to his current role, Touomou worked as a player development coach at the University of Missouri and Florida State University. Prior to that, he worked as an international scout for the Indiana Pacers before joining the Superfund Sports Academy in Austria as the director of player development for basketball. He also served as a basketball expert for the U.S. State Department’s Sports United Program for eight years and served as a coach for the Cameroon Men’s and Women’s National Teams at Afrobasket 2009. Touomou has been involved in the advancement of basketball across Africa for the past 18 years, having traveled to more than 30 countries for development camps and coaches clinics. He has served as a camp director at Basketball Without Borders Africa since the launch of the program in 2003, where he has coached NBA players including Joel Embiid, Pascal Siakam and Luc Mbah a Moute. Touomou is the co-founder of Play 2 Lead Foundation, an organization that provides education and leadership opportunities to young Africans through sports. He also supports youth empowerment programs across the continent led by organizations including Giants of Africa, SEED and Adidas Nations Africa. Touomou played collegiate basketball at Georgetown University for Hall of Fame Coach John Thompson and holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Government Studies.

LALA FOFANA

PERFORMANCE LIFESTYLE PRACTICIONER With a BA in Cultural Anthropology from CUNY, focusing on sociocultural deviance and critical race theory, Lala Fofana began working with NBA Africa Academy as a Performance Lifestyle Practitioner in 2021. Over the past decade, she has lived in Lyon, Boston, and New York City, where she engaged in field research on the themes of social alienation, symbolic interactions, gendered violence, and intersectionality. Her pedagogical approach is both interdisciplinary and ethnographic, to allow for greater nuance in understanding students’ social backgrounds and academic needs, while facilitating cross-cultural interactions in diverse communities. In addition to conducting qualitative research, she has worked in the field of social entrepreneurship at Social Change factory and the Consortium Jeunesse Sénégal, two Senegalese organizations that aim to facilitate youth education, active citizenship, and socio-economic inclusion.

ISAIAH WEST

STREGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH As the strength and conditioning coach at NBA Academy Africa, Isaiah “Zay” West is responsible for optimizing athletic performance, improving player health and reducing the risk of injuries for top high school-age players throughout the continent. Prior to his current role, Zay served as a performance coach at Healthy Baller in Rockville, MD working with elite high school, college, and professional athletes across multiple sports. Zay attended George Mason University where he majored in Kinesiology and assisted with both Men’s & Women’s basketball for three seasons. During his collegiate tenure, Zay spent time interning in the WNBA with the Washington Mystics, and at the NBA Academy Africa in 2018. Zay is an NSCA (CSCS) certified coach, and he is dedicated to empowering and building relationships with his athletes in efforts to help them achieve their full potential both on and off the court.

SIDY SALL

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT COACH Sidy is a native of Senegal West Africa and graduated from SEED Academy before joining Christian Brothers University on a full athletic scholarship. As a Buc, Sall garnered multiple GSC Player of the Week Awards, earned a Tennessee Sportswriters Association Award and participated in three GSC Tournament Finals (2013 Champions). In his senior campaign Sall led his team in minutes played (811) and averaged an impressive 15 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists per game. Sidy graduated CBU with a Bachelor’s Degree in business administration with an international business focus. Upon graduation, Coach Sall played at the professional level for three years in three different countries (Bolivia ’15, Morocco ’16, and Bahrain 17’). In his final professional season Sall led the Bahrain League in points and rebounds but unfortunately had to retire earlier due to an knee injury. Upon his retirement, Coach Sall specializes in youth player development with the Memphis Grizzlies (2018-2020), NBA Basketball Without Borders (2019- Present) and NBA Academy Africa (2020- Present)

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION LOCATIONS INDIA

NBA ACADEMY INDIA DELHI NCR, INDIA

NBA Academy India is an elite basketball training center at Jaypee Greens Integrated Sports Complex in Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) for top male and female prospects from throughout India and the first of its kind in the country. Each year more than 20 of the top prospects from across the country receive scholarships and training to attend NBA Academy India.

COACHING STAFF

SCOTT FLEMING

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR As technical director of NBA Academy India, Scott Flemming oversees all aspects of player development and coaching for top high school-age prospects from across the country. Prior to becoming technical director, Flemming served as NBA India’s senior director of basketball operations where he oversaw grassroots and elite basketball development initiatives in India. Flemming has served as the head coach of the India Men’s Senior National Team which he helped lead to a gold medal at the 2014 Lusofonia Games. In his second year as the national team head coach, India qualified for the Asia Cup and beat 12th-ranked China, marking the team’s biggest win in its 75-year history. Before joining the NBA, Flemming was the head coach of Northwest Nazarene University’s men’s basketball team. Flemming’s extensive coaching experience also includes a stint as the top assistant for the Texas Legends, the NBA G League affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks, where he coached under former NBA Coach of the Year Del Harris. Before his professional coaching career, Flemming was the athletic director and head coach of the men’s basketball team at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, where he earned two National Coach of the Year awards.

RONALD CASS

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT COACH As a player development coach at NBA Academy India, Ronald Cass supports the day-to-day development and coaching of top high school-age players from across the country. Prior to his current role, Cass served as the technical director of Dream Basketball Academy in Shenzhen, China. He also worked as a scout for the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks and Tulsa Shock, overseeing all west coast scouting efforts. His coaching career began in Indiana with various grassroots organizations, which led him back home to Los Angeles to lead University High School to its first-ever city championship. Cass has conducted clinics all over the world through the NBA’s Basketball Without Borders program, including in the Bahamas, China, India, Johannesburg, Mexico and Senegal.

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION LOCATIONS LATIN AMERICA

NBA ACADEMY LATIN AMERICA SAN LUIS POTOSI, MEXICO

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and La Loma Centro Deportivo (La Loma), a world-class athletic facility renowned for hosting top athletes from around the world, announced a multiyear partnership that makes La Loma the official home of NBA Academy Latin America, an elite basketball training program for top prospects from throughout Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, South America and Canada. La Loma’s state-of-the-art sports complex in San Luis Potosí features multiple basketball courts, a weight room, educational facilities, dining areas and housing that will be used by NBA Academy Latin America prospects and coaches beginning in January 2021. “We are thrilled to collaborate with La Loma to continue developing the next generation of Latin American players and helping them reach their potential as players and leaders,” said Arnon de Mello, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, NBA Latin America. “La Loma’s premier sports complex will provide top prospects from across the region with the resources they need to develop on the court and in the classroom.”

COACHING STAFF

WALTER ROESE

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR As the technical director of NBA Academy Latin America, Walter Roese oversees all aspects of player development and coaching for top high school-age prospects from across the region. Prior to joining NBA Academy Latin America, Roese coached at several NCAA Division I colleges, including the University of Hawaii, University of Nebraska, University of San Diego and Brigham Young University. He also spent time as an international scout for the Utah Jazz. Roese, who is from Brazil, was the head coach of the Brazil Men’s National Team for three World University Games as well as South America and Copa America U19 tournaments. Roese also coached at several high-profile international basketball development events including Adidas Nations and The EuroLeague Basketball Adidas Next Generation. As a student-athlete, Roese played for the University of Houston, West Texas A&M University and Brigham Young University-Hawaii, where he graduated cum laude. He went on to play professionally in Brazil and for the Brazil National Team. Roese holds an MBA from BYU and speaks Portuguese, English and Spanish.

LORENA INFANTES

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT COACH As a player development coach at NBA Academy Latin America, Lorena Infantes supports the day-today player development and coaching of top high school-age players from across the region. Infantes has extensive coaching experience, including serving as the head coach of the Chile U17 Women’s National Team and the Chile Wheelchair Basketball National Team. In 2019, Infantes coached the San Antonio Spurs Summer League team, becoming the first female Hispanic coach to be part of an NBA coaching staffing. In addition to her coaching experience, she is also a certified personal trainer. Infantes played several years of professional basketball in Europe.

HERNAN OLAYA

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT COACH As a player development coach for NBA Academy Latin America, Hernan Olaya supports the day-today development and coaching of top high school-age players from across the region. Prior to joining NBA Academy Latin America, Olaya served as the director of sports performance at Pursuit Athletics Center in Toronto, Canada. He also worked for Advance Scouting International where he oversaw the organization’s basketball scouting efforts in Latin America. Olaya, who played professionally in his home country of Colombia, began his coaching career with various grassroots organizations and semiprofessional teams across Canada. Olaya is also a certified personal trainer and holds a USA Basketball Gold License and NCCP (Canada) certificate as a level 3 coach.

FRANCISCO TERRON SALAS

STREGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the NSCA, Francisco is the full-time strength and conditioning coach for the NBA Academy Latin American in Mexico. He studied Sport Sciences at the University of Granada, Spain and graduated with a Masters Degree in 3 areas: Injury Prevention, Personal Training and Sport Physiology. With a focus in basketball, he has worked with developmental, female, youth and professional basketball such as Capitanes and Astros de Jalisco.

ANDREA PADRÓN

PERFORMANCE LIFESTYLE PRACTICIONER Andrea Padron is the Performance Lifestyle Practitioner for the NBA Academy Latin America and a Sports Psychologist who studied at the Autonomous University of Madrid. She studied Psychology in Venezuela and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Psychology of Physical Activity and Sport in Spain. She has worked with different sports disciplines including team and individual sports, always focusing on the mental health of the players she works with to achieve their best performance.

MAKINI CRUICKSHANK ATHLETIC TRAINER

Certified Athletic Trainer graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor degree in Athletic Training and Master Degree of Science with concentration in Sport Medicine. Makini holds certifications as a movement specialist and performance enhancement specialist with 8 years of experience working with various high-level sports. She has helped Division 1 athletes, professional dancers and elite Olympic athletes in preparation for 2021 Summer Olympic Games with Team China as a physiotherapist. Now, she has joined the NBA as the Physiotherapist / Athletic trainer for the Latin America Academy.

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION LOCATIONS CHINA

NBA ACADEMY CHINA SHANDONG, CHINA

The NBA and the Shandong Provincial Basketball Management Center has partnered to launch The NBA Academy Shandong, an elite basketball training center in Jinan in the Shandong Province of China. The training center houses about eighty male and eighty female student-athletes aged 14-18. The NBA’s partnership with the Shandong Provincial Basketball Management Center builds on the NBA’s existing basketball and youth development initiatives in China. In November 2015, NBA China, the Beijing Municipal Education Commission and the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Sports announced the launch of the first Jr. NBA Basketball League in China. In October 2014, the NBA and the Ministry of Education of China announced a comprehensive multiyear partnership to incorporate a fitness and basketball development curriculum in elementary, middle and high schools across China. In February 2014, NBA China and Yao Ming launched the first ever after-school basketball program in Beijing, providing basketball training and fitness programs for boys and girls at all skill levels. In November 2011, NBA China and Dongguan New Century launched the CBA Dongguan Basketball School for players ages 12-17. “Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world, and Shandong is proud of our basketball tradition. We have many talented players who play on the international stage already. NBA Academies will bring Shandong closer to the NBA and will help us grow the game of basketball in Shandong.” -Yang Gang, Shandong Provincial Basketball Management Center Director 26

COACHING STAFF

CRAIG BROWN

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT COACH As technical director of NBA Academy Shandong, Craig Brown is responsible for supporting player development and on-court instruction for top high school-age prospects from across the country. Prior to his current role, Brown served as the director of basketball operations for NBA Asia, where he oversaw the continued growth of the league’s basketball development initiatives across the region. Before joining the NBA in 2015, Brown spent 10 years as an assistant coach for the University of Central Florida (UCF) men’s basketball team. While at UCF, he also served as Director of Operations for three seasons where he helped monitor the academic progress of student-athletes, coordinated community service initiatives and directed summer youth camps. Brown played four years of collegiate basketball at the University of Florida where was named 1994 NCAA East Regional Most Outstanding Player and Final Four team captain.

SAMUEL CHATMAN

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT COACH Coach Samuel Chatman brings almost a decade of experience to the NBA Academy program. After getting his undergrad degree from Southeast Missouri State University and a masters degree from Lindenwood University, Coach Chatman honed his craft through stints at Villanova University, BethuneCookman University, Langston University and Savannah State University.

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION LOCATIONS CHINA

NBA ACADEMY CHINA ZHEJIANG, CHINA

The NBA and the Zhejiang Provincial Sports Vocational Technical Institute has partnered to launch The NBA Academy Zhejiang, an elite basketball training center in Hangzhou in the Zhejiang Province of China. The training center houses eighty male and eighty female studentathletes aged 14-18. The NBA’s partnership with the Zhejiang Provincial Sports Vocational Technical Institute builds on the NBA’s existing basketball and youth development initiatives in China. In November 2015, NBA China, the Beijing Municipal Education Commission and the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Sports announced the launch of the first Jr. NBA Basketball League in China. In October 2014, the NBA and the Ministry of Education of China announced a comprehensive multiyear partnership to incorporate a fitness and basketball development curriculum in elementary, middle and high schools across China. In February 2014, NBA China and Yao Ming launched the first ever after-school basketball program in Beijing, providing basketball training and fitness programs for boys and girls at all skill levels. In November 2011, NBA China and Dongguan New Century launched the CBA Dongguan Basketball School for players ages 12-17. “Basketball is very popular in Zhejiang. The first Chinese professional basketball team in the 1990s was based in Zhejiang, and our team was the first Chinese regional team that imported foreign players. This partnership builds on our strong foundation of player development. We will work closely with the NBA to grow youth basketball, and we are excited to enter into a new chapter in the world of basketball.” -Zhang Yadong, Zhejiang Provincial Sports Vocational Technical Institute Principal 28

COACHING STAFF

OBIE NWADIKE

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT COACH As a player development coach at NBA Academy Zhejiang, Obie Nwadike supports the day-to-day development and coaching of top high school-age players from across the country. Prior to his role current, Nwadike was an assistant coach at his alma mater, Central Connecticut State University, after beginning his coaching career at Wagner College. Nwadike is an NCAA-certified coach and holds a Gold License from USA Basketball. Nwadike had a stellar four-year playing career at CCSU before going on to play professionally in Luxembourg and Spain. He attended Saint Anthony High School in Jersey City, N.J., where he played for Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Coach Bob Hurley.

KYLE MOSCHKIN

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH Coach Kyle Moschkin is an accredited and certified strength and conditioning coach. He received his masters of science in exercise physiology from the University of North Colorado, and started his professional career on the Washington Wizards strength and conditioning staff. He is in his second year with the NBA Academy program.

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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION NBA ACADEMY WOMEN’S PROGRAM

NBA ACADEMY WOMEN’S PROGRAM NBA Academy is a year-round elite basketball development initiative that provides top high school-age prospects from outside the U.S. with a holistic approach to player development and a predictable pathway to maximize their potential. The NBA Academy program includes six academies across Australia, China, India, Mexico and Senegal for top prospects from their respective countries and continents. The NBA identifies prospective athletes through a global network of scouts, relationships with local federations around the world, the mobile basketball training application HomeCourt, and the league’s other international basketball development programs: Jr. NBA, NBA Basketball School and Basketball Without Borders. Prospective NBA Academy athletes are evaluated based on skill level, character and long-term potential.

COACHING STAFF

JENNIFER AZZI

BLAIR HARDIEK

GLOBAL TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, NBA ACADEMY WOMEN’S PROGRAM Coach Blair Hardiek, a former point guard and captain for the University of Missouri women’s basketball team, served as the associate head coach at the University of San Francisco and helped lead the team to a West Coast Conference Championship in 2016. Blair uses her playing and coaching experience to lead both the on-court and off-court player development initiatives within the NBA Academy Women’s Program.

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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION NBA ACADEMY NBA BASKETBALL SCHOOL

WHAT ARE THE NBA BASKETBALL SCHOOLS? NBA Basketball School is a network of tuition-based basketball development programs open to male and female players from outside the U.S. ages 6-18. NBA Basketball Schools have been launched in Brazil, China, Greece, India, Mexico, Uruguay and the UAE. The NBA Basketball School curriculum is designed to help players, parents, coaches and organizations better understand the process of improvement and development. The program focuses on oncourt training, strength and conditioning, and basketball education under the direction of local coaches who work directly with the NBA’s International Basketball Operations staff around the world.

PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY The NBA Basketball School philosophy is to share the game of basketball with young athletes across the world by teaching skills, values, and wellness in a positive and fun environment. The holistic approach is intended to strengthen the culture of youth basketball, teach life lessons, and empower young athletes to succeed both on and off the court. NBA Basketball School believes this philosophy leads to developing complete and well-rounded basketball players and individuals.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW The mission of NBA Basketball School is to inspire young athletes and to provide a unique development opportunity through exposure to established coaches with proven training techniques. The coaches will introduce and familiarize all student-athletes with NBA Basketball School elite training methodology and techniques. • With input from NBA coaches, former NBA players, and player development experts, NBA Basketball School developed a comprehensive basketball curriculum approved by the National Basketball Coaches Association that will be introduced in partnership with school coaches. • The program provides on-court training, strength and conditioning exercises, and basketball education for young athletes between the ages of 6-18 who are interested in playing basketball. • The program is executed by trained NBA Basketball School coaches approved by the NBA. • The program is led by teams of foreign and local coaches with NBA regional heads overseeing all training operations.

BASKETBALL CURRICULUM The NBA Basketball School curriculum has been developed to help players, parents, coaches, and organizations better understand the process of improvement. The curriculum is a developmentally-based progression that depends on players mastering new skills before advancing to the next level. It’s not based on a player’s age, but rather on his or her proficiency at key skills. In the first four levels of the curriculum, coaches will focus on teaching student-athletes the basic fundamentals of the game of basketball, and will use a skill progression checklist that helps players advance through developmental levels. As they progress through each level, players will be challenged by increasing the level of difficulty and intensity of the drills. This approach helps players to continually develop and enjoy the positive reinforcement of mastering new skills. After completing the first four levels, student-athletes advance to an elite level of player development. This second stage focuses on the advancement and mastery of basketball skills learned throughout the first four stages, while placing significantly more focus on team concepts and competition. Coaches will introduce more complex basketball techniques, concepts and tactics that are commonly used in elite high school, university, and professional basketball programs.

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