Jr. NBA Clinics and STEM Programs.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\nExxonMobil and NBA Africa today announced the launch of a new Jr. NBA league in Luanda, Angola operated by PanAfricare, a non-profit organization that seeks to improve the health, education and productivity of African communities.\u00a0The new league, which features 40 boys\u2019 and girls\u2019 teams for youth ages 16 and under, tipped off its inaugural season on Friday, May 17, at Escola N\u00ba 2055 Quedas de Kalandula with former NBA player Muggsy Bogues in attendance.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The league, which will reach more than 10,000 youth participants this year through basketball clinics, competitions and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) sessions and culminate with the playoffs and finals in September, will also feature all-girls basketball clinics as part of the NBA\u2019s Her Time to Play initiative, which provides opportunities for girls and women to play basketball and pursue careers in coaching and athletic leadership.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cExxonMobil is very proud to work with NBA Africa to leverage the sport of basketball and develop the youth in Angola,\u201d said ExxonMobil Angola Lead Country Manager Katrina Fisher. \u201cTogether we will not only grow the game, but will also support personal development of our youth.\u00a0Just as in STEM fields, where experimentation and collaboration are key, sports teach young individuals the value of perseverance and working together towards a common goal.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cLaunching a new Jr. NBA league in Angola, where there is a strong tradition and affinity for basketball, will provide more opportunities for Angolan youth to learn and play the game,\u201d said NBA Africa Head of Basketball Operations Franck Traore.\u00a0\u201cWe look forward to continuing our collaboration with ExxonMobil and using the game to teach important life skills that have application on the court and in life.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThe youth are pivotal to Africa\u2019s growth and hold the potential to lead and solve an array of socioeconomic challenges limiting sustainable development in their communities,\u201d said PanAfricare Director of Programs Rachel Ochako. \u201cWe are honored to be collaborating with ExxonMobil and NBA Africa to provide a platform for the youth to strengthen their leadership skills and use the game of basketball to further develop their interest in and knowledge of STEM.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The launch of the Jr. NBA League in Angola follows ExxonMobil and NBA Africa\u2019s launch of a Jr. NBA league in Maputo, Mozambique last month.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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