USA Basketball

Congratulations to our USA Basketball Foundation Women in the Game scholarship recipients. The process was extremely competitive with more than 300+ applications received during a three week period. We are excited to champion these future leaders in sport; and are so thankful for the Foundation donors who make this initiative possible! ?????? The Tampa Women in the Game scholarship recipients are: Mahogany Cottingham, sophomore, Delaware State University Felicia Fongemie, sophomore, Wesleyan University Lauren Galaska, graduate student, Walsh University Katrina Haddad, junior, Endicott College Adlene Jideofor, senior, Norfolk State University Hannah Martin, law student, USC Gould School of Law Karmen Morrison, graduate student, The University of Georgia Machia Mullens, law student, University of Colorado Boulder Ingrid Pagan Ramallo, sophomore, American University Claudia Quow, graduate student, University of Massachusetts Amherst Ava Walker, junior, University of San Francisco *Janelle Silver-Martin, assistant women’s basketball coach, Morgan State University ?? Click the link below to read the full article ?? https://lnkd.in/gN4FdrZf *????????????-????????????'?? ?????????????????????? ???? ?????????????????? ???? ?????????????????????? ???????? ?????? ???????? ???????????? ????????????????????, ?????????? ???? ?????????????????? ???? ???????????????? ???????????? ?????? ?????????????????????? ???? ?????? ?????????? ?????? ??????, ?????? ?????? ?????????????????? ???? ?? ???????????????????? ?????????? ?????? ???? ???????? ?? ????????????

Join USA Basketball at the Women in the Game conference on April 3 in Tampa ? Hear from an incredible line up of speakers and panelists as you explore a career in sport and get inspired ? ?? https://lnkd.in/gihDSfm5

An Unforgettable NBA All-Star Weekend! The USA Basketball Foundation was honored to partner with Beyond The Game Health to empower youth in San Francisco. Together, we shared life experiences, inspired dreams, and ignited the champion spirit within each young athlete! Key Highlights: ?? Engaging VIP Panel focused on health and personal development. ?? Inspiring stories from former players, health advocates, and sports leaders that deeply resonated with our future stars. ?? Unforgettable moments of connection and growth! A heartfelt thank you to Shamekka Marty PMP, CSM, Danica Collins, MS, NBC-HWC, and Dr Jumaine Jones for making this possible! Let’s continue pouring into our youth and shaping champions both on and off the court. And a huge THANK YOU to April Taylor, CEO of the SVE Firm. I would not have been able to pull this community activation together without your support & commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders. #USABFoundation #USABasketball #BeyondTheGameHealth #NBA #AllStarWeekend #SanFrancisco #TheSVEFirm #YouthEmpowerment #GrowingTheGame

?? Exciting news! The USA Basketball Foundation has officially opened the application process for the Women in the Game Conference, happening in conjunction with the NCAA Women’s Final Four in Tampa, FL. ?? Date: April 3, 2025 ?? Location: CAMLS - Auditorium At the USA Basketball Foundation, we’re committed to growing the game so every community can experience the power of basketball. A key part of our mission is to empower women—on the court and beyond. Through initiatives like this conference, we aim to inspire women to pursue careers in sports and provide valuable professional development and networking opportunities. We believe women should ALWAYS be in the game! SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFICATIONS: ? Female, 18 or older ? Interested in pursuing or advancing a career in sports ?? Applications close February 7, 2025! Don’t miss out—APPLY TODAY! ?? to application: https://lnkd.in/g5Wzm8T5 ?? to info on USABF x WITG conference ???? https://lnkd.in/gusNpBFJ #USABFoundation #USABasketball #GrowingTheGame #WomenInTheGame #WinWithHer #WomenLeaders #Sports #Leadership #Students #YoungProfessionals #LinkedInSports

?? Get in on the action by signing your team up for the USA Basketball Gaming Showdown, our inaugural online NBA 2K25 gaming tournament ?? Compete for the $3,500 prize pool along with USA Basketball gear and NBA 2K25 game giveaways ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/gN6tgHaV Follow?@USABgaming?on for tournament news and upcoming events!

Congratulations to our Chief Development Officer, Jennifer Lynne Williams, on her appointment as President-Elect of Women Leaders in Sports ?? #ChampioningWomen #USABFoundation

As the weather cools and kids settle back into school, the USA Basketball Foundation’s Torch Leadership in Sport Mentorship Program is heating up! In just three years, applications for the Torch program have soared from 59 to over 150. The competition was fierce this year, and we’re thrilled to announce the 2024-25 cohort of Torch mentees: Link: https://lnkd.in/gTpfGeD2. Throughout the program, members of the USA Basketball executive team will mentor these rising young leaders as they take their first steps in the sports industry. For students like Terrill Smith, it’s an opportunity to turn their passion into a profession. “I’m beyond excited to be part of the third USA Basketball Torch Program cohort, where I’ll be mentored by some of the top executives in the game. This is such an incredible opportunity, not just to gain insight, but to have a real helping hand as I carve out my path as a creative in the sports world,” shared Smith. We’re able to bring impactful programs like Torch to life thanks to the generous support of the USA Basketball Foundation community. Thank you for being part of this journey! The 2024-25 Torch cohort includes: ? Lee Allen, Prairie View A&M University (senior) ? Uche Chukwuezi, Fayetteville State University (graduate student) ? Anthony George, Morehouse College (senior) ? MiMi Harris, Albany State University (junior) ? Tavious Mattox, Grambling State University (senior) ? Kennedy Richardson, Florida A&M University (junior) ? Brindice Rodriguez, Virginia State University (senior) ? Terrill Smith, Florida A&M University (junior) ? Tressa Willingham, Tennessee State University (senior)

Happy Friday LinkedIn family! Basketball never stops, and I am happy to announce that our USA Basketball youth and sport development team will be in the Pittsburgh area at Rize Sports, hosting a FREE basketball clinic on Monday, August 19. Details are below ???? Waiver ?? https://lnkd.in/gkzRn-x2 #LinkedInSports #USABFoundation #GrowingTheGame

So excited about today's men's gold medal game versus France (been up since 6am CEST ??), AND our USA Basketball Youth x AMC Theatres watch parties! If you're in Charlotte, Miami, Las Vegas, or Seattle, come join the excitement! ???? Grab your tickets now at the link below! ??? https://lnkd.in/gkaiGfwt #ParisOlympics2024 #USABFoundation

Want to watch USA Basketball continue the quest for Gold? Join the USA Basketball Foundation TODAY at your local AMC Theater for our official Watch Parties. For individual or group tickets click the link. And if you’re in Detroit, Atlanta, or Chicago, there will be special giveaways at the theaters highlighted below! GO USA! ?????? ?? https://lnkd.in/g9Y7kAv5