NBA stars Embiid, Bosh to headline Basketball Without Borders Africa in Senegal

Source: Xinhua| 2019-07-20 10:43:29|Editor: Xiaoxia
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WASHINGTON, July 19 (Xinhua) -- Campers from the Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa will be coached by former and current NBA players headlined by two-time NBA All-Star Joel Embiid and two-time NBA champion Chris Bosh, it was announced on Friday.

The NBA, the International Basketball Federation and the Senegalese Basketball Federation announced that a total of 60 boys and girls from around Africa will participate in the 17th edition of BWB Africa which is to be held in Senegal between July 28-31.

The camp coaches also include 2017 NBA Rookie of the Year Malcolm Brogdon and two-time NBA All-Star Luol Deng.

Players and coaches will lead the campers through a variety of activities, including movement efficiency, positional skill development, shooting and skills competitions, 5-on-5 games, and daily life skills seminars focusing on health, leadership and communication.

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