Professional League Will Help Basketball In India: Head Coach Of NBA Academy India

16.07.2022 - 12:43 sports.ndtv.com

11 players from ACG-NBA Jump 2022 will be receiving full scholarships to attend NBA Academy India. From July 14-16, the ACG-Jump National Tryout was conducted, bringing together 30 of India's most promising young players.

The ACG-NBA Jump 2022 National Tryout marks the culmination of a nationwide talent search which tipped off on May 21, 2022, at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, and visited six cities across India – Delhi, Kottayam, Ludhiana, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai.

Currently in its sixth edition, the program saw participation from more than 1,600 aspirants. ACG-NBA Jump is India's first national basketball scouting program that provides aspiring basketball players from across the country with a platform to compete alongside one another, showcase their skills and receive additional basketball development opportunities.

As part of the NBA and ACG's commitment to grow basketball in India, the program provides talented young players from around the country an opportunity to develop their skills under the guidance of NBA-certified coaches.

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