The National Basketball Players Association's Grassroots Program consists of innovative, live and online basketball and life skill development experiences, designed for youth to learn, have fun, and maximize their potential, both on and off the court.

Our priority will continue to be providing support for grassroots players and positively impacting the lives of youth and their families through our NBPA online community and live experiences with NBPA Members, the best athletes in the world. NBPA grassroots will help kids at every skill level stay active and connected through training programs and online experiences that feature instruction from NBPA Members, skill trainers, and top coaches from around the world.

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THE THRONE IS BACK!

The NBPA and Gold Level Sports and Entertainment proudly announce the return of The Throne, the ultimate high school basketball showdown, taking place March 27th-30th at the iconic American Dream entertainment/retail center in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

This four-day single elimination bracket tournament gives the top high school teams in the country an opportunity to compete for the highest title, a national championship, with all games airing on national television. The second edition of The Throne introduces an exhilarating women's tournament featuring eight of the nation's top high school teams. Witness the next generation of basketball stars compete for the national championship in a four-day, single-elimination bracket tournament, with all the thrilling action broadcast live on NBA TV.

For additional information about The Throne, check out https://thethronehoops.com/.

Tickets start as low as $10. FOR TICKETS CLICK HERE

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REFURBISHMENT PROJECT FOR NYC PARKS’ GREG MARIUS COURT AT HOLCOMBE RUCKER PARK

In 2021, working alongside local community leaders and brand partners, NBPA and its members undertook the complete renovation of the court, including the repair and leveling of the court’s pavement, the replacement of the bleachers, backboards and baskets - custom made and provided by Spalding, and scoreboard, the addition of team benches to both sides of the court, and the repainting of the basketball court.

To commemorate the reopening of Rucker Park, the NBPA and its partners hosted a ribbon-cutting day of youth basketball events that celebrate the shared legacy of Rucker Park and the NBPA. The event included thoughtfully-designed activities that unite our players’ passion for the game and their commitment to support the local community. Click HERE for more info on the project and ongoing community programming for Summer 2022!

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