Joel Embiid

Cameroon

Josh Giddey

Australia

Deandre Ayton

The Bahamas

Lauri Markkanen

Finland

Steve Kerr

Awak Kuier

Finland

Pascal Siakam

Cameroon

Gregg Popovich

Bennedict Mathurin

Canada

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Launched in 2001, BWB has staged 77 camps in 51 cities across 33 countries and six continents. The program has reached more than 4,572 campers from 142 different countries. 

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Provide elite basketball instruction and development opportunities to maximize the potential of international talent 

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Elevate the level of basketball in each region where the camp is hosted 

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Provide NBA, WNBA and FIBA players, coaches and team executives an opportunity to serve as global ambassadors through the game of basketball 

2024 BWB Camps

Americas

May 17-20

São Paulo, Brazil

Asia

September 19-22

Perth, Australia

Men's Global

February 16-18

Indianapolis, Indiana

Women's Global

July 18-21

Phoenix, Arizona

Africa

August 3-6

Johannesburg, South Africa

Europe

May 31-June 3

Malaga, Spain

Thousands of athletes, dozens of NBA and WNBA players representing their countries

Launched in 2001, BWB has staged 75 camps in 50 cities across 33 countries and six continents. The program has reached more than 4,400 campers from 142 different countries. 

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BWB Alumni were selected in the top 10 of the NBA or WNBA Draft

BWB Alumni

Nathan Mensah

Africa 2014

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Adama Sanogo

Global 2020

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Azuolas Tubelis

Europe 2019Global 2020

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Charles Bediako

Global 2020

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Lindell Wigginton

Global 2016

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Olivier-Maxence Prosper

Americas 2019Global 2020

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Danilo Gallinari

Europe 2003

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Nicolas Batum

Europe 2005

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Jonas Valančiūnas

Europe 2008

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Gorgui Dieng

Africa 2009

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Kelly Olynyk

Americas 2009

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Joel Embiid

Africa 2011

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Dario Šarić

Europe 2010

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Willy Hernangómez

Europe 2011

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Jamal Murray

Global 2015

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Pascal Siakam

Africa 2012

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Frank Ntilikina

Global 2015

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Simone Fontecchio

Europe 2012

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Lauri Markkanen

Europe 2014Global 2015

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Awak Kuier

Europe 20162018Global 2017

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Isaiah Hartenstein

Europe 2015Global 2016

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Kostas Antetokounmpo

Africa 2015

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Global 2016

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Deandre Ayton

Global 2016

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Goga Bitadze

Europe 2016

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Rui Hachimura

Global 2016

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Andrew Nembhard

Global 2017

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RJ Barrett

Global 2017

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Luguentz Dort

Global 2017

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Killian Hayes

Global 20182019

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Deni Avdija

Europe 2018Global 2019

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Josh Green

Global 2018

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Leandro Bolmaro

Americas 2017Global 2018

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Aleksej Pokuševski

Europe 2018

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Ömer Yurtseven

Europe 2015Global 2016

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Vít Krejčí

Europe 2017Global 2018

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Facundo Campazzo

Americas 2009

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Kai Jones

Americas 2017

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Josh Primo

Global 2020

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Sandro Mamukelashvili

Global 2017

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Josh Giddey

Asia 2018Global 2020

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Bennedict Mathurin

Americas 2019Global 2020

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Christian Koloko

Africa 2017Global 2018

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Moussa Diabate

Global 2020

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“How Does it Feel To Represent Your Country?”

See what our alumni have to say:

Those [NBA players] talking about their experiences… I always remember whether it was the conversations or words of advice that we all got at the camp. It helped me to stay true to myself.

Joel Embiid

Philadelphia 76ers

BWB Africa 2011

“Seeing the best players from every country come to BWB Global in Chicago was fun. Every kid’s dream is to play in the NBA and I got a preview of the players I will play against in the next couple years.”

Bennedict Mathurin

Indiana Pacers

BWB Americas 2019BWB Global 2020

The game allowed me to travel, see new countries, meet new people, play against talented guys that I’m not able to play against otherwise, and talk to coaches and former players that I looked up to growing up. So many different things that can come out of BWB…it’s only beneficial.

Jamal Murray

Denver Nuggets

BWB Global 2015

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Frequently Asked Questions

BWB is an invite-only camp for elite players. Each camp is age-based, and players are selected by the NBA, FIBA and participating national federations based on their performance and demonstrated leadership abilities.
Each BWB cycle consists of four regional BWB camps – one in each of Africa, Europe, the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region. These camps typically are held between May and September of each year. The final camp of a BWB cycle is BWB Global, which is held in association with NBA All-Star Weekend in February.
BWB Global – launched in 2015 – is the culmination of a BWB season. 64 of the top male and female international prospects convene in the same city as NBA All-Star Weekend for a three-day camp. In addition to the development and exposure opportunity, camp participants get to attend some of the NBA All-Star Weekend nightly events.
Basketball Without Borders has three primary objectives: (1) Elite basketball instruction and development opportunities to maximize the potential of international talent; (2) Elevate the level of basketball in each region where the camp is hosted; and (3) Provide NBA, WNBA and FIBA players, coaches and team executives an opportunity to serve as global ambassadors through the game of basketball
BWB aims to raise the overall level of basketball in each market that serves as a host. In collaboration with FIBA, NBA/WNBA coaches lead a clinic that is open for all local coaches to observe. Additionally, the NBA and FIBA work with local federations and leagues to nominate several coaches to work alongside the NBA coaches and players throughout the camp as a development opportunity. Lastly, former NBA and FIBA referees lead daily development sessions with federation-nominated local referees, which includes classroom sessions, film review and on-court instruction.
1. The NCAA basketball certification website and FAQ page (www.ncaa.org/basketballcertification & https://ncaa.egain.cloud/kb/ECAG/home) 2. The USA Basketball Gold License link (https://community.usab.com) 3. The Basketball Certification System link (http://bbcs.ncaa.org)
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