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.