Through the collaboration, a UK50 U16 select team has been formally endorsed by BE to participation in the Shanghai Future Stars Tournament in July - a premier international competition that offers elite exposure and high-level development for the UK’s rising basketball talent.
UK50 say their mission is ‘to identify, develop, and empower the top young players in the UK through elite training, mentorship, and exposure’.
The partnership represents a shared vision to:
“This endorsement of UK50 marks an exciting development in our efforts to extend the national talent pathway.
“By supporting the U16 team’s participation in the Shanghai Future Stars Tournament, we’re providing elite exposure by opening doors for talented players outside the national teams.
“This initiative is about creating opportunities for a wider pool of emerging athletes, ensuring that the next generation of British basketball talent has the chance to shine on the global stage.”
“With the support of Basketball England — and our unwavering focus on scouting, development, and performance — UK50 is building a stronger bridge between grassroots talent and global opportunity.
“We’re actively seeking partners and sponsors who believe in transforming British basketball from the ground up, and who want to be part of this bold movement toward international excellence.”
Teams confirmed for the event include Chinese U16 National Team, Shanghai Sharks U16 Junior Elite, Japan B League U16 Junior Select Team, Taiwan Nanshan High School,Canada Select Team, Utah Prep Academy (USA), a USA AAU Team and Partizan Belgrade/KK Crvena Zvezda U16.
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