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BWB Africa 2005 Johannesburg, 7 to 12 September | All Camps |
JOHANNESBURG, 2005 – The 3rd BWB camp to be held in Africa returned to the American International School of Johannesburg in Johannesburg, South Africa from September 7th-12th 2005. The camp, which from past to present aims to promote friendship and diversity between rising basketball stars, hosted 106 players from 28 countries. Eight former and current NBA players served as coaches at the camp, including NBA legends Bob Lanier and Dikembe Mutumbo.
The campers were divided into 10 teams, completely without consideration of nationality, race, or religion in order to encourage diversity within the camp. Teams would bunk and eat together for the duration of the camp while competing in a mini tournament during the evenings. In the mornings, NBA players were selected to run drill stations which focused on the basic fundamentals of basketball.
As well as attending various basketball related activities, campers had to attend Life-Skills Seminars. The Life-Skills project is an aspect of BWB which invites humanitarian organisations such as UNICEF and LoveLife to lead daily seminars on important topics such as the importance of education, and the prevention of the spread of HIV/AIDS.
Beyond the Life-Skills project, BWB Africa projected its reach into the local community by working with the Ithuteng Trust and Soweto Kliptown Youth organisations to promote the education of HIV/AIDS prevention in poor areas. The Ithuteng Trust and the Soweto Kliptown Youth (SKY) are both South African organizations which strive for the positive development of at-risk or traumatized youths within the Soweto townships. NBA players attended various community events in Johannesburg celebrating South Africa’s distinct cultural beauty, highlighted by a visit with former South African president Nelson Mandel.
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The 2005 camp in Johannesburg, South Africa featured 106 players from 28 countries.
Players
The 2005 camp in Johannesburg, South Africa featured 8 players and 10 coaches from the NBA and other top leagues affiliated to FIBA.
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FIBA/NBA Players
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Team White (2)
Team Red(2)
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