SAN ANTONIO, TX — Join 2-time World Champion and 10-time San Antonio All-Star Center, David Robinson, for basketball instruction and fun at the 2014 H-E-B David Robinson Basketball ProCamp on July 17 at Mission Concepcion Sports Park. The camp is from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for boys and girls grades 1 – 12. Cost: $99. Source: Procamps.com.
San Antonio All-Star Center David Robinson to Host Basketball ProCamp in San Antonio TX
Chicago Bulls Legend Scottie Pippen to Host Three Day Skills Camp June 10-13
DEERFIELD, IL. — Former Chicago Bulls star, Scottie Pippen, will be hosting the Scottie Pippen Skills Camp on June 10-13 for boys ages 8-15 and girls ages 10-14. Pippen will be on the court all four days, working directly with the players and teaching his techniques. Pippen and his highly qualified staff have developed a four-day camp curriculum focused on fundamental basketball skills: ball handling, free throws, footwork & rebounding.
Auburn Basketball Coach Bruce Pearl Delivers Keynote Speech at Opelika Rotary Club Event
OPELIKA, AL — Bruce Pearl, Auburn basketball’s new head coach, was the keynote speaker on Tuesday, May 13, at the Opelika Rotary Club’s weekly lunch held at Saugahatchee Country Club in Opelika, AL. Pearl spoke to a large crowd about what it’s going to take to turn the Auburn basketball program around. His plan, he said, begins with fan support.
Grant Hill Honored by Orlando Magic
ORLANDO, FL — In celebration of “Legends Nights,” former Orlando Magic legend and seven-time NBA All-Star, Grant Hill, was honored by the Orlando Magic at the end of the first quarter during the March 25 matchup vs. the Portland Trail Blazers. The evening featured a center court presentation at the end of the first quarter. Hill joined FOX Sports Florida’s broadcasts including Magic Live pregame show with hosts Paul Kennedy and Nick Anderson and join broadcasters David Steele and Jeff Turner for a portion of the game broadcast.
Magic Johnson Named Keynote Speaker at Desert Christian Fundraiser
INDIAN WELLS, CA. — Former NBA legend, Magic Johnson, has been named the keynote speaker at Desert Christian Academy’s 24th annual auction gala fundraiser to be held on March 29th at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort in Indian Wells, California. The benefit is the school’s primary fundraiser for the school of 500 students. Tickets to the event are $150 per person. The school’s annual auction gala is their primary fundraiser, and all proceeds from ticket sales will go to benefit the school’s 500 students.
David Thompson Named Keynote Speaker at Community Boys & Girls Club in N.C.
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Former NC State basketball legend and NBA star, David Thompson, was the keynote speaker on November 21, at the annual dinner fundraiser for the Community Boys & Girls Club in Wilmington, N.C. Before the actual event took place, Thompson held a news conference where he spoke about the issues of gang violence in the New Hanover County area and the specific need for after-school programs and a safe place for youth. Thompson continued speaking about gang violence during his keynote speech.
Bruce Pearl Named Keynote Speaker at Boys and Girls Club of Dumplin Valley
DANDRIDGE, TN — Former Tennessee basketball coach, Bruce Pearl, was the keynote speaker at the annual Boys and Girls Club of Dumplin Valley’s Great Futures Barbeque Feast. Pearl spoke about the importance of youth programs like the Boys & Girls Club. At the end of the evening, guests were given an opportunity to make a financial contribution to further the cause and help the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dumplin Valley continue delivering the quality programs and valuable services for which they have come to be known. ... Read More
ESPN Analyst Bruce Pearl to Deliver Keynote Speech at Blue Raiders’ Tip-off Celebration
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Former University of Tennessee men’s basketball coach, Bruce Pearl, will be this year’s keynote speaker at the Middle Tennessee men’s basketball Tip-off Celebration scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 23. The event will begin at 6 p.m. in the ballroom on the second floor of the student union on the Middle Tennessee campus.
Rick Pitino Delivers Hall Of Fame Speech
During Sunday’s induction ceremony into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, University of Louisville’s basketball coach, Rick Pitino, spoke last after 3 hours of speeches wrapping up the ceremony with a 20 minute inspirational and heartfelt speech.
Thurl Bailey Delivers Inspirational Speech to Youth at Latter-Day Saints Conference
HATTIESBURG, MS, — NBA star and motivational speaker, Thurl Bailey, gave an inspirational speech on Sunday, August 11, in Hattiesburg, MS at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where he delivered a message at the annual Young Single Adults conference.