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Congrats to our nominee, Lorenzo Bailey, for being named the 2026 Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Scholastic Coach of the Year! 🏆
In 17 years of coaching, Lorenzo has turned two losing programs into playoff contenders, traveled to Africa twice to teach basketball to underserved youth, and gives free haircuts to those in need. Coach Bailey shows up on the court, in the classroom, and in his community 🫶
Congratulations to Jenn-Jenn Marshall, proudly nominated by the Las Vegas Aces, on being named the 2026 Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Community Coach of the Year! 🏆
Through her unwavering commitment to young people and her community, Jenn-Jenn has created opportunities that extend far beyond the game. This award recognizes coaches whose impact lasts well beyond the final buzzer - and Jenn-Jenn embodies that every day! 🌟
From the first whistle to the final huddle, it was a weekend to remember. 🎥🏀💙
During WNBA All-Star, the Jr. WNBA and @Tampax created space for girls to learn, grow, and lift each other up - through basketball and beyond.
From building skills on the court to hearing inspiring words from Chicago Sky's Natasha Cloud, every moment reinforced the power of confidence, connection, and believing in yourself. Here's a look back at an unforgettable experience. ✨
Introducing our 2026 Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Scholastic Coach of the Year U.S. Finalists
🌟 Lorenzo Bailey, @ATLHawks
🌟 Stephanie Blagaich, @chicagobulls
🌟 Minell Ellerbe, @OrlandoMagic
🌟 Frank Lomeli, @Suns
🌟 Michael Maney, @Bucks
Learn more about each coach and VOTE NOW for your pick!
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Introducing our 2026 Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Community Coach of the Year U.S. Finalists
🌟 Verion Keller, @DallasWings
🌟 Jerry Kokkinos, @nyknicks
🌟 Jenn-Jenn Marshall, @LVAces
🌟 Kuya Julius Vincent Naredo, @Raptors
🌟 Dony Wilcher, @trailblazers
Learn more about each coach and VOTE NOW for your pick!
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🚨 VOTING IS NOW OPEN! 🚨
The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA and @PositiveCoachUS have announced the 10 U.S. finalists for Coach of the Year! 🏆
These coaches lead with integrity, character and heart - making a difference on and off the court every day. ❤️🏀
Meet the five Community and five Scholastic finalists, then cast your vote to help crown this year's winners!
👉 VOTE NOW: nba.jebbit.com/l0tijfws?L=Tw…
🏀 Future stars, future leaders. 🌟
Before hearing their names called on Draft Night, the top @NBADraft prospects hit the court with @NewEraCap & local youth at @TheNBPA !
From basketball skills and combine drills to injury prevention and off-court learning activities, it's a day focused on developing the next generation—on and off the hardwood. 💪
🌟 The Future Starts Tonight 🌟
Watch the First Round of the 2026 NBA Draft tonight at 8:00pm/et on ABC & ESPN.
The 2025-26 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year is... DeAndre Jordan!
Jordan receives the honor that recognizes the player deemed the best teammate based on selfless play, on and off court leadership as a mentor and role model to other NBA players, and commitment and dedication to team.
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Why play 3x3? It's positionless basketball. Everyone must dribble, pass, shoot & defend. Everyone touches the ball. Everyone matters.
🇺🇸🏀 #3XPlay
🌟 Over 1,000 hoopers took the court to celebrate Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Day at NBA All-Star in Los Angeles 🌟
Thanks to @sportcourt1974 for setting the stage with elite courts built for game time!
🏀 The next generation of hoopers took over the Los Angeles Convention Center for Jr. NBA / Jr. WNBA Day 🏀
Huge shoutout to @sportcourt1974 for keeping the action flowing with top‑tier courts!
We had a blast celebrating #WorldBasketballDay with Taj Gibson, Nyara Sabally and our friends from the YMCA at Basketball City 🌏🏀
“There are only a few ways in the world you can represent your country. To be able to do it through sports, it's very special.”
- Kelly Olynyk on what it means to represent Canada in the NBA
#WorldBasketballDay
Born on #WorldBasketballDay...🤔
Happy Birthday, Coop!
