This program enhances the Boys & Girls Club’s basketball leagues adn is designed for youth ages 6-14. On a national level Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA has an “All-Star” component through which 10 boys and girls demonstrating the highest levels of leadership, sportsmanship and scholarship are selected from thousands of local level honorees. This representative group and chaperones attend the annual NBA All-Star Game Weekend as guests of the NBA.

The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA, “Pledge to be a S.T.A.R.” program, is a sportsmanship initiative for players, parents, coaches and teams. The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA encourages everyone to commit to the ideals of ‘Sportsmanship, Teamwork, Attitude and Respect’