Plenty of Buzz From NBA All-Star Weekend
Check out some of the people and organizations USA Basketball is following with this week’s USA Basketball Social Media Roundup:
Thanks for passing the torch Pops! Cool moment with him in the Hornet Uni #FathertoSon pic.twitter.com/kSBhxhYSNK
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) February 15, 2015
There was tons of social media buzz from New York during NBA All-Star Weekend. Among the many great scenes was this pairing of 2014 World Cup gold medalist Stephen Curry and his father, former NBA star Dell Curry, at Saturday’s Shooting Stars competition.
Always a good time getting to hang with the kids! @nbacares pic.twitter.com/H5FuPBWFgd
— Anthony Davis (@AntDavis23) February 13, 2015
Another World Cup gold medalist, Anthony Davis, who also won Olympic gold in 2012, was among the many NBA All-Stars who took part in youth activities Friday during NBA Cares’ Day of Service.
Halftime selfie with the crew! @stevecanal sbird10 @catchin24 @de11edonne @frankdion07 😬… http://t.co/4FHQcjBzh4
— Elena Delle Donne (@De11eDonne) February 16, 2015
Congrats to @GeorgeRaveling on his induction into the #Naismith Hall of Fame! Well deserved for one of the truly great ones! #NovaNation
— Jay Wright (@VUCoachJWright) February 17, 2015
Villanova head coach Jay Wright, a member of four USA Basketball coaching staffs, was one of many who took to social media to congratulate long-time USA Basketball contributor George Raveling on the news Saturday that he is a direct selection for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
USA Basketball is announcing a licensing and accreditation program: http://t.co/21z3hghvZN This can do wonders for youth hoops. #USABYouth
— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) February 16, 2015
ESPN’s Jay Bilas reacted positively to last week’s news that USA Basketball is launching new initiatives for youth basketball…
Thank you to Commissioner Silver and the @NBA for the public nod tonight and ongoing support toward what we're building in youth basketball
— Jay Demings (@CoachJayDemings) February 15, 2015
… The USA Basketball announcement was also hailed by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, as noted here by USA Basketball director of youth development Jay Demings. Be sure to follow Demings for all the latest news regarding youth programs that USA Basketball is planning.
