WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE FOR THE BASKETBALL ACADEMY

Based in Baltimore, Maryland the Basketball Academy presented by State Farm falls under the direction of Baltimore City Public Schools. This year, we are proud to celebrate our 16th year of providing academics, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service learning to area student-athletes.

The 100 Black Men of Maryland, Inc. and the Baltimore Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. support the Academy by providing volunteers and chaperones.

The Basketball Academy, Inc., is a 501C3 dedicated to enriching the lives of young people and increasing the opportunities of inner-city youth in and around the Baltimore Metropolitan area. Through the Academy, we aim to expand the opportunities of young people by providing academic programs that stimulate the mind and athletic programs that showcase and enhance the skill. It is our widespread goal to encourage young people through sports, education, mentoring, developmental programs, and by example. To date, more than 8,000 students have participated in the Academy, and over $86,000 worth of scholarships have been distributed to worthy young people in our area.

How Can You Support The Basketball Academy?
* Make a tax-deductible donation
* Become a Basketball Academy sponsor (various levels available)
* Purchase tickets and support the academic and athletic achievement of young people in our area
* Purchase a ticket and donate it and send a youth to the games

January 26-28, 2012
Lake Clifton High School
2801 Saint Lo Drive, Baltimore, MD

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Press Release – Basketball Academy 2012