Basketball Without Borders Africa


Basketball Without Borders Africa will take place from September 6-10 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The camp will bring together the top 100 young players from more than 20 African countries for basketball instructions from NBA players,coaches and scouts, as well as educational seminars addressing important social issues such as HIV/AIDS prevention and education.

As part of NBA.com's coverage of the Summer of Goodwill, we'll provide updates from Africa of the goings-on around camp.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10: PHOTO FINISH

The 100 kids at Basketball Without Borders Africa stretch.
(NBAE Images)



As Basketball Without Borders Africa wraps up, we take a look at this year's camp in photos.

From the Houston Chronicle:
Basketball is Ticket to Education
Program Gives Children a Haven
The Next African Dream

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9: A SPECIAL VISIT

Dikembe Mutombo and NBA players meet Nelson Mandela.
(NBAE Images)



An NBA contigent including Bob Lanier, Dikembe Mutombo, Shawn Bradley, Zach Randolph, Malik Rose paid a visit to Nelson Mandela at his foundation. "For us to get a chance to come in here and see him and touch him and say thank you, is overwhelming," said Bob Lanier. Dikembe Mutombo expressed his appreciation as well. "I was very thiriled by this visit," Mutombo said. "We don't know when we will get that chance again in our lifetime."
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DeSagana Diop checks in with Cavs.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8:
A VISIT TO SOWETO KLIPTOWN YOUTH TRUST

Children from the SKY Trust perform for NBA players.



At the Soweto Kliptown Youth (SKY) Trust, NBA players watched as children of the SKY Trust put on an emotional performance for their famous guests.
Read about the touching day at SKY Trust

More news about Basketball Without Borders from FIBA.com:
Campers delighted with Mandela visit
Boumtje Boumtje cuts impressive figure for young Africans
International Stars join fight against AIDS
NBA Stars touched by Soweto visit

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7: ALREADY A MOVING EXPERIENCE

Shawn Bradley walks the streets of Johannesburg.



Dallas Maverick center Shawn is no stranger to traveling the world, having spent two years on a Mormon mission to Australia in college. At Basketball Without Borders Africa in Johannesburg, we caught up with Shawn to see how the first day went.
Read the full Q & A

Mutombo dorms to be dedicated
On September 9, Dikembe Mutombo will dedicate dormitories at Ithuteng Trust, a school for troubled and underprivileged youth in South Africa.

Former Africa camp players attend school in U.S.
Seven of the players from last year's Africa 100 camp are attending school in the United States.

Sept. 6-10, 2004
Johannesburg, South Africa
American International School of Johannesburg
CAMP COACHES


Ruben Boumtje Boumtje
Cameroon • Cleveland Cavaliers


Shawn Bradley
USA • Dallas Mavericks


Samuel Dalembert
Haiti • Philadelphia 76ers


DeSagana Diop
Senegal • Cleveland Cavaliers


Dikembe Mutombo
Congo • Chicago Bulls


Zach Randolph
USA • Portland Trail Blazers


Malik Rose
USA • San Antonio Spurs