Team Alberta's Yvonne Ejim to attend BWB Global Camp at NBA All-Star Weekend

Team Alberta’s Yvonne Ejim will join the top high school age players from the around at the Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Global Camp during NBA All-Star Weekend in Charlotte, N.C., Feb. 15-17.

Ejim, 16, is one of six Canadians among the 63 boys and girls from 31 countries and regions that will attend the fifth annual BWB camp at the Queens University of Charlotte Levine Center for Wellness and Recreation.

The participants were announced by the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) on Feb. 12. BWB is the NBA and FIBA’s global basketball development and community outreach program.

A native of Calgary, Ejim has played multiple years for various Alberta provincial teams, including last summer, when she was the leading rebounder and named a tournament all-star at the Canada Basketball 17U Championships. She has represented Canada at the 2018 FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup and 2017 FIBA U16 Women's Americas Championship.

The camp will be coached by 2019 NBA All-Stars Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets) and Nikola Vucevic (Orlando Magic), 2018 No. 1 overall draft pick Deandre Ayton (Phoenix Suns), and 2017-18 All Rookie Second Team member Bogdan Bogdanovic (Sacramento Kings).

Campers will be led through a variety of activities on and off the court, including movement efficiency, skill development stations, shooting and skills competitions, 5-on-5 games, and daily life skills seminars focusing on health, leadership and communication.  One boy and one girl will be named BWB Global Camp MVPs at the conclusion of the three-day camp.

Additionally, the campers will attend MTN DEW ICE Rising Stars, State Farm All-Star Saturday Night, and the 68th NBA All-Star Game at Spectrum Center. Visit www.nba.com/allstar for All-Star information.