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 –  50 Finalists from Nationwide Scouting Program were Shortlisted for the ACG-NBA Jump National Finals –           
- Prospects Selected will Receive 100% Scholarships and Training at The NBA Academy India –

 Pranav prince from Kerala Got His Nod In NBA Academy

NEW DELHI (NCR), May. 4, 2018 – The National Basketball Association today announced 8 new prospects from ACG-NBA Jump National Finals, India’s first-ever national basketball talent search program, that tipped off its 2018 National Finals on May 3.  The selected players become the second batch to receive scholarships and training at the NBA Academy India.

15 year Pranav Prince who Hails from Thriuvanthapram  studying in St Josephs HSS Thriuvanthapuram  coached by Manoj Xavier find his place from the 50 shortlisted players

He was the second one from Kerala to get admission into the Prestigious NBA Academy in Noida after Sejin Mathew

Jordhan Cherian Eapen from Bethany Academy Vennikulam in Thiruvalla and Donal George from Cherupushpa HSS Chandanakapara were also in the Shortlisted 50

The 2018 ACG-NBA Jump National Finals marked the culmination of a talent search which comprised of regional clinics and an open submission allowing players to submit video entries showcasing their basketball skills, athletic ability and attitude.  The top 50 players from the nationwide-scouting program were selected for the ACG-NBA Jump National Finals.

Los Angeles Lakers’ Brook Lopez was present through the two-day camp and shared his personal drills and training techniques with all the finalists.  He was also involved in the selection of the new prospects for The NBA Academy India.

Following are the selected prospects:-