The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is proud to announce its partnership with EASL for the launch of the EASL Future Champions Philippines program.
SBP President Al Panlilio expressed his enthusiasm about this collaboration, saying, “We are thrilled to partner with EASL in this exciting initiative. Our shared vision is to nurture and develop Filipino basketball talent at every level, and this partnership allows us to create meaningful opportunities for our youth to excel. We believe that by working together, we can significantly elevate the future of Philippine basketball.”
EASL’s Future Champions program will be structured into two key components: the Grassroots Program, which will focus on talent development camps and community engagement across the country; and the Elite Program, an elite track aimed at training top-tier Asian grassroots talents through world-class coaching, international exposure, and comprehensive player development.
The Elite Program is scheduled to commence in March 2026.
Panlilio emphasized the importance of youth development, stating, “This initiative perfectly complements the SBP’s ongoing efforts to cultivate homegrown talent and promote the sport nationwide.”
“Coach Norman Black leads our Talent Identification Program and it will work as a natural feeder for the EASL’s platform. In return, our young athletes will benefit from the transfer of knowledge that the EASL will open up, Panlilio added.”
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