Bruno taking part in Americas Team Camp, Aug. 17-20 in T.O.

Post #1 » by **Rhettmatic** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 5:36 pm

Anyone planning on going?

[tweet]https://twitter.com/Raptors/status/499603453455654913[/tweet]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/Raptors/status/499609692889694208[/tweet]

More info available here:

http://www.basketball.ca/coaching-educa ... nts-s16906

LifeBaller11 · Post #2 » by **LifeBaller11** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 5:42 pm

Checked out the registration form and apparently you need a certified coach # to register....unfortunately not for general public.

Post #3 » by **pbj** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 5:54 pm

I'm confused, is it NO COST or is it $50?

JVHOF · Post #4 » by **JVHOF** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 5:54 pm

well are there any posters on here with a valid coach# ? Bruno is coming.. so that's exciting.. lets hope there is good coverage from Open Gym..

Post #5 » by **Rhettmatic** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 5:57 pm

More information just posted to Raptors.com:

http://www.nba.com/raptors/americascamp_081314

The NBA will host 60 of the best youth basketball players from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Puerto Rico at the Americas Team Camp Presented by NIKE in Toronto Aug. 17-20 at the Mattamy Athletic Centre.

The camp, which includes four days of intense basketball drills and competition directed by NBA players and coaches, will include Brazil native and Toronto Raptors forward Bruno Caboclo, appearances by Canadian NBA players, and Jay Triano, head coach of the Canada Men’s National Team and an assistant coach with the Portland Trail Blazers. Canada Basketball, the governing body for basketball in Canada, will use the camp as a coaching workshop for Canadian coaches countrywide.

Also participating in the camp are NBA assistant coaches Kenny Atkinson of the Atlanta Hawks, Chris Finch of the Houston Rockets, Brett Gunning of the Orlando Magic, Eric Hughes of the Milwaukee Bucks, as well as Canadian citizen and Swaziland native Jama Mahlalela of the Toronto Raptors. Gersson Rosas of the Houston Rockets will act as camp director. Coaches from each country will also attend the camp and learn alongside NBA coaches.

Selected by the NBA, NIKE, and participating basketball federations, Americas Team Camp Presented by NIKE participants are the top players in their countries up to age 17.

“The Americas Team Camp presented by NIKE is one of the NBA’s most effective programs for growing basketball in the Americas,” said Dan MacKenzie, Vice President and General Manager, NBA Canada. “As basketball’s popularity continues to rise in Canada, we’re thrilled to work with NIKE to serve as the camp’s host country and further develop these great young players.”

“Canada Basketball is excited to have the Americas Team Camp presented by NIKE here this summer,” said Michele O’Keefe, Executive Director, Canada Basketball. “This is a great opportunity to show our friends from our fellow FIBA Americas countries what Canada is like, while showcasing some of our top young athletes, coaches and NBA talent.”

The four-day camp will consist of morning clinics that teach basketball fundamentals and life skills, with competitive games scheduled for the afternoons and evenings. The camp will conclude with a 5-on-5 championship game and an All-Star Game on the last day.

2014 is the third year of the Americas Team Camp. The NBA has previously held camps in Brazil in 2010 and Puerto Rico in 2012.

joseph235 · Post #6 » by **joseph235** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 6:00 pm

Bruno is trying out for the Cowboys?

Post #7 » by **pbj** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 6:06 pm

Alright I'mma see if I can register for the top one thing on Sunday and report back to you guys.

Bankai · Post #8 » by **Bankai** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 7:50 pm

Eric Hughes works for the Nets now?

ATLTimekeeper · Post #9 » by **ATLTimekeeper** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 8:49 pm

It doesn't really make it clear what Bruno's role will be. He's well over 17.

LiSTWithLani · Post #10 » by **LiSTWithLani** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 9:48 pm

Seems like an interesting event, I'm looking forward to an update from our realgm folk!

azorian · Post #11 » by **azorian** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 1:18 am

Who is this jama they speak of? What's his/her role with the raptors?

Lucky26 · Post #12 » by **Lucky26** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 5:41 am

azorian wrote:Who is this jama they speak of? What's his/her role with the raptors?

He is that young, light skinned black guy. Rudy and others valet when they arrived.

azorian · Post #13 » by **azorian** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 10:47 am

Lucky26 wrote:
azorian wrote:Who is this jama they speak of? What's his/her role with the raptors?

He is that young, light skinned black guy. Rudy and others valet when they arrived.

Sweet role. Thanks for replying

TheBatman · Post #14 » by **TheBatman** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 11:44 am

Attempting to register.

Post #15 » by **Undefeated** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 10:09 pm

If anyone is interested in going send me a PM. I can guide you guys.