The ACG Jr. NBA program, a nationwide 3v3 tournament for the top U-14 players across India and the largest school-based basketball program in the country, drew to a successful close with All-Star Team Delhi clinching the boys' title and All-Star Team Chennai emerging victorious in the girls’ category.In the boys' final, All-Star Team Delhi defeated Maharana Pratap Inter College, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, 21-10, while in the girls' division, All-Star Team Chennai triumphed against Delhi Public School, Rajnandangaon, Chhattisgarh, with a 14-12 win.
The ‘ACG Most Improved Team’ award was presented to Sardar Dastur Nosherwan Girls School, Pune, Maharashtra (U-14 Girls) and Nehru World School, Delhi (U-14 Boys) in recognition of their exceptional growth and development throughout the tournament. For their outstanding performances, T. Sumithra Devi, All-Star Team Chennai (U-14 Girls) and Tarun Yadav, All-Star Team Delhi (U-14 Boys) were honored with the ‘Skechers MVP’ award. The five-day ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National League Finals, held from February 6-10, 2025, at the Indira Gandhi Arena, New Delhi, featured an exciting lineup of activities, including the trophy reveal, free-throw contests, and an engagement zone with interactive challenges for all players.
Additionally, the event hosted an ACG Jr. NBA Referee Clinic led by former NBA G League referee Greg Dandridge, offering officials a unique opportunity to enhance their skills. A youth and coaches clinic conducted by Scott Flemming, Head Coach of the India men’s national basketball team, further enriched the program Without Borders Asia, the NBA and FIBA’s global basketball development and community outreach program that has been held in India twice.