Kenneth Faried Q&A: The NBA’s Courtship Of India
Sports Illustrated: In its never-ending quest to expand internationally, the NBA continues to try and bring the game of basketball to India. Kenneth Faried dishes his thoughts on India after touring earlier this summer.
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Kevin Durant arrives in India for The NBA Academy India.
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Kevin Durant during his clinic with The NBA Academy India players, at the league’s elite basketball training center in the Delhi National Capital Region.
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Kevin Durant during his clinic with The NBA Academy India players, at the league’s elite basketball training center in the Delhi National Capital Region.
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NBA Academy Games 2018
NBA Academy Games 2018
NBA Academy Games 2018
NBA Academy Games 2018
NBA Academy Games 2018
NBA Academy Games 2018
NBA Academy Games 2018
NBA Academy Games 2018
NBA Academy's Princepal Singh and Amaan Sandhu participated in NBA Global Camp in Treviso, Italy from 2-5 June, 2018
NBA Academy's Princepal Singh and Amaan Sandhu participated in NBA Global Camp in Treviso, Italy from 2-5 June, 2018
NBA Academy's Princepal Singh and Amaan Sandhu participated in NBA Global Camp in Treviso, Italy from 2-5 June, 2018
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Results
August 3, 2024 – Week #1
NBA Academy India
54
ITL School
30
Game Notes
June 30, 2024 Day 8 – Consolation Finals
The NBA Academy Zhejiang
70
The NBA Academy India
73
Game Notes
The NBA Academy India won the NBA Academy Games Consolation Finals as they resisted a second half comeback in a 73-70 victory against The NBA Academy Zhejiang. The NBA Academy India had 4 players in double figures, including Mathew Sejn, who grabbed 7 rebounds and scored 17 points.
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June 28, 2024 Day 6
The NBA Global Academy
89
The NBA Academy India
57
Game Notes
The NBA Global Academy dominated the second half in an 89-57 win to The NBA Academy India. 5 players reached double figures, including Swaka Wani who contributed 18 points and 9 rebounds, and Chikara Takana who added 18 points.
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June 27, 2024 Day 5
The NBA Academy Zhejiang
75
The NBA Academy India
81
Game Notes
The NBA Academy Zhejiang’s comeback from a 15-point half-time deficit fell short in an 81-75 loss to The NBA Academy India. Principal Singh from The NBA Academy India, had a 100% field goal percentage, 21 points and 5 rebounds.
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June 25, 2017 Day 3
ACT U16
62
The NBA Academy India
91
Game Notes
The NBA Academy India dominated the first half 51-26 and kept the lead to finish the game 91-62 against Australian Capital Territory U16. ACT U16’s Charlie Melick was the high scorer with 20 points. The NBA Academy India’s team effort included 5 players in double figures and was led by Vivek Chauhan 13 points in 21 minutes of play.
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June 24, 2024 Day 2
NSW Country
67
The NBA Academy India
77
Game Notes
The NBA Academy India won its first tournament game 77-67 against NSC-New South Wales Country. The team dominated inside with, 52 of its 77 points made in the paint. 5 players reached double figures, and Prashat Rawar was 1 rebound shy of a double-double with 20 points and 9 rebounds in 20 minutes of play.
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