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Spurs Kawhi Leonard visits China to support the growth of basketball in the country and coach top youth talent from the region at The NBA Academy Zhejiang
Spurs Kawhi Leonard visits China to support the growth of basketball in the country and coach top youth talent from the region at The NBA Academy Zhejiang
Kawhi Leonard answers NBA Academy Zhejiang student-athletes' questions in a clinic during his clinic during his 22-28 August, 2017 China trip
Kawhi Leonard in a passing drill with NBA Academy Zhejiang student-athletes in a clinic during his clinic during his 22-28 August, 2017 China trip
Zhejiang basketball fans were excited to welcome it's first-ever NBA player to visit NBA Academy Zhejiang
11 players were selected in the first-ever NBA Academy Games All-Tournament team. See link to All-Tournament Roster in Games Notes below.
The NBA Academy Zhejiang huddles during the NBA Academy Games Consolation Finals as they fought in a 73-70 loss against The NBA Academy India, at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, Australia. See the results and box scores below.
The NBA Academy Zhejiang player setting a screen in a 91-34 loss to The NBA Academy Africa The NBA Academy Africa at the first-ever NBA Academy Games at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, Australia. See the results and box scores below.
The NBA Academy Zhejiang players listen to Coach Obie Nwadike in a 91-34 loss to The NBA Academy Africa The NBA Academy Africa at the first-ever NBA Academy Games at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, Australia. See the results and box scores below.
The NBA Academy Zhejiang team picture at the first-ever NBA Academy Games at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, Australia.
The NBA Academy Zhejiang player in the paint during their 81-75 loss to The NBA Academy Africa at the first-ever NBA Academy Games at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, Australia. See the results and box scores below.
The NBA Academy Zhejiang huddles during their 81-75 loss to The NBA Academy Africa at the first-ever NBA Academy Games at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, Australia. See the results and box scores below.
The NBA Academy Zhejiang player in the paint during their 81-75 loss to The NBA Academy Africa at the first-ever NBA Academy Games at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, Australia. See the results and box scores below.
The NBA Academy Zhejiang huddles during their 92-45 loss to NSC-New South Wales Country at the first-ever NBA Academy Games at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, Australia. See the results and box scores below.
Spurs Kawhi Leonard visits China to support the growth of basketball in the country and coach top youth talent from the region at The NBA Academy Zhejiang
Kawhi Leonard answers NBA Academy Zhejiang student-athletes' questions in a clinic during his clinic during his 22-28 August, 2017 China trip
Kawhi Leonard in a passing drill with NBA Academy Zhejiang student-athletes in a clinic during his clinic during his 22-28 August, 2017 China trip
Zhejiang basketball fans were excited to welcome it's first-ever NBA player to visit NBA Academy Zhejiang
11 players were selected in the first-ever NBA Academy Games All-Tournament team. See link to All-Tournament Roster in Games Notes below.
The NBA Academy Zhejiang huddles during the NBA Academy Games Consolation Finals as they fought in a 73-70 loss against The NBA Academy India, at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, Australia. See the results and box scores below.
The NBA Academy Zhejiang player setting a screen in a 91-34 loss to The NBA Academy Africa The NBA Academy Africa at the first-ever NBA Academy Games at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, Australia. See the results and box scores below.
The NBA Academy Zhejiang players listen to Coach Obie Nwadike in a 91-34 loss to The NBA Academy Africa The NBA Academy Africa at the first-ever NBA Academy Games at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, Australia. See the results and box scores below.
The NBA Academy Zhejiang team picture at the first-ever NBA Academy Games at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, Australia.
The NBA Academy Zhejiang player in the paint during their 81-75 loss to The NBA Academy Africa at the first-ever NBA Academy Games at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, Australia. See the results and box scores below.
The NBA Academy Zhejiang huddles during their 81-75 loss to The NBA Academy Africa at the first-ever NBA Academy Games at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, Australia. See the results and box scores below.
The NBA Academy Zhejiang player in the paint during their 81-75 loss to The NBA Academy Africa at the first-ever NBA Academy Games at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, Australia. See the results and box scores below.
The NBA Academy Zhejiang huddles during their 92-45 loss to NSC-New South Wales Country at the first-ever NBA Academy Games at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, Australia. See the results and box scores below.

About The NBA Academy Xinjiang

The NBA and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Basketball Management Center has partnered to launch The NBA Academy Xinjiang, an elite basketball training center in Urumqi in the Xinjiang Province of China. The training center houses about 120 male and 120 female student-athletes aged 14-18.

The NBA’s partnership with the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Basketball Management Center builds on the NBA’s existing basketball and youth development initiatives in China. In November 2015, NBA China, the Beijing Municipal Education Commission and the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Sports announced the launch of the first Jr. NBA Basketball League in China. In October 2014, the NBA and the Ministry of Education of China announced a comprehensive multiyear partnership to incorporate a fitness and basketball development curriculum in elementary, middle and high schools across China. In February 2014, NBA China and Yao Ming launched the first ever after-school basketball program in Beijing, providing basketball training and fitness programs for boys and girls at all skill levels. In November 2011, NBA China and Dongguan New Century launched the CBA Dongguan Basketball School for players ages 12-17.

“Xinjiang has a large basketball fan base, and our professional teams in the CBA and WCBA are among the top teams in China. Through the NBA’s advanced concepts and training systems, I believe that we will be able to further our youth basketball development and lift the game of basketball to a higher level in Xinjiang.”
-Nie Chun, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Basketball Management Center Director

Coaching Staff

DEANE MARTIN
Technical Director
Coach Deane Martin has almost three decades of coaching experience at multiple levels. He has spent time as the head and assistant coach at multiple NCAA universities, and coached multiple G- League teams. In addition, Coach Martin has extensive international coaching experience, including stints with Jiangsu Lions (China), Potros Itson (Mexico), Sallen Basket (Sweden), and the Dominican Republic National Team.
LAWAYNE MCGHEE
Player Development Coach
Coach LaWayne McGhee has extensive experience as a scout, video coordinator and player development coach. He served as the Basketball Operations Assistant for the Bakersfield Jam while also serving as a college and G League scout. Prior to joining the NBA Academy Xinjiang staff, Coach McGhee was the head video coordinator and player development coach for the G League’s Westchester Knicks.
KURT TROPIANO
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Coach Kurt Tropiano is an accredited and certified strength and conditioning coach. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame, and his master’s degree from Edith Cowan University in Australia. He has extensive experience working with junior-level athletes.
JENNIFER AZZI
Global Technical Director, Women's Program
Coach Jennifer Azzi oversees all regions of the NBA Academies Women’s initiative. A former WNBA player (1999-2004), USA National Team Player (1988-2000), two-time NCAA All-American and Olympic Gold Medalist (1996), Jennifer has an abundance of basketball experience on the court and as a coach on the sidelines. The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame inductee (2009) led the University of San Francisco women’s basketball program from 2010-2016.
BLAIR HARDIEK
Global Technical Director, Women's Program
Coach Blair Hardiek oversees all regions of the NBA Academies Women’s initiative. President and CEO of Azzi Camp (2007 - present), Former Associate Head Coach of the West Coast Conference Women's Basketball Champions at the University of San Francisco (2010-2016), Former NCAA International camp; Domestic Recruiter (2010-2016), Former PG/Captain at the University of Missouri (2003-2007).