FIBA and the NBA's Flagship Development and Community Outreach Camp
Since 2001, Basketball Without Borders has been the flagship global development initiative of FIBA and the NBA. It was created to identify and elevate the world’s most promising young players, also promoting values, community engagement, and securing positive pathways in sport. What began as a single camp in Europe has grown into a worldwide platform connecting elite youth athletes with the highest levels of the game.
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Elite Development Outcomes
4,939 total camp participants
152 National Federations represented
61% represented Youth National Teams
34% represented Senior National Teams
105 players were drafted into the NBA, with 112 going on to play in the league
19 players were drafted into the WNBA, with 13 going on to play in the league
BWB is a key marker in development. It is often where a young talent proves they can compete at the national team level.
Basketball Without Borders Transition and Evolution
Understanding the evolution of the BWB is essential to interpreting the data:
2001-2005: Early Phase
2006-2010: Transitioning to a Development Camp
2011-2015: Moving towards Standardization
2016-2020: The Modern “Development Camp” Era
2021-2025: Top Development Camp, Full Parity Model
Success Stories
Basketball Without Borders has consistently prepared young athletes to reach the highest level of basketball.
6% of alumni have reached World Class Participation, which includes playing at the NBA, WNBA, World Cup, Olympics, or EuroLeague Women.
42% of alumni have reached Regional Participation, which includes participating in major continental competitions such as AfroBasket, Asia Cup, AmeriCup, EuroBasket, EuroCup Women, Basketball Champions League (all regions), or the Basketball Africa League.
Making an Impact Off-the-Court
More than a talent camp, Basketball Without Borders delivers a lasting social impact. It advances life-skills education, community engagement, and builds technical standards across host countries, including training for coaches and referees.