A chance to join NBA legend Vlade Divac at a training camp in Shantou will be the prize for more than 10 outstanding juniors selected from the inter-school Basketball Marathon being held this week at Harbour Road Sports Centre.
All the top school teams are playing in the three-a-side marathon competition, and the opportunity to win a place at the camp and meet the retired LA Lakers star will add excitement.
The 2006 Vlade Divac Basketball Camp will be held at Shantou University, and is run by the 'NBA Cares' programme, and the Li Ka-shing Foundation. It will run from August 2 to 6.
The Hong Kong juniors, boys and girls, will join up with 60 mainland players, Divac, and possibly other NBA stars and coaches.
The 38-year-old Divac, who stands 2.16 metres tall, is one of just three NBA players who have amassed 13,000 points, 9,000 rebounds, 3,000 assists and 1,500 blocked shots.
He will spread the positive values of the NBA programme, which emphasises teamwork, fair play, and hard work.
English and leadership training will also be taught at the camp.