The U13 challenge is open to all FFBB licensees born in 2010 and 2011. It allows, in partnership with the Jr. NBA program, to reward two winners with a trip to the United States to attend an NBA match.
The U12/U13 of each committee challenge each other around 4 individual events bearing the names of French players:
- Marine Johannes test (shooting dexterity)
- Nicolas Batum event (dribble-passes-shots)
- Sandrine Gruda proof (address)
- Evan Fournier test (free throws)
Players were invited to participate initially within their club. Then, the departmental phase took place on Sunday, February 5 morning. This year 2 girls and 1 boy could represent their club, places being limited by the only site made available – Nièvre gymnasium – in the Somme department.
Girls podium:
- Cler-Mirice Milapie (MABB)
- Christina Kpadan (MABB)
- Djaya Saint Martin (Southern Amiens Railroads)
Boys podium:
The six finalists will be able to participate in the regional stage which will take place on Wednesday March 22 in Arras. The national phase will take place on the weekend of the Coupe de France finals. The trials will start on friday april 21.
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