WWS basketball trials kickoff in Johannesburg

Basketball’s rapid rise globally, particularly in Africa, China, and the Middle East, is driving its popularity and opening exciting opp

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ortunities for South African players. The press release highlights basketball's dominance in viewership, with more Chinese fans tuning in to watch the NBA than the English Premier League, emphasizing its standing as the world’s fastest-growing sport. While South Africa has a strong basketball presence at school and university levels, transitioning to professional play or high-level university competition has traditionally been challenging for local talent. World Wide Scholarships (WWS), a premier linkage organization, is actively changing this landscape by creating pathways for African players to access NBA and NCAA teams in the United States.

WWS facilitates US scholarships through university and high school scouting, giving players the chance to join NCAA teams—the springboard to lucrative NBA contracts.

This year, WWS is hosting trials as a pre-selection process for talented youth players across Africa. Those who excel in the trials will be invited to a showcase event from July 18–20, 2025, where university scouts and coaches will be present to recruit promising talent. Top talented youths like St Benedicts star baller Ikechukwu Ejike will be in attendance strutting their skills!

The upcoming WWS Basketball Trials Camp 2025, scheduled from April 22–24 at St Benedict’s College, will be led by Job Munene, the Trials Coordinator who manages the World Wide Scholarships basketball program for the African continent out of Kenya. The camp will feature physical tests, games, and opportunities to impress top international scouts. Even those not recruited will benefit from personalized performance analysis and feedback, empowering players to refine their skills and pursue future opportunities.

For registration, aspiring players can visit http://www.wws.camp. This initiative is a significant step toward integrating South African basketball into the global arena