Basketball and sports fans have something exciting to look forward to as Etihad Arena prepares to host the “Courtside Conversations and USA Basketball Showcase” on July 16 in Abu Dhabi. This event is part of the 2024 USA Basketball Showcase Games, scheduled from July 15 to 17 in the same city. The Showcase will feature the top-ranked USA Basketball Men’s National Team, along with the Australian Boomers and Serbia, both ranked within the top five globally, as they gear up for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
“Courtside Conversations and USA Basketball Showcase” is set to offer an engaging evening filled with discussions from basketball icons and top executives, plus exclusive opportunities to meet and greet with renowned basketball players and coaches. Interested fans can now buy their forum tickets for 500 AED and their Australia vs. Serbia game tickets at etihadarena.ae and ticketmaster.ae.
The forum will commence with a panel discussion on “Global Growth of the Game” at 6:00 PM GST, focusing on the significance of investing in basketball for youth, women, and minorities. The discussion will explore how off-court programs can nurture leaders in various communities. Speakers include Miami Heat legend Alonzo Mourning, Chief Business Development Officer for the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces Jennifer Azzi, and CEO of USA Basketball Jim Tooley.
Following this, at 6:35 PM GST, the “The Road to Paris” panel will delve into the strategies behind building a championship team and the importance of teamwork, featuring insights from NBA legend and managing director of the USA Men’s National Team Grant Hill and former NBA player Steve Smith. Attendees will also get the chance to participate in Q&A sessions with the speakers.
Selected fans will have the exclusive opportunity to meet basketball legends Steve Smith and Alonzo Mourning, including on-court photo sessions after the Australia vs. Serbia game. For the second summer in a row, USA Basketball will host the USA Basketball Showcase in Abu Dhabi, featuring matches against Australia and Serbia. These games are scheduled for July 15 and July 17, with all games starting at 8:00 PM UAE time. Tickets are available for purchase at etihadarena.ae and ticketmaster.ae.
