National Basketball Academy Launched in Collaboration with Corvuss American Academy
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative | Establishment of National Basketball Academy |
| Collaborating Organizations | Basketball Federation of India (BFI) and Corvuss American Academy |
| Location | 95 kms away from both Pune and Mumbai |
| Initial Batch Size | 30 boys and 30 girls |
| Selection Process | Nationwide talent hunt |
| Academic Program | Comprehensive, following American curriculum |
| Support Provided | Nutritional support, sports counselling, training, and access to world-class facilities |
| Representation | Players free to represent their States in State and national championships |
| Coach | Competent foreign coach |
| Scholarship | 100% full scholarship for selected students |
| Curriculum and Training | Standardised coaching curriculum, foreign and Indian coaches, coaches clinics, and certifications |
| Founder of Corvuss | Mr. Kunal Maria, former Indian national team basketball player |
| Second National Basketball Academy | Corvuss is the second academy after Manipal University |
| Expected Start Date | Upcoming academic year starting in August 2024 |