Sardar Dastur Nosherwan Girls School: The ACG Jr. NBA program, a nationwide 3v3 tournament for the top junior players across India and the largest school-based basketball program in the country, drew to a successful close with All-Star Team Delhi clinching the boys’ title and All-Star Team Chennai emerging victorious in the girls’ category.In the boys’ final, All-Star Team Delhi defeated Maharana Pratap Inter College, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, 21-10, while in the girls’ division, All-Star Team Chennai triumphed against Delhi Public School, Rajnandangaon, Chhattisgarh, with a 14-12 win.
The ‘ACG Most Improved Team’ award was presented to Sardar Dastur Nosherwan Girls School, Pune, Maharashtra (U-14 Girls) and Nehru World School, Delhi (U-14 Boys) in recognition of their exceptional growth and development throughout the tournament. For their outstanding performances, T. Sumithra Devi, All-Star Team Chennai (U-14 Girls) and Tarun Yadav, All-Star Team Delhi (U-14 Boys) were honored with the ‘ MVP’ award.
Rumi Konwar from Delhi Public School, Rajnandangaon, Chhattisgarh, emerged as the standout performer in the U-14 Girls category, leading as the top scorer with 74 points and recording the most 3-pointers (11). In the U-14 Boys category, Tejas Kashyap from Maharana Pratap School, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, showcased his sharpshooting skills with 14 three-pointers, while Tarun Yadav from the All-Star Team Delhi secured the top scorer title with 61 points.
The five-day ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National League Finals, held from February 6-10, 2025, at the Indira Gandhi Arena, New Delhi, featured an exciting lineup of activities, including the trophy reveal, free-throw contests, and an engagement zone with interactive challenges for all players. Additionally, the event hosted an ACG Jr. NBA Referee Clinic led by former NBA G League referee Greg Dandridge, offering officials a unique opportunity to enhance their skills. A youth and coaches clinic conducted by Scott Flemming, Head Coach of the India men’s national basketball team, further enriched the program.
Results:
Category
Winning Teams (U-14 Boys)
Winners
All-Star Team Delhi
1st Runner-Up
Maharana Pratap Inter College, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
2nd Runner-Up
Rishikul Sr. Sec. School, Panipat, Haryana
4th Place
Corvuss American Academy, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Category
Winning Teams (U-14 Girls)
Winners
All-Star Team Chennai
1st Runner-Up
Delhi Public School, Rajnandangaon, Chhattisgarh
2nd Runner-Up
Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School, Chandigarh, Punjab
4th Place
Holy Cross Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4th Place
Article Source: IANS