The fourth edition of Basketball Without Borders Africa began Wednesday, September 6. Basketball without Borders Africa will unite the top young basketball players (ages 19 and under) from across the continent to take part in basketball instruction and competition. The camp?s participants are selected by FIBA and participating basketball federations based on their basketball skills, leadership abilities and dedication to the sport of basketball.

One of the goals of Basketball without Borders is to help explore, develop and nurture the top basketball talent across Africa. Some campers who have participated in the program have gone on to play competitive basketball internationally and at schools in the United States.

To promote friendship and diversity, the campers will be divided into teams without regard to race and nationality. They will share living quarters with their new teammates and participate in daily motivational and life-skills seminars that promote education, leadership, character development, healthy living and HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention.

Bucks Head Coach Terry Stotts is among the players and coaches that have made the trip to Africa for the week-long program.

Stotts has agreed to keep a blog on Bucks.com