Press Release
30 schools find out affiliated teams for 2024 Jr.NBA League following draft
The Jr. NBA Draft for 2024 has taken place at the National Basketball Arena, as 10 clubs and their local schools found out their affiliated NBA teams for the upcoming programme.
Kilmaine National School have been paired with the current NBA champion Denver Nuggets, Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada Tullamore have drawn last year's beaten finalist Miami Heat, while Scoil Ailbe from Tipperary are matched up with the Lebron James led Los Angeles Lakers.
The primary goal of the Jr. NBA in Ireland, which is in its fifth year, is to provide a fun opportunity for children to be introduced to basketball. Basketball Ireland want to ensure that everybody taking part in the programme has the same goal; to give young players an engaging introduction to the sport. It's a great, non-competitive way for schools to start their journey in basketball.
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Full List Of Teams:
Jr. NBA Draft 2024
| Club | Schools | NBA Team |
| Clare Cascaders | Lahinch National School | Golden State Warriors |
| Inagh National School | Utah Jazz | |
| Clouna National School | Atlanta Hawks | |
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St Annes & St Bridgets |
Currow NS, Currow | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Knockaderry NS, Farranfore | Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Firies NS, Firies | Detroit Pistons | |
| Athlone BC | Clonbonny National School | Charlotte Hornets |
| Ballybay National School | Dallas Mavericks | |
| Knockcroughery National School | San Antonio Spurs | |
| St. Colms BC |
St Johns Girls |
Memphis Grizzles |
| Presentation Primary | Phoenix Suns | |
| Scoil Mhathair Dé | Chicago Bulls | |
| Tullamore BC | Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada Tullamore | Miami Heat |
| St Colmcilles Durrow | Washington Wizards | |
| St Carthages Rahan | Houston Rockets | |
| Kenmare Kestrels | St John’s NS, Kenmare | Portland Trailblazers |
| Lauragh NS, Kenmare | Oklahoma City Thunder | |
| Cahir NS, Kenmare | New York Knicks | |
| North Kildare Eagles | Maynooth Educate Together NS | Brooklyn Nets |
| Scoil Mochua NS, Celbridge | Boston Celtics | |
| Scoil Bhride NS, Straffan | Cleveland Caviliers | |
| Springfield BC | Scoil Mhuire, Broadford | Los Angeles Clippers |
| Dromocllogher National School | Sacramento Kings | |
| Newtown National School | New Orleans Pelicans | |
| Ballinrobe BC | St. Joseph’s Primary School | Indiana Pacers |
| The Neale National School | Toronto Raptors | |
| Kilmaine National School | Denver Nuggets | |
| Tipperary Knights | Presentation Primary School | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| Scoil Ailbe | Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Scoil Bhride | Orlando Magic |
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