Tournament director says basketball scene can be improved with more participation

By Ong Han Sean | Friday September 20, 2013

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Training to shoot: Wong (centre in white) coaching schoolchildren to shoot hoops.

KUANTAN: “While basketball is normally associated with the Chinese community, the scene could be improved with more participation from the other races,” said AND1 Streetball Challenge tournament director Wong Wing Wai.

He said there was a large untapped talent pool as the Malay community make up the majority in the country.

“If more Malays started picking up basketball, I am sure we will be able to see some talented players emerge.

“This would be beneficial to the local basketball scene as it will make our national team stronger,” said Wong after coaching SJK(C) Semambu students in a basketball clinic held in conjunction with the tournament.

He said the states could certainly do more in developing players at the grassroots level.

Coaching clinic gives school basketball team tips on footwork and techniques

By ONG HAN SEAN | Friday September 20, 2013

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Chiang showing the students the proper way to shoot.

KUANTAN: The SM Sains Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah (Semsas) basketball team had a ball of a time learning new tricks during a special coaching clinic held in conjunction with the upcoming AND1 3x3 Streetball Challenge.

Former national player Chiang See Hon, who coached the budding cagers through a 90-minute session, dished out tips on footwork, shooting techniques and defensive footwork.

“For those 17-years-old and below, skills and fundamentals are very important. I worked them through their movements and adjust if they are not smooth so they can perform better,” he said.

The clinic had the boys and girls excited to join the streetball tournament to be held at East Coast Mall here on Sept 29.

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