Last Saturday, Midnight Basketball completed its 5th week, just past the half way point of Season 8 at Crocker College Prep! 367 players have participated, which is the highest amount through this point of the season that we’ve ever had! In addition, over 150 spectators have come out to observe.
There have been great speakers each night providing enrichment and mentorship to the young men, including Ameer Baraka (actor and author), Patrick Young (Strive Nola), Blair Boutte (Blair’s Bail Bonds), and Nicholas Holmes (CeaseFire). In addition, resource providers such as Youth Empowerment Project, Nola Dads, Job 1 Summer Employment Program, and Park Place Premier Barber School have connected participants to employment, training, and other services.
Midnight Basketball welcomes more basketball players—men ages 16 and up—to participate in the final weeks of the season. Players can participate in any week, even if they have not played yet this season. The final three weeks are 4/4, 4/11, and 4/18 at Crocker College Prep, 2301 Marengo St. Registration begins at 7:00pm.