The Jr. NBA Malaysia presented by Dutch Lady program crowned its top 15 basketballers under the age of 14 as the 2016 Jr. NBA Malaysia All-Stars. The awards ceremony served as the pinnacle of the 5-day NBA Fan Zone event that took place in 1 Utama Shopping Centre since the 3rd of August.

These standout campers will embark on a unique, overseas NBA experience together with fellow Jr. NBA All-Stars from Southeast Asia later in the year.

For two more young 14 years old superstars, Sin Chun Kit and Phang Xin Ying, the night became a little sweeter as they were named as the 2016 Jr. NBA Malaysia presented by Dutch Lady Most Valued Players.

Throughout the week, avid gamers tested their off the court skills with the first ever NBA-sanctioned NBA2K16 tournament. These gamers worked their fingers to the bone but Ammar Siddiqni emerged victorious in securing a pre-released version of the NBA2K17 and bragging rights over the other participants.

Moving towards the latter part of the week saw the beginning of the final stage of the 2016 Jr. NBA presented by Dutch Lady through the National Selection Camp. The top 64 boys and girls aged between 10-14 years old went through a 3-day selection programme after months of preparation at the local and regional training camps.

At these camps, the kids put their basketball skills to the test as well as being guided through the Jr. NBA’s STAR Values and proper nutrition plans, especially with Dutch Lady’s philosophy behind the Drink. Move. Be Strong efforts, encouraging the consumption of two glasses of milk a day.

Fans can follow Jr. NBA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jrnbamalaysia for more highlights and to check on how our All-Stars are doing among their regional counterparts.  For all things NBA, visit www.nba.com.