MANILA, Philippines — Camille Nolasco is the only Filipino among 50 participants in the NBA Academy Women's Virtual Program. Getting exposed to an elite basketball regimen like those at the NBA Academy, though virtual, is already a dream come true for the 16-year-old hooper. Related Stories Pinay teen included in NBA Academy women's hoops virtual program"It feels surreal to be part of the NBA Academy Women's Virtual Program and I feel very blessed to become one of the 50 female ballers around the world to participate in this program," Nolasco told Philstar.com in an email interview. "I hope when this pandemic is over, I will still be given the chance to participate in the NBA Academy in person," said Nolasco. Apart from the NBA Academy Women's Program, Nolasco has had her fair taste of action in the NBA scene as she participated in the Jr. NBA Global Championship back in 2019.

Source: Philippine Star August 14, 2021 03:45 UTC