00:00Some of TNT's young female stars of basketball are preparing to take part in the JC Pro Classic
00:13Basketball League.
00:15The competition will be hosted at Topkin Square Park, New York from July 26th to July 30th.
00:21The local female basketball league is expected to carry two divisions, under 18 and women
00:26between the ages of 19 to 23.
00:29Some of the players are former junior national players who were also recognized through FEMBA's
00:35platform.
00:36FEMBA's President Alicia Joseph outlined the objective of carrying the team to New York.
00:41The objective is to actually grab scholarship opportunities.
00:45Yes, it is a league over there, however, they have D1 and D2 coaches will be there scouting
00:52players also.
00:53My first thought, I got excited because I want to go there and witness the competition.
00:58What are your expectations for the competition?
01:01I expect we shall, I hope we win and I hope a scout also see me.
01:08How does it feel being part of a team?
01:12Because of the team, it's great to make bonds, you make bonds that last forever and it's
01:19good to be a part of a team while playing a sport.
01:22How does your family feel about you playing basketball?
01:25My family feels proud and happy.
01:28Are you the first female basketballer in your family?
01:31Yes, I am.
01:32They were willing to play on a wet court in Enterprise, using these sponges to soak up
01:36the water, but it could not dry their passion.
01:39Well, as the time draws near, the women behind me are putting in the final touches before
01:44they leave for New York.
01:45It's a competition where they're hoping to expand their dreams and now they're willing
01:49to take the final steps towards accomplishing their goals.
01:54Membership is expected to be a big deal for the team as they attempt to accomplish their
01:58goals.
01:59They're getting help, but more is needed.
02:01They came to me and I said, yes, I have to get on board and on behalf of the Chugona
02:05Borough Corporation and the mayor that play a big part of it as well to make sure they
02:09have this to move them further to what they need to accomplish and this is what I am here
02:15for, to serve and to see how best we can bring the community.
02:18Also knowing there are females basketballers and this is the contribution they will be
02:24giving back to the community, so this is a start.
02:27So how are you assisting?
02:28Well, we assist financially for the visa applications and they received it today, so I'm happy that
02:36they have this start to move forward.
02:38The average height of the team is approximately 5 feet 8 inches, but their will to win stands
02:43tall in uncharted territory.
02:45If you wish to financially assist their cause, you can reach out to them on social media
02:49at FEMBA or contact them at 281-5065.
02:53Sergio Dufour, TV6 Sport.
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