BCPS Basketball Academy Celebrates it’s 20th Anniversary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 29, 2015 Baltimore, MD- “I did not think the Academy would still be thriving 20 years later,” said Coach Bob Wade, former men’s college basketball head coach for the University of Maryland (1986–1989). “I say that because the concept of the Basketball Academy was different and unique.” Now in its 20th Year, the Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) Basketball Academy is the area’s sole opportunity to expose inner city middle and high school students to a …

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Scores Announced for Final Day of the 20th Annual Baltimore City Public Schools Basketball Academy

***MEDIA ALERT*** Scores Announced for Final Day of the 20th Annual Baltimore City Public Schools Basketball Academy (Baltimore, Maryland – January 18, 2016) – The Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) Basketball Academy released scores from the final Academy game, a high school tournament that combines academics + athletics to prepare the state’s top basketball players for college. 10:00 am         66 – 53       Western vs. Milfdord Mill (Girls) 11:15 am         57 – 32       Western Tech vs. Poly (G) 12:30 pm         47 – …

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Media Alert – Scores Announced for Day Two of the 20th Annual Baltimore City Public Schools Basketball Academy

***MEDIA ALERT*** Scores Announced for Day Two of the 20th Annual Baltimore City Public Schools Basketball Academy (Baltimore, Maryland – January 15, 2016) – The Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) Basketball Academy just released scores from today’s Academy, a high school tournament that combines academics + athletics to prepare the state’s top basketball players for college. 3:00 pm         65 – 20         City College vs. Western Tech (G) 4:15 pm         51 – 41         Edmondson vs. Milford Mill (B) 5:30 pm         65 – …

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Media Alert – Scores Announced for Day One of the 20th Annual Baltimore City Public Schools Basketball Academy

***MEDIA ALERT*** Scores Announced for Day One of the 20th Annual Baltimore City Public Schools Basketball Academy (Baltimore, Maryland – January 14, 2016) – The Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) Basketball Academy just released scores from today’s Academy, a high school tournament that combines academics + athletics to prepare the state’s top basketball players for college. 3:00 pm         44 – 41         Poly vs. Milford Mills (Girls) 4:15 pm         58 – 30         Western vs. Bell (G) 5:30 pm         57 – 53         Dunbar …

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MEDIA ALERT: Nearly 400 Baltimore Youth to Participate in 20th Annual Basketball Tournament and College Prep Program

***MEDIA ALERT*** Nearly 400 Baltimore Youth to Participate in 20th Annual Basketball Tournament and College Prep Program (Baltimore, Maryland – January 14, 2016) – In honor of its 20th Anniversary, the Academy will be distinguishing key participants and organizers who have made a significant impact on the Academy through the years. On the 2nd day of the Academy, during halftime of the 6:45pm game, those who have participated annually will be acknowledged; John Swann, Marian Tutt, Herman “Tree” Harried and George …

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***MEDIA ALERT*** Scores Announced for Final Day of 18th Annual Baltimore City Public Schools Basketball Academy Presented by State Farm

***MEDIA ALERT*** Scores Announced for Final Day of 18th Annual Baltimore City Public Schools Basketball Academy Presented by State Farm (Baltimore, Maryland – January 27, 2014) – The Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) Basketball Academy released scores from Saturday’s Basketball Academy finale, a three-day high school tournament that combines academics + athletics to prepare the state’s top basketball players for college. 10:00 am      69-36 New Town vs. City College (G) 11:15 am      65-57 Milford Mill vs. Poly (G) 12:30pm      58-42 …

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MEDIA ALERT….Scores Announced for Day Two of 18th Annual BCPS Basketball Academy Presented by State Farm

***MEDIA ALERT*** Scores Announced for Day One of 18th Annual Baltimore City Public Schools Basketball Academy Presented by State Farm (Baltimore, Maryland – January 24, 2014) – The Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) Basketball Academy just released scores from Day Two of the Academy, a high school tournament that combines academics + athletics to prepare the state’s top basketball players for college. 3:00 pm         48-44         New Town vs. Edmondson (B) 4:15 pm         70-45         Eastside vs. Dunbar (G) 5:30 pm         66-57         …

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Media Alert – Scoress Announced for Day One of 18th Annual Baltimore City Public Schools Basketball Academy

                                                     ***MEDIA ALERT*** Scores Announced for Day One of 18th Annual Baltimore City Public Schools Basketball Academy Presented by State Farm (Baltimore, Maryland – January 23, 2014) – The Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) Basketball Academy just released scores from today’s Academy, a high school tournament that combines academics + athletics to prepare the state’s top basketball players for college. 3:00 pm         55-49         City College vs. Aberdeen (G) 4:15 pm         50-35         Aberdeen vs. New Town (B) 5:30 pm         67-40         Poly …

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18th Annual Baltimore City Public Schools Basketball Academy Presented by State Farm Set for Morgan State University, January 23-25, 2014

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Edie House 410-545-1870 Bballacademy.com 18th Annual Baltimore City Public Schools Basketball Academy Presented by State Farm Set for Morgan State University, January 23-25, 2014 (Baltimore, MD) – Returning for its 18th year, The Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) Basketball Academy is the largest and most-successful program of its kind—immersing high school athletes in academics, financial literacy, Rites of Passage, gang awareness, bullying prevention and competitive basketball games. Over the years, the Academy has awarded over $105,000 in …

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Coaches Praise 17th Annual Basketball Academy for Cultural Enrichment and Competitive Competition

(Baltimore, MD) – Twenty three schools participated in this year’s Baltimore City Public schools Basketball Academy presented by State Farm at Morgan State University January 24-26. Students have received over $97,000 in scholarships since the Academy’s inception 17 years ago. This year, several student athletes received honors for their performance on the court, while enrichment programs in SAT prep, bullying prevention and social media usage were key aspects of the program. “The academy overall was very impactful for our players. …

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