At the bright and bustling basketball courts of the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center under a radiant full moon

The first selection event for U12 & U15 basketball scholarship athletes from the Shenzhen MIS took place on the evening of November 9th. This event marked the official launch of a strategic partnership between the Shenzhen MIS and the Five-Star Basketball Academy, heralding the establishment of the "Shenzhen MIS Five-Star Basketball Academy" along with the unveiling of a million-dollar specialized basketball scholarship program.

⬆️Dave Hopla shows shooting techniques⬆️

The renowned international basketball coach, Dave Hopla, graced the event, sharing insights into his legendary basketball journey and shooting techniques, treating basketball enthusiasts to a magnificent display and unforgettable moments.

As a shooting maestro, Hopla holds the Guinness World Record for the most three-point shots made by a single individual in a minute, having worked with NBA teams like the Washington Wizards, Toronto Raptors, Detroit Pistons, and trained NBA stars such as Kobe Bryant, Kyrie Irving, and Stephen Curry.

Through live demonstrations and engaging explanations, Hopla imparted invaluable shooting techniques and training focal points to the young basketball enthusiasts present, captivating the audience with dazzling displays and keeping the atmosphere vibrant throughout.

 Inauguration Ceremony of 

MIS Five-Star Basketball Academy

Subsequently, amidst jubilant cheers, the much-anticipated Shenzhen MIS Five-Star Basketball Academy was officially inaugurated, unveiling its plaque and initiating the scholarship program. The Chairman of Shenzhen Times Light International Education Group and the founder of Shenzhen MIS, Lyu Jianjun, conferred the appointments for the academy's director and honorary advisor.

⬆️ Dean Appointment Ceremony⬆️

The selected players for the Shenzhen MIS Five-Star Basketball Academy, chosen through comprehensive assessments, not only receive full scholarships valued at a million but also gain opportunities for immersive learning and competitive engagements alongside top-tier players.

⬆️ Honorary Advisor Appointment Ceremony ⬆️

The academy's director, Bob Pierce, hails from the internationally acclaimed basketball training institution - the current Director of Education at the Five-Star Basketball Academy and a longstanding scout for the Miami Heat, boasting over 40 years of coaching experience, including nearly a thousand professional basketball games. As for the academy's honorary advisor, Dave Hopla takes on this role.

"Being an international school committed to holistic education, Shenzhen MIS focuses on nurturing talent, not just in academics but also by creating high-quality sports events to instill robust character, resilience, and teamwork in children, gradually developing their international perspective and outstanding leadership qualities," remarked Lyu Jianjun. He further highlighted the advantage gained by students excelling in sports when applying to renowned overseas schools. The basketball scholarship program aims to foster students proficient in both academics and sports, continuously striving for excellence, enhancing their basketball skills, educational backgrounds, and contributing more outstanding talents to the global basketball arena.

一轮明月下，深圳湾体育中心篮球场上灯火通明。勾手投篮、带球上篮、运球投篮的触地声、球员的叫喊声和场边观众的助威声交织在一起……

⬆️Dave Hopla传授投篮技巧⬆️

此次活动还邀请了国际知名篮球教练Dave Hopla（戴夫•霍普拉）亲临现场，分享其传奇篮球人生与投篮技巧，为一众篮球爱好者奉上了一场精彩的篮球盛宴和美好回忆。

Dave Hopla作为世界投篮大师，是吉尼斯世界纪录一分钟单人单球三分球纪录保持者，曾任职华盛顿奇才，多伦多猛龙，底特律活塞队等多支 NBA 球队，以及科比、欧文、库里等NBA 球星的私人投篮特训师。

Dave Hopla通过边演示边讲解的方式，向现场篮球少年们传授投篮的各个要点和训练重点，各种精彩操作秀翻全场，引得一片欢呼，让现场气氛持续高涨。

⬆️深圳曼校五星篮球学院成立仪式⬆️

随后，在一片欢腾声中，篮球少年期盼已久的深圳曼校五星篮球学院终于轻启面纱，举行了揭牌仪式和奖学金启动仪式。深圳时代灯塔国际教育集团董事局主席、深圳曼校创始人吕建军分别为篮球学院院长以及名誉顾问颁发了聘书。

⬆️深圳曼校五星篮球学院院长授聘仪式⬆️

通过综合选拔成功入选深圳曼校五星篮球学院的球员们，不仅可获得最高价值百万的全额奖学金支持，还将获得更多与顶尖球员学习交流和同台竞技的机会。

⬆️深圳曼校五星篮球学院名誉顾问授聘仪式⬆️

在师资配置上，篮球学院院长由国际知名篮球培训机构——现任五星篮球学院教学总监Bob Pierce担任，Bob Pierce同时也是迈阿密热火队的亚洲球探，超40年篮球执教经历，是业内知名的、拥有近千场篮球职业比赛执教经历的专业篮球教练。篮球学院名誉顾问则由Dave Hopla（戴夫·霍普拉）担任。

“作为一所秉承着全人教育理念的国际学校，深圳曼校对于人才的培养不仅仅体现在学术成绩上，还创设了丰富的高规格体育赛事全面孕育孩子们健全的人格、坚强的意志以及合作精神，逐渐培养出他们的国际视野及出众的领袖气质。”吕建军表示，近年来运动方面有建树的学生在申请海外名校时优势愈加明显，篮球学院奖学金计划旨在培养学术和运动领域具有造诣并不断追求卓越的学生，帮助提升他们篮球竞技水平和升学背景，同时为世界篮球事业输送更多的优秀人才。