Matteo Zuretti’s Post

I took my first trip out of the country. Not that long ago, along with some of my NBA peers, I headed to the Training Center Higueron, called “The Embassy,” in Fuengirola, Spain — a brand-new state-of-the-art facility that overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. As a member of the G League Ignite, I spent a transformative week working with some of the game’s best, while also getting the chance to explore a new place. I knew, then, that I wanted to find a way for others to have that same special experience.  We launched Scoot Henderson Elite (S.H.E.) in 2023 to offer student-athletes the chance to pave their own path towards playing college ball, while also fostering deep relationships and memorable experiences. Later this month marks a significant milestone for S.H.E. as we mirror that journey I took, when we take the squad on the road from Marietta…to Spain! The players will stay in Andalucia and train at The Embassy, just like I did. They’ll also participate in international games, and we plan to attend a few pro games, too. Plus, we’re going to make the most of the time off the court by exploring Andalucia to learn more about the rich culture and history of the region. S.H.E. is a dream powered by the passion and experiences of my sisters — Diamond, China, Onyx, and Crystal (Moochie) — who all play/played college hoops, all molded my own basketball journey, and now all help steer our team. Their leadership and vision is embedded in the core of our program. I’m filled with hope that this trip will ignite a similar fire in the hearts of our S.H.E. players, inspiring them to see what’s possible and continue to reach for their dreams, both on and off the court. To learn more about the trip — and about our teams — be sure to follow them on social. Link in Comments.

We’re excited to announce our new partnership and collaboration with the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), as we support the second edition of the NBPA Performance Summit.   The Summit, taking place between 23-25 July 2024 in Andalucía, Spain, will see leaders in high performance and the sports tech space come together to explore the key topics and territories that will help athletes across many sports perform at their best, both on and off the court.   The NBPA serves to protect and support the rights and talents of the 450 best basketball players in the world, magnify the power of their collective, and amplify their voices as leaders, and we’re delighted to be supporting Matteo Zuretti, Chief International Relations and Marketing Officer and the rest of the team at the NBPA, to help support that vision in July.   Find out more about the Summit and be prepared to level-up on all things sports tech 👉 https://bit.ly/3VYRRzk.