Etihad Arena to Host ‘Courtside Conversations and USA Basketball Showcase’ Featuring Basketball Stars, Legends, Coaches, and Senior Executives

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Basketball and sports enthusiasts are set for an exciting event as Etihad Arena prepares to host “Courtside Conversations and USA Basketball Showcase” on July 16 in Abu Dhabi. This event coincides with the 2024 USA Basketball Showcase Games, taking place from July 15-17. The showcase will feature the world No. 1 USA Basketball Men’s National Team, the Australian Boomers (ranked No. 5), and Serbia (ranked No. 4), all gearing up for the Olympic Games in Paris 2024.

“Courtside Conversations and USA Basketball Showcase” promises an evening filled with insightful discussions from basketball players, legends, and senior executives, along with exclusive meet-and-greet opportunities with legendary players and coaches. Fans can purchase forum tickets for 500 AED, along with their Australia vs. Serbia game tickets, at etihadarena.ae and ticketmaster.ae.

The forum will commence with the “Global Growth of the Game” panel discussion at 6:00 PM GST. Esteemed panelists, including Miami Heat legend Alonzo Mourning, Chief Business Development Officer for the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces Jennifer Azzi, and CEO of USA Basketball Jim Tooley, will discuss the importance of investing in basketball for youth, women, and minorities. They will explore how programs beyond the court can mentor leaders in every community.

The second panel, “The Road to Paris,” scheduled for 6:35 PM GST, will cover the essentials of building a championship-caliber team and the value of teamwork. Panelists include NBA legend and managing director of the USA Men’s National Team Grant Hill and former NBA player Steve Smith. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in Q&A sessions with the speakers, with questions submitted in advance.

Select fans will enjoy a Meet and Greet with basketball legends Steve Smith and Alonzo Mourning, featuring on-court photo opportunities following the Australia vs. Serbia game.

For the second consecutive summer, USA Basketball is hosting the USA Basketball Showcase in Abu Dhabi. The event will feature games against Australia, the 2022 FIBA Asia champions and Tokyo 2020 bronze medalists, and Serbia, finalists in last year’s FIBA World Cup. The matchups are scheduled for July 15 and July 17, with Australia and Serbia facing each other on July 16. All games are set for 8:00 PM UAE time. Tickets are available at etihadarena.ae and ticketmaster.ae.