Hibbett, in partnership with Nike, has announced Duncanville High School boys and girls basketball programs as the second recipient of their new philanthropic initiative, First String. The announcement came during a celebration of the launch of The Origin, a mini-series featuring Duncanville High School alum and Orlando Magic point guard Anthony Black.
The First String initiative aims to empower the next generation of student-athletes by supporting local high school basketball programs. As part of this program, Hibbett and Nike have donated $50,000 to Duncanville High School’s basketball programs. Additionally, one student from each of the boys’ and girls’ teams will receive scholarship funding for four years and internship opportunities at Hibbett’s corporate headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama.
Sarah Wangaard, Hibbett Vice President of Marketing, stated, ‘We couldn’t think of a more fitting way to commemorate the launch of The Origin with Anthony Black than by naming Duncanville as a First String recipient. Anthony’s journey to the NBA has deep roots here and this program is designed to make a lasting impact for these student-athletes, on and off the court.’
The event at Duncanville High School included a screening of Anthony Black’s episode of The Origin, which explores the stories behind emerging talent in sports and culture. Each player also received a new pair of Lebron Witness 8 sneakers in team colors.
Dr. T. Lamar Goree, Duncanville ISD Superintendent, expressed gratitude for the donation, stating, ‘This partnership is a testament to the power of community support and the importance of investing in our student-athletes. The $50,000 donation and the scholarships and internship opportunities provided through the First String initiative will have a lasting impact on our students—both on the court and in their futures.’
Robby Bullington, Hibbett Vice President of Stores, emphasized the potential impact of the First String program, saying, ‘We just launched this program earlier this year and we look forward to seeing the impact First String will have on high school student-athletes and hosting these students in our local offices for career development opportunities.’
The First String initiative is designed to foster athletic, academic, and career success for young people. By providing financial support to local basketball programs and offering scholarship and internship opportunities, Hibbett and Nike are investing in the future of student-athletes beyond their high school careers.
This partnership between Hibbett, Nike, and Duncanville High School demonstrates the potential for corporate philanthropy to make a significant impact on local communities and young athletes. As the First String program continues to grow, it has the potential to create lasting change in the lives of student-athletes across the country, providing them with resources and opportunities to succeed both on and off the court.
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