The game of basketball has developed significantly over the past decade, with a number of high quality UK players now competing among the best teams in the BBL, EBL and abroad. The progression of basketball in the UK has meant that the opportunity for young basketball players to learn and develop is also greater.

However, the opportunities to learn and develop as a basketball player are still greatest in the United States; the home of the sport!

As the home of Basketball, the USA offers the greatest opportunities to learn and develop as both a basketball player and as a student at the high school, college and University level. World class facilities and coaching are available to student athletes at Universities and Colleges throughout the United States. We, here at sports-ed will help you gain an athletic/academic scholarship so that you can benefit from the vast opportunity available to young basketball players!

We endeavour to help you gain a placement that will challenge you as a player and student, and ultimately help you fulfil your dream of playing and studying the USA.

Using a vast network of contacts we work to gain you placement offers from a variety of Universities/Colleges that fulfil your needs. As an athlete on the Sports-ed Basketball Scholarship Program we will help you to "Live the dream" and play collegiate basketball in the USA.

To learn more fill in our athlete applications or attend one of our next Basketball Assessment Days.

Email: basketball@sports-ed.com

How can you take your first steps with sports-ed?

On completion of our on-line application form, each applicant will receive:

» An acknowledgment via telephone or e-mail

» An information pack, outlining the services of sports-ed

» An appointment with one of our fully qualified sports assessors to personally assess your sporting abilities

If successful, you will be given the opportunity of joining our database of outstanding academic/sporting scholars and attend our offices for interview

Once on-board, you will receive the total commitment of the sports-ed.com team in obtaining a suitable overseas academic/sports scholarship, Visa application and SAT testing.

Mark Hawley: Former GB World Student Games Captain

"I wish I'd had this facility when I went over to the States. It takes away all the worries and hassle, plus it will provide you with a much larger selection of University scholarships than you could ever hope to find for yourself."