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LOOK: Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein joins Ricci, Thirdy at Jr. NBA training camp

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/tvpatrol/05/18/4420.jpg"/><figcaption>Sacramento Kings big man Willie Cauley-Stein tries pesky defense on a Jr. NBA All-Star aspirant as part of the drills at the Jr. NBA National Training Camp as Alaska coach John Ramirez looks on. <em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Sacramento Kings big man Willie Cauley-Stein taught young, aspiring ballers the nuances of the game during the Jr. NBA National Training Camp on Saturday.</p><p>Joining him were Jr. NBA All-Stars Thirdy Ravena of the Ateneo Blue Eagles and Ricci Rivero of the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons.</p><p>Also present was Naismith Hall of Famer and 3-time WNBA MVP Sheryl Swoopes.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/tvpatrol/05/18/6170.jpg"/><figcaption>Jr. NBA All-Star (2013) Ricci Rivero imparts tips and inspirational words to National Training Camp participants of the Jr. NBA Philippines 2018 on their first training day. <em>Handout</em> </figcaption></figure></div><p>The Jr. NBA National Training Camp is the league’s global youth basketball participation program for boys and girls that teaches fundamental skills and the core values of sportsmanship, teamwork, a positive attitude and respect.</p><p>Organizers will select the top eight boys and eight girls who will follow the footsteps of previous all-stars such as Rivero, Kiefer Ravena, Kobe Paras, Kib Montalbo, Kai Sotto and Aljon Mariano.</p><p>The all-stars will travel to Shanghai in October to attend the 2018 NBA China Games, featuring a showdown between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Dallas Mavericks.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/tvpatrol/05/18/6059.jpg"/><figcaption>Jr. NBA All-Star (2011) Thirdy Ravena engages the National Training Camp participants of the Jr. NBA Philippines 2018 on their first training day with NBA player Willie Cauley-Stein of the Sacramento Kings. <em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><div><strong>For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.</strong></div>

<p>The Sacramento Kings center taught young, aspiring ballers the nuances of the game during the Jr. NBA National Training Camp on Saturday.</p>

The Sacramento Kings center taught young, aspiring ballers the nuances of the game during the Jr. NBA National Training Camp on Saturday.