The Basketball

Imagine this: the chance to represent the USA on the global stage at the United World Games – a monumental honor, the ultimate aspiration for any dedicated player! Picture yourself stepping onto European courts as a USA Gold Student Athlete, not just playing basketball, but experiencing the world firsthand. This isn’t just a tournament; it’s a thrilling opportunity to test your mettle against international competition alongside over 10,000 passionate athletes. Under the guidance of seasoned coaches, you’ll unlock new levels of skill and strategic brilliance. Beyond the game, you’ll forge lifelong friendships with players from every corner of the globe, creating memories that will last a lifetime. This is your chance to see the world, elevate your game, and become part of something truly extraordinary

Where We Play

The United World Games(UWG) is a prestigious international multi-sport event that brings together 10,000 young athletes from over 40 nations (Think Olympic Games). City/State in Europe You will be competing against talent and promoting peace & competition through basketball/sports.

Education & Culture

The United World Games are also a great way to learn about different cultures and make new friends. You will have the chance to meet athletes from all over the world, and you will be able to share your love of basketball and your country.
Enjoy the sights, culture enrichment and food of Europe.

I am confident that this experience will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you. You will learn a lot about yourself, about basketball, and about the world!

Ambassador

YOU will be representing the best of the best from America. As you can imagine, it will be an incredible experience to travel to Europe and compete against the best athletes from around the world. It would be a extraordinary opportunity to learn and grow as a student-athlete, and to make memories that will last a lifetime.

It’s a huge honor to be chosen to represent the USA in such a prestigious competition. Submit your application today!

United World Games(Tab/Link) The Olympic Style Event

MORE THAN A TOURNAMENT: Experience The United World Games

The tour is highlighted by competing in The United World Games. The Games are counted among Europe’s finest and most popular youth sports events, attracting thousands of young people from all across the globe year after year.

The UWG are an annual major event under the patronage of the UNESCO, which has been growing and developing ever since its inaugural edition in the year of 2005. Over the years however, the United World Games have transcended the event and turned into a global movement and community on top of it. UWG is emblematic for the many positive values and dimensions attached to sport: respect, fairplay, responsibility, cooperation, teamwork, exchange and friendship, exercise and health.

ONE WORLD – A THOUSAND FRIENDS

The heart of the UWG are international friendship and cultural exchange through sports. Each and every one of our participants – be it former or future, be it as a player, a coach, a volunteer or a referee – is part of the UWG family.

The unique atmosphere of the UWG creates unforgettable moments for our participants, while at the same time the Games provide a platform to meet and get to know people from different parts of the world, making new friends and building contacts and networks for exchange. The enjoyment of sport and the open-minded encounter of cultures are the core of the Games.

Besides the tournaments an extensive side program provides fun and entertainment for all participants. The combination of great state-of-the-art venues such as Klagenfurt’s EURO 2008 Stadium (as so called “Players Town” the center of the Games), the gorgeous location in the midst of Carinthia’s stunningly beautiful lakeland scenery and the international character of the major event adds up to a unique flair and offers our participants the perfect mix of sports, exchange, adventure and vacation.

If chosen by the USA Gold Student Athlete Selection Committee, the athlete will go on a unique journey that will experience the culture and basketball of Europe.