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After a two-year COVID hiatus, the National Basketball Players Association’s Top 50 camp returns with senior guards Cameron Christon, Shawndarius Cowart and Grambling State men’s basketball’s Tra’Michael Moton selected to participate, announced Thursday the GSU.
The camp will take place July 28-30 at Morehouse and Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia. SIAC and SWAC conference players will receive hands-on instruction from current and retired NBA players. The Top 50 camp also acts as a showcase of their talent through competitive games and scrums.
“The Top 50 Camp has proven to be an incredible environment for the NBPA to deepen its connection with the HBCU community,” said NBPA Manager of Player Programs Purvis Short. “After a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, we are very excited to resume our partnership with SIAC and SWAC to provide a holistic experience for these HBCU athletes that will help them prepare for success on and off. ground. ”
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Christon, a native of Allen, Texas, spent three years with the Tigers and is returning for another season. Last season, he received second-team All-SWAC Conference and second-team NABC All-District honors. Christon averaged 13.1 points, 3.8 rebounds. one assist, 0.7 steals and 0.5 blocks per game.
Cowart has played in all 31 games of the 2021-22 campaign, his first as a Tiger. The Hofstra transfer averaged eight points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 steals per game. The Pensacola, Florida native shot 45% from the field and 79% from the free throw line.
Moton spent three seasons with the Tigers, playing in all 31 games last season. The Shreveport native averaged 10.5 points per game, finishing as the team’s second-leading scorer in the 2022-23 season. He also averaged 3.7 boards, 3.4 assists and 1.5 steals per game while shooting 38% from the floor and 77% from the free throw line.
“The Southwestern Athletic Conference is extremely excited to continue to partner with the NBPA TOP 50 Camp,” said SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland. “This partnership is a unique opportunity for our student-athletes to participate in athletic and professional development initiatives that will positively impact them in multiple ways.
“Some of the biggest names in basketball serve as mentors and coaches for this great event and the overall high level of knowledge and expertise shared with our student-athletes creates truly impactful and memorable experiences for everyone involved.”
Emely Hernandez covers high school athletics and sports at the University of Louisiana-Monroe. Email her at [email protected] and follow her on Twitter @emhernandeznews.
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