NEW YORK, March 27, 2017 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today the creation of the Jr. NBA Coach of the Year award, which will be given annually to a youth basketball coach that is making a positive impact on children by demonstrating outstanding integrity, character and leadership.
NBA teams will select a local winner in their market to become eligible for the national Jr. NBA Coach of the Year award. The NBA and Positive Coaching Alliance, a partner of the Jr. NBA presented by Under Armour, will narrow down the local winners to eight semi-finalists. A panel of judges, including former NBA player Dell Curry, former WNBA player Jennifer Azzi and Turner Sports broadcaster Ernie Johnson, along with fan voting via social media will determine the top three finalists.