USA Basketball Foundation Partners with Project Backboard to Refurbish Hillside Community Center Basketball Court 

The USA Basketball Foundation, in partnership with Project Backboard, refurbished the outdoor basketball court at the Hillside Community Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

The refurbishment, which was done in honor of USA Basketball’s 50th Anniversary, was a collaboration between the USA Basketball Foundation and Project Backboard. The project was made possible by the financial backing of JDS Sports through its Play With Purpose fund.

“We are incredibly grateful to have forged a partnership with Project Backboard and USA Basketball Foundation supporter JDS Sports to bring this project to life,” said USA Basketball Foundation chief development officer Jennifer Lynne Williams. “Celebrating USA Basketball’s 50th anniversary by leaving a legacy in our home city—Colorado Springs—is extremely special. Empowering youth is one of the core pillars of the Foundation and we hope that this new court will inspire the students at the Hillside Community Center to not only strive for excellence on the court but to also go for gold in every aspect of their lives.”

“USA Basketball’s influence permeates the entire country, if not the world,” said Peter Robert Casey of JDS Sports. “But it’s a special treat when you can magnify that impact locally, particularly in step with USA Basketball’s milestone 50th anniversary and golden performances in Paris last summer. We trust this newly refurbished court will continue to be a vibrant hub and inspiration for the Hillside Community.”

The court dedication ceremony was held on Thursday afternoon and attended by officials from USA Basketball, Project Backboard, JDS Sports, the City of Colorado Springs and Hillside Community Center.