Bermudian Ralph Scott has been chosen to participate in the Basketball Without Borders Americas camp in San Salvador, El Salvador, this week.

The 6ft 7in small forward, a student at IMG Academy in Florida, is one of 30 young elite male players born in 2008, who will be participating in the Americas region camp. The gathering will offer a unique opportunity for these young elite athletes to showcase their talent, improve their skills and get to know other top basketball players of their age.

Participants also take part in leadership and life skills programming. Additionally, each participant will benefit from cross-cultural experiences through their interaction with peers from around the world.

Scott is following in the footsteps of some notable NBA players who have attended BWB camps, including 2024-25 MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Joel Embiid, Josh Giddey, Bennedict Mathurin, Jamal Murray, Pascal Siakam, Isaiah Hartenstein, Deandre Ayton and Rui Hachimura.

“I am excited and thankful to God for this new opportunity,” the 17-year-old said.

“I am grateful to the Bermuda Basketball Association for submitting and backing my nomination. A big thank-you to everyone for the prayers, support and encouragement whilst pursuing my basketball ambitions.”

According to the BBA, Scott’s nomination and selection is largely based on his standout performances representing the Bermuda Under-16 team in 2023 and 2024. Also counting in his favour were his displays this season (2024-25) with the varsity gold team at the IMG Academy.

The Bermudian youngster has completed a successful season at IMG, with his coach, Julian Allen, speaking on the impact he has had on the team.

“Ralph impacts the game in many ways,” Allen said.

“Offensively, he can score on all levels and initiate the offence when needed. Defensively, he can guard multiple positions and challenge shots at the rim using his length and athleticism.

“Ralph’s most significant growth area has been his consistency in effort and motor. In our most recent game, Ralph showed what he is capable of — he finished the game with 26 points, 12 rebounds, while shooting 54 per cent from the field against postgraduate-level competition.

“During the season, Ralph is averaging 12 points per game, seven rebounds, shooting over 50 per cent field goal and 32 per cent three-point field goals.

“I am proud of how far Ralph has come as a player and a leader on the court and, most importantly, as a young man off the court. Ralph hasn’t had any issues in the classroom or around campus, he is respectful to all staff and student-athletes.

“Ralph has a bright future in basketball. I look forward to seeing his continued development while here at IMG Academy. Ralph will make an excellent addition to Basketball Without Borders.

“I am confident that Ralph will take full advantage of this opportunity. Ralph will bring a winning brand of basketball to Basketball Without Borders.”

Tim Trott, the BBA secretary general and youth committee chairman, applauded Scott for being one of the chosen few.

“This is great news and congratulations to Ralph,” Trott said.

“He is one of only 30 young men chosen in the whole of FIBA Americas, which encompasses North, Central and South America.”