Nike's 12-man roster for Bahamas event visits White House

Posted Aug 19, 2016
Nike is taking 12 of the top players from its Elite Youth Basketball League to the Bahamas to suit up against the Bahamian National Team on Saturday. The game will run concurrent with the Under Armour Elite 24 in Brooklyn, N.Y., effectively keeping its top players out of the event. Before heading off to paradise the group toured the White House, which Mohamed Bamba was especially excited about. (USA Today)

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