BRONCS SET SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMPS

EDINBURG, TX–Reservations are now being taken for the Bronc Basketball Summer Camps, directed by The University of Texas-Pan American Head Coach Bob Hoffman this summer.

An individual and team camp will take place Friday, June 28^th through Tuesday, July 2^nd, while a pee wee camp is scheduled to be held during the mornings of July 18^th, 19^th and 20^th. Both camps will take place on the UTPA campus.

The individual and team camp will emphasize fundamentals of basketball. Campers will learn fundamentals, and have a chance to apply what they learn in actual game settings. The camp is for boys ages 8 to 18. Campers will dine in the UTPA cafeteria, and stay in the UTPA dormitories. Teams may attend the cam together, and will remain as a group during the games.

The pee wee camp is for boys and girls ages 5-8. Campers will also learn basic fundamentals, and will have the opportunity to participate in games. The camp staff will include Bronc players and coaches, and will gave campers an opportunity to have fun and learn the game of basketball at the same time.

“This is one of the highlights of our year,” said Hoffman. “It’s a great chance to spend time at the grass roots level of basketball, and to remind ourselves what the sport truly is about. Last year’s camp was the largest in recent memory, and this year’s should be at least as big, if not bigger. Attending our camp will give players a chance to stay overnight at UTPA, and work with the coaches and players and staff who were instrumental in our team having a great season.”

In his third season at UTPA this past season, Hoffman led the Broncs to their best season is 12 years, finishing with a 20-10 record and receiving consideration for a berth in the National Invitational Tournament. The Broncs finished as the top NCAA Division I independent team in the nation, won the championship at the San Juan Shootout, and went 12-2 at the UTPA Fieldhouse. The Broncs ranked 14^th nationally in field goal percentage, and 24^th in Division I teams in scoring, was ranked as high as 14^th in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Poll, and drew the second largest crowd in UTPA history for the final home game of the season. Hoffman was named National Independent Coach of the Year.

For more information, or to register, call the Bronc basketball office at 956-381-2870 or at 888-776-0017.

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