NBA player Matt Barnes will host his ninth annual youth basketball camp from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12 through Sunday, Aug. 14 at the Palisades High gym.
The camp is open to boys and girls of all skill levels ages 6-15 and the cost is $250 per camper. Registration includes a camp t-shirt, daily lunch and snacks, an individual autographed photo with Barnes and an adidas swag bag with giveaways.
Barnes, currently with the Sacramento Kings, played collegiately at UCLA, where he became the 43rd player in Bruins history to top 1,000 points. In his senior year, he led UCLA in assists (108) and was second in rebounds (192) and steals (35).
Barnes turned pro in 2002, playing for the Fayetteville Patriots of the D-League. He played for the Long Beach Jam of the ABA in 2003-04. He played for the Los Angeles Lakers from 2010-12 and for the Los Angeles Clippers from 2012-15.
To sign up, call Executive Director Irene Y. Pacheco at (310) 988-0076 or email Irene@MattBarnesEnterprises.com.
— Steve Galluzzo
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