We're excited to announce a brand new addition to BlueStreak's team of expert coaches, Jamel Thomas. As a former NBA and NCAA Division I basketball player, Jamel brings a wealth of knowledge to the BlueStreak team. After leading his Abraham Lincoln High School team to a NY State Championship, Jamel was awarded an NCAA Division I scholarship to play for Providence College Friars. Graduating with a Bachelor's degree and as captain of his basketball team, Jamel led his conference in scoring, helping the Friars reach the Elite Eight of the NCAA finals. After college, Jamel played for the New Jersey Nets, Boston Celtics, Portland Trailblazers and Golden State Warriors of the NBA, followed by a professional career in Italy, Greece, Turkey and Croatia.

Jamel has trained NBA, European and high school basketball players, and has an irrefutable passion for the game. To schedule a training session for your child with Jamel, call 212.336.6123 today.

Don't miss your chance to learn from the pros! Sign up for the NY Knicks & NY Liberty Spring Basketball Clinic or the Knicks City Dancer Clinic on May 21 at the Field House! If you're in between the ages of 8 and 18 and want to strut your stuff with the Knicks, sign up today. Registration includes one ticket to the Liberty vs. Dream game on 6/11/10, one t-shirt, Knicks goodies, a photo session with Maddie the Mascot, an autograph session with Knicks Legends and Knicks City Dancers and your 3-hour clinic.

Click here for more information. See you on the court!

As the basketball season heats up, Courtney Paris, an all-American center at the University of Oklahoma, made an unprecendented promise to repay her scholarship if her team didn't bring home the national title. Check out the full story, "Putting a Price on a Title Run Stirs a Debate" at NYTimes.com. Inspired by the March Madness on-court drama? Ready to take your own game to the next level? Click here to learn more about youth and adult basketball programs.

Getting geared up for March Madness? Take your game to the next level with the Five-Star BlueStreak Basketball Academy's first spring weekend camp: March 13-15.

Click here for more information or call BlueStreak at 212.336.6123 to register today.