OUR MISSION IS TO IMPACT THE LIVES OF PHILADELPHIA'S YOUNG PEOPLE.

Philadelphia Youth Basketball leverages the iconic game of basketball to deliver life-changing opportunities and experiences.

Built of, by, for, and with the communities we serve, PYB provides a safe, nurturing environment for young people to build the skill-sets and mindsets they need to succeed on the court and in their education, careers, and lives.

OUR APPROACH

Philadelphia Youth Basketball uniquely intertwines youth development, community and economic empowerment, and workforce development, all with a racial equity lens.

We believe in the strength of providing these services together for maximum impact, while developing an ecosystem where all members of our community succeed.

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1,600+

Young People

Served Yearly

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90+

Partnerships Throughout Philadelphia

350+

Volunteers & Staff

Years of Programming

(& COUNTING!)

Programs from Kinder to Career

From our youngest hoopers learning the game to high schoolers exploring careers, PYB’s programs offer mentorship, internships, and summer opportunities that help Philly youth rise from kinder to career.

View Our Available Programs

Show off your skills at the Inaugural NextGen 5v5 Tournament!

Sunday, November 23rd | 11 AM - 2 PM
$250/team (up to 10 players), 18+ Only

NEWS & UPDATES

Many children thriving, thanks to Philadelphia Youth Basketball

Written by Len Lear in Chestnut Hill Local

Discover how PYB is transforming basketball into a powerful force for education, mentorship, and community growth — and why hundreds of local kids are thriving because of it.