A Camp With a Purpose
Former NBA big man Andre Drummond is set to host a free, two‑day basketball and mentorship camp at Yale University later this July, offering youngsters a chance to sharpen their game and learn life lessons.
The initiative, announced after Drummond’s visit to Hartford’s Sport and Medical Sciences Academy, reflects a personal mission to give back to the community that shaped him.
Drummond, who spent a single season with the Huskies before launching a professional career that includes two NBA All‑Star selections in 2016 and 2018, says the camp is about more than just shooting drills. He wants to instill a work ethic that helped him lead the league in rebounding four times.
The curriculum blends on‑court skill sessions with off‑court workshops, aiming to show participants that dedication can open doors both in sports and in life.
Sign‑ups for the waitlist will open later this week, and the program is open to any youth eager to improve.
Drummond’s roots in Connecticut run deep; growing up in the state he often recalls the scarcity of structured basketball opportunities, a gap he hopes to fill for the next generation.
The camp is being staged in partnership with the University of Connecticut, whose campus facilities will host the activities, underscoring a collaboration between the NBA veteran and the state’s flagship public university.