Erin Patterson is from White Plains, New York. She joined KGUN 9 as a multimedia journalist in August of 2023.
TUCSON, Ariz. — A new program at the Boys and Girls Club of Tucson, is helping get girls involved in basketball on and off the court.
During a Nike Think-Tank, Barnes came up with the idea to work with the Boys and Girls Club to create the"Adia Barnes Sports and Leadership Academy." Barnes, like many of her players, grew up going to recreation centers, YMCAs and Boys and Girls Clubs. Bigbee has plans to further this program off the court as well. They plan on having opportunities for girls to practice team photography, social media expertise and so much more.
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