As part of the Lucentum HUB Festival (August 25–30, 2025), basketball coaches and professionals will have a unique opportunity to take part in a week-long Coaches Clinic featuring top-level speakers from Europe, the United States, and Mexico. The line-up includes representatives from prestigious organizations such as Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana, Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA), Žalgiris Kaunas, Venados de Mazatlán, the National Teams of Slovenia and the Czech Republic, and the Newcastle Eagles.

The registration fee is €50, which includes:

• Access to all 5 clinic days

• Morning training sessions (09:00–13:30, at Pabellón Nuevo de San Vicente)

• Exhibition games featuring players from over 13 countries

In partnership with FBCV, participation in these sessions will count double towards official coaching practice hours for accredited coaches.

Program:

• Monday – 17:00 | Pabellón Nuevo de San Vicente

Bine Komac (Slovenia – Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana / Slovenia U18 National Team) – Attacking Against Aggressive Defense

• Tuesday – 17:00 | Centro de Tecnificación Pedro Ferrándiz

Eric Weissling (USA/Mexico – Venados de Mazatlán, former Mexico National Team) – “Peaking Pointers”: A Values-Based Development System to Recruit, Build Team Culture, and Peak at the Right Time

18:00 – Rolandas Rakutis (Lithuania – Žalgiris Kaunas Basketball Academy) – Key Aspects in Player Development at the Žalgiris Academy

• Thursday – 17:00 | Centro de Tecnificación Pedro Ferrándiz

Lukas Pivoda (Czech Republic – Czech Republic U20 National Team) – Offensive Rebounding and the Next Action: The Tagging Up Philosophy

18:00 – Eric Weissling – “Black Widow” Hybrid Defense: 1-1-2-1 Full-Court Contain Press into Extended 2-2-1 Zone

• Friday – 17:00 | Centro de Tecnificación Pedro Ferrándiz

David Rivers (USA – EuroLeague legend, former NBA player) – The Mental Approach to the Game

18:00 – Joe Connelly (USA – VP of Player Personnel, Minnesota Timberwolves – NBA) – Scouting European Players for the NBA and U.S. College Basketball

• Saturday – 17:00 | Pabellón Nuevo de San Vicente

Anthony Reed (USA – Newcastle Eagles, former NBA player) – “Our Way”: Club Identity and Player Development

Registration: ionut.georgescu@fundacionlucentum.com (for information and payment details)

With representatives from world-class organizations, this event promises an unmatched learning and networking experience for coaches from the Valencian Community and beyond.

Lucentum Alicante proudly presents the inaugural Lucentum HUB Festival, a premier international basketball event taking place August 25 to 30, 2025, in the beautiful coastal city of Alicante, Spain.

This groundbreaking initiative brings together leading basketball federations, professional clubs, and elite academies from across Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The Festival offers a dynamic mix of high-performance development, global networking, and international exposure for rising basketball talent.

 FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

• 3 hours/day of customized training sessions
• 20 expert-led practice / day
• 5 high-impact coaching clinics with 6 high-caliber guests
• showcase games
• Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest & Slam Dunk Competition with prizes
• Full Mediterranean experience: food, sports, and culture
• Meet & greet with HLA Alicante coaching staff & players
• Water, fruits & equipment provided daily
• Participation certificate & welcome pack with training gear for all players
• Access to the Players Zone (chill, recovery, Spanish classes, team building activities & more)

Designed For International Athletes

Participants from abroad can opt for full accommodation and board at MiCampus Alicante, a modern residence located just minutes from the event venues.

Scouting & Worldwide Exposure

Lucentum will produce scouting profiles for standout players and distribute them across its Lucentum Basketball HUB network, reaching clubs, agents, and federations in over 35 countries.
All showcase games will be open to high school and NCAA coaches, enhancing recruitment opportunities for international athletes.

Who is coming to the first edition:

• Zalgiris Kaunas, Lithuania
• Cedevita Olimpija, Slovenia
• Newcastle Eagles, England
• Warsaw Basketball, Poland
• Stockholm Royals, Sweden
• GSE-AP Academy by David Rivers, USA
• Venados de Mazatlan, Mexico
• Czech Basketball
• YETS Ghana
• Tanzania Basketball
• Joe Connelly, VP of Players Personnel, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA
  

A Global Basketball Community

All participants will gain access to talks, clinics, and exclusive networking opportunities. Coaches and scouts will enjoy a dynamic professional environment built to foster long-term connections.

More information on our social media accounts @lucentumbasketacademy & @lucentumbasketballhub