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NEW LONDON — In a tradition that has continued since 1994, the annual Hoops Unlimited Basketball Camp is back for its 31st year.

The summer youth basketball camp for both boys and girls at North Stanly Middle School (and North Rowan High School) held its session for rising second through fifth graders last week; the camp is set to continue this coming week with its session for rising sixth through ninth graders between Monday and Thursday.

The daily schedule is a mix of skill development, competitions and scrimmages delivered by a staff of experienced high school and college coaches, as well as former players. Campers are grouped by age and skill level to ensure an appropriate level of competition and challenge.

The 2025 edition of the camp has eight veteran members on its staff who have a combined 94 years of participating in Hoops Unlimited leadership and mentor roles.

Camp founder and former East Rowan High coach Rick Roseman is joined by former North Stanly Middle coach Larry Gibson, along with former North Stanly High players Luke Gibson and Brooke Whitley.

Uwharrie Wampus Cats coach Bryson Bebber, former East Rowan High player Jocelyn Shuping, Charlotte men’s basketball assistant and former North Stanly High player Mac Barfield and South Rowan graduate Austin Peacock round out the staff list.

“The camp will stress fundamental skills such as shooting, passing, ball handling, rebounding, individual defense, and individual offense in teaching sessions each day,” Hoops Unlimited said in a promotional advertisement. “The camp will focus on individual improvement both on and off the court.”

Per camp guidelines, individuals who are attending Hoops Unlimited are expected to conform to proper behavior regulations and to follow instructions set by the camp staff.

The cost for the camp is $150, which includes an all you can eat lunch each day and a T-shirt. Each session is limited to 65 applications, which are available to fill out at www.hoopsunlimitedcamp.com.