200 EVENTS: NEIGHBORHOOD HOOPS TOUR ECLIPSES MILESTONE

COMMUNITY EVENTS CAMPAIGN, BACKED BY AMERIHEALTH CARITAS DELAWARE, MAKES 200 STOPS IN 213 DAYS, ENGAGES MORE THAN 25,000 YOUTH IN 2024

WILMINGTON - NOV. 27, 2024 – The Delaware Blue Coats, NBA G League Affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers, have surpassed 200 events on the 2024 Neighborhood Hoops Tour, presented by AmeriHealth Caritas Delaware. The Blue Coats community engagement team hit the double-century mark in just 213 days since the team’s final game of the 2023-24 season on April 4.

Across the 200 events, the team engaged more than 25,000 local youth in the tri-state area.

The Neighborhood Hoops Tour, presented by AmeriHealth Caritas Delaware, consists of a robust schedule of stops at festivals, carnivals, fundraisers, grand openings, playground events, corporate functions, and youth basketball programs. Blue Coats mascot Coaty and Ambassador of Basketball Joe Richmond lead a team designed to bring entertainment value to each event, including games, giveaways, and contests.

“The purpose of the Neighborhood Hoops Tour is to support the events and causes in our communities by doing what we do best: making meaningful connections through the power of basketball,” said Blue Coats President Larry Meli. “We are so thankful for the support of AmeriHealth Caritas Delaware in this endeavor, and we are proud of our amazing community team that worked tirelessly through the offseason months to enrich so many important events.”

“Maintaining a constant and effective presence in the community is something AmeriHealth Caritas Delaware prides itself on,” said AmeriHealth Caritas Delaware Market President Emmilyn Lawson. “We’re proud to work alongside the Blue Coats, bringing healthy, safe activities into the communities we serve. Together, we’re truly building a healthier Delaware.”

2024 marks the third Neighborhood Hoops Tour and a record high for engagement. The campaign notched 176 stops in 2023 and 139 stops in 2022.

Follow @coatyincommunity and @delawarebluecoats on Instagram for content updates on the Neighborhood Hoops Tour presented by AmeriHealth Caritas Delaware.

ABOUT AMERIHEALTH CARITAS DELAWARE:

AmeriHealth Caritas Delaware has been chosen as one of the Medicaid managed care plans for the Diamond State Health Plan and Diamond State Health Plan-Plus programs. AmeriHealth Caritas Delaware is part of the AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies.

Our goal and mission is to help people get care, stay well, and build healthy communities. We believe everyone should have access to quality health care and services. We are committed to delivering health care through innovative services and programs that make it easier for Delawareans to get the care they need.

We partner with the communities we serve to make a difference in getting the care our members need. Service to our members comes first at AmeriHealth Caritas Delaware 

ABOUT THE NBA G LEAGUE:

The NBA’s official minor league, the NBA G League prepares players, coaches, officials, training and front-office staff for the NBA while acting as the league’s research and development laboratory.  Featuring 31 teams, 30 with direct affiliations to NBA franchises for 2024-25, the league offers elite professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.  More than half of all players on end-of-season 2023-24 NBA rosters boasted NBA G League experience.  In fostering the league’s connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA Cares programs.

ABOUT THE DELAWARE BLUE COATS:

The Delaware Blue Coats are the official NBA G League affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers. The Blue Coats won the 2022-23 NBA G League Championship and have made four-straight trips to the postseason. The team won the 2021 Winter Showcase Cup. For ticket information, visit WWW.BLUECOATS.TEAM. The Delaware Blue Coats organization is a Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment property.

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