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Basketball Isn't Just a Game — It's a Pathway to Opportunity in India.
We empower underserved youth in India with basketball, mentorship & life skills — leading to better education, leadership opportunities, and lifelong confidence
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High School Completion Rate
Percentage of students who complete high school
with our programs
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Our Journey
14 Years of Impact
Theory and Foundation
Theory and NGO paperwork and board recruitment. Shaun Jayachandran develops the vision to use basketball as a tool for educational retention.
First Cohort
First cohort: 45 kids at St. Patrick's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School. The model was simple but rigorous: basketball practice combined with mandatory study sessions.
Bangalore Expansion
Opened our second chapter in Bangalore, bringing programs to a new community.
Girls' Initiative
Launched dedicated programs for girls, reaching 60% female participation.
NBA India Partnership
Ran programs in Mumbai in conjunction with the NBA Games in India.
Hyderabad Expansion
Expanded to Hyderabad, our third major city in India.
2,500+ Lives Changed
Reached major milestone with proven impact: 5.3x better outcomes than national average. 12 total programs so far.
Our Impact
NumbersThatMatter
Students Impacted
High School Retention
Girls Participation
Cities in India
Girls in sports programs for families under $5/day
We're changing this: 60% of our participants are girls
College attendance for boys & girls in families under $5/day
Our students beat the odds with 85% high school completion
How We Compare
Where We Work
3Cities,OneMission
From Chennai where it all started, to Bangalore and Hyderabad, we're building a network of hope across India.
What We Do
OurPrograms
12 total programs so far across 3 cities in India
Courts to Careers
Basketball as the hook. Education as the goal. Life skills that last forever.
Crossover Scholars Program
Intensive 2-week summer academy with leadership development, college prep, basketball coaching, and local coaches clinics.
Community Courts
Building safe spaces where dreams take flight in Chennai, Bangalore & Hyderabad.
Success Stories
VoicesofHope
“Basketball gave me hope when I had none. Now I'm the first person in my family going to college.”
Priya Sharma
Hoops Scholar, Class of 2024
Join Our Campaign
HelpUsReachOurGoal
Every dollar brings us closer to transforming another young life through basketball and education.
2025 Fundraising Goal
Help us reach our target
EVERY SHOT
COUNTS
$50 sponsors a student for a month. $500 changes a life for a year.
Hoops Creating Hope is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible.