Basketball Building Futures Beyond the Court | Chicago News

For over 15 years, ABC Pilsen in Chicago has turned basketball into a launchpad for life—building discipline, confidence, and futures beyond the court. Students tackle academics before practice, then dive into chess, AI, art, and more, creating well-rounded young people ready for careers as cops, engineers, or doctors. Former players return as mentors, fueling a “by us, for us” culture that inspires current stars like Zoe Covington and Danny Casas. With the Chicago Bulls on board, the program proves that real wins aren’t just scored on the court—they’re built in classrooms, studios, and locker rooms, shaping lives long after the buzzer sounds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e17c3ff6ae626c5d