Brooklyn Basketball says it plans to open locations in Greenpoint, Bushwick and Gowanus in 2027, extending its youth programs beyond Downtown Brooklyn. The organization has not released exact addresses for the Greenpoint and Gowanus sites.
The new sites are planned as homes for Brooklyn Basketball's After-School Club, community programming, camps and clinics, according to bkse.com. Separately, the organization's locations page lists a training center at 53 Knickerbocker Ave. in Bushwick. Brooklyn Paper also reported the expansion.
Public courts and what the population data shows
For Bushwick, NYC Parks lists basketball courts at Bushwick Playground, a public option separate from the planned Brooklyn Basketball gym. The verified public-facility information here identifies courts, but does not establish what recreation-center programs are available across all three neighborhoods. The NYC Department of City Planning's Bushwick neighborhood snapshot put the neighborhood's population at 121,000 in 2018. That total is not a school-age count and does not by itself establish demand for basketball programs; the cited figures also do not provide a basis for comparing school-age populations across Greenpoint, Bushwick and Gowanus.
Brooklyn Basketball is the official youth basketball program of the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty, and the organization says it already reaches more than 50,000 young people annually through free clinics and programming in more than 250 New York City schools. Its coaches are certified by USA Basketball, and the program emphasizes mentorship, discipline and a growth mindset alongside the Xs and Os.
The Downtown Brooklyn Training Center
The organization's flagship facility, the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center, opened in Downtown Brooklyn in September 2025 and has already welcomed more than 16,000 people. The multi-court facility sits on Flatbush Avenue directly across from Barclays Center, according to NY1. Kids ages 6 to 17 can sign up for clinics there, and need-based financial aid is available for families who need it.
The facility also sets aside Wednesdays exclusively for girls' programming, per the same NY1 report. Brooklyn Paper reported a similar statement from Marissa Shortenstein: the organization's coaches had played at the high school or college level.
Programs Beyond the New Sites
Brooklyn Basketball also plans to extend its school programming to high school-age students and add a more competitive option for young athletes. The organization's announcement says its new Performance Track will include three weekly sessions focused on skill development and team practice, Saturday game days, and league and tournament opportunities. Athletes will progress through four levels in the Player Pathway based on skill growth, decision-making and readiness rather than age alone, according to bkse.com.
The organization says it plans to work with the Department of Education to develop formal educational programming for high school students, while its partnership with the Public Schools Athletic League will provide additional opportunities for student athletes.
Support for Local Organizations
Brooklyn Basketball also plans a Community Partner Program. According to bkse.com, selected local organizations would receive equipment, coaching education and an annual grant, then offer community clinics and opportunities for participants to engage with the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty.
Another youth basketball facility is also in the works: HMBL Development and MADE Hoops have announced plans for a separate 15,000-square-foot Brooklyn training facility focused on skills development, according to Slam. Brooklyn Basketball's timeline for its Greenpoint, Bushwick and Gowanus locations remains 2027; the organization has not released further site details.
