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IOWA CITY, IA. - November 6, 2019
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Damon Gunn to the BCI Board of Directors. Damon brings a tremendous amount of experience to BCI, not only as a result of his experience at the pro basketball level, but also because of his interaction with you, helping to guide their desire to emulate what they see in the pros.

Damon is currently the Director of Campus Services at Yellowstone Academy in Houston TX, which is in the heart of the city (3rd Ward). His position includes directing school operations, where he oversees transportation, food service, family engagement, recruitment and enrollment. Read More

IOWA CITY, IA. - September 3, 2019
Basketball Club International has announced 2019-20 dates for BCI Courtside Live, a series of real-time, interactive, public events that connect professional basketball players to kids and fans around the world. Plans for the third season include: October 10 (pre-season), February 11 (pre-NBA All-Star Weekend), March 31 (pre-NCAA Final Four Weekend), and early June (pre-NBA Championship Series). All BCI Courside Live events are from 8-9 pm ET. Each event features three pro players and one moderator, who are announced several weeks prior. Read More

IOWA CITY, IA. - October 3, 2017
Four times a year, Basketball Club International hosts an online real-time, interactive, public event that connects former and current professional basketball players to kids and fans around the world. Thousands of people tuned in to the past seasons of BCI Courtside Live. The next BCI Courtside Live is scheduled for Tuesday, October 10, from 9 pm – 10 pm ET. BCI Courtside Live is hosted by BCI on Facebook Live via BlueJeans OnSocial, connecting people through conversation. Archived events are available for viewing.

The upcoming event will feature three pro players – David Booth, Tyrone Ellis Jr. and Marvin Singleton, with Adrian Branch as moderator. Read more

IOWA CITY, IA. - August 10, 2017
We are pleased to welcome Steffond Johnson to the BCI President's Advisory Council. Johnson has a long history with the game of basketball. His passion for the game began when he joined his first team in the seventh grade. He later went on to play for his high school in Longview TX, was recruited to Louisiana State University, later transferring to San Diego State University. Steffond opted for the NBA and was signed by the Los Angeles Clippers where he played for one year. He also played professionally in Turkey, Cyprus, Uruguay, Italy and Venezuela.

As a member of the President’s Advisory Council, Johnson will assist the President in securing the long term health and growth of the organization, and will provide substantive advice to the President in a multitude of areas including but not limited to, financial planning, fund raising, marketing, player recruitment and networking. Read more

IOWA CITY, IA - August 1, 2017
Basketball Club International has announced the 2017-18 dates for BCI Courtside Live, a series of online, real-time, interactive public events that connects professional basketball players to kids and fans around the world. Dates for the fifth season are: October 10 (pre-season), February 13 (pre-NBA All-Star Weekend), March 27 (pre-NCAA Final Four Weekend), and early June (pre-NBA Championship Series). All BCI Courtside Live events are from 9:00 – 10:00 pm ET, on Facebook Live via BlueJeans OnSocial. Each event features three pro players and one moderator, who are announced several weeks prior. Read more

BCI Announces Pro Basketball Players Appearing on the 4th BCI Courtside Live Event for the 2017 Season, via BlueJeans on Facebook Live - Real Time, Interactive, and Online.

BCI Announces Pro Basketball Players Appearing on the 3rd BCI Courtside Live Event for the 2017 Season, via BlueJeans on Facebook Live - Real Time, Interactive, and Online.

BCI Announces Pro Basketball Players Appearing on the 2nd BCI Courtside Live Event for the 2017 Season, via BlueJeans on Facebook Live - Real Time, Interactive, and Online.

BCI Announces Pro Basketball Players Appearing on the 1st BCI Courtside Live Event for the 2017 Season, via Spreecast - Real Time, Interactive, and Online.

BCI Announces Pro Basketball Players Appearing on the 4th BCI Courtside Live Event for the 2016 Season, via Spreecast - Real Time, Interactive, and Online.

BCI Announces Pro Basketball Players Appearing on the 3rd BCI Courtside Live Event for the 2016 Season, via Spreecast - Real Time, Interactive, and Online.

BCI Announces Pro Basketball Players Appearing on the 2nd BCI Courtside Live Event for the 2016 Season, via Spreecast - Real Time, Interactive, and Online.

BCI Announces Pro Basketball Players Appearing on the 1st BCI Courtside Live Event for the 2016 Season, via Spreecast - Real Time, Interactive, and Online.

IOWA CITY, IA. - October, 2015
We are pleased to welcome Coach Don Showalter to the BCI President's Advisory Council. A seven-time USA Basketball Gold Medalist Head Coach, Don (Iowa City High School, Iowa City, IA) has been coaching high school boy's basketball since 1976. He also coaches some of the best young basketball players in the entire world. Since 2009, he has coached USA Basketball Men's Development National Teams to seven gold medals in international competition and has gone undefeated (43-0) along the way. Read more

IOWA CITY, IA - August 2015
BCI is pleased to welcome Michael Garnes, President of Next Level Executive Search (NLES) to the BCI President's Advisory Council. Michael was a good friend of Sharm's and said this about Sharm recently, "Sharm was a trusted friend, great mentor, and the best ambassador for Christ I have ever had the privilege of knowing. Because of Sharm, my basketball players and I benefited greatly from his teachings of faith, inspiration and life-lessons - via BCI and the game of basketball." Read more

IOWA CITY, IA. , November 2013

Basketball Club International is thrilled to welcome former basketball pro Kelly McCarty to our board of directors. His unique experience as an international player will benefit BCI Loop and other player-driven program components, along with the mission and vision of the BCI organization. Originally from Chicago, this 6'7" and 235 lb. guard-forward led his team at the University of Southern Mississippi in scoring and rebounding during his senior year, 1997-98.

IOWA CITY, IA. - October, 2013

We are pleased to announce that Columbus T. Smith Jr., current chaplain for the Minnesota Timberwolves, will be joining BCI as the Fraternity Facilitator and Chaplain for BCI Loop. When Columbus T. Smith Jr. works with a group of professional basketball players, he's keenly aware of just how hard it can be to keep the attention of any active, distracte-but-seeking young man. But as a chaplain for the Minnesota Timberwolves for 13 seasons, a volunteer chapel service provider at the Hennepin County Adult corrections facility for 25 years, and a volunteer tutor and mentor to "at risk" students, Smith enjoys the unique and varied challenges of his calling. Read more

LOS ANGELES, CA. Aug 22, 2011

BCI’s Basketball Plus Camp in Los Angeles on August 20 was a great success. Campers were inspired by our coaches and special guests, including pro player Jelani Gardner who said, “It was a real honor to help the kids and honor Sharm at the same time. It was a real Blessing to be around like-hearted people who love God. Everyone I met was so positive and supportive, I was really blown away. I could feel His hand upon the day.”

DENVER, Colo. Sept 12, 2010

Krieger - Scheuerman's Dash Full of Faith The last time I saw Sharm Scheuerman was Aug. 23, a week before he died. He was lying in a hospital bed in the middle of his living room, high above Lower Downtown.

DENVER, Colo. Aug 31, 2010

Sharm Scheuerman, a member of the 1954-56 University of Iowa Hawkeyes basketball “Fab
Five,”and who became the youngest head basketball coach in NCAA Division I history at the
age of 24, died yesterday. He was 76 years old.

DENVER, Colo. May 8, 2010

Krieger - Hoops man Scheuerman has faith to make it count At the height of his chemotherapy, Sharm Scheuerman couldn't spread the word about faith or basketball, pretty much his two favorite things. So he quit the medicine. The cancer was already in his bones. The prognosis wasn't good.

DENVER, Colo. March 2010

Basketball Club International is pleased to welcome two new board members, both with outstanding character and accomplishments: Mike Wilks and John Johnson.

BCI eNewsletter Archives

BCI CSL 2013-2022

BCI Courtside Live is an opportunity for real-time, interactive dialogue between professional basketball players and fans. Organized each year, this unique international BCI Leads program features pro players, one moderator, and limitless fans who connect via text or live video feed on Facebook Live via BlueJeans OnSocial. Links to all CSL events can be found here.

CSL, January 18, 2022
Moderator: Clark Kellogg
Players: Ty Ellis, Coach Johnny Dukes and members of The Rancho Verde High School Mustangs Team

CSL, December 21, 2021
Moderator: Adrian Branch
Players: Lemone Lampley, Coach Walter Web and members of Slam City Basketball

CSL, November 18, 2021
Moderator: Adrian Branch
Players: Chris Owens, Coach L J Goolsby and members of the KC Run GMS AAU Team

CSL, October 19, 2021
Moderator: Kyle Speller
Players: Anthony Tolliver, Coach Kelly McCarty and members of UWin Serventz Travel Team

CSL, May 18, 2021
Moderator: Clark Kellogg
Players: Michael Porter Jr., Coach Lorenzo Romar

CSL, April 20, 2021
Moderator: Clark Kellogg
Players: Anthony Tolliver, Coach Adrian Griffin

CSL, March 16, 2021
Moderator: Clark Kellogg
Players: Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje, Joe Crispin, Billy Thompson

CSL, February 16, 2021
Moderator: Clark Kellogg
Players: Terry Cummings, Jabari Johnson, Luke Zeller

CSL, January 19, 2021
Moderator: Adrian Branch
Players: Allan Houston, Lanny Smith

CSL, December 22, 2020
Moderator: Clark Kellogg
Players: Coach John Bryant, Coach Mike Penberthy, Garrett Temple

CSL, November 17, 2020
Moderator: Clark Kellogg
Players: Coach Lorenzo Romar, Michael Porter, Jr.

CSL , May 26, 2020
Moderator: Clark Kellogg
Players: Coach Adrian Griffin, Anthony Tolliver