Following the success of its debut edition, Motorola and Euroleague Basketball are proud to announce the second season of Bouncing for Good — a community initiative developed with Euroleague Basketball’s One Team program to promote inclusion, creativity, and healthy habits among children from vulnerable communities across Europe.
After inspiring more than 500 children during its first season, the program returns this year with an expanded reach — engaging more cities, more clubs and more local entities Building on this success, Euroleague Basketball, Motorola and each participating club will continue to collaborate with a local school or social entity to deliver activities that combine education and basketball values, aided by the technology and equipment provided through this successful initiative.
As part of the Motorola and Euroleague Basketball partnership, Bouncing for Good aims to create safe and inclusive environments where young people can learn, play, and connect. Each project is developed jointly by the clubs and their local partners to reflect the specific needs of their communities and, like last year, it will be divided into morning educational workshops and afternoon basketball donation events. By combining sport, innovation, and art, the initiative nurtures a sense of belonging and confidence, helping participants build meaningful life skills that extend well beyond basketball.
During the workshop, participants aged 8 to 12 will join interactive sessions led by One Team coaches, blending fun with education through basketball-based activities that highlight values such as respect, perseverance, and collaboration. With the support of Motorola technology, they’ll also take part in creative challenges — including, memory games, team challenges through QR codes, quizzes and a group exercise to design their own “Perfect Ball,” a mural that visually expresses what they’ve learned and experienced together.
The journey will culminate then in a donation ceremony where every participant receives a basketball and team-signed memorabilia — a lasting reminder of their effort and enthusiasm for the game.
These ceremonies will be supported one more year by current EuroLeague stars, reaffirming the players commitment to the initiative. After the event in Greece last year, Juancho Hernangomez was expressing his enthusiasm this way: "It’s an honor to be part of the One Team-Motorola ‘Bouncing for Good’ initiative and to share these special moments with the children. Basketball has given me so much, and being able to give back—whether through a simple gesture like donating a basketball or spending time with them on the court—means a lot to me. I truly believe in the power of sport to inspire and unite, and I’m grateful to be involved in this meaningful program."
Last but not least, to give even more protagonism to every initiative, weeks later, during an official EuroLeague match, the “Perfect Ball” — a real basketball hand-painted by a local artist inspired by the children’s mural — will be presented on court in recognition of the participating school or organization.
“At Euroleague Basketball, we believe that the power of sport extends far beyond the court. Through Bouncing for Good and our One Team programme, we’re proud to work alongside Motorola and our clubs to inspire the next generation, promote inclusion, and create meaningful change in our communities” said Gawain Davies, Chief Commercial Officer at Euroleague Basketball. “I would also like to thank Motorola for their continued commitment and belief in the positive impact that basketball can have.”
Daniela Idi, EMEA Marketing Director at Motorola, said: “We’re thrilled to bring back Bouncing for Good for a second season after such a powerful and inspiring first year. This program goes far beyond basketball — it’s about connection, learning, and giving every child the chance to dream bigger. Through our partnership with Euroleague Basketball and One Team, we’re able to use technology as a bridge to inclusion, creativity, and education. Reaching even more communities across EMEA this year reinforces our belief that when technology and purpose come together, we can truly make a difference that lasts.”
Bouncing for Good Season 2 will kick off on November 3rd in the Kralj Aleksandar I school in Belgrade, Serbia, with both Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade and Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade players involved, before continuing across many other cities in Europe in the following months.