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Buncombe County Boys & Girls Club “Beat the Pro” Desmond Penigar 3/19/2023
Buncombe County Boys & Girls Club “Beat the Pro” Desmond Penigar 3/19/2023

Are you ready to take on the challenge? Do you have what it takes to beat the pro? We are excited to announce our upcoming basketball clinic, “Beat the Pro,” at the Boys and Girls Club of Buncombe County on Saturdays in March, April, & May from 9am to 11:30am. Join us for an exciting morning of basketball and shooting drills with none other than our very own pro, Desmond! Desmond is a former professional basketball player who has played against some of the best players in the world. Now he’s here to share his skills and knowledge with you. The main event of the day will be the “Beat the Pro” shooting drill, where you can put your skills to the test and see if you can outshoot Desmond. And the best part? The top scores of the day will receive a Visa gift card! So bring your A-game and get ready to show us what you’ve got. The clinic will take place at the Boys and Girls Club of Buncombe County, located at 750 Haywood Road, right around the corner from the Shell gas station. This is a great opportunity to not only improve your basketball skills but also to have some fun and meet other young athletes in the community.

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