Nets, Liberty Partner Brooklyn Basketball Builds High School Program

The Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty have a shared youth athletics partner that is growing. Brooklyn Basketball will open three new locations in 2027. The new gyms are planned for Greenpoint, Bushwick, and Gowanus.

The expansion adds a high school division to the existing program. This change provides more competitive play for older students. It also creates additional after-school options for children. The program relies on the Department of Education and the Public School Athletic League to reach more students across New York City.

Marissa Shortenstein serves as the chief operating officer of Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment. She noted that the coaches have personal experience in the sport. “Our coaches once played the game themselves, whether it was at the high school or college level,” she said. All coaches hold certifications from USA Basketball.

The current Downtown Brooklyn training center opened in September 2025. It has hosted more than 16,000 visitors since then. Shortenstein said that this turnout supports the decision to expand. “Brooklyn Basketball was created to expand access to the game for young people across our borough, and the impact we have seen over the past year reinforces the importance of continuing to grow that access,” she said.

A Community Partner Program launches alongside the new gyms. Local organizations selected by Brooklyn Basketball will join this initiative for one year. Partners will host community clinics and coaching education sessions. They will also get access to the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty. Each participating organization receives an annual grant.