Pathways Development
Under 19 – National Youth Development Programme (NYDP)
Overview
The U19 National Youth Development Programme is a strategic pathway designed to nurture Singapore’s emerging basketball talents in 3×3 and 5v5 formats. This initiative represents a collaborative effort between:
- Basketball Association of Singapore (BAS)
- High Performance Sport Institute (Sport Singapore)
- Singapore Sports School (SSP)
Programme Aim
- Bring the best of Singapore’s U19 basketball talents (17 to 19 years old) who desire to represent Singapore to train together in the best possible Daily Training Environment (DTE).
- Dedicated to developing future Singapore National Team basketball players for 3×3 and 5v5.
- Take a holistic approach to developing elite basketball student-athletes and integrate education, basketball training, sports science, and personal excellence into its DTE.
Information on the Programme
Participant Capacity
48 student-athletes: 24 boys and 24 girls
Player Profile for 2026 Intake
The programme shall comprise Singapore Sports School (SSP) student-athletes and non-SSP student-athletes
Nationality and Age
- Singapore Citizen
- Born between 2007 and 2009
2025 Academic Status
- Secondary Level:
- Year 4 in Integrated Programme
- Secondary 4 (Normal Technical, Normal Academic, or Express
- Secondary 5 Normal Academic
- Post-Secondary Level:
- Junior College/Millennia Institute
- Integrated Programme (Year 5 or 6)
- Polytechnics
- ITE
Basketball Representation
- International Level
Singapore’s representation in FIBA-sanctioned competitions - National Association Level
BAS x ABA Regional Training Centre - School or Education Institution Level
MOE Singapore School Team
Institution of Higher Learning Teams - Club Level
BAS-sanctioned Youth Cup competitions
Further Information
- For any other enquires related to the NYDP programme: Email to Leon_Neo@BAS.org.sg
- For Academy Year 2026 SSP Post Secondary admission enquiries (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme; customized Diplomas with Republic Polytechnic or Ngee Ann Polytechnic), visit the Singapore Sports School website https://www.sportsschool.edu.sg
- SSP Post Secondary Programme: Post-Secondary Programmes
- BAS will share the details regarding NYDP non-SSP player applications at a later date.
NYDP Talent Identification Policy
NYDP Basketball Representation Profile
| S/N | Representation Level | Teams or Programme |
| 1 | National | · Singapore’s representation in FIBA-sanctioned competitions |
| 2 | National Sports Association | · BAS x ABA Regional Training Centre |
| 3 | School Level
|
· MOE Singapore School Team (Such as ASG & Asian School Basketball Championships)
· POLITE or IVP Team
|
| 4 | School & Club level
|
· Education Institution and club team at BAS sanctioned competitions
|
At discretion of the NYDP selection panel* to identify players outside of the above-mentioned profile.
*BAS Selection & Development Rep, HPSI Rep, NT and NYT coaches
Under-16 – Regional Training Centre (RTC)
Overview
The Under-16 Regional Training Centre (RTC) programme aims to elevate the quality of the daily training environment for youth basketball players under the age of 16. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the Basketball Association of Singapore (BAS) and the ActiveSG Basketball Academy (ABA), designed to strengthen the foundation of Singapore’s youth basketball pipeline.
Programme Objectives
- To group talented youth players based on the region in Singapore where they reside, ensuring convenient access to training.
- To provide enhanced training opportunities and regular inter-regional competitions, raising the overall level of play.
- To create a structured platform for BAS to identify and select top youth players to represent Singapore in international youth tournaments, in both the 3×3 and 5v5 formats.
- To provide a feeder into the National Youth Development Programme (NYDP)
