Posts by Stetson Jones

Growing up in Baltimore, former NBA player Muggsy Bogues knew a lot of his childhood friends had no chance of attending college. Those memories are why Bogues decided to change the structure of foundation in Charlotte. It was always meant to put families in better position to succeed but something was missing. https://www.si.com/fannation/backinthedaynba/former-nba-player-mugsy-bogues-educating-today-s-youth-on-the-trade-school-route-01j0bjjaarwe

Middle school basketball teams from across 20 Carolina counties gathered to show their skills on Saturday at the 3rd Annual Muggsy Bogues Middle School Basketball Tournament. The Muggsy Bogues Family Foundation curated the event to raise funds to provide jobs, educational opportunities, and healthy meals to families and kids in need. https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/muggsy-bogues-middle-school-basketball-tournament-raises-money-youth-need/YGWOHP2S5ZAQNCTVONBGHSEUSQ/

The third annual Muggsy Bogues Middle School Basketball tournament drew nearly 40 teams from more than 20 N.C. counties Saturday. Bogues’ plans for the future: “Make it even bigger.” https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article299734924.html