Taiwan pro headlines visiting camp facilitators
Guam Elite Basketball held a press conference at the Pacific Islands Club Hotel in Tumon Friday afternoon, featuring basketball facilitators Joseph Lin, Jason Brickman, and 13-year-old Terry Holt III.
This trio will be central to this weekend’s Legends Meet the Future Camp and Classic, which includes various activities and camps scheduled for this weekend.
Lin, a five-time champion in Taiwan’s top professional league and brother of popular player Jeremy Lin, emphasized that beyond teaching basketball skills, he aims to educate young players on the importance of being a good teammate. “Being a good teammate is so important. I’ve seen so many players that are so skilled, like NBA talent, but they don’t know how to fit in a team. If you are not a good teammate, no one wants to play with you,” Lin stated. He also highlighted the importance of fostering a love for the game: “The main thing I want to teach is to have fun. Many kids, especially in Asia, lose passion for the game because they just get plugged into different basketball camps and they lose the love for the sport.”
Jason Brickman expressed his enthusiasm for participating, saying, “I’m excited to be here and help the kids. I have my own camps in Texas that I have been running for three years, so I’m also happy to share my journey through these basketball camps.”
Terry Holt III shared his positive impressions of Guam, remarking, “Everyone has been so welcoming and they’ve been treating me well, which I much respect.” He also joked about his plans for his remaining time on the island: “I only have a couple more days here so if I were to get some free time I want to explore those nice beaches and swim. I want to see some fish, but definitely stay away from those sharks.”
The Guam Elite Basketball program, spearheaded by Willie Stinnett III, is organizing these events and camps. The camps will be held on Saturday and Sunday at the Tiyan High School Gymnasium. Lin praised the program, stating, “Elite has been so amazing. They’ve been making sure that my team and I are taken care of.” He also expressed anticipation for working with Stinnett: “I’m excited to work with coach Willie, he has so much basketball knowledge. I’m also looking forward to working on individual drills with him.”
