POCATELLO — Junior Jazz players and the public are invited to a special meet-and-greet June 18 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Irving Middle School, 911 N. Grant Ave. in Pocatello. During this free event, attendees will hear Oscar Tshiebwe share his journey to the NBA, ask questions about his career, and have a chance to get autographs and photos. The stop will include a short basketball clinic with Tshiebwe and the Junior Jazz players.
Tshiebwe, originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, moved to the U.S. to pursue basketball, later signing with the Indiana Mad Ants and joining the Salt Lake City Stars for the 2024–25 season.
Delta Air Lines is donating two free Jazz tickets to youth and Junior Jazz players attending the event. Game dates and ticket information to be determined. The first 50 youth and Junior Jazz players to RSVP will also receive a free t-shirt. To RSVP, visit bit.ly/JrJazzSummerTrip25.
For more information on Junior Jazz Basketball or other team sports programs, visit teamsports.pocatello.gov. For all other Parks & Recreation offerings, visit pocatello.gov/pr.