Philadelphia Youth Basketball

Philadelphia Youth Basketball One Mission. One Vision. One Decade. We want to help Philadelphia’s young people reach their full potential as students, as athletes, and as leaders.

Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB) is a nonprofit youth development organization building safe spaces for young people to learn, grow, and lead — on and off the court. We are a passionate, diverse, and committed group of organizers and investors who have come together to build a premiere, basketball-based youth development center in the heart of North Philadelphia. We believe that when you create

opportunities for young people to develop their potential as students, athletes, and responsible engaged citizens, the individual and the community will thrive. The facility’s programming will include a carefully blended mix of athletic, academic, health, leadership, and character development activities. Tutoring, organizational skills, SAT/ACT prep, nutrition, sports medicine, community service, and civic engagement opportunities are examples of development programming we will offer.

08/20/2026

We are still beaming with pride. 💙

to our 2026 Sneaker Ball, where PYB Basketball Academy young leaders Jaila and Aala stepped into the spotlight as interviewers, speaking with guests throughout the evening, including basketball legends Doug Collins and Valerie Still.

08/19/2026

The courts are only part of what happens at The Alan Horwitz "Sixth Man" Center, Powered & Operated by PYB.

Together with Love Heals Free Clinic, Allegheny East, and community partners, we welcomed Philadelphia community members into the SMC for free healthcare, dental, and vision services.

When we imagined this building, we imagined a trusted place where young people, families, and neighbors could find more than basketball. We imagined care, connection, dignity, and resources made accessible through partnership.

As PYB Culture-Keeper Jaycee Hall shares, the Sixth Man Center was built for moments like this!

Congratulations to Joey Crawford and Elena Delle Donne on their induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Clas...
08/17/2026

Congratulations to Joey Crawford and Elena Delle Donne on their induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026! 🏀

This is a proud moment for the basketball community and a special one for PYB!

Joey Crawford’s legacy lives at The Alan Horwitz "Sixth Man" Center, Powered & Operated by PYB through our Referee and Coaches Rooms, where the next generation learns the leadership, communication, accountability, and presence that keep the game strong.

We were also honored to welcome Elena Delle Donne to PYB’s HoopHers Symposium, where she shared her voice, wisdom, and leadership with young women and girls building their own paths in the game and beyond.

Together, Joey and Elena remind us that basketball is bigger than the scoreboard. It is a space where leaders are shaped, communities are connected, and legacies continue through the people who carry the game forward.

Congratulations, Joey and Elena!

What a special day for our Early Years Summer Learning young people!Children’s author Hallee Adelman joined us for a boo...
08/14/2026

What a special day for our Early Years Summer Learning young people!

Children’s author Hallee Adelman joined us for a book talk where our kids learned about her life, her journey, and why she became an author. Then, they read Way Past Shame together and brought the story to life through movement, conversation, laughter, and play.

Our young people were engaged, curious, and having fun the whole time. And of course, the Sixth Man himself made an appearance!

Thank you, Hallee, for creating such a wonderful experience for our kids. At PYB, moments like this help young people build confidence, use their voices, and see new possibilities for themselves.

Today is the final day to cement your legacy with Philadelphia Youth Basketball at The Alan Horwitz "Sixth Man" Center, ...
08/12/2026

Today is the final day to cement your legacy with Philadelphia Youth Basketball at The Alan Horwitz "Sixth Man" Center, Powered & Operated by PYB!

When you purchase a commemorative brick, young leaders from our Varsity Trades Academy help install it, gaining hands-on experience while building a lasting tribute to the community that believes in them.

Your brick supports more than a campaign. It helps create opportunities for young leaders to build skills, confidence, and pathways for their future.

Don’t wait. Purchase your Legacy Brick today before the campaign closes.

https://give.phillyyouthbasketball.org/campaign/leave-your-legacy-campaign/c826429

PHILLY, WE'RE READY FOR YOU AT THE SIXTH MAN CENTER! Join us for a FREE health clinic offering medical, dental, and visi...
08/08/2026

PHILLY, WE'RE READY FOR YOU AT THE SIXTH MAN CENTER! Join us for a FREE health clinic offering medical, dental, and vision services. No appointment, ID, or insurance needed. First come, first served, so pull up today and get the care you need!

📍 4250 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129
⏰ 6AM to 5PM, Saturday 8/8 & Sunday 8/9

🧱 Build a brick... help PYB build a future! 🧱Purchase a PYB Legacy Brick and leave a lasting mark while investing in bri...
08/06/2026

🧱 Build a brick... help PYB build a future! 🧱

Purchase a PYB Legacy Brick and leave a lasting mark while investing in brighter futures for Philadelphia’s young people at The Alan Horwitz "Sixth Man" Center, Powered & Operated by PYB.

Every brick helps create opportunities for young people to grow, lead, and thrive. Purchase yours today: https://give.phillyyouthbasketball.org/campaign/leave-your-legacy-campaign/c826429?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=leave_your_legacy&utm_content=post

Congratulations to Carinthia Bank and Chuck Meyers, our Inaugural Volunteer of the Year Award winners!Volunteers are par...
07/30/2026

Congratulations to Carinthia Bank and Chuck Meyers, our Inaugural Volunteer of the Year Award winners!

Volunteers are part of what makes the PYB community strong. Carinthia and Chuck show up with generosity, consistency, and care, creating moments that help young people feel supported and valued.

Thank you, Carinthia and Chuck, for being part of the impact we have. Your commitment helps strengthen our community and reminds us that transformation happens when people choose to show up for one another!

Congratulations to Jefferson Health Plans, our Partner of the Year Award winner! 👏💙At PYB, partnership-powered excellenc...
07/30/2026

Congratulations to Jefferson Health Plans, our Partner of the Year Award winner! 👏💙

At PYB, partnership-powered excellence means bringing trusted resources, real support, and meaningful opportunities to our young people, families, and neighbors. Jefferson Health Plans has shown what that looks like in action through Grocery Giveaways, free health screenings, fitness classes, and their deep commitment to community wellness.

They have also stepped up in a major way through the Community Wellness Center at The Alan Horwitz "Sixth Man" Center, Powered & Operated by PYB, helping create a space where our community can access care, connection, and support under one roof.

Thank you, Jefferson Health Plans, for investing in Philadelphia’s youth and families, and for standing with us as we build a future where every young person is supported, empowered, uplifted, and thriving.

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4250 Wissahickon Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19129

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+12675199209

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