Open Thread: Stephon Castle name Spurs Youth Basketball League Commissioner
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Pizza Hut celebrates their 35th anniversary benefitting Central and South Texas youth
Per a Spurs press release:
Spurs Youth Basketball League (SYBL) and Pizza Hut announced today that San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle has been named the SYBL commissioner for this season. As the presenting partner of SYBL, Pizza Hut is celebrating with a promotional offer to support the league's mission and athletes in its 35th anniversary season and donating a portion of their proceeds to the youth league for every large one-topping stuffed crust pizza sold between Monday, Jan. 6 and Sunday, Feb. 9. Fans can place their order with any Pizza Hut in the San Antonio area at PizzaHut.com.
The SYBL has been funding basketball programs and offering safe spaces across Central and South Texas for youngsters. Over the last thirty-five years, 463,000 young athletes and coaches have worked together developing basketball skills teamwork, respect, and discipline.
Usman Dhanani, President of Ayvaz Pizza, dba Pizza Hut stated,
"Pizza Hut continues to be proud to partner with the Spurs on giving back to the San Antonio youth, great community togetherness. The Spurs Youth Basketball League, presented by Pizza Hut, supports young people by inspiring and motivating them to reach for their dreams. As local owners, it's rewarding to be a part of making a difference."
Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich selected rookie Stephon Castle to serve as this season's SYBL commissioner.
Castle explained,
"I'm humbled to be selected as the SYBL Commissioner, especially in this special anniversary season. SYBL has done incredibly impactful work in our San Antonio community over the last 35 years, so it's an honor for me to join that legacy. My hope is to inspire and lead the next generation not only through my game, but also through my character, and I'm grateful to Coach Popovich for trusting me with this responsibility."
Pizza Hut has proudly sponsored SYBL since it was founded by Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich and Kids Sports Network president and founder, Frank Martin in 1990.
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