Adelaide 36ers Bring NBA Math Program to 1.7M Students
The Adelaide 36ers just became the first pro basketball team outside the U.S. to launch NBA Math Hoops, a game-changing program that helps kids gain five extra months of math skills. Schools across South Australia and Northern Territory will get it completely free.
Basketball and math are teaming up to give students across Australia a serious learning advantage, and it's happening for free.
The Adelaide 36ers partnered with global nonprofit Learn Fresh to bring NBA Math Hoops to classrooms throughout South Australia and the Northern Territory. This makes the 36ers the first professional basketball organization outside America to officially adopt the curriculum.
The program turns math into a game by using real NBA player statistics and interactive challenges. Students work through board games and digital activities that build skills in multiplication, division, and critical thinking while following their favorite basketball stars.
The results speak for themselves. A 2025 randomized controlled trial found that students who completed 17 to 24 hours of NBA Math Hoops gained four to five months of advanced math learning compared to their peers.
That kind of progress changes lives. Since its launch, Learn Fresh has reached more than 1.7 million students across six continents, proving that when you combine sports excitement with solid curriculum, students actually want to learn.
The Ripple Effect
The Adelaide 36ers are covering all costs so qualified schools can access the program without spending a dollar. Teachers will receive complete classroom kits, physical NBA Math Hoops board games, implementation support, and professional development training.
Both organizations are prioritizing schools in regional, rural, and remote areas where educational resources often run thin. These are the communities that need innovative learning tools most, and now they're getting them first.
The 36ers are kicking things off with a free 90-minute online training camp for educators on June 16. Community coach Mitchell Noye will manage the rollout, creating a direct link between professional sports and local schools.
When sports franchises invest in education, they're not just building future fans. They're building futures, period.
Based on reporting by Google News - Education Milestone
This story was written by BrightWire based on verified news reports.
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