Azerbaijan will be represented for the first time at the Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Next Up women's camp, jointly organized by the NBA, WNBA and FIBA.
As reported by İdman.Biz, citing the Azerbaijan Basketball Federation's press service, national team player Polina Shukina has been selected to participate in the prestigious international development program.
The camp will take place in Singapore from November 18 to 21, bringing together 80 promising young basketball players from countries around the world.
During the four-day event, participants will have the opportunity to train and compete under the guidance of renowned basketball players and coaches, gaining valuable experience and developing their skills.
The most impressive performers will also have a chance to earn selection for the BWB All-Star camp, which brings together some of the world's leading young basketball talents.
Shukina has already distinguished herself at the European youth level. In 2025, she finished among the three leading scorers at the FIBA U16 Women's EuroBasket Division B.
A year later, at the 2026 FIBA U18 Women's EuroBasket Division B, the Azerbaijani international led the tournament in both rebounds and efficiency.
Her selection marks an important milestone for Azerbaijani basketball, opening the door for the country's young talent to gain international exposure through one of the sport's leading development initiatives.
