Basketball Camps

Growing up in a basketball family, Rick Barry had several brothers who went onto play professional ball. Barry himself had a stellar career at the University of Miami before becoming the second overall pick in the 1965 NBA Draft, which started off his 15 year career in the league. Named to eight all star teams, as well as earning rookie of the year honors and being inducted into the Hall of Fame, Barry now is involved in a number of leading coaching and basketball education ventures.

His fantasy basketball camp brings together leading former NBA players who share techniques, memories and insights into the professional game. Whether you are a serious fan looking to improve your knowledge of the game or are a player seeking some opportunity to hone your play, the Fantasy Camp can help give you a great experience.

Situated in Sonoma Valley, California, the camp is held in wine country, where participants enjoy parties, meals, instruction, memorabilia and life lessons from several leading Hall of Fame basketball players. Held every October, the weather is perfect for outdoor activities and provides a great experience that you won’t be soon to forget. Designed to provide a window for fans to better understand the world of pro sports, Barry often highlights the event with speeches that recount his illustrious career, as well as those of his fellow instructors. At this years camp, leading pro players Clifford Ray, Alvin Attles and Nate Thurmond will provide additional insights to participants. Ray played 10 years in the NBA with the Bulls and Warriors, winning a championship in 1975 and continuing to provide coaching and instruction to basketball players as an Assistant Coach for the Atlanta Hawks. Attles played for over a decade in the NBA and coached the Golden State Warriors from 1970 to 1983, winning the 1975 Championship team that Ray was a part of. Thurmond played for 14 years in the NBA, earning Hall of Fame honors with 7 All-Star appearances and a record as one of the most potent rebounders in the league.