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Exciting Rebel News!!!!!
Kyle Weaver becomes the first REBEL ever taken in the NBA Draft!
Kyle Weaver Selected as 38th Overall Pick in NBA Draft 6/26/2008 ~ Former Washington State University men's basketball guard Kyle Weaver was selected by the Charlotte Bobcats as the No. 38th overall pick in the in the second round of the 2008 NBA draft Thursday
Kyle Weaver is the first Running Rebels Basketball Program Alumni to be drafted to the NBA. Kyle Weaver became a part of the Running Rebels Basketball Program in 2000. Kyle, a Beloit, WI native, came in contact with Running Rebels Basketball Program while competing in local tournaments. Kyle was invited by the program to be a part of our elite traveling team when it was made apparent that he was a great talent and that the team he was participating with did very little traveling to compete nationally. He and his family believed he would benefit from being a part of the Running Rebels Basketball Program to gain national exposure competing at the highest level of amateur competition with hopes of earning a scholarship. Kyle has continued to make the program proud on and off the court throughout his basketball career. From a high school standout to a college standout, all the way to a NBA draftee.
The Running Rebels Community Organization congratulates Kyle Weaver for his extreme dedication, commitment and leadership. He is a true example of what you can achieve when you set your sights on a goal, remain focused and disciplined, and believe in yourself enough to overcome the obstacles that will surely come your way. He is a true role model for our next generation of youth who need to realize that despite their current circumstances, they can achieve their dreams.
Since 1980, the Running Rebels Community Organization has been dedicated to developing Milwaukee’s youth mentally, physically and spiritually. (Testimonials)
By offering a youth program that focuses on education and recreational activities, Running Rebels provides Milwaukee’s youth with positive alternatives to gangs and substance abuse. Victor Barnett, the founder of the 20 + year old organization states, "I wanted to provide an alternate outlet for the youths and help them out of trouble. I wanted to show them that someone does care about their needs."
For his efforts, Victor received one of channel 12's "12 WHO CARE" awards for his tireless work over the past years with the young men in the community. He has also been featured several times on WTMJ Channel 4's "Positively Milwaukee" for his unique and engaging programming.
Through respect, teamwork and discipline, he has helped to mold hundreds of young men into responsible members of your society.
Running Rebels programs for high risk youth include mentoring, tutoring, crisis stabilization, anger management, daily living skills, an after-school and summer safe and sound program and separate programs for serious chronic offenders and firearm offenders.
Running Rebels also provides innovative programming to appeal to a broader cross- section of youth. These programs include a high-caliber AAU boys basketball team, a music instruction program and a youth entrepreneurial program which aims at developing skills and income-producing opportunities in the areas of lawn care, audio/visual and studio production, catering and T-shirt designing/distribution.
The RUNNING REBELS will continue to be active with Milwaukee’s youth, helping them to reach their highest potential.
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