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USA Basketball
Coverage of USA Basketball in the Nexus archive.
- Detroit nonprofit seeks community help after 400 pairs of donated shoes stolen from warehouse
A Detroit nonprofit, Northwest Goldberg Cares, is seeking community assistance after thieves stole 400 pairs of donated sneakers intended for a children's event. The stolen items, valued at $40,000, were donated by USA Basketball and were stored in a warehouse ahead of the organization's annual HOOPFEST event.
- ‘It hits you in the gut’: Detroit nonprofit says 400 pairs of shoes stolen before youth giveaway event
A Detroit nonprofit, Northwest Goldberg Cares, reported the theft of 400 brand-new shoes intended for a youth giveaway event ahead of its HoopFest 2026 community event. The stolen shoes included donations from brands like Nike, Adidas, and USA Basketball, leaving the organization with only 500-600 pairs remaining for its goal of distributing 1,000 pairs to Detroit youth.