BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 20, 2024-- Hibbett , in partnership with Nike, celebrated the launch of The Origin with Duncanville High School alum and point guard for the Orlando Magic, Anthony Black, with a $50,000 donation to Duncanville High School in Texas, boys and girls basketball programs as part of their new philanthropic initiative, First String. This press release features multimedia.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241220611782/en/ Hibbett and Nike present Duncanville High School boys and girls basketball teams with $50,000 First String Donation photo credit: Matthew Lopez “We couldn’t think of a more fitting way to commemorate the launch of The Origin with Anthony Black than by naming Duncanville as a First String recipient,” said Sarah Wangaard, Hibbett Vice President of Marketing.
“Anthony’s journey to the NBA has deep roots here and this program is designed to make a lasting impact for these student-athletes, on and off the court.” Hibbett and Nike gathered with the Duncanville High School boys and girls basketball team members yesterday to unveil Anthony Black’s inaugural episode of The Origin. Produced in partnership with Nice Kicks and Nike, The Origin is an original mini-series exploring the stories behind emerging talent in sports and culture, highlighting the drive, resilience, and support systems that fuel their journeys.
In the episode, Anthony details his journey from high school basketball st.