Verizon and Paige Bueckers team up for an exclusive youth basketball experience to empower the next generation of DFW athletes
Verizon (NYSE:VZ) has announced a youth basketball sweepstakes in partnership with women's basketball star Paige Bueckers. The initiative, running from August 8 to August 17, 2025, offers young athletes aged 13-17 a chance to participate in an exclusive basketball experience with Bueckers in Dallas on August 25.
The event will feature Bueckers actively engaging with participants through drills, game strategies, and mentorship. As one of DFW's largest employers with nearly 5,000 local employees, Verizon aims to strengthen community connections through this initiative. The company reported revenues of $134.8 billion in 2024 and maintains its position as the #1 Network in Dallas according to RootMetrics®.
Verizon (NYSE:VZ) ha annunciato un concorso di basket giovanile in collaborazione con la stella del basket femminile Paige Bueckers. L'iniziativa, che si svolge dal 8 al 17 agosto 2025, offre ai giovani atleti tra i 13 e i 17 anni la possibilità di partecipare a un'esperienza esclusiva di basket con Bueckers a Dallas il 25 agosto.
L'evento prevede la partecipazione attiva di Bueckers con i partecipanti attraverso esercizi, strategie di gioco e mentorship. Come uno dei maggiori datori di lavoro della zona DFW con quasi 5.000 dipendenti locali, Verizon mira a rafforzare i legami con la comunità tramite questa iniziativa. L'azienda ha riportato ricavi per 134,8 miliardi di dollari nel 2024 e mantiene la sua posizione come Rete numero 1 a Dallas secondo RootMetrics®.
Verizon (NYSE:VZ) ha anunciado un sorteo de baloncesto juvenil en colaboración con la estrella del baloncesto femenino Paige Bueckers. La iniciativa, que se llevará a cabo del 8 al 17 de agosto de 2025, ofrece a jóvenes atletas de entre 13 y 17 años la oportunidad de participar en una experiencia exclusiva de baloncesto con Bueckers en Dallas el 25 de agosto.
El evento contará con la participación activa de Bueckers, quien guiará a los participantes a través de ejercicios, estrategias de juego y mentoría. Como uno de los mayores empleadores en la zona de DFW con casi 5,000 empleados locales, Verizon busca fortalecer los lazos con la comunidad mediante esta iniciativa. La compañía reportó ingresos de $134.8 mil millones en 2024 y mantiene su posición como la Red número 1 en Dallas según RootMetrics®.
Verizon (NYSE:VZ)는 여자 농구 스타 Paige Bueckers와 함께 청소년 농구 경품 행사를 발표했습니다. 이 행사는 2025년 8월 8일부터 8월 17일까지 진행되며, 13세에서 17세 사이의 젊은 선수들에게 8월 25일 달라스에서 Bueckers와 함께하는 독점 농구 경험에 참여할 기회를 제공합니다.
이 행사에서는 Bueckers가 참가자들과 함께 드릴 연습, 경기 전략, 멘토링을 직접 진행할 예정입니다. DFW 지역에서 약 5,000명의 지역 직원을 둔 가장 큰 고용주 중 하나인 Verizon은 이 이니셔티브를 통해 지역사회와의 연결을 강화하고자 합니다. 회사는 2024년에 1,348억 달러의 매출을 보고했으며, RootMetrics®에 따르면 달라스에서 1위 네트워크로 자리매김하고 있습니다.
Verizon (NYSE:VZ) a annoncé un tirage au sort de basketball pour les jeunes en partenariat avec la star du basketball féminin Paige Bueckers. L'initiative, qui se déroule du 8 au 17 août 2025, offre aux jeunes athlètes âgés de 13 à 17 ans la chance de participer à une expérience exclusive de basketball avec Bueckers à Dallas le 25 août.
L'événement comprendra l'engagement actif de Bueckers avec les participants à travers des exercices, des stratégies de jeu et du mentorat. En tant que l'un des plus grands employeurs de la région DFW avec près de 5 000 employés locaux, Verizon vise à renforcer les liens communautaires grâce à cette initiative. L'entreprise a déclaré un chiffre d'affaires de 134,8 milliards de dollars en 2024 et maintient sa position de réseau numéro 1 à Dallas selon RootMetrics®.
Verizon (NYSE:VZ) hat eine Jugend-Basketball-Verlosung in Zusammenarbeit mit der Frauenbasketball-Starspielerin Paige Bueckers angekündigt. Die Aktion läuft vom 8. bis 17. August 2025 und bietet jungen Athleten im Alter von 13 bis 17 Jahren die Chance, an einem exklusiven Basketball-Erlebnis mit Bueckers am 25. August in Dallas teilzunehmen.
Die Veranstaltung wird Bueckers beinhalten, die aktiv mit den Teilnehmern durch Übungen, Spielstrategien und Mentoring arbeitet. Als einer der größten Arbeitgeber in der DFW-Region mit fast 5.000 lokalen Mitarbeitern möchte Verizon durch diese Initiative die Gemeinschaftsbindung stärken. Das Unternehmen meldete Einnahmen von 134,8 Milliarden US-Dollar im Jahr 2024 und hält laut RootMetrics® die Position als #1 Netzwerk in Dallas.
- Partnership with high-profile athlete Paige Bueckers enhances brand visibility
- Strong market presence as #1 Network in Dallas
- Significant local presence with 5,000 DFW employees
- Solid revenue performance of $134.8 billion in 2024
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What you need to know:
- Verizon is launching a sweepstakes to give youth, ages 13-17, a chance to win a spot at an exclusive basketball experience with Paige Bueckers.
- Sweepstakes runs from August 8 to August 17.
- The experience with Paige will take place on August 25 in Dallas.
DALLAS, Aug. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon is launching a sweepstakes to offer young basketball enthusiasts, ages 13-17, the opportunity to participate in an exclusive youth basketball experience with women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers. Bueckers will be actively involved in the event, participating in drills, demonstrating valuable game strategies and sharing insights into what it takes to succeed on and off the court. Attendees will also enjoy a DJ and photobooth for added entertainment.
“I'm incredibly excited to partner with Verizon to give back to the DFW community that has already shown me so much love,” said Paige Bueckers. “This experience is designed to empower the next generation of athletes to discover their potential. I can’t wait to meet everyone and share my passion for the game.”
As one of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex’s largest employers with nearly 5000 local employees, Verizon is deeply committed to serving and connecting with the community. The strategic collaboration with Bueckers reinforces Verizon’s focus on providing unparalleled access and unique experiences to the communities it serves.
“At Verizon, we believe in connecting people to what matters most, and this experience with Paige Bueckers is a perfect example of how we can connect young aspiring athletes with an inspiring role model who is committed to their success,” said Michelle R. Miller, Senior Vice President at Verizon. “As the #1 Network* in Dallas, Verizon is proud to team up with the #1 rookie in women’s basketball.”
For a chance at scoring a spot for a youth to attend this experience, entrants can:
- Visit participating DFW Verizon stores and enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win a spot at an exclusive youth basketball experience with Paige Bueckers.
- Entrants must be 18+ and a resident of the state of Texas.
- Participants must be 13-17 years of age and accompanied by a legal guardian.
The sweepstakes will run from August 8 through August 17, with the draw date set for August 18. Starting August 8th, visit http://verizon.com/dallasbasketballsweeps for a list of participating stores, full sweepstakes rules and to enter.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Verizon Dallas Basketball Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the state of Texas, who are 18 years of age or older as of the date of entry and the legal guardian of the participants of the clinic who must be between 13 and 17 years old. Sponsored by Verizon Corporate Services Group Inc. Void where prohibited. Starting August 8th, visit http://verizon.com/dallasbasketballsweeps for a list of Participating Stores,Official Rules, and to enter. Starts 12:00 AM CT 08/08/25; ends at 11:59 PM CT 08/17/25.
*Based on RootMetrics® {Dallas} RootScore® Report: 2H 2024. Tested with best commercially available smartphones on 3 national mobile networks across all available network types. Your experiences may vary. RootMetrics rankings are not an endorsement of Verizon.
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