Phoenix, AZ (August 16, 2023) – Formula Zero announced today the second annual elite
basketball camp to be held August 16-20. The camp, hosted by NBA All-Star Damian Lillard, will
take place in Phoenix, AZ., and feature 40 athletes from around the country.
Formula Zero is a year-round mentorship community that pairs elite high school and college
basketball players with the mindset and character of Damian Lillard and his long-time basketball
skills coach, Phil Beckner. Lillard’s journey as an underrated player from Oakland, CA., to an
NBA superstar is deeply attributed to his leadership formula. This formula consists of
fundamental tenets that have both helped him develop as a player but also into one of the
NBA’s top leaders.
“Formula Zero is about engaging the next generation athlete with the lessons that I have learned
with a unique formula approach that has helped me get to where I am today,” said Lillard. “This
community is about real impact and providing the highest level of development both on and off
the court. The Formula Zero program showcases the best athletes in the country.”
Formula Zero’s elite camp is invitation only consisting of 20 elite high school athletes and 20
elite college athletes. The camp is open to NBA Scouts and personnel.
Lillard is a seven-time NBA All-Star, seven-time All-NBA selection, the 2012-2013 unanimous
NBA Rookie of the Year, and named to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team.
Founded by Damian Lillard, Formula Zero is a personal development program for top basketball
prospects in the country - focusing on character, hard work, accountability, and elite-level on-court
skills. The team at Formula Zero is determined to create change and to build a community of
people who follow the formula.
