Creating Opportunity Through Basketball
The Cleveland Project expands opportunity through education and sport, empowering young athletes in Cleveland and Northern Ireland. We develop school-aged youth in Northern Ireland through basketball coaching, competition, and mentorship, using sport to foster growth and cross-community engagement. We support Cleveland’s student-athletes with postgraduate scholarships, enabling them to continue their education and playing careers overseas—while also serving as coaches and mentors in the Northern Ireland basketball program. Through the Ohio tax credit initiative, we provide educational resources for disadvantaged youth in Cleveland, ensuring brighter futures through access to opportunity.
By bridging basketball, education, and opportunity across Cleveland and Northern Ireland, The Cleveland Project opens doors for young people to grow as athletes, scholars, and leaders—creating a future where talent and ambition are never limited by circumstance.
Registration is open for our next program year. Inquire below.
"I love, I LOVE coaching enthusiastic kids! And the Cleveland Project has been very successful at getting school kids to be enthusiastic about basketball. I’m so happy to be part of this program to help these kids further themselves mentally and physically."
— Coach Kelvin Troy
Rutgers University '77-'81, Basketball Ireland Hall of Fame inductee
The Cleveland Project
In the first two years, our program has exploded. Year three will be even larger.
📸🔥 Big energy at yesterday’s U14 Elite Session at Lisburn Racquets Club!
Massive respect to all the players who showed up ready to work—and to the coaches bringing next-level focus and encouragement. Every drill, every huddle, every bucket mattered. 💯
This is what creating opportunity through basketball looks like. Proud to be building something special together. 🏀🌍
#TheClevelandProject #U14Elite #LisburnRacquets #BallIsLife #YouthBasketball #BasketballCommunity #TrainHardPlayHard #OpportunityThroughBasketball #CrossCommunitySport
Jun 9
The Cleveland Project has won! 🏆 Blues Awards 2025 – Special Achievement Winner
🌍 The Cleveland Project – Deep RiverRock Community Impact Award
A brilliant example of sport driving social impact.
👏 Thank you!!
@queenssportqub
Jun 6
🏀 Big things are happening at St. Ciaran’s College! As proud partners of the Cleveland NI Basketball Project, there are thriving through high-energy BLITZ tournaments in Lisburn—building confidence, friendships, and a love for the game. 💥
Basketball is booming! With growing student interest and a new investment in top-quality acrylic backboards, they are committed to making the sport a lasting part of school life. 🏫💪
It’s more than a game—it’s about teamwork, opportunity, and building a healthier, stronger community. Let’s keep growing the game together! 🌍❤️ #ClevelandNI #StCiaransBasketball #BLITZtournament #GameChanger #YouthSports
Jun 5
First summer run in the books! 💥
Our Cleveland All-Star girls hit the court in Dublin for a tough battle vs. Oblates BC. After a slow start, the girls locked in with strong drives, tough defense, and fast breaks to nearly steal the win. 💪🔥
Final score: Oblates 52 – Cleveland 48
Proud of the hustle. Big steps forward. Let’s keep it rolling! 🏀
#ClevelandAllStars #TheClevelandProject #GirlsBasketball #hoopsjourney
Jun 1
🚨 Friendly in Dublin 🚨
Our Cleveland All-Stars took on Oblate BC in a hard-fought matchup! After a slow start, the boys found their rhythm, with standout performances from Mani, Igor, Jack, Mete, and Mylo 💪🔥
Final score: Oblate 50 – Cleveland 41
Plenty of promise. Big things ahead. 🏀🌍 #ClevelandAllStars #TheClevelandProject #BasketballJourney #FutureIsBright
Jun 1
Big shoutout to all our coaches and teachers who show up, hype up, and lift up our young ballers participating in The Cleveland Project! You’re the real MVPs! 🙌
May 12
D1 Young Player of the Year - Caitlyn Gloeckner 🔥
Congratulations to our Cleveland Rockets team member Caitlyn on her award for the 2024/25 season. Very well deserved! 🚀🏀🙌
#ClevelandProjectNI #BasketballIreland #BasketballNI
Apr 25
It`s always a good day for basketball 😃
Apr 24
If you`ve played this game then you know this moment 🔥
#ClevelandProjectNI #NorthernIreland #SportNI
Apr 23
Schools coaching is back on for Term 3 🙌
#ClevelandProject #NorthernIreland #SchoolBasketball
Apr 22
Cleveland-Northern Ireland International Basketball Academy. A company limited by guarantee and registered in Northern Ireland (NI729028).
Registered Office: 15 English Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6AP