SISU Basketball uses organized and drop in basketball programming to connect with 5th through 10th graders in Lawrence, both boys and girls, involved with the juvenile justice system or at risk for gang recruitment. SISU Basketball provides young people, who might not otherwise have the opportunity, the ability to play as part of a team. SISU Basketball focuses on life skills, leadership, and social emotional supports as well as targeted academic assistance and parent outreach. Participants are assessed by the SISU Basketball staff on a weekly basis based on their attendance, participation, skills, motivation, and drive. Participants may be selected to participate in local and regional travel and tournament teams. In addition to basketball, participants engage with programming offered at the SISU Center. SISU Case Managers and Outreach Staff conduct an evidence based life skills curriculum with all eligible participants

SISU Basketball provides skills and drills training for boys and girls in grades 5 through 8; and travel and intramural league play for high school aged boys and girls. On Saturdays and Sundays, SISU Basketball provdes intramural league play for all 5th through 8th grade players. Coached by currnet and former standout Lawrence high school and college basketbal players, the SISU Basketball program instills the SISU Way and teaches young people to be good athletes and better people both on and off the court. 

SISU Basketball practices in gyms at 580 Haverhill Street and 400 Haverhill Street in Lawrence