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Calculus Roundtable Partners with NBA Math Hoops to Bring Competitive STEM Learning to Students


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Calculus Roundtable Partners with NBA Math Hoops
to Bring Competitive STEM Learning to Students
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Bay Area, CA — March 16, 2026
Calculus Roundtable today announced a dynamic new partnership with NBA Math Hoops, combining rigorous STEM instruction with the excitement of competitive basketball-inspired gameplay.

This collaboration unites Calculus Roundtable’s highly regarded Sports Math course with the fast-paced, strategic learning model of NBA Math Hoops. The result is a powerful, student-centered experience where math becomes both practical and competitive.

Through this partnership, students enrolled in Calculus Roundtable’s Sports Math program will automatically participate in NBA Math Hoops competitions. Working in teams, students will apply real mathematical concepts—probability, statistics, and strategic decision-making—within a game environment designed to mirror the intensity and teamwork of basketball.

“This partnership is about making math real, social, and competitive,” said Jim Hollis, Executive Director of Calculus Roundtable. “We’re taking the analytical rigor of our Sports Math course and pairing it with an environment where students can compete, collaborate, and see themselves as both scholars and athletes of the mind.”

Over The Course Of The Program
‍Top-performing teams will earn the opportunity to compete on a national stage, culminating in an appearance at the NBA Draft in New York City—bringing students into one of the most visible moments in professional basketball.

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality STEM learning, particularly for students historically underrepresented in advanced math pathways. By blending competition, culture, and academic rigor, the program creates a new entry point into STEM—one that is engaging, relevant, and deeply motivating.

“This is more than a program—it’s a pathway,” Hollis added. “From the classroom to national competition, we’re showing students that math can take them anywhere.”About Calculus RoundtableCalculus Roundtable is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing math and science achievement for students, particularly students of color. Serving tens of thousands of students across the Bay Area and beyond, the organization delivers innovative, real-world STEM programming that builds both skills and confidence.
For more information, visit www.calcround.orgAbout NBA Math HoopsNBA Math Hoops, developed by Learn Fresh, is a nationally recognized STEM program that uses the game of basketball to teach fundamental math and social-emotional skills through competition and teamwork.
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