Bucks assistant GM helping relief efforts in Virgin Islands

By |2021-09-04T17:11:07+00:00September 27th, 2017|Articles, News|

ARTICLE CREDIT: Minnesota.CBSLocal.com Milt Newton's new office at the Milwaukee Bucks' downtown Sports Science Center is sparsely decorated. The few things in it, though, represent some of the people and things closest to the new assistant general manager's heart. Naturally, there are photos of his family, including his wife, Shaulaun, and their children, Shaniya and [...]

Help with US Virgin Islands Hurricane Irma Relief Efforts

By |2022-07-25T19:37:35+00:00September 13th, 2017|Articles|

The US Virgin Islands, as well as other areas in the Caribbean, have recently been hit hard by Hurricane Irma. The destruction and devastation left in Irma’s wake has taken a tremendous toll on many people. While some were blessed to have their homes and personal property spared, a majority of them suffered crippling losses [...]

Milt Newton Inspires Students at Seven Schools

By |2016-05-31T22:36:17+00:00May 31st, 2016|Articles|

Story Credit: U.S.V.I Government House ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - Former General Manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Milt Newton, visited seven Virgin Islands schools this week to share the story of his journey from St. Thomas to a successful career with the NBA. Newton spoke with student athletes about the importance of setting goals [...]

Education & Basketball Enrichment Program

By |2021-09-04T17:11:08+00:00February 26th, 2016|Articles, Basketball Camps|

We hope to offer this program again in the near future. 2016 Emerald Gems Foundation, Inc. Emerald Gems Foundation, Inc. Education & Basketball Enrichment Program - Minnesota Twin Cities Area Trip Recap Emerald Gems held a promotion offering high school students in their junior year who play basketball the opportunity to participate in a week long [...]

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