WORCESTER hosted a week-long international camp for budding basketball players from the United Kingdom and Spain.

Eighty took part in the third annual University of Worcester/Valencia Basket residential camp with 40 from Valencia.

Along with honing their skills in sessions at the University of Worcester Arena, the Spanish youngsters also received English language classes.

Organisers invited ex-Wolves player Dean Blake to take the lead role.

Juanjo Rojo, director of player development at Valencia Basket, said: “Once again we have been really happy in Worcester and while the camp has been a huge success it is also great to visit such a beautiful city.

"We have received a warm reception from our hosts at the University of Worcester and have really enjoyed working with the coaches and young players from the UK and Spain.

"I have been really impressed by the attitude and commitment of the players.”

Mick Donovan, deputy pro vice chancellor at the University of Worcester and managing director of Wolves, said: “This is our third year delivering this exceptional camp and we have been thrilled with

the number of young people attending.

"We were delighted to invite a former Wolves player Dean to take the lead as camp director and all of the coaches from both countries have worked well together to ensure a great experience for the players.

"We take great pride in our meaningful partnership with Valencia Basket, which is one of Europe’s leading basketball clubs, and this program fits perfectly within our philosophy of sport and education working together.”