Dedicated High Performance Centre for basketball in Bengaluru

The HPC, located at the Lakshyan Academy, is the nation's first basketball facility dedicated entirely to elite player development

Hyderabad: Following their landmark partnership announced in June, the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) and ACG Sports Pvt Ltd on Wednesday unveiled India’s first dedicated, year-round, residential basketball High Performance Centre in Bengaluru.

The launch of the IBL High Performance Centre (HPC) is a precursor to the inaugural season of the India Basketball League (IBL) to be held in 2026, marking a transformative milestone built on a 15-year commitment by ACG Sports to excellence, infrastructure, and athlete development.

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The HPC, located at the Lakshyan Academy, is the nation’s first basketball facility dedicated entirely to elite player development. Operating year-round as a fully residential campus, the HPC is designed to cultivate world-class athletes capable of competing on the global stage while serving as the cornerstone of the IBL’s ambition to elevate Indian basketball.

At its heart are three FIBA-standard courts, complemented by a state-of-the-art strength and conditioning gymnasium and world-standard 25-metre swimming pool. The HPC’s integrated approach to high-performance basketball development will bring together a sports health department equipped with advanced biomechanics analysis technology, alongside dedicated nutrition, physiotherapy, and mental conditioning capabilities—all under one roof to ensure holistic athlete development.

Further, the HPC will champion a “phygital” approach to seamlessly merge physical training with cutting-edge digital analytics to maximise every aspect of athlete development. The HPC is a critical component of a framework for a sustainable talent pipeline: from state-level scouting through elite development to professional competition and international representation at the FIBA Asia Cup, Asian Games, FIBA World Cup and Olympics.

Beyond athletic excellence, the HPC cultivates a comprehensive basketball lifestyle that nurtures the complete athlete. Professional recording studios and podcast production facilities enable players to build their personal brands and connect with fans, while a basketball-themed barbershop and styling centre will be introduced to reinforce the sport’s connection to cultural identity and leadership.

“The India Basketball League represents years of vision becoming reality,” said Aadhav Arjuna, President, BFI.

“This is about creating national heroes and building a basketball culture that resonates across India. Basketball is an Olympic discipline—which gives our efforts even greater meaning. With the HPC operational—delivered by ACG in just six months—and the league launching next year, we’re setting new standards for Indian sport and opening doors for generations to come,” he explained.