DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. (WAVE) – Former UK and current Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns announced a formal partnership with GO Ministries and World Youth Clubs to advance construction of a state-of-the-art basketball facility in the Dominican Republic.

The facility will provide “unprecedented training and recreational opportunities for young athletes throughout the region.”

Towns is Dominican American and has a deep connection to the Dominican Republic through his late mother Jacqueline, who was born there. Towns credits his efforts to give back to a country he considers a second home to this relationship built on his heritage and sense of community.

“I am excited to partner with GO Ministries/WYC to create a facility where children can play basketball and provide a platform to learn life skills, develop character and achieve their dreams,” said Towns. “The Dominican Republic has given me so much and this is my way of giving back.”

The facility will be located in Santiago and will feature a large indoor arena equipped with the latest sports technology, a training room and classroom, as well as a community meeting room that can host workshops and events that support holistic youth development.

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