Mavericks' Jason Kidd expands elite girls basketball program to Dallas

Called Jason Kidd Select South, the program aims to develop and elevate female athletes while increasing access and opportunity across the region.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd announced the expansion of his commitment to girls youth basketball with Jason Kidd Select South, a North Texas-based program designed to develop and elevate elite female athletes while increasing access and opportunity across the region. The program will be a partnership with the longtime North Texas club True Texas Hoops and will fully subsidize elite select teams directly through the Jason Kidd Foundation.

Why it matters

Kidd's expansion of his youth basketball program for girls comes from his desire to honor the late Kobe Bryant's commitment to youth sports, especially for young female athletes. The program aims to continue Bryant's legacy and expand opportunities for young female athletes in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and beyond.

The details

The Jason Kidd Select South program will serve athletes in fourth through eighth grade and in high school, with plans to field approximately 12 to 15 teams across all age levels. The program will be led by Kim Lummus Crabtree, founder and head coach of True Texas Hoops, and will include a national team of girls ages 15 through 17 that will travel the country. The program is designed to include New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana while creating a hub in Dallas-Fort Worth for regional talent.

  • On February 18, 2026, Jason Kidd announced the expansion of his youth basketball program for girls to the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
  • The Jason Kidd Select South program will launch in the 2026-27 season.

The players

Jason Kidd

A Hall of Famer and 10-time NBA All-Star who won an NBA title with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011, and is currently the head coach of the Mavericks.

Kobe Bryant

An 18-time NBA All-Star and five-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers, who co-owned the Mamba Sports Academy and was committed to youth sports, especially for young female athletes.

Kim Lummus Crabtree

The founder and head coach of True Texas Hoops, a longtime North Texas club program, who starred at Cleburne High School and the University of Texas and served as a student coach under Hall of Famer Jody Conradt.

Trinity Boyd

An eighth-grader and one of the top point guards in the Class of 2030 who already has multiple Division I offers.

Jaeda Ramnanan

A Flower Mound Marcus sophomore and elite prospect in the 2028 class who already holds Division I offers and has surpassed the 1,000-point mark for her career.

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What they’re saying

“The things that he was doing in youth sports, especially for women, I wanted to continue to help what he was doing. I thought I would try to pick up the torch and continue to bring a light to the game of basketball, especially for the young ladies.”

— Jason Kidd, Dallas Mavericks Head Coach (The Dallas Morning News)

“I'm really appreciative of him wanting to help younger players in the D-FW area and just girls basketball.”

— Trinity Boyd, Eighth-grade basketball player (The Dallas Morning News)

“It's a great opportunity under his name and getting our team out there and playing in front of many people.”

— Jaeda Ramnanan, Sophomore basketball player (The Dallas Morning News)

What’s next

The Jason Kidd Select South program will officially launch in the 2026-27 season and begin fielding teams across various age levels in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

The takeaway

Jason Kidd's expansion of his elite girls basketball program to Dallas, in partnership with True Texas Hoops, demonstrates his commitment to honoring Kobe Bryant's legacy and expanding opportunities for young female athletes in the region. The program aims to develop and elevate top talent while increasing access and exposure for girls basketball across North Texas and beyond.