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Seattle Storm Expands Partnership with BECU

The Seattle Storm, Washington's renowned WNBA team, has recently announced a significant extension of its partnership with BECU, the state's largest credit union. This collaboration emphasizes both organizations' deep-rooted commitment to community engagement and enhancing the sports landscape in Seattle. The partnership has culminated in the impressive naming of the Storm's newly constructed $64 million training facility, now officially called the BECU Storm Center for Basketball Performance.

Elevating Basketball for Everyone

With this extension, the Seattle Storm becomes the first independently owned team in the history of the WNBA to secure a sponsor for the naming of its performance center. This groundbreaking achievement highlights not only the strength of the relationship between the Storm and BECU but also their mutual goal to make basketball more accessible to historically marginalized youth.

According to Alisha Valavanis, the President and CEO of Seattle Storm, “BECU shares our passion for generating connection and community. Thanks to their unwavering support, we built this groundbreaking facility that not only serves our elite athletes' high-performance needs but also provides a home for all accessible basketball programs we have long dreamed of offering to kids who may not have the opportunity otherwise.” With the BECU Storm Center, the groundwork is laid to inspire and cultivate the next wave of basketball talent within the community.

A Legacy of Support

This partnership is significant not just for the training facility but also for the various community initiatives that BECU is involved in through the Seattle Storm. BECU will serve as the presenting partner of the Jr. Storm Community Hoops basketball series, known as **