April 26, 2024, Press Release from Elida Local School District: Elida High School is happy to welcome pro-basketball player and Class of 2014 graduate Dakota Mathias, who will host the 7th Annual Dakota Mathias Basketball Camp on June 27 and 28 in the Elida Fieldhouse. This camp is for boys and girls in kindergarten through 8th grade. All skill levels are welcome. The cost of the camp is $99.
Kindergarten–4th grade will be held from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. both days; the 5th–8th grade is from 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. both days. NBA experience, elite coaching staff, and a fun atmosphere. Register at dakotamathias.com.
Dakota’s career includes playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers Summer League, the Philadelphia Sixers, the Texas Legends, Team USA, representing the USA to qualify for the Olympics in 2021, the Utah Jazz, the 2021 Men’s Olympic Select Team in Tokyo, the Memphis Grizzlies, the Texas Legends, and the Memphis Hustle.
