Youngsters at the XrossOver Basketball Camp hosted at UHD's Student Life Center were treated to a special guest today - former Houston Rocket Mike James.

James spoke to camp participants about the importance of getting a good education and working hard no matter what obstacles they face. The Camp is open to youth ages 7-17 and works on a variety of basketball skills from ambidexterity to shooting and dribbling to injury prevention.UHD employees and students are eligible for a 25 percent discount to enroll their young campers and more information can be found here.

James played for the Rockets in 2005 and from 2007-2008. He currently plays for the Dallas Mavericks.