DIP Crusaders

Skills Sessions are back! 🏀📈

Now offering Middle and High school aged sessions at Atlas Middle School for all players looking to improve their game in a positive environment!

✅ Get registered ahead of the first session and register for the full month in advance for a discounted rate!

🔗 Register here: www.dipcrusaders.com/skills

Chima returns to Ireland for Year 2 of his pro career! 🇮🇪

✍️ The 6'8" athletic forward/center signs with Drogheda Wolves after an outstanding rookie season with the Limerick Celtics in Ireland’s Division One - making a major impact and helping lead the team to a historic year.

Chima swept the 2024-25 season, capturing:
🏆 Presidents National Cup
🏆 Division One League Title
🏆 Division One Playoff Championship

Thanks to this dominant run, Chima returns to Ireland’s Division One to continue building on a great start to his career. A major accomplishment and a testament to the talent, work ethic, and team-first mentality Chima brings to the court.

Congratulations to one of our own on his next chapter 🏀📖

Eric Donaldson returns to England to take the next step in his basketball career. We’ve been blessed to have him in Colorado this passed year as he has continued working on his game while serving local players through his community coaching.

COB Rockets…you got a good one!

👋 Welcome to Birmingham, Eric Donaldson!

We are delighted to announce that Eric will be joining up with our BCB roster ahead of the 2025/26 season!

The 24-year-old has previously played professionally at Pinheiros in Brazil, Matelica in Italy and Derby Trailblazers in the former NBL Division One.

Full story 📰 https://www.cobrockets.co.uk/eric-donaldson-signs-for-rockets-ahead-of-2025-26-bcb-season/

Eric’s father, Robert ‘Dip’ Donaldson played with Rockets women’s head coach Clive Allen during their time at the Birmingham Bullets.

Welcome to Rockets, Eric!

⛹🏼‍♂️ We loved serving our local players through Summer Camps hosted at Liberty Tree Academy and Woodland Park HS. The enthusiasm, character, and drive to improve were on full display as players were put through skill development training and competitive games throughout camp week.

🙌 Seeing the growth and smiles amongst these young players is always a joy, and we look forward to watching them continue to thrive on and off the court.

We’re excited to announce our 5th Annual Summer Basketball Camp at LTA — and this year, we're growing with the addition of a new camp location! Join us for two incredible weeks filled with high-energy training, skill development, and meaningful character building.

📍 Liberty Tree Academy
🗓️ July 14–17
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 NEW Location: Woodland Park High School
🗓️ July 28–31
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Our camps offer a positive and competitive environment led by passionate coaches committed to developing the complete basketball player. Players will experience intentional skills training, engaging competitions, and values-based lessons that extend beyond the court.

Spots fill quickly, so don’t miss your chance to be part of the action!

REGISTER NOW! 👉 www.dipcrusaders.com/camps

It’s a joy to announce the return of Elijah Smith to DIP Crusaders Academy! 🙌🔁

☝️ Eli was the first player at our inaugural High Elevation Program in July 2023. He showed incredible growth, dedication and excitement during the month-long program and couldn’t wait to return for more when the opportunity presented itself. After just graduating from Santiam Christian High School in Corvallis, Oregon, USA, Eli joins our year round program to further his development on and off the court.

🗣️ He had this to say on his return:

“After experiencing the DIP Crusaders (High Elevation) program last summer, I couldn’t wait to get back to Colorado and become part of the program year round. With DIP Crusaders, I also have the opportunity to be mentored and grow in my walk with God. The family atmosphere they create is really important to me especially being far away from home.

From a young age, I’ve loved the sport of basketball. So, to still have the opportunity to be around the sport on a daily basis, whether that’s playing, training, coaching or traveling internationally, is exciting. In addition, the vision that DIP Crusaders has to grow the program now and in the future, is something I’m really excited to have the opportunity to be apart of, while building lot’s of meaningful relationships along the way.”

A BIG Happy Birthday to our President and CEO Robert ‘Dip’ Donaldson! 🥳

A gentle giant who is a dedicated leader, full of life with a genuine heart to serve others through the game of basketball. We are thankful for his experience, integrity and drive that continue to push us forward.

Leave a comment to wish Dip well and enjoy a few photos of him through the ages! 🩵

We are excited to announce that Chima Obikwelu has signed his first professional contract with in Ireland’s National League Division One.

We look forward to continue guiding Chima during this next step of his career after graduating from while also playing for .

A big thanks to for their partnership and efforts in bringing this opportunity to life.

Club players got a chance to COMPETE, wrapping up the Spring and Summer season with the Mountain West Encore tournament by 🏀🏅

Players have put many hours into their skill development over the past four months which was highlighted throughout the tournament. A great foundation to build on! 💪📈