MEDIA CONTACTS:
Amanda Hof, Executive Director, Visit Howard County
Amanda@howardcountytourism.com
Ellen Wang, Founder of She Got Buckets, She Got Buckets
ellen@shegotbuckets.org
Yui Cao, Fundraising & Business Development Manager, She Got Buckets
yui.cao@shegotbuckets.org, 917-690-1626
She Got Buckets and Visit Howard County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
She Got Buckets 2024-25 National Tournament in Howard County, Maryland
Ellicott City, MD (April 14, 2025) - She Got Buckets (SGB), in proud partnership with Visiting Howard County, is excited to announce the return of the National Chinese Women’s College Basketball League Finals, taking place April 19–20, 2025 at Howard Community College (HCC)’s brand-new Kahlert Foundation Complex, a state-of-the-art facility designed to create an electrifying atmosphere ideal for showcasing basketball competitions.
She Got Buckets, a global nonprofit committed to empowering Asian women sports, just celebrated its 6th year of dedicating to the Asian women's basketball community in the U.S., UK, Japan and China. The upcoming tournament marks the organization’s third consecutive year in Howard County and the first at (HCC)’s bKahlert Foundation Complex, a state-of-the-art facility designed to elevate the athlete and fan experience.
For information about She Got Buckets, please visit SGB’s official website, www.shegotbuckets.org.
The tournament will showcase top Chinese women’s basketball talent from 14 colleges nationwide, uniting student-athletes in a celebration of sportsmanship, culture, and community.
Special Event (April 20, Sunday, 11:00 AM ET; Location: Kahlert Foundation Complex Main Gym): SGB is also honored to welcome guest speakers from the Chinese Embassy, Visit Howard County, and Howard Community College for a special event on Sunday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET, marking the conclusion of the tournament and highlighting the collective support behind this impactful event. You may join the event at 10:00 AM to watch the Semi-final game of the SGB National Tournament.
Tickets are free for all Howard County residents, and all are welcome to attend the event. Please bring your photo ID to the event; no pre-registration is required.
“When we play pick-up basketball in recreational parks, I often hear my teammates shouting, ‘Take the shot! You got buckets!’ or maybe ‘Don’t let her shoot—she got buckets!’” said Ellen Wang, founder of She Got Buckets, when asked about the name of this organization, “These words have inspired every girl to trust in herself. She Got Buckets was born from the support of communities like yours, and we want to continue this mission—to inspire more girls to enjoy sports and find confidence in themselves.”
“Working with She Got Buckets has been an incredibly inspiring journey,” said Yui Cao, Fundraising and Business Development Manager at She Got Buckets. “We deeply appreciate the support and contributions from Visit Howard County for this year’s tournament. It’s been an honor to connect with so many talented individuals and passionate communities throughout Howard County, and we look forward to continued collaboration in the future.”
“Congratulations to She Got Buckets and Visit Howard County on hosting a successful and exciting tournament at Howard Community College,” said Howard County Executive Calvin Ball. “With hundreds of athletes, officials, families, and friends in attendance, this event brought together more than a dozen college teams for the National Chinese Women’s College Basketball League Finals. Tournaments like this not only enrich our community, but also boost tourism and support our local businesses. We look forward to welcoming She Got Buckets back to Howard County again soon.”
“It is an honor to have this type of event here,” HCC President Dr. Daria Willis said. “I always say that we are the communityʼs college. To be able to celebrate women in sports is just so amazing to me. We are very excited about this opportunity. We stand ready to partner and continue to uplift women and every other student that we have in sports.”
“Thank you [organization founder] Ellen Wang and She Got Buckets for bringing this incredible event to our new spectacular arena,” HCC Director of Athletics Mike Smelkinson said. “This great event is an opportunity for us to showcase the variety of sporting events that we are capable of hosting here in this building.”
“The tournament will bring hundreds of athletes, officials, family, and friends to Howard County,” said Amanda Hof, executive director of Visit Howard County. “This is not only a huge community boost but an economic and tourism boost. Bringing in visitors from across the nation, where they will stay in Howard County hotels, visit local businesses, enjoy our globally renowned open spaces and parks, and come to know and remember our award-winning quality of life.”
Event Information
The national event will be private and invitation-only. Tickets are free for all Howard County residents. For Howard County residents, please bring your photo ID to the event; no pre-registration is required. All other guests need to notify and be confirmed by She Got Buckets by sending your guest lists to info@shegotbuckets.org.
For more information, please contact Yui Cao (yui.cao@shegotbuckets.org) or info@shegotbuckets.org.
For information about She Got Buckets, please visit SGB’s official website www.shegotbuckets.org.
Competing Teams (School - Club/Team Name)
New York University- Violets Chinese Women's Basketball
UCLA - Xiaolongbao
Northeastern University- Chinese Women’s Basketball
University of Michigan - UMich Wolves
University of North Carolina - UNC Chinese Women’s Basketball
Ohio State University - OSU Vulcans
Northwestern University - NU Wildcats
Columbia University - Chinese Women’s Basketball
Yale University - Chinese Women’s Basketball
Duke University - Chinese Women’s Basketball
Johns Hopkins University - Hopkins Chinese Women’s Basketball
University of Southern California -
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - UIUC Hotpot
Harvard University - Harvard Funwee
Official Website: shegotbuckets.org
Contact Information: info@shegotbuckets.org
