Scholar Athletes Globally Emerging, Inc. (Team S.A.G.E.) is a community-based organization that advocates for excellence in academics and athletics through educational resources, services, networks, and coalition building.

Mostly comprised of students, ages 8 to 18, from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, Team S.A.G.E. utilizes team sports as a catalyst for social change and a motivator for premium academic performance.

  • Since 2009, over 400 students have participated with Team S.A.G.E. basketball teams and educational programs
  • Received accolades by Ervin “Magic” Johnson and former Governor Jerry Brown
  • Featured in various media including the Sacramento Bee, ABC News 10, CBS News 13
  • Feature story in Indonesia’s largest newspaper, Jawa Pos
  • 100% high school graduation rate
  • Team Sage-Truth 70% college graduation rate
  • Served as a catalyst for social change and a motivator for premium academic performance

Excellence in academics and athletics