It has been a banner few days for Kansas City talent, both on the court and in the stands.
Two Kansas City-area players were selected in the first round of the NBA Draft, according to FOX4KC. Landing in the first round of the NBA Draft is one of the highest individual achievements in basketball, and having two hometown players reach that milestone in the same year is a remarkable moment for the local community.
Meanwhile, a newly-formed Kansas City Drum Academy has been making its own kind of noise — literally. The group has been performing live at FIFA World Cup matches being hosted in Kansas City, giving local musicians a world-class stage just days after the organization came together. The ensemble’s debut on such a prominent platform speaks to the deep well of homegrown talent Kansas City continues to produce.
Together, these stories capture a city that is not just hosting the world this summer, but actively showing the world what it is made of — from the hardwood to the pitch.
Sources: FOX4KC.com, FOX4KC.com