The Underrated Tour Visits Phoenix | Rakuten

When you’re a high school athlete, competing to make it to the big leagues is a new challenge. What many people don’t know and find difficult to believe is that Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, famous for his three-pointers, triple NBA championships and title of two-time NBA MVP, found this challenge to be one of his biggest obstacles. When Curry was a basketball player in high school, he was only a three-star prospect who was underrated and under-appreciated. However, Curry didn’t let them stop him from playing the game he loved. The next few years proved to many non-believers that Curry was a force to be reckoned with. He played passionately to turn the doubters into believers, and he proved to everyone that he was worth the shot. As a result of his basketball journey, Curry started the Underrated Tour to give under-appreciated high school athletes the same opportunities to excel. The optimism that Curry has carried since high school shines brightly in the Underrated Tour. Committed to giving young basketball players the chance to demonstrate their potential to coaches and scouts nationwide, the Underrated Tour is the opportunity of a lifetime for many young athletes. The tour kicked off in January 2019 and will journey across seven stops in the U.S., but the Phoenix stop is extra special for some eager prospects. Young, female athletes showcased their talents and redefined what it means to “play like a girl.” Rakuten is excited to partner with Steph Curry and the Underrated Tour to equip ambitious high school athletes with the skills, advice and motivation they need to become the next Stephen Curry. Much like Steph Curry and Rakuten, these students show the power of optimism and hard work by pushing boundaries and shattering expectations. Rakuten strives to excel to even greater heights because we believe in the future. Learn more about Rakuten, Stephen Curry and the Underrated Tour here: https://www.rakuten.com/