Bradford went basketball barmy as some of the game's top stars gave coaching sessions to youngsters in Cent-enary Square.

Former professional players and local coaches helped children, aged between five and 17, brush up their technique.

Voise Winters, a former National Basketball Associa-tion player, and Sheffield Sharks players Peter Scantlebury, Richard Windle, Justin Phoenix and Iain McKinney, all took part in yesterday's event. There were also three-on-three player matches.

The events are part of a six-day basketball extravaganza in the city for players of all ages and abilities.

Basketball Barmy forms part of Bradford Council's sport and leisure service's b active campaign to encourage people to become more active and get involved in physical activities.