Promoting amateur basketball for youth in New York City area. Crusader Basketball offers the opportunity to build self-esteem and sportsmanship, while learning the fundamentals of basketball. Crusader Basketball is a community based volunteer organization whose purpose is to use youth BASKETBALL AS THE HOOK to expand the horizon of young people. Crusader Basketball Mission: To successfully prepare young men and women, both academically and athletically, for the opportunity to pursue a degree of higher education at the college level.