Melbourne Boomers players Chelsea D’Angelo and Ash Grant will make school visits in Ballarat on Friday ahead of a WNBL pre-season game at the Minerdome.
D'Angelo and Grant will have a morning session at Miners Rest Primary School and spend time at the Phoenix P-12 Community College in the afternoon.
The Boomers play Bendigo Spirit on Saturday night as they prepare to launch their Women's National Basketball League season on October 13.
They also meet in the opening round.
A former Perth Lynx player, Grant is entering her second season with the Boomers.
D'Angelo is preparing for her second WNBL season after moving from Kilsyth Lady Cobras in the SEABL.