On Saturday Night (7pm) the Dunbar Wolverines legends and NBA hoopers Daequan Cook and Norris Cole will host the 4th Annual Local Legends Hoop Challenge presented by ELITE Sports and Entertainment.
Last year Daequan "Cooks squad" got the best of Norris' "Cole Squad."
Former Colonel White, Bowling Green, and Overseas star Steven Wright dropped a 30 spot and hit back to back 4-point plays (yes you read that right) to lead coach Tony Dixon to his second consecutive coaching win over Cole Squad coach Darran Powell.
And with that message coach Dixon promptly said in the interview this week (At the Norris Cole camp no less) sending a statement to Norris Cole, Coach Dee Powell and the team that : "He wants three in a row" & "He feels good about his "Cook Squad" teams chances;"
With a few new star studded faces in the game this year it is sure to make it interesting.
With the likes of Dunbar and Ohio State legend Mark Baker lacing em up, this is sure to be a great affair.
Some other key notables who will be displaying their talents to the DYT Saturday night;
Adrien Broner - Professional Boxer
Broner, the high profiled young boxer nicknamed "The Problem", has won 3 World Titles to date and will look to stake claim as the best pound for pound fighter in the near future. Haven't seen him on the court, so his appeal to the game is very intriguing. Can Cincy-boy Broner be a "Problem" like he is in the ring?
Carlos Knox - IUPUI and CBL Head Coach
Knox, known around these parts as one of the greatest hoopers from Dayton to not stick in the NBA, will also bring his uncanny jump shot and competitive fire to the game. Knox, who had a very successful year coaching the Pros up in Canada, will look to give fans some oohs and aaahs like he did at Meadowdale and at IUPUI. Knox also does his highly successful Pro-Am every summer in Indianapolis.
Daequan Cook - NBA & Overseas
Cook didn't play last year, & he might end up doing more General Managing than actual playing, but make no mistake-
Cook could be back in the NBA again as a couple teams have shown interest in the former NBA 3-pt Champion.
If Cook plays , it'll be all eyes on him as people want to see if Cook still has what it takes to get back where he belongs-
on a NBA roster.
Dee Capers - Capers didn't play last year as he was on the road with his former teams (Harlem Globetrotters and Washington Generals).
Capers is now free and clear and will look to showcase his talent.
Capers can shoot from deep and can fly with the best of em so it will be interesting to see how he plays in this event. Could it be a surprise MVP performance? Well see.
One qualified student (High School Senior) will be announced for winning a College scholarship with the Local Legends Scholarship Foundation.
The Local Legend Scholarship Foundation looks to give (1) College Scholarship to someone in the Dayton Area for qualified High School Seniors who have excelled in the classroom and in the community.
The winner will be announced during the game and is something that both Cole and Cook will like to do each and every year.
There were numerous students who applied for the great opportunity and met all the criteria in order to receive the scholarship.
To fund out more about this Scholarship you can Email them here:LocalLegendsShootout@gmail.com
Here's the Rosters for the Local Legends Game:
Cook Squad (Blue):
Daequan Cook: Player / GM
Tony Dixon: Head Coach
Steve Wright - Col White & Overseas
Yancy Gates -Cincy, NBA & Overseas
Keith Winn Jr. - Dunbar, Tuskegee
Daequan Walker - Dunbar / Ohio Flash
Mark Baker - Dunbar, Ohio St, NBA
Tommy Dunson - Colonel White
Dee Capers - Harlem Globetrotters, Washington Generals (Formerly)
Cole Squad (Black):
Norris Cole - GM / Captain
Darran Powell - Head Coach
Geron Johnson - Dunbar, Memphis, NBA
Chris Wright - Trotwood, UD, NBA, Overseas
Deonta Vaughn - Cincinnati Bearcats
Carlos Knox - Meadowdale, IUPUI, NBA,
Josh Benson - Dunbar, UD, Overseas
Ryan Bass - Dunbar, UD
Greg Howard -Cin Withrow, Cin Christian, Overseas
Duane Morgan- Trotwood
Proceeds of the game benefit the Local Legends Scholarship Foundation.
