LIMA READIES FOR CELEBRITY ALL STAR GAMES THIS WEEKEND; WHAT HOOP STARS WILL BE IN THE BUILDING?
SADA BABY SET TO PERFORM & PLAY
This weekend will be the Annual 1ENT vs NFL Celebrity All-Star Basketball Showcase on Saturday, June 24th at Lima Sr. HS.
Shanndale Walton is the event director, and he runs Showtime Training, working with the likes of NBA Draft picks, college, high school, and youth players year after year.
There are two All-Star games on the docket preceeded with a Hoop Series that features ballers playing for cash. The event was a resounding success, and will have 6 teams vying for a nice cash prize.
"Last year it was a good start to the event..We definitely looking forward to see who step up this year in each event." Walton said.
Last year Keith Wynn and his squad won the hoop series, which was followed by the Celebrity Games. They were able to putlast 3 other teams for the title. There are a few more teams on the docket this season.
Wynn and his team will be back to see if they can re-peat as champs.
1ENT took the Celebrity game last season, after a nice comeback to the delight of Walton.
Desi Kirkman was the MVP of the game last year. Kirkman is the CEO of Girls Life Clothing and took over last game.
D.Cash, the former pro hooper and rising sports media figure, also helped lead 1ENT to a big win.
"We need Sada on our team so we can run it back." Cash stated.
"And no question, Desi went off last year!"
In the finale, NFL, led by NBA hooper Zavier Simpson, NFL. held a lead most of the game. But in miraculous fashion, 1ENT pulled a epic Double OT win.
Joe Thomasson, the Pro Guard from Dayton, Ohio, was the MVP of the intense game.
Here are the list of some of the Stars coaching & playing in the All Star Game:
Travis Walton - Michigan state defensive player of the year 09-10, overseas 3 years. Professional trainer of Draymond Green and many more.
Zavier Simpson- Mr Basketball of Ohio (2016) Michigan grad currently playing for Orlando Magic G League.
Tyler Ulis - SEC, Naismith player of the year at Kentucky; Former Phoenix Suns G
Joe Thomasson- Last year MVP, Wright St grad, G League Drafted, Overseas Star
Dre Yates – Cleveland State, Overseas Hooper, Assistant Coach
Josh Jackson – Former Kansas Star, NBA Hooper, Phoenix Suns
Jamar Butler - Ohio State grad, Pro Hooper
Charles Mathews- G League and Pro Hooper
Rob Edwards- NBA G League (Oklahoma City)
Dantez Walton - Overseas Hooper
Xander Smart – Professional Basketball Trainer
As far as the entertainment goes?
Sada Baby, the star artist from Detroit, will be performing and also playing in the Celebrity Basketball game as well, as Sada Baby has got hoop game as well.
Lil Jay So Icy and Bando will be performing as well, and Big Ochi and Pistol Pete look to turn all the way up with their performances at halftime.
“We are excited for this chance to bring some elite basketball and entertainment to Lima. We won last year, and we tryin’ to do it again this year.” Walton stated.
Walton runs 1ENT, while Simpson runs the NFL squad.
The Hoop Series will start at 2pm, while the Celebrity game will start around 5pm.
The All Star Game will jump off around 630-7pm.
There are tickets that are still available, as you can go to this flyer below and SCAN
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