In their continued effort to better the game at the grassroots level, iHoops will be doing some work during NBA All-Star weekend. And of course they filled SLAM in on the event. From our friends at iHoops:
iHoops to Dedicate Basketball Court, Hold Skills Clinic @ Challengers Boys & Girls Club with E League Celebrity Players and Ball Up Stars.
Confirmed Celebrities: Clark Gregg, Michael B. Jordan, Michael Clarke Duncan, Columbus Short, Joel David Moore, Dean Cain, Greg Finley, SAG President Ken Howard, iHoops CEO Len Elmore, Ball Up Streetball Stars and more.
WHAT: iHoops, the youth basketball initiative of the NBA and NCAA, in partnership with the Entertainment League (E League) celebrity basketball league and Ball Up Streetball will dedicate a court for refurbishment and conduct a basketball skills clinic with kids from Challengers Boys & Girls Club on Sunday, Feb. 20 from 10am-to -11am.
As part of the community spirit of NBA All-Star, the iHoops dedication at Challengers — which has provided critical services for more than 32,000 at-risk and economically disadvantaged youth in South Central L.A. for more than 40 years — will include E League celebrity players, Ball Up stars, and current and former NBA players.
Over the next couple of months, iHoops and Spalding, the official marketing partner of iHoops, will refurbish Challenger’s outdoor court. iHoops’ founding partner Nike originally installed the court in 2001. iHoops will also provide basketballs and T-shirts.
WHO: Celebrity and NBA guests include*: Clark Gregg (Iron Man, Iron Man 2 Thor), Michael B. Jordan (Friday Night Lights, Parenthood), Michael Clarke Duncan (The Green Mile), Columbus Short (Stomp the Yard 2), Cedric the Entertainer, Dean Cain (Lois & Clark), Joel David Moore (Avatar), SAG President Ken Howard (The White Shadow), Len Elmore (iHoops CEO, former NBA star, and current college basketball analyst), Felipe Lopez (former NBA player) and stars of Ball Up * all subject to change
WHERE: Challengers Boys & Girls Club , 5029 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles
WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 20 (11:00am- 12:00pm PT)
