WBA Foundation to host Black College All-Star Showcase

Atlanta, GA – World Basketball Association President, Leroy McMath announced today that the WBA Foundation will host their first National Black College All Star Basketball Showcase on April 24th, 2004 in Atlanta, GA. “This is a much needed event that will showcase the top 24 athletes from historical Black Colleges from across the country,” stated McMath.

“Historically, Black College basketball players have been over looked when it comes to traditional college all-star games, and the WBA Foundation is taking the opportunity to provide an outlet to make this a consistent reality,” McMath continued.

The showcase will be held on the campus of Morehouse College (Atlanta, GA) on Saturday, April 24th at 7:00 pm. The mission of the event is to create an avenue for athletes who have not only achieved academically, but also who have displayed superior athletic ability throughout their collegiate career. “The purpose of the National Black College All Star Basketball Showcase is to expose them to both US and International Scouts,” said McMath. “We want them to have every opportunity that is possibly available.”

The showcase will not only include basketball fun, but the entertainment will include a Half-time show which will feature a dunk contest, a 3-point shoot out, a 10 minute performance by a national recording artist (to be announced), celebrity guest appearances, door prizes and give-aways. The MVP will receive $1,000 to be donated to their school’s athletic program. A portion of the proceeds will also be donated to an inner city youth organization. Negotiations are in process for a national cable network to televise the event.

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