2007 ABA All-Star Game
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The 2007 American Basketball Association All-Star Game was held in Halifax, Nova Scotia at the 10,595 seat Halifax Metro Centre from January 27 to 28.
The first event, held on the 27th included a game between St. Francis Xavier University and Dalhousie University, the three point contest (Won by Aaron Cook of the Vermont Frost Heaves), the slam dunk contest (Won by Donald Beachem of the Texas Tycoons), the awards ceremony, and a small performance by Hedley and Classified to be MC'd by Farley Flex.
The second event on the 28th, included a game between Saint Mary's University and Memorial University, and the All-Star game; East versus West. The West defeated the East 138-123.
Facts
[edit]- The Weekend was a success, with an estimated attendance of 2,500 for each event (5,000 total)
- Hundreds of Rainmen T-shirts were handed out. The Rainmen are the local team of the host city, Halifax, and are beginning play next season.
- 213 Shots were taken in the game.
- The All-Star MVP was Billy Knight of The Hollywood Fame. He had 25 points.
- Donald Beachem of the Texas Tycoons had 22 points.
- This year's All-Star Game unlike the previous events, did not feature any former NBA player.
- Hedley performed at the halftime show and spit on Gary Cummings from Mabou.
- Jared Beaton won a tshirt.
All-Star Teams
[edit]East-
- (Coach) Will Voight, Vermont Frost Heaves
- Katu Davis, Detroit Panthers
- Antonio Burks, Vermont Frost Heaves
- Aaron Cook, Vermont Frost Heaves
- James "Mook" Reaves, Rochester Razorsharks
- Drew Washington, Maryland Nighthawks
- Gregory Plummer, Strong Island Sound
- Cedric McGinnis, Wilmington Sea Dawgs
- Antoine Sims, Buffalo Silverbacks
- Jerry Williams, Jacksonville Jam
- Rob Sanders, Cape Cod Frenzy
- Bobby St. Preux, Palm Beach Imperials
- Cordell Jeanty, Quebec City Kebekwa
- Robert Martin, Atlanta Vision
- Alex Hill, Orlando Aces
West-
- (Coach) Bob Hoffman, Arkansas Aeros
- Mike Parker, Bellingham Slam
- Donald Beachem, Texas Tycoons
- Cardell Butler, San Diego Wildcats
- Billy Knight, The Hollywood Fame
- Bobby Anderson, Peoria Kings
- Terrell Hendricks, Maywood Buzz
- Lonnie Randolph, Quad City Riverhawks
- Curtis Haywood, Arkansas Aeros
- Jeremy Bell, Arkansas Rivercatz
- Jamel Staten, Minnesota Ripknees
- Sun Yue, Beijing Aoshen Olympian
- Chris Brown, Tennessee Mud Frogs
- Tyrone Davis, Mississippi Miracles
See also
[edit]External links
[edit]- ABALive.com - All-Star Game[permanent dead link] - Official website of the 2007 ABA All-Star Game
- [1][permanent dead link] game results