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 27th to the 28th.
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.
West-
Halifax Metro Centre
The Halifax Metro Centre was built in 1978, in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The building is next to the World Trade and Convention Centre, at the foot of Citadel Hill. It is the largest arena in Halifax. It originally featured a full ring of bright orange seats around the playing surface,...
from January 27th to the 28th.
The first event, held on the 27th included a game between St. Francis Xavier University
St. Francis Xavier University
St. Francis Xavier University is a post-secondary institution located in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. The school was founded in 1853, but did not offer degrees until 1868. The university has approximately 5000 students.-History:...
and Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is a public research university located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The university comprises eleven faculties including Schulich School of Law and Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine. It also includes the faculties of architecture, planning and engineering located at...
, the three point contest (Won by Aaron Cook of the Vermont Frost Heaves
Vermont Frost Heaves
The Vermont Frost Heaves were a professional basketball team in Vermont, United States that last played in the Premier Basketball League, last coached by Joe Salerno. The formation of the team was announced in December, 2005 by founding owner Alexander Wolff, a Cornwall, Vermont resident and...
), the slam dunk contest (Won by Donald Beachem of the Texas Tycoons
Texas Tycoons
The Texas Tycoons were a team of the American Basketball Association and the World Basketball Association based in Dallas. The team began play in the fall of 2004 based in Fort Worth...
), the awards ceremony, and a small performance by Hedley
Hedley (band)
Hedley is a Canadian pop rock band comprising lead singer Jacob Hoggard, Tommy Mac on bass, Dave Rosin on lead guitar and Chris Crippin on drums. The current band retains the original name of Hoggard's pre-Canadian Idol group, although the membership has changed. The band originated in Abbotsford,...
and Classified to be MC'd by Farley Flex
Farley Flex
Farley Flex is a Canadian music promoter, artist manager, and motivational speaker. He is best known for being a judge on the reality television series Canadian Idol....
.
The second event on the 28th, included a game between Saint Mary's University
Saint Mary's University (Halifax)
Saint Mary's University is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada. The school is best known for having nationally lead programs in Business, Astronomy and International Development Studies as well, one of the best football and Men's hockey programs in Canada .The campus is situated in Halifax's...
and Memorial University
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland, is a comprehensive university located primarily in St...
, and the All-Star game; East versus West. The West defeated the East 138-123.
Facts
- 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 The Hollywood Fame. He had 25 points.
- Donald Beachem of the Texas TycoonsTexas TycoonsThe Texas Tycoons were a team of the American Basketball Association and the World Basketball Association based in Dallas. The team began play in the fall of 2004 based in Fort Worth...
had 22 points.
All-Star Teams
East-- (Coach) Will Voight, Vermont Frost HeavesVermont Frost HeavesThe Vermont Frost Heaves were a professional basketball team in Vermont, United States that last played in the Premier Basketball League, last coached by Joe Salerno. The formation of the team was announced in December, 2005 by founding owner Alexander Wolff, a Cornwall, Vermont resident and...
- Katu Davis, Detroit Panthers
- Antonio BurksAntonio BurksAntonio Cornell Burks is an American professional basketball player, formerly in NBA. He is 6'0" and 185 lb . Burks played at Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis, then one year at Hiwassee Junior College in Madisonville, Tennessee before joining the University of Memphis as an...
, Vermont Frost HeavesVermont Frost HeavesThe Vermont Frost Heaves were a professional basketball team in Vermont, United States that last played in the Premier Basketball League, last coached by Joe Salerno. The formation of the team was announced in December, 2005 by founding owner Alexander Wolff, a Cornwall, Vermont resident and... - Aaron Cook, Vermont Frost HeavesVermont Frost HeavesThe Vermont Frost Heaves were a professional basketball team in Vermont, United States that last played in the Premier Basketball League, last coached by Joe Salerno. The formation of the team was announced in December, 2005 by founding owner Alexander Wolff, a Cornwall, Vermont resident and...
- James "Mook" Reaves, Rochester RazorsharksRochester RazorsharksThe Rochester Razorsharks are a professional basketball team based in Rochester, New York. They are members of the Premier Basketball League and play their home games at the Blue Cross Arena in downtown Rochester. The Razorsharks were founded in 2005 as a member of the American Basketball...
- Drew Washington, Maryland NighthawksMaryland NighthawksThe Washington GreenHawks were a team of the Atlantic Coast Professional Basketball League based in Washington, D.C.. As the Maryland Nighthawks they were formerly part of the American Basketball Association and a founding member of the Premier Basketball League , in which they later played as...
- Gregory Plummer, Strong Island SoundStrong Island SoundThe Strong Island Sound were an American Basketball Association team, that played their home games at Suffolk County Community College in Long Island, New York's Suffolk County...
- Cedric McGinnis, Wilmington Sea DawgsWilmington Sea DawgsThe Wilmington Sea Dawgs are a team of the Tobacco Road Basketball League in Wilmington, North Carolina. The Sea Dawgs began play in 2006 as a member of the American Basketball Association and later played as a founding member of the Premier Basketball League and a founding member of the...
- Antoine Sims, Buffalo Silverbacks
- Jerry Williams, Jacksonville JamJacksonville JamThe Jacksonville JAM was a basketball team based in Jacksonville, Florida that was a member of the modern American Basketball Association and the Premier Basketball League. They played their home games at the University of North Florida. Thirteen of their eighteen home games were to be played on...
- Rob Sanders, Cape Cod FrenzyCape Cod FrenzyThe Cape Cod Frenzy is an American Basketball Association team based in Cape Cod, Massachusetts that played from 2004 to 2006 as the Boston Frenzy. They finished the 2005 season with a 5-15 record and did not make the playoffs. They finished in 9th place in the blue division. They completed...
- Bobby St. Preux, Palm Beach ImperialsPalm Beach ImperialsThe Palm Beach Imperials were a basketball team based in Palm Beach County, Florida. They played in the new American Basketball Association . The team was named after the ownership group, the Imperiali Organization....
- Cordell Jeanty, Quebec City KebekwaQuebec City KebekwaThe Quebec Kebs is a professional basketball team in the National Basketball League of Canada in Quebec City, Quebec. They most recently played in the Atlantic Division of the Premier Basketball League. Prior to May 2008, they played in the American Basketball Association...
- Robert MartinRobert Martin (basketball)Robert Martin , better known by his nickname "50", is a streetball player whose fame rose during his years on the AND1 Mixtape Tour. He is 6'8" tall and weighs 210 lbs. He was given the name "50" because people said he has a 50-inch vertical jump.Martin, born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia,...
, Atlanta VisionAtlanta VisionThe Atlanta Vision is an American Basketball Association team based in Atlanta. The team began play in the fall of 2004. They finished the 2005 season with a 7-14 record. They missed the playoffs. However, in the 2005-06 season, they finished 23-7, good for first place in the Barnes-Malone... - Alex HillAlex HillAlex Hill was an American jazz pianist.Hill was a child prodigy on piano, which he learned from his mother. While studying at Shorter College he met Alphonse Trent, and began arranging material for him. He graduated in 1922 and played in various territory bands, including Terrence Holder's...
, Orlando Aces
West-
- (Coach) Bob HoffmanBob HoffmanWayne Robert Hoffman was a U.S. American football running back in the NFL for the Washington Redskins and Los Angeles Rams. He also played in the All-America Football Conference for the Los Angeles Dons and in the Pacific Coast Professional Football League for the Hollywood Bears...
, Arkansas AerosArkansas AerosThe Arkansas Aeros were a team of the American Basketball Association which began play in 2006. They played their home games at the All-Star Sports Arena in Springdale, Arkansas. They ceased operations on March 15, 2007.... - Mike Parker, Bellingham SlamBellingham SlamThe Bellingham Slam is a professional basketball team that plays in the International Basketball League. In the past they played in the American Basketball Association. They were originally expected to play in Everett, Washington, but were relocated to Bellingham, Washington under the ownership of...
- Donald Beachem, Texas TycoonsTexas TycoonsThe Texas Tycoons were a team of the American Basketball Association and the World Basketball Association based in Dallas. The team began play in the fall of 2004 based in Fort Worth...
- Cardell ButlerCardell ButlerCardell Butler , also known as "Ballaholic", is an American streetball player. He is known for his appearances on the AND1 Mixtape Tour shows, which aired on ESPN. In conventional basketball, Butler has also played for the San Diego Wildcats of the American Basketball Association...
, San Diego WildcatsSan Diego WildcatsThe San Diego Wildcats were a professional basketball team based in San Diego, California. They were members of the Red Conference West in the American Basketball Association . Their home arena was the Ray and Joan Kroc Center. On January 5, 2009 they abruptly cancelled their season. Their... - Billy Knight, The Hollywood Fame
- Bobby AndersonBobby AndersonRobert Conrad Anderson is a former American football halfback in the National Football League for the Denver Broncos, the New England Patriots and the Washington Redskins. He played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes and was drafted in the first round of the 1970 NFL Draft...
, Peoria KingsPeoria KingsThe Peoria Kings was an expansion team of the American Basketball Association who began play in 2006 and ended play in 2007. They played at The Riverplex.... - Terrell Hendricks, Maywood Buzz
- Lonnie Randolph, Quad City Riverhawks
- Curtis HaywoodCurtis HaywoodCurtis Haywood is an American basketball player. For the 2007/08 season, he played with the Venezuelan team Trotamundos de Carabobo....
, Arkansas AerosArkansas AerosThe Arkansas Aeros were a team of the American Basketball Association which began play in 2006. They played their home games at the All-Star Sports Arena in Springdale, Arkansas. They ceased operations on March 15, 2007.... - Jeremy Bell, Arkansas Rivercatz
- Jamel Staten, Minnesota RipkneesMinnesota RipkneesThe Minnesota Ripknees were an American basketball team of the American Basketball Association, which briefly joined the Premier Basketball League after starting play as a member of the ABA in 2006...
- Sun Yue, Beijing Aoshen Olympian
- Chris Brown, Tennessee Mud FrogsTennessee Mud FrogsThe Tennessee Mud Frogs are a team of the American Basketball Association based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The team was originally going to play in 2007, but changed their plans, starting in the fall of 2006....
- Tyrone Davis, Mississippi MiraclesMississippi MiraclesThe Mississippi Miracles is an American Basketball Association and World Basketball Association team based in Cleveland, Mississippi. The team began play in the fall of 2004 as the Mississippi Stingers. They finished in 1st place in the Blue Division with a 19-3 record. They lost in the...
External links
- ABALive.com - All-Star Game - Official website of the 2007 ABA All-Star Game
- http://www.herald.ns.ca/Sports/555848.html game results