ABA names slam dunk, three-point shootout contestants
Published on February 4, 2006 under American Basketball Association (ABA) News Release
Indianapolis, IN. The American Basketball Association (ABA) today named the contestants for its Slam Dunk and 3-Point Shootout events at the upcoming ABA All Star Game to be held at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida on Saturday, February 11. According to Ricardo Richardson, ABA EVP, "These two events have proven very popular at the NBA All Star Game. We think they'll be just as exciting and entertaining at our All Star Game, and while we might not have Larry Bird shooting threes or Dr. J doing his thing, we think the fans will be amazed at the talent we have in the ABA. These guys are awesome - and it will be more fun since they'll be shooting and dunking with the legendary ABA red, white and blue balls. We'll also have some surprise judges for both contests - including former NBA players and original ABA legends...I hope we have a sellout crowd. What a day this will be." The players:
Slam Dunk Contestants
Bobby St. Preux, a 6'5" guard forward
Robert "50" Martin, a 6'8" forward
Carl Edwards, a 6'5" forward
Alexus Foyle, a 6'6" forward
Avery Headley, a 6'5" guard
Ryan Ball, a 6'4" guard
Andre Sweet, a 6'7" forward
Tim Winn, a 5'10" guard
Mike Parker, a 6'5" forward
Darius Mattear, a 6'7" forward
Qulninious "Q" Randall, a 6'7" forward
Donnie Jackson, a 6'6" guard
3-Point Shootout Contestants
Marcus Barnes, a 6'2" guard
Shaun Fountain, a 6'0' guard
Kellin Miliner, a 6'2" guard
Kevin Bradley, a 6'5" guard
Lamar Gayle, a 6'6" guard
Coleco Buie, a 6'5" guard
Lionel Armstead, a 6'0" guard
Tim Ellis, a 6'4" guard Defending Champion
Mike Dean, a 6'2" guard
Tony Weeden, a 6'6" guard
Richardson added, "The 3-point shootout was open to all players - note that the ABA guards are holding down all of the spots - and this will be one great competition." For more information, visit www.abalive.com.
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