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NBL Canada Inaugural All-Star Voting Begins

February 15, 2012 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada) News Release


(TORONTO, ON) The National Basketball League of Canada tips-off its 2012 All-Star selection process today. The 2012 All-Star Weekend, brought to you by Rogers Communications Inc., will be held March 31-April 1 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

"We're excited to include our fans in the All-Star voting process," said John Kennedy, NBL Canada Commissioner. "All-Star weekend is not only about showcasing the talent of the league, but celebrating our fans and partners who have supported us in our inaugural season."

2012 NBL All-Stars will be chosen through a fan vote and fantasy draft. Beginning today, fans can cast their votes here daily for their top 20 players to participate in the inaugural All-Star weekend. Players not currently on the list are still eligible to be selected, so f ans can enter the name of a player not on the list to be considered.

This list is complied of each team's top picks for All-Star contenders. The top 20 players, along with 10 alternates will be revealed in early March.

All seven NBL Canada Head Coaches will then choose a Captain for each team. Captains will be responsible for selecting their teams through a Fantasy draft, alternating their selections from the top 20 pool.

Each team will consist of ten players and include a minimum of 3 Canadians. To ensure there is representation from all markets, Captains will need to choose a minimum of 1 player from each team and a maximum of 3 players from their respective regular season teams.

NBL Canada All-Star Watch List (by team in alphabetical order):

Taliek Brown, Halifax Rainmen

Eric Crookshank, Halifax Rainmen

Joey Haywood, Halifax Rainmen (Canadian)

Justin Johnson, Halifax Rainmen

Tyrone Levett, Halifax Rainmen

Lawrence Wright, Halifax Rainmen

DeAnthony Bowden, London Lightning

Shawn Daniels, London Lightning

Tim Ellis, London Lightning

Gabe Freeman, London Lightning

Michael King, London Lightning (Canadian)

Eddie Smith, London Lightning

Boubcar Coly, Moncton Miracles

Trayvon Lathan, Moncton Miracles

Nick Lother, Moncton Miracles (Canadian)

Sylvania Watkins, Moncton Miracles

Darrell Wonge, Moncton Miracles

Paul Campbell, Oshawa Power (Canadian)

Marcus Johnson, Oshawa Power

Omari Johnson, Oshawa Power

Morgan Lewis, Oshawa Power

Brandon Robinson, Oshawa Power

Tut Ruach, Oshawa Power (Canadian)

Jermaine Blackburn, Quebec Kebs

Ralphy Holmes, Quebec Kebs

James 'Boo' Jackson, Quebec Kebs

Royce Parren, Quebec Kebs

Aaron Spears, Quebec Kebs

Rick Volcy, Quebec Kebs (Canadian)

Anthony Anderson, Saint John Mill Rats

Antonio Burks, Saint John Mill Rats

Steve Deluca, Saint John Mill Rats

Darren Duncan, Saint John Mill Rats

Greg Plummer, Saint John Mill Rats

Kevin Francis, Saint John Mill Rats (Canadian)

Julien Allen, Summerside Storm

Chris Cayole, Summerside Storm (Canadian)

Eric Gilchrese, Summerside Storm

Stephen McDowell, Summerside Storm

Al Stewart, Summerside Storm

Mike Williams, Summerside Storm

2012 All-Star weekend will consist of two-days of exciting events from an All-Star breakfast, family activities, to a three-point shoot out, slam-dunk contest, legends game and of course the All-Star Game.

Tickets go on sale February 17 through Ticket Atlantic and start at $20 for a two-day pass. Minor Basketball, Senior and Military discounts are also available. For more information on All-Star Weekend, to vote for your All-Stars or to reserve your tickets visit nblcanada.ca.



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