Syracuse to Host 1st Ever TBL x NBLC All-Star Weekend
February 8, 2022 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada) News Release
Evelyn Magley CEO of The Basketball League announces that TBL will host the 1st ever, TBL All-Star Weekend, on April 15th & 16th in Syracuse, New York, home of the 2021 TBL Eastern Conference champions and national championship participants, the Syracuse Stallions.
The event is exciting because it is not only the 1st TBL All-Star weekend of it's kind but it features an international exposure contest between the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada) and the 2022 TBL All-Stars.
NBL Canada is celebrating its tenth anniversary season and has the distinction of being Canada's longest running professional basketball league ever.
"Hosting this joint All Star Weekend with our TBL partners is a wonderful way for NBL Canada to celebrate its tenth season while at the same time showcasing our players and bringing something new to our fans. This All Star Weekend Event is a celebration of two leagues coming together and working in partnership while continuing to raise the profile of the game of basketball. We're thrilled at the opportunity and can't wait to be in Syracuse." - Audley Stephenson, VP Basketball Operations of The National Basketball League of Canada
The 2022 All-Star Weekend is Presented by the Syracuse Stallions and their local partner, Nave Law Firm. The weekend events will include:
April 15th, 2022
- Skills competitions featuring Dunk Contest and 3-Point Contest
- Banquet for both team's all-stars
April 16th, 2022
- Free JrTBL Youth Clinic coached by 2022 All-Star Players & Coaches
- Central New York Celebrity Game
- The 2022 TBL All-Star Game between TBL & NBLC
"We are extremely honored to be selected to host the 2022 TBL All-Star Weekend. This event is one that showcases our product and amazing community around the world. For years, we have worked tirelessly to build a fan base that is rapidly growing around those that have been with us since day one. "
"The City of Syracuse and our surrounding cities, towns, and villages along with both current and future partners welcome the 2022 All-Star Weekend and all participants, staff, families, and fans with open arms. We are extremely grateful to our Presenting Sponsor, Nave Law Firm, for helping us land this historic opportunity." - Michael Sugamosto President & General Manager - Syracuse Stallions (TBL)
TBL is entering its 5th season and has grown to 44 teams nationwide.
"Having spent time in the NBLC in various capacities and knowing what this means to our league, I can barely contain my excitement for this chance to show the world how leagues from various countries can work together for a common good." - Evelyn Magley CEO of The Basketball League
All events will be broadcasted on TBLTV & NBLCTV.
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