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For Immediate Release                     

(Halifax, NS) With this morning’s kick-off of the National Basketball League of Canada’s inaugural All-Star Weekend events, league fans, sponsors and executives are anxiously awaiting the main stage event, the Rogers All-Star Game.

 

On Sunday at 1 p.m., the league’s brightest stars will hit the hardwood for what promises to be the most skillful and entertaining game of the year.

 

Team Haywood, captained by the Halifax Rainmen’s Joey Haywood will don red All-Star jerseys, while Team Smith, captained by the London Lightning’s Eddie Smith, will be dressed in black.

 

The All-Star jerseys were created by none other than former Halifax Rainmen player and fan favourite, Desmond Ferguson. Ferguson is the owner and operator of his signature clothing line, Moneyball Sportswear. The line’s name was derived from his nickname “Moneyball”, which he earned from former AAU teammates Robert “Tractor” Traylor and Kevin Garnett, in homage to his deadly three-point shot. 

 

“It is always fun for us to design All-Star uniforms because it allows us to be creative. I feel that any type of All-Star uniform should have stars incorporated in the design and that is what we were able to do with the NBL Canada All-Star uniforms,” said Ferguson. 

 

Ferguson will be attending the weekend’s events and will be suiting up in the All-Star Weekend Legends game, taking place at the Halifax Metro Centre this afternoon at 3 p.m.

 

Also joining the star-studded ranks of attendees for the weekend’s events is legendary Toronto hip-hop emcee, Mic Boogie.

 

"For me it's a great opportunity to be apart of history and share it with my son,” said Boogie. “Thanks NBL Canada!" 

 

Mic Boogie will be performing his original NBL Canada song titled “How We Ball” prior to tip-off of the Rogers All-Star game, as well as a musical set at half time.

 

Prior to the Rogers All-Star game, the All-Star Weekend Breakfast will be held at the World Trade & Convention Centre. During the breakfast, the NBL Canada 2011-2012 awards will be presented.

 

If media wish to attend the All-Star Breakfast, please RSVP to Jillian Blackman via email (jillian@rainmenbasketball.ca) no later than 5 PM on Saturday, March 31.

 

All-Star Weekend tickets are on sale now at Ticket Atlantic locations at the Halifax Metro Centre or Superstore locations. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.ticketatlantic.caor by calling toll free at 1-877-451-1221.  

 

Floor seating and minor basketball, senior and military discounts are available exclusively through the Halifax Rainmen corporate offices at 902-444-7246.

 

For more information on All-Star Weekend visit nblallstar.ca.

 

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For more information contact:

 

Jillian Blackman, Director of Public Relations & Marketing
Halifax Rainmen
902.402.6526 or 902.292.3035
jillian@rainmenbasketball.ca

 

Bailey Williams, Director of Public Relations

NBL Canada

647.388.9669

bwilliams@nblcanada.ca

 

NBL Canada All-Star Weekend is Presented By:

 

 

 

About the National Basketball League of Canada

 

Founded in 2011, the National Basketball League of Canada is the nation’s only professional basketball league.  Seven teams - Halifax Rainmen, London Lightning, Moncton Miracles, Oshawa Power, Quebec Kebs, Saint John Mill Rats and Summerside Storm - will play in the inaugural 2011-12 season and the league is poised for continued expansion across Canada. NBL Canada is headquartered in Toronto, Ont. NBL Canada is committed to developing the next generation of Canadian athletes and raising the excitement for and awareness of basketball throughout the country. 

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