Grand Canyon University Athletics
GCU to host 3rd annual HBCU All-Star Game
11/8/2023 8:00:00 AM | General, Men's Basketball
GCU Arena to host showcase of nation’s top HBCU talent televised on CBS on April 7
GCU Arena has been selected to host the Third Annual HBCU All-Star Game to be held on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The HBCU All-Star Game is a nationally televised elite college basketball showcase featuring the nation's most dynamic and talented basketball players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
The HBCU All-Star Game is played one day prior to the national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
The HBCU All-Star Game combines a game filled with athletic excellence with a weekend full of fan-favorite activities for the Phoenix community. Fans can expect to see all of the fabulous elements that the HBCU All-Stars experience is known for including bands, cheerleaders, dance team, Greeks, Divine Nine, college admissions fair, pro day combine, community outreach, initiatives, engagement, scholarships awards, welcome reception, awards ceremony, social justice and civil rights panel discussion.
"Grand Canyon University is tremendously excited to be the home of the 2024 HBCU All-Star Game," said Jamie Boggs, GCU's Vice President of Athletics. "The HBCU All-Star Game is filled with faith, community, and excellence, and our entire team is proud to host this premier event."
This year's game will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
"On behalf of our HBCU All-Stars Basketball Movement, I cannot express how grateful, blessed, and thrilled we are to bring this great game to the Valley," said Travis L. Williams, HBCU All-Stars, LLC Founder and CEO. "The HBCU All-Star Game provides this amazing national platform where goals, dreams and aspirations come true. This is more than a game, it is an experience of a lifetime for the entire family to enjoy and the entire community to participate in. GCU will be the best place to be on Sunday, April 7, 2024, watching a game of this magnitude that is like no other during college basketball's biggest weekend celebrating Black Excellence at the highest level. We cannot wait to introduce these outstanding 24 HBCU players who will represent the Best in Black College Basketball on the court that afternoon."
Williams is a former head coach for two prestigious HBCUs: Tennessee State and Fort Valley State.
The HBCU All-Star Game was created to honor the rich legacy of HBCUs and celebrate the remarkable contributions of HBCU student-athletes and brilliant coaches in college basketball. The game elevates the importance of HBCUs and the talents of their students. Participating athletes will represent all four historically Black athletic conferences, the MEAC, SWAC, SIAC, and CIAA, in addition to student-athletes from Tennessee State University, Hampton University and North Carolina A&T State University.
In addition to the game, events will be held throughout the community that celebrates Black culture, exhibits Black excellence and commemorates Black history. Fans can look forward to a myriad of activities leading up to gameday.
Tickets for the game are on sale at bit.ly/2024hbcuallstars. Discounted tickets will be available for community and youth organizations.
For more information, please go to www.hbcuallstargame.com and www.hbcuallstargameexperience.org.
To request media credentials, please email LaTricia Woods at LaTricia@mahoganyxan.com. For tickets and group sales inquiries email Tracy@mahoganyxan.com.
The HBCU All-Star Game is played one day prior to the national championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
The HBCU All-Star Game combines a game filled with athletic excellence with a weekend full of fan-favorite activities for the Phoenix community. Fans can expect to see all of the fabulous elements that the HBCU All-Stars experience is known for including bands, cheerleaders, dance team, Greeks, Divine Nine, college admissions fair, pro day combine, community outreach, initiatives, engagement, scholarships awards, welcome reception, awards ceremony, social justice and civil rights panel discussion.
"Grand Canyon University is tremendously excited to be the home of the 2024 HBCU All-Star Game," said Jamie Boggs, GCU's Vice President of Athletics. "The HBCU All-Star Game is filled with faith, community, and excellence, and our entire team is proud to host this premier event."
This year's game will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
"On behalf of our HBCU All-Stars Basketball Movement, I cannot express how grateful, blessed, and thrilled we are to bring this great game to the Valley," said Travis L. Williams, HBCU All-Stars, LLC Founder and CEO. "The HBCU All-Star Game provides this amazing national platform where goals, dreams and aspirations come true. This is more than a game, it is an experience of a lifetime for the entire family to enjoy and the entire community to participate in. GCU will be the best place to be on Sunday, April 7, 2024, watching a game of this magnitude that is like no other during college basketball's biggest weekend celebrating Black Excellence at the highest level. We cannot wait to introduce these outstanding 24 HBCU players who will represent the Best in Black College Basketball on the court that afternoon."
Williams is a former head coach for two prestigious HBCUs: Tennessee State and Fort Valley State.
The HBCU All-Star Game was created to honor the rich legacy of HBCUs and celebrate the remarkable contributions of HBCU student-athletes and brilliant coaches in college basketball. The game elevates the importance of HBCUs and the talents of their students. Participating athletes will represent all four historically Black athletic conferences, the MEAC, SWAC, SIAC, and CIAA, in addition to student-athletes from Tennessee State University, Hampton University and North Carolina A&T State University.
In addition to the game, events will be held throughout the community that celebrates Black culture, exhibits Black excellence and commemorates Black history. Fans can look forward to a myriad of activities leading up to gameday.
Tickets for the game are on sale at bit.ly/2024hbcuallstars. Discounted tickets will be available for community and youth organizations.
For more information, please go to www.hbcuallstargame.com and www.hbcuallstargameexperience.org.
To request media credentials, please email LaTricia Woods at LaTricia@mahoganyxan.com. For tickets and group sales inquiries email Tracy@mahoganyxan.com.
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