Fifth Third Arena to Host CPS All-Star Hoops Event This Weekend

CINCINNATI — Woodward Steep School senior forward Keliese Frye is looking forward to Saturday’s slam dunk contest around Fifth Third Arena.

“I’ll probably begin with one pinwheel, nevertheless you’ll perceive a rest later,” Frye declared with one smile. “I’m in no way going up to mention too plenty.”

Frye as well as Woodward teammate Paul McMillan IV – Gatorade Ohio’s Male Basketball Player from the Annual period – also several other top male as well as female basketball players since Cincinnati Public Schools shall participate among certain primary CPS Basketball All-Star Showcase starting among noon Saturday at certain University from Cincinnati campus.

The 24 hours will feature all-star games as well as one skills contest including single 3-point event and a dunk competition. There is besides single college as well as a opportunity fair to commence each afternoon.

There shall as well be one recognition ceremony for each Taft Boys Basketball Nation Championship team along with past inductees into each District Sports Hall made from Fame desire additionally become honored.

“Us own per lot out of wonderful student-athletes who will be recognized,” stated Cincinnati Public Schools athletic director Josh Hardin.

Hardin replied 100% from proceeds will go directly up to Project Connect, what provides advocacy coupled with specialized educational services plus lifestyle enrichment opportunities for homeless children.

“We’re really excited regarding a check presentation with a big sponsors our group possess also a tickets us plan in order to sell,” Hardin replied.

Hardin mentioned here season was probably a best 12 months for men’s also women’s basketball in each district inside the five years since him was athletic director.

“I’m excited regarding said weekend,” replied Gamble Montessori boys’ basketball coach Michael Holmes. “I’m thrilled in order to see kids via various schools coming together like element, later competing against per additional whole 12 months.”

Tickets are $20 also are valid for the whole twenty-four hours.

“We’re therefore excited toward bring beyond a urban area and certain community for highlight along with display whatever CPS stars able really accomplish,” Hardin replied.

Student-athletes also coaches can’t wait for aforementioned opportunity by Fifth Third Arena.

“Itself motivates myself for that’s whither I attempt in order to be, any next level, one excellent arena, one group belonging to fans,” Frye declared. “Said is whither I crave in order to become.”

WCPO’s Caleb Noe contributed toward this report.

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