Press Release
SBA All-Star Celebrity Basketball Game at the Frank Erwin Center September 11
Halftime show will feature a special musical performance by Paul Wall!
WHO:
SBA All-Stars Hot Sauce, Baby Shaq, Air Up There, Pat Da-Roc and White Chocolate will join former University of Texas basketball player Reggie Freeman, current professional players and basketball legends in the SBA All-Star Celebrity Basketball Game. Due to a scheduling conflict, Allen Iverson will no longer be participating in this event.
Multi-talented artist Paul Wall will perform for Austin fans during the halftime show of the game. He released his first album, “The Peoples Champ,” in 2005 and watched it debut at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart. In 2007, he was featured in Nelly’s hit song “Grillz,” which earned a Grammy® nomination for Best Rap Performance as a Duo or Group. This year, he appeared on an episode of the popular TV show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. The halftime show will also feature a step-off between some of the UT fraternities.
WHAT:
The SBA All-Star Celebrity Basketball Game will create an afternoon of fun and exciting entertainment while honoring the 10-year Anniversary of 9/11. A percentage of the SBA’s proceeds from the event will be donated by the SBA to a 9/11 non-profit organization. Following the game, players will sign autographs and take photos with children and fans.
WHERE:
The event will take place at the Frank Erwin Center.
WHEN:
Sunday, September 11 at 3 p.m.
CONTACTS:
John Hinkson, Director of Business Development, Street Basketball Association
(410) 961-0705; jhinkson@streetbasketballassociation.net
Cara Beaver, Publicist, Frank Erwin Center
(512) 471-3678; cara.beaver@athletics.utexas.edu
Ticket Information
Tickets are $15, $25, $35, $50 AND $100 and are ON SALE NOW!
Tickets are available at all Texas Box Office outlets including select H-E-B stores, Ft. Hood ITR and Renaissance Records in Killeen, by phone at (512) 477-6060 or 1-800-982-2386 or online at TexasBoxOffice.com.
The following discounts are available on the $15 and $25 ticket prices: Military save $7 on tickets with valid Military ID at the Frank Erwin Center box office and Ft. Hood ITR. College and University students, faculty and staff save $5 with valid ID at the Frank Erwin Center box office. Groups of 10 or more save $5. Groups should call the Group Sales Department at (512) 232-4343. No double discounts. Offers are subject to availability. Facility fee and convenience charges may apply. All information is subject to change.
Suites at the Frank Erwin Center provide a unique environment to entertain your clients, family and friends. For more information, call (512) 471-4713 or email suites@erwin.utexas.edu.
