Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Announces Selections for 2018 Western Massachusetts Senior All-Star Games

60 seniors selected to participate in three games at the Hall of Fame

SPRINGFIELD, MA – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the team rosters for the 2018 Western Massachusetts Senior High School All-Star Games. The 2018 All-Star event will be held on Friday, March 23 on the Jerry Colangelo Court of Dreams at the Hall of Fame. A total of 60 players were selected from different divisions within the region to participate in three games that will showcase the top seniors in their final high school contest.

“The Basketball Hall of Fame is proud to celebrate the game conceived in Springfield and played around the globe. Our region is home to a number of stellar basketball players and we’re pleased to recognize them annually at the Western Massachusetts Senior All-Star Games,” said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. “The people of Western Mass. will be cheering these outstanding student-athletes on as they transition to the next level of basketball and academics upon graduation.”

A committee made up of local coaches and media members that represent each division on the boys and girls side selected the teams. The players will be divided into six teams: two girls teams, two boys teams of Division III and IV players and two boys teams of Division I and II players. Only graduating seniors are eligible for the All-Star Games. Rosters can be found on the next page.

The first game of the evening will feature the Division III and IV boys teams at 5:30 p.m., followed by the girls matchup at 7 p.m. The final game of the evening will showcase the Division I and II boys teams at 8:30 p.m.

For the eighth year, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will recognize one boy and one girl as the Western Massachusetts Players of the Year. A special presentation will be made to the recipients during halftime. A panel of local media members selects the award winners, who are recognized for their achievements on the court, in addition to their sportsmanship and character off the court.

Tickets for the All-Star game will be available at the Hall of Fame box office the night of the games and will be good for all three games that evening (Adults: $10, Students: $5).

Game 1: 5:30 p.m.

Division III and IV Boys Team 1

Division III and IV Boys Team 2

Game 2: 7:00 p.m.

Division I, II, III and IV Girls Team 2

Division I & II Boys Team 2