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pro players to see who would be interested. He received interest from overseas players, NBA G League players, Venice Beach League and more.

Although they won’t be participating due to the upcoming season, prep players from around the Santa Clarita Valley will also be in attendance for the event. In addition to Golden Valley, Santa Clarita Christian School and Valencia are in support of the event.

Statham plans to have a dunk contest during the allstar game’s halftime break as well as raffles.

“I just want to make it really fun and exciting,” he said. “Everybody can watch and watch all these guys throwing out crazy dunks. Something to unite the community the basketball community, all the programs for a greater good.”