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Reese's College All-Star Game
College basketball all-star game From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Reese's College All-Star Game, founded by the NABC, is a men's college basketball game showcasing 20 of the best senior players in NCAA Division I. The two teams are coached by current and/or former college basketball coaches. The game is played annually on the Friday of Final Four weekend during the men's basketball tournament. The all-star game is also played in the same basketball center as the semifinal and final games of the tournament.
Reese's also sponsors the senior all-star games for NCAA Division II and Division III, held at their respective NCAA Championships.[1]
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History
It was founded as the NABC College All-Star Game in 1963 and it was played in an East-West format in fornt of 5,000 speactators. Tom Thacker scored 20 and grabbed 15 rebounds, while Nate Thurmond scored 20. Players like Jerry Sloan and Rick Barry played in the 1965 edition[2] while Jeff Mullins, Bennie Lenox, Fred Hetzel and Doug Moon played in 1966.
The 1978 saw the return of legendary coach Al McGuire in a game that Butch Lee was the MVP.[3] The competition was rebranded in 2009 under its sponsor name of Reese's.
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Format
Most of the editions have been played in an East-West format. The 2025 All-Star Game ontoduced the Black versus Orange game.
The event also includes a slam-dunk contest.[4]
Game results
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Reese's College Division I All-Star Game
Reese's College Division II All-Star Game
Reese's College Division III All-Star Game
Distinctions
Basketball Hall of Fame
Tom Izzo (coach)- Nolan Richardson (coach)
Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame
- Johnny Dawkins (coach)
- Nolan Richardson (coach)
- Doug Collins (coach)
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