Streetball fans in for a treatFriday May 28, 2010 By NG WEI LOON weiloon@thestar.com.my Photo by K.K. SHAM
THE wait is over for the local streetball followers to catch a top class act in Malaysia.
After arousing the desire of the basketball fans over the years, the organisers of the AND1 Streetball Challenge have finally fulfilled their promise and granted their supporters’ dream in the seventh edition of the outdoor three-on-three basketball campaign.
Although it might not be the complete cast of the high profile AND1 MixTape Tour, the stylish Grayson “The Professor” Boucher has confirmed that he will be visiting Malaysia from Aug 5 to 8.
In a recorded visual of the illustrious figure accepting the offer to make a solo special appearance, The Professor said he was excited to represent the basketball brand and present his fans here with a memorable experience.
“For the past two years, I have heard a lot about the big streetball event in Malaysia. It will be great to be part of it,” he added.
Fulfilling a dream: Tew (left) presenting their commitment as the event’s partner to Ong.
And this season’s final leg at the Berjaya Times Square in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 8 will definitely end with a bang.
Besides having the rare opportunity to witness The Professor combining his exceptional ball-handling skills and clever moves, the streetball fans will also get a chance to take on the maestro. On the eve of the grand finals (Aug 7), the organisers are expecting on overwhelming turnout with the fans converging at the People’s Park in Bandar Parklands (Bandar Bukit Tinggi 3), Klang for the open run featuring The Professor.
Ossia World of Golf executive director Saw Swee Leong said they would be creating an identical MixTape court set up for the open run for about 300 participants to join in the occasion.
“We are offering players from the first 20 teams signing up in each of the challenge’s five legs with the special invitation to rub shoulders with The Professor. We have already identified the early birds from previous two legs,” added Swee Leong.
After Klang the challenge will head to the Penang Times Square on July 7.
Yesterday, the challenge’s staunch backer WCT Land Sdn Bhd stepped forward again in turning the challenge’s long-awaited dream into a reality.The property developer’s sales and marketing manager Stewart Tew presented their commitment as the event’s partner to Ossia World of Golf divisional manager Ong Sai Ping.
Tew said they were delighted to continue their association with the successful streetball challenge as they strive to contribute to the development of sports.
“The Professor’s presence will generate greater interest and elevate the profile of the streetball to another level.
“It is going to be a fun and entertaining outing for the spectators,” he added.
After arousing the desire of the basketball fans over the years, the organisers of the AND1 Streetball Challenge have finally fulfilled their promise and granted their supporters’ dream in the seventh edition of the outdoor three-on-three basketball campaign.
Although it might not be the complete cast of the high profile AND1 MixTape Tour, the stylish Grayson “The Professor” Boucher has confirmed that he will be visiting Malaysia from Aug 5 to 8.
In a recorded visual of the illustrious figure accepting the offer to make a solo special appearance, The Professor said he was excited to represent the basketball brand and present his fans here with a memorable experience.
“For the past two years, I have heard a lot about the big streetball event in Malaysia. It will be great to be part of it,” he added.
Fulfilling a dream: Tew (left) presenting their commitment as the event’s partner to Ong.And this season’s final leg at the Berjaya Times Square in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 8 will definitely end with a bang.
Besides having the rare opportunity to witness The Professor combining his exceptional ball-handling skills and clever moves, the streetball fans will also get a chance to take on the maestro. On the eve of the grand finals (Aug 7), the organisers are expecting on overwhelming turnout with the fans converging at the People’s Park in Bandar Parklands (Bandar Bukit Tinggi 3), Klang for the open run featuring The Professor.
Ossia World of Golf executive director Saw Swee Leong said they would be creating an identical MixTape court set up for the open run for about 300 participants to join in the occasion.
“We are offering players from the first 20 teams signing up in each of the challenge’s five legs with the special invitation to rub shoulders with The Professor. We have already identified the early birds from previous two legs,” added Swee Leong.
After Klang the challenge will head to the Penang Times Square on July 7.
Yesterday, the challenge’s staunch backer WCT Land Sdn Bhd stepped forward again in turning the challenge’s long-awaited dream into a reality.The property developer’s sales and marketing manager Stewart Tew presented their commitment as the event’s partner to Ossia World of Golf divisional manager Ong Sai Ping.
Tew said they were delighted to continue their association with the successful streetball challenge as they strive to contribute to the development of sports.
“The Professor’s presence will generate greater interest and elevate the profile of the streetball to another level.
“It is going to be a fun and entertaining outing for the spectators,” he added.
