HBCU All-Star Game Events in Houston
HOUSTON — The HBCU All-Star game fans are flocking into Houston for Sunday's event at 3:00 PM CT at Texas Southern's HP&E Arena on Sunday, April 2.
On Wednesday evening, the events surrounding the all-star game tipped-off with sponsor United Airlines hosting a reception for the 24 players, coaches, and event staff.
Additional events surrounding the HBCU All-Star game are as follows:
HBCU ALL-STARS GAME EVENTS
Yates High School Teacher Appreciation & Ribbon Cutting
HBCU All-Star Game, Random Acts of Kindness (RAK), AT&T, and Lowe's are treating Yates teachers to lunch and surprise gifts. There will also be a ribbon cutting and reveal of their new RAK room.
- DATE: Thursday, March 30, 2023
- TIME: 12:00 PM CT
- LOCATION: Jack Yates High School
National Press Conference at City Hall with Mayor Turner
DESCRIPTION: Mayor Turner plans to welcome the HBCU All-Stars to the City of Houston and congratulate them on a job well done. The press will be able to speak with the founder of the HBCU All-Star Game, Travis Williams, and the HBCU All-Star players.
- DATE: Thursday, March 30, 2023
- TIME: 1:30 PM CT
- LOCATION: Houston City Hall
Houston Welcome Reception
DESCRIPTION: The HBCU All-Star Staff and Sponsors will kick off the week with a welcome reception for the HBCU All-Stars. The reception will consist of an awards ceremony and a Social Justice & Civil Rights Panel Discussion featuring pillars of the Houston Community.
- DATE: Thursday, March 30, 2023
- TIME: 7:00 PM CT
Cuney Homes Community Fun Day
DESCRIPTION: HBCU All-Star Game, Random Acts of Kindness, and Checkers with special guest Slim Thug will host a community cookout, basketball clinic, and exclusive meet and greet with HBCU All-Star Game Players for the Cuney Home residents. Residents will also be gifted with swag bags!
- DATE: Friday, March 31, 2023
- TIME: 11:00 AM CT
- LOCATION: Cuney Homes
2023 HBCU Basketball Combine
- DATE: Friday, March 21, 2023
- LOCATION: Texas Southern University H&PE Arena
HBCU All-Star Game Morning Prayer with Faith-Based Leaders
DESCRIPTION: Houston-based pastors will pray over the HBCU All-Stars and cover them before the game occurs. Pastors in attendance will be NAACP President, Bishop James Dixon of Community of Faith, Pastor Terrance Johnson (Pastor J) of Higher Dimensions Church, and Pastor Timothy Sloan (Morehouse College Alum) of The Luke Humble.
- DATE: Saturday, April 1, 2023
- TIME: 8:30 AM CT
- LOCATION: Texas Southern University H&PE Arena
HBCU All-Star Fan Fest Game Day Experience
DESCRIPTION: Free for HBCU All-Star game fans to Texas Southern Tiger Walk to join in on food, entertainment, vendors, and giveaways.
- DATE: Sunday, April 2, 2023
- TIME: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM CT
- LOCATION: Texas Southern University Tiger Walk
2nd Annual HBCU All-Star Game
DESCRIPTION: The all-star game with 24 of the best HBCU basketball players from across the nation.
- DATE: Sunday, April 2, 2023
- TIME: 3:00 PM CT
- LOCATION: Texas Southern University HP&E Arena
- BROADCAST: CBS