ALBANY — Get ready for some more old school versus new school.
The 2nd annual Albany Legends game takes place Saturday night at Albany State University, featuring an “old school” team — area basketball stars who played before 2000 — against a “new school” team of players who played since 2000.
Looking Ahead
WHO: Basketball stars from Albany’s past and present.
WHAT: 2nd annual Albany Legends Game.
WHEN: Saturday, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Albany State University’s HPER Gym.
COST: $3 general admission, $1 for children in kindergarten through eighth grade.
A relatively new tradition, the game gives area hoops fans a chance to not only see star players from Albany’s past, but learn from their life experiences.
“We want everybody to come out,” said Chris Cameron, the Albany State men’s basketball coach and member of the old school team. “The mission of the game is to inspire, to entertain and to educate the community. And (another goal is) to recognize the hoopers from Albany that helped establish Albany as a basketball hotbed in the south.”
Cameron said the old school team hopes to avenge last year’s 3-point loss in overtime.
“We’re going to try and get a little revenge,” Cameron said. “We only had seven guys last year, so this year we’re going to (be stronger).”
Cameron, who has been busy this summer teaching the youth of Southwest Georgia through his summer camps, will also be hosting a free basketball camp and youth seminar that morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. During that time, former ASU football star Antonio Leroy will give motivational speeches about peer pressure, health and wellness, education and more.
“We’re just trying to play our part and make a difference in (the community’s) lives,” Cameron said.
There will also be 3-point and slam dunk contests. Doors open at 6 p.m.