Nations Basketball Stars Invade Southern California for Ballislife All American Game Presented by Eastbay

LONG BEACH, Calif., April 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A plethora of the nation's best boys high school basketball stars are scheduled to participate in the annual event, including Cole Anthony of Oak Hill Academy (Va.) and Scottie Lewis of Ranney School (N.J.). Two-time California Mr. Basketball Player of the Year Onyeka Okongwu of Chino Hills (Calif.) headlines local participants.

The 9th Annual Ballislife All-American Game (BILAAG) presented by Eastbay will feature many of the nation's top high school boys basketball players in Long Beach, Calif. The national high school all-star game is set to take place May 4 at The Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center (3100 S Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA).

The 2019 BILAAG begins at 4:15 p.m. PT/7:15 p.m. ET and is preceded by The BIL Slam Dunk Contest presented by Eastbay beginning at 3:00 p.m. PT.

Scheduled to participate at the event is 6-foot-3 Cole Anthony, the nation's top-rated point guard from Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.). Other top-rated players scheduled to compete include Florida-bound Scottie Lewis of Ranney School (Tinton Falls, N.J.) and N.C. State commit Jalen Lecque of Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, N.H.), who is testing the waters of the 2019 NBA Draft.

USC-bound Onyeka Okongwu of Chino Hills (Calif.), named Cal-Hi Sports Mr. Basketball the past two seasons, will play one last time in front of his vast local fan base, along with another Trojans' Ballislife All-American – 6-foot-9 Isaiah Mobley (Rancho Christian, Temecula, Calif.). Other California participants include Duke-bound Boogie Ellis (Mission Bay, San Diego) and uncommitted Cassius Stanley of two-time CIF Open champ Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.).

"We're excited to partner with sponsors such as Eastbay, McDavid and Facebook to produce the most exciting high school basketball all-star game in the country," said Ballislife President Matt Rodriguez. "Not only are we delivering more fans an exciting game on new-age consumption platforms, our sponsors help us create a better participant experience each year."

The Ballislife All-American Game had its largest viewing audience ever last year and fans witnessed the first overtime game in the event's history, as Team Future defeated Team Elite, 146-143. Moses Brown (UCLA) set the pace for Team Future, scoring 16 of his 22 points in the second half. Joining Brown as game co-MVP was Emmitt Williams (LSU), who finished with game-highs of 31 points and 12 rebounds for Team Elite.

Details of the FREE live stream of the 2019 Ballislife All-American Game are forthcoming.

Past BILAAG participants include current NBA Rookie of the Year candidate Trae Young (Hawks) and NBA players such as Donovan Mitchell (Jazz), Lonzo Ball (Lakers), Zach LaVine (Bulls), Collin Sexton (Cavs), Mo Bamba (Magic), Stanley Johnson (Pelicans), Dejounte Murray (Spurs), Kelly Oubre (Suns), Tyler Dorsey (Grizzlies) and Thon Maker (Pistons).

General admission tickets for the BILAAG and Slam Dunk Contest are $30 each (plus an administrative fee) and VIP/Courtside seats range from $55-$75 (plus an administrative fee).

For ticket purchasing, ticket discounts and VIP details visit: http://www.ballislifeallamerican.com

Media is also welcomed at the BILAAG practice set for 8:15 p.m. PT, Thursday, May 2 at Shoot360 (2076 Artesia Blvd., Torrance, Calif., 92504).

To view the complete roster of participants selected for this year's Ballislife All-American Game, please visit ballislifeallamerican.com. There will be numerical rosters available for your convenience on site.

About Ballislife All-American
The Ballislife All-American Game was created in 2011 with the goal to bring a credible All-American type event to the West Coast with the goal of selecting the most deserving players regardless of geography, mainstream player rankings, or shoe affiliation. Past BILAAG participants include current NBA Rookie of the Year candidate Trae Young (Hawks) and NBA players such as Donovan Mitchell (Jazz), Lonzo Ball (Lakers), Zach LaVine (Bulls), Collin Sexton (Cavs), Mo Bamba (Magic), Stanley Johnson (Pelicans), Dejounte Murray (Spurs), Kelly Oubre (Suns), Tyler Dorsey (Grizzlies) and Thon Maker (Pistons). The alumni list also includes Tyler Ulis, Marquese Chriss, Isaiah Briscoe, Kevon Looney, Nick Johnson, Jabari Brown, Cliff Alexander, Christian Wood, Jordan Adams, Dwayne Bacon, Jalen Adams, Derrick Jones, Malik Beasley and more.

About Eastbay
Since 1980, Eastbay has been dedicated to providing high school athletes with the footwear, apparel, and equipment they need to take their game to the next level. As part of Foot Locker, Inc. FL, Eastbay is focused on serving athletes who know what it takes to win, both on and off the field, through its direct mail catalog and eastbay.com. Through product selection, insider knowledge, and a range of athletes and experts, Eastbay delivers the tools athletes need to win their style of play and post-game looks. Additional information may be found at http://eastbay.com | Instagram: @officialeastbay | Twitter: @eastbay | YouTube: http://youtube.com/eastbay | Blog: http://blog.eastbay.com | Facebook: http://facebook.com/eastbay | App: iOS and Android

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