Charity Celebrity Basketball Game Honoring The Family of Javon Craddock Launches August 18,
2018
Chattanooga, TN, August 10, 2018– On Saturday, August 18, 2018, Streetball Showdown will host
their first annual Charity Celebrity Basketball game at Tyner Academy, 6836 Tyner Rd. Chattanooga,
TN, 37421 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Former And 1’s Shut Down Kings will face off against The
Chattanooga All-Stars in one highly competitive game. While the main event is the game, live
entertainment, giveaways and other activities will take place fun for the entire family. A portion
of the proceeds from this event will be donated to honor the family of Javon Craddock and
Tyner Basketball.
“The Streetball Showdown platform was created to use Basketball as the main source to promote unity
in the community and to bring basketball back to its original intent, mentorship,” comments Roger
Woods, Co-Founder of Streetball Showdown. The event will feature former AND 1 star 50 and his new
squad, Remix, Som Serious, and Hawk from the movie Uncle Drew. Admission for the Streetball
Showdown game is free for children 5 and under, $10 for general admission, and $20 for VIP. Doors
open at 5:00 p.m., tip-off is at 6:00 p.m.
Former AND 1 player, Robert Martin comments, “I enjoy being a part and participating in events like
Streetball Showdown. It allows me the opportunity to continue traveling the world and still play the
game I love after 37 years of playing.”
Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are now available. To purchase tickets or for additional event
information visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/streetball-showdown-charity-basketball-game-tickets48418207161.
For more information about Streetball Showdown visit
www.StreetballShowdown.com, or email Roger Woods at streetballshowdowntour@gmail.com.
Join the conversation by using hash tag #StreetballShowdown. For media and talent inquiries please
contact Katrina Highsmith of The Highsmith Group at Katrina@thehighsmithgroup.com.
About Streetball Showdown
Established in 2018, the Streetball Showdown is a national basketball event that aims to bring a
collective force of elite basketball stars and Former AND 1 athletes to participate in competition against
local former basketball phenoms. Our goal is to elevate and expand UNITY in our COMMUNITY by
highlighting and offering support to local causes. We deliver a non-traditional fun filled experience for
all attendees through our educational and motivational approach. It’s time to lace up!!!
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