February 4, 2015 DMVelite High School All Star

February 4, 2015
DMVelite High School All Star Weekend.
Established in 2009 and now in its 6th year, DMVelite is poised to host the nation’s capitol top High School
All Star Game Weekends. Scheduled for April 17th through the 18th 2015 at Dr. Henry A. Wise High
School in Prince George’s County MD. “We have commitments from some of the top basketball high
school Coaches, Amateur Coaches as well as basketball enthusiasts to serve on our Player Selection
Committee”, said Chris Lawson CEO of DMVelite. We want an effective process for attracting and
selecting the best players for this event.
There will be three games total. The DMVelite North - South game; East-West game and DMVelite All
Star game. “I created this format last year for the Capital Classic All Star game and it was well received by
everyone,” said Lawson. “This format also allowed for more really good players to participate in the
event.”
The DMVelite All Star Game weekend is more than just about the top High School players competing for
bragging rights and recognition. This All Star Game weekend is about engaging the DMV and US
basketball Community for a weekend of fun, giving back to those in need and yes, and some really exciting
high school basketball.
The lineup of events is as follows:
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Welcome Reception and Player-Coaches press conference, April 17th 2014
Pre-All Star Day activities including Players practices, interviews, autographs and youth
participation, April 17th 2014
Player Skills Competition to include - 3 Point Shooting Contest – Slam Dunk Contest – Youth All
Star Game April 17th 2014
North, South, East, West High School All Star Games, April 18th 2014
DMVelite All Star Game, April 18th 2014
Known across the country, DMVelite has grown its website media and sports reporting to more than
14,000,000 visits annually. The website is utilized by many players, coaches, college coaches, recruiters,
reporters youth and high school basketball enthusiast worldwide.
We are very excited to bring such an event and welcome the support of media, entertainers, event sponsors
and the general public.
DMVelite is eager and excited about its continuous commitment to community and those in need. Our
partnership with Path To Greatness has provided us the opportunity to assist youth in need from hot
meals, canned goods, school uniforms, Christmas toys, coats, and more through the Path To Greatness
Showin Love program. 100% of the DMVelite All Star activities scheduled for April 17th 2015 will be
donated to Path To Greatness Showin Love program. Learn more about Path To Greatness at
www.PathtoGreatness.org
For More Information contact:
Event Promoter: Chris Lawson, (240) 882-6431 and [email protected]
Media Director: Marcus Helton, (540) 383-7844 and [email protected]
Player Selection Committee
Lou Wilson, Riverdale Baptist School
Keith Stevens, Team TakeOver
Nick Myles, St. Frances Academy
Little Vaughn, Checkball Magazine
Chad Myers, Elev8 Academy
Brian Scott, Mt. Zion Academy
Barrington Terry, West Charlotte High School
Rob Garner, Wise High School
Marcus Helton, DMVelite
Mike White, DMVelite
Eric Singletary, Sidwell Friends
Van Whitfield, Capital Christian Academy
Thomas Gadson, VA Elite
Larry Blunt, Athletes Institute – CIA Bounce
Matt Miller, St. Maria Goretti
Jeremy Mellady, DMV Recruiting Guide
Cedric Holbrook, Bowie High School
Cardell Dudley, Finest Magazine
Renard Jackson, Potomac High School
Tobe Stephens, Strength Training Concepts
And more to be announced