Ball Up Streetball Championship in Las Vegas; MVP to be Awarded with $100K Contract
During the Ball Up streetball championship game in Las Vegas, the newest Ball Up All-Star will be crowned on August 23 at 7 pm and will earn a contract worth $100,000.
The 2014 “Search for the Next” nationwide Ball Up streetball tour concludes with the championship game at Cox Pavilion (University of Nevada, 4505 South Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89154).
Throughout the summer-long tour, top local players from eight major cities received a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to turn their passion for basketball into a true profession. After being handpicked to represent their city by NBA Veteran Gilbert Arenas and guest NBA stars, the squad of local finalists will participate in the one of the most grueling, hardcore two-day combine camps ever held, with just 10 of the most skilled players in the nation being selected to face off against the Ball Up All-Stars.
Founded in 2009, Ball Up is the leading streetball tour in the nation, featuring the Ball Up All-Stars, which includes many of the most celebrated and talented streetball players from across the country. Through its debut of the 2011 Ball Up Season on Fox Sports Net nationwide and tours that span the globe, Ball Up provides the ultimate streetball experience for both fans courtside and viewers at home.