The sixth Triple Double season will conclude another successful run with its annual All-Star Classic 2 p.m. April 5 at Target Center and then party with the Wolves for the their game against the Nuggets at 6 p.m. A ticket to the ASC also gets you into the Wolves game.
The Triple Double All-Star Classic is our annual spring event that concludes the season by showcasing some of the most exciting basketball talent and positive personalities associated with the league. It’s a promotional celebration that gives the community and future players a chance to get to know Triple Double. The league's elite players represent their respective teams in the Triple Double All-Star Game, three-point shootout and slam-dunk contest.
B96 will provide music and entertainment, as DJ HotRod will emcee the event for a third straight year and Danni Starr will showcase her charm as she mingles with the crowd.
The day is filled with fan-interactive activities and giveaways that welcome all ages to join in Triple Double's celebration of competition, leadership and diversity in the community.
Tickets:
Tickets cost $10 in advance and $15 the door. A ticket to the ASC comes with a ticket to that night’s Wolves vs. Nuggets game.
Triple Double encourages all to pre-order tickets because ticket sales will be cut off at 2 p.m. the day of the event. Please contact us at tripledoubleonline@gmail.com or call Laurence Farah at 612-226-5552 to order tickets. Tickets also can be purchase at any Triple Double game day.
After Party:
Triple Double will welcome its players, family and friends to the ASC After Party from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Sneaky Pete's, 14 N. 5th St., for food and drinks before the Wolves game.
Triple Double 2008-2009 All-Stars
East
*Jesse Foss, G, Rams
*Dijon Reese, G, Rams
*Robert Pierson, F, Hoyas
*Jon Blasdell, F, Mac’s 5
*Justin Samuelson, C, Mac’s 5
T.J. Brama, F, Golden Eagles
Brock Esaw, F, Razorbacks
Walter Power, G, Razorbacks
West
*Cedric Bates, G, Wildcats
*O.J. Riggins, G, Gophers
*Troy Ragland, G/F, Ducks
*Femi Solaja, C, Ducks
*Zach Thurow, C, Wildcats
Eric Bergstrom, F, Falcons
Mitch Dice, F, Boilermakers
Ben Thurow, F, Wildcats
*Starter
3-Point Shootout Contestants
Carey Mastin, G, Boilermakers
Matt Beal, G, The Elsie’s Orange
Mitch Jindra, G/F, Gophers
Greg Hildebrandt, G, Golden Eagles
Sonny Young-Graves, G, Hoyas
Jesse Peterson, G, Rams
Joe Gauthier, G/F, Falcons
Ben Lenyard, F, Mac’s 5
Dunkers
Zev Kujolic, F, Razorbacks
Robert Pierson, F, Hoyas
Mohamed Barre, C, Rams
Nik Larsen, F, Ducks
Joel Zapata, C, The Elsie’s Orange
Odell Sumpter, F, Rams
