NAISMITH BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME NAMES LOCAL STANDOUTS FOR 2023 WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS SENIOR ALL-STAR GAMES

- 60 Seniors Selected to Participate in Three Games at the Hall of Fame -

SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the team rosters for the 2023 Western Massachusetts Senior High School All-Star Games. On Friday, March 24, the Hall of Fame will host the 2023 All-Star event on the Jerry Colangelo Court of Dreams at the Hall of Fame. A total of 60 players were selected from different divisions within the region to participate in three games that will showcase the top seniors in their final high school contest. 

“The Basketball Hall of Fame is honored to host the best high school basketball players Western Massachusetts has to offer at our 12th annual All-Star celebration,” said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. “We invite the residents of Western Mass. to join us as we celebrate these exceptional high school seniors in their final game.” 

A committee comprised of local coaches and media members that represent each division on the boys’ and girls’ side were responsible for selecting the teams. Using the designated classes for the PVIAC Tournament, the players will be divided into six teams: two girls’ teams, two boys’ teams of Class A and B players and two boys’ teams of Class C and D players. Only graduating seniors are eligible for the All-Star Games. Rosters can be found on the next page. 

For the 12th year, the Basketball Hall of Fame will recognize one boy and one girl as the Western Massachusetts Players of the Year. A special presentation will be made for the recipients during halftime of one of the participating games. A panel of local media members select the award winners, who are recognized for their achievements on the court, in addition to their sportsmanship and character off the court. 

The three All-Star Games will be held on Friday, March 24. The first game of the evening will feature the Class C and D boys’ teams at 5:30 p.m., followed by the girls’ matchup at 7:00 p.m. The final game of the evening will showcase the Class A and B boys’ teams at 8:30 p.m.

Tickets for the All-Star Games will be available at the Hall of Fame box office the night of the event and will be good for all three games that evening (Adults: $15, Students: $10). Advance tickets are available online here. 

Game 1: 5:30 PM

Class C and D Boys Team 1 

Class C and D Boys Team 2

Game 2: 7:00 PM 

Girls Team 1 

Girls Team 2 

Game 3: 8:30 PM

Class A and B Boys Team 1

About the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame: 

Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was born, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting, preserving and celebrating the game of basketball at every level – men and women, amateur and professional players, coaches and contributors, both domestically and internationally. The Hall of Fame museum is home to more than 400 inductees and over 40,000 square feet of basketball history. Nearly 200,000 people visit the Hall of Fame museum each year to learn about the game, experience the interactive exhibits and test their skills on the Jerry Colangelo "Court of Dreams." Best known for its annual marquee Enshrinement Ceremony honoring the game’s elite, the Hall of Fame also operates over 70 high school and collegiate competitions annually throughout the country and abroad. For more information on the Basketball Hall of Fame organization, its museum and events, visit hoophall.com, follow @hoophall or call 1-877-4HOOPLA.