2007 ABA All-Star Game
The 2007 American Basketball Association All-Star Game was held in Halifax, Nova Scotia at the 10,595 seat Halifax Metro Centre from January 27 to 28.
The first event, held on the 27th included a game between St. [Francis Xavier University] and Dalhousie University, the three point contest, the slam dunk contest, the awards ceremony, and a small performance by Hedley and Classified to be MC'd by Farley Flex.
The second event on the 28th, included a game between Saint Mary's University and Memorial University, and the All-Star game; East versus West. The West defeated the East 138-123.
[Image:Halifaxmetrocentre06aa.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Halifax Metro Centre (now Scotiabank Centre) in 2006.]
Facts
- The Weekend was a success, with an estimated attendance of 2,500 for each event
- Hundreds of Rainmen T-shirts were handed out. The Rainmen are the local team of the host city, Halifax, and are beginning play next season.
- 213 Shots were taken in the game.
- The All-Star MVP was Billy Knight of The Hollywood Fame. He had 25 points.
- Donald Beachem of the Texas Tycoons had 22 points.
- This year's All-Star Game unlike the previous events, did not feature any former NBA player.
- Hedley performed at the halftime show and spit on Gary Cummings from Mabou.
- Jared Beaton won a tshirt.