As part of the nationwide NBA All-Star 2016 program, UPEI is proud to host former NBA player Jerome Williams and All-Star-themed basketball activities on the UPEI campus, January 8-9, 2016.

The BMO NBA All-Star Kidsfest will take place at the Chi Wan Young Sports Centre on Friday, January 8 from 5:30-8 pm. The event will feature Jr. NBA Clinics and NBA Cares activities for all ages. A youth art program gives fans a chance to design a canvas that will be displayed during NBA All-Star 2016 in February in Toronto.

The Bell NBA All-Star Challenge, presented by AIR MILES, will take place from 12 - 3 pm and in the lead-up to the Panther Women's and Men's Basketball home games on January 9. The Challenge is looking for Island's best three-point shooters, skills challenge competitors, and dunkers! The winner of the competition will be awarded an all-expenses paid trip to compete for a national title at NBA All-Star 2016 in Toronto. It's free to enter!

For more information, contact Ron Annear at annear@upei.ca