Elite High School Basketball Compete In Inaugural Battle in the Apple

NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The next generation of basketball stars are bound for Brooklyn as Gold Level Sporting Events and NBA star Danny Green in partnership with PUMA present the inaugural Battle in the Apple (BITA) Basketball Showcase on Sunday, Dec. 9 at Barclays Center. As New York City's first pre-holiday high school basketball tournament, BITA will feature six elite high school and prep teams with their respective nationally ranked players in head to head competition. The showcase will have product giveaways, activations, and special appearances by current NBA players, NBA Legends, celebrities, and NYC's basketball influencers.  Fans will also enjoy an All-Star caliber dunk contest with professional dunkers Jordan Kilganon, Chris Staples, Daniel Kabeya, and Michael Purdie, where PUMA will award the victor $10,000.

In addition, participating athletes, coaches, and team personnel will experience the 'Big Apple' with several exclusive activities throughout the weekend. On Saturday, Dec. 8, Battle in the Apple participants will start the day with an NBA style practice designed by industry professionals. After practice, teams will head to The Brooklyn Hospital Center for an afternoon of service. Time will be allocated for some historic sightseeing and the evening will culminate with a NY basketball legends panel and reception dinner. All elements of the weekend are designed to give the high school basketball community and its participants access to quality basketball while paying homage to the history of the sport in the basketball mecca, New York City.

Tickets to Battle in the Apple are on sale now at barclayscenter.com, ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.

Games will be livestreamed via Battle in the Apple partners, Facebook and the NFHS Network.

Media interested in covering should email [email protected].

Danny Green has committed 2500 tickets to local community groups.
If you are interested in donating additional tickets, please email [email protected] by Dec. 5^th.

About Gold Level Sporting Events
Gold Level Sporting Events (Gold Level) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide extraordinary sporting opportunities for at risk youth. Gold Level specializes in connecting the stars of today's sports to cities all across the world. Through basketball camps and showcases, Gold Level shares the love of sports with the youth of tomorrow. Gold level was founded by New York natives Danny Green (NBA Champion and current player), Darren Duncan (former professional international basketball player), and Kevin Spann (Collegiate Head Coach) – all of whom are actively involved in coaching, training, and youth development through the game of basketball. For additional information about Battle in the Apple, visit www.battleintheapple.com.

SOURCE Gold Level Sporting Events

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