1987 USBL All-Star Game

1987 USBL All-Star Game
USBL All-Stars Rhode Island Gulls
112 119
DateJune 27, 1987
VenueCommunity College of Rhode Island, Warwick, Rhode Island
MVPMuggsy Bogues

The 1987 United States Basketball League All-Star Game was the third All-Star Game organised by the league. It was held at the Community College of Rhode Island in Warwick, Rhode Island on June 27, 1987, in a packed court. The hosts Rhode Island Gulls defeated the USBL All-Stars 119–112.[1][2]

Muggsy Bogues of Rhode Island Gulls was named the MVP.

The 1985 All-Star team featured legendary players like Eddie Lee Wilkins, Sugar Ray Richardson, World B. Free, and Mitchell Wiggins.[3]

The 1987 USBL All-Star Game

Hosts Rhode Island Gulls had finished third in the 1987 United States Basketball League (record 17–13).

The Game

1987 NBA Draft (12th pick) Muggsy Bogues of Rhode Island Gulls stood out with his performance and led his team to victory. Bogues scored 21 pts and gave 13 assists. After the game he received a standing ovation.

Arne Duncan who later served as the 9th United States secretary of education was also a Rhode Island Gulls player.

All-Star teams

Rosters

Result

Team 1 Score Team 2
Rhode Island Gulls 119- 112 USBL All-Stars

Awards

MVP Topscorer
Muggsy Bogues Muggsy Bogues

The USBL All-Stars

The league USBL All-Stars were also used as a Travel Team for friendly matches against national teams and forign clubs.

Former NBA players

See also

References

  1. ^ "UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE ALL STARS". upi.com. June 26, 1987.
  2. ^ 1987 Rhode Island Gulls Roster - statscrew.com
  3. ^ "USBL Unveils 20th Anniversary Team". oursportscentral.com. June 21, 1985.
  4. ^ Raleigh Choice - proballers.com
  5. ^ Carr dies at 59 (2024) - kansas.com

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