Heron, Mitchell taking part in Elite 24
Donovan Mitchell and Mustapha Heron are among the 24 players from around the country in New York this weekend to take part in the Under Armour Elite 24 game, arguably the most exclusive event of the summer.
The local New England products join the likes of Ivan Rabb, Malik newman, Thon Maker, Josh Jackson, Harry Giles, and other top national stars.
Players arrived in New York City on Wednesday and went through two days of practices, a charity project in Harlem, and visit to the 9/11 Memorial before Friday night’s three-point and dunk contests which were aired live on ESPN3 and will re-air on ESPNU Saturday at noon.
The game itself takes place Saturday night at 7pm live on ESPNU. The setting is perhaps unlike any other in grassroots basketball history as a court was literally built from scratch on a pier in Brooklyn. The outdoor court overlooks the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and tip of Manhattan.
Here are some of the photos via twitter:
Brooklyn Bridge Park. Pier 2. Home of the 9th Annual #ELITE24. pic.twitter.com/tiBBBeEO1E
— Under Armour Hoops (@UAbasketball) August 22, 2014
Photo Drop!! Back in Brooklyn for the @UAbasketball #Elite24 --- Sic view from the court! pic.twitter.com/oskjEXtO7l
— Kelly Kline (@KellyKlinePhoto) August 19, 2014
Lights action #Elite24 Friday 7 pm et @espn3 live. Reair Saturday 12 pm et @ESPNU Amazing scene in Brooklyn pic.twitter.com/KJ3UYMFdWd
— Chris Farrow (@chrisjfarrow) August 22, 2014
Mustapha Heron
Donovan Mitchell