Attention: Assignment/News/Entertainment/Sports/ Photo Editors

CANADA BASKETBALL TIPS-OFF ALL-STAR ON FEBRUARY 11TH

**Photo & Interview Requests Available**

TORONTO, ON -  On February 11, 2016, Canada Basketball will be hosting an All-Star tip-off event celebrating the 125th anniversary of the birth of basketball and the Canada Basketball family.

Canadian NBA, WNBA and national team athletes, executives and special guests will attend. Media are invited to the red carpet for photo, interview and b-roll opportunities.

WHEN: Thursday, February 11, 2016

8:00 p.m. EST - 9:00 p.m. EST - Photo/B-Roll Opportunities

All attendees

Interviews Opportunities:

Michele O'Keefe, President & CEO, Canada Basketball

Rowan Barrett, Executive VP/Assistant GM, Men's High Performance

WHERE:

Spice Route

499 King St. W

Street parking only

-30-

Contact:

Bailey Williams, Bwilliams@basketball.ca, 647.460.7976

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