The Original Harlem Globetrotters
REMARKABLE ROOKIE CLASS HIGHLIGHTS HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS’ ARRIVAL INTO Eugene
Friday, Feb. 24, 2012
Globetrotters Introduce Class of Newcomers, Highlighted by the Tallest Pro Basketball Player, the Shortest Globetrotter Ever, and the Team’s First Female in 19 Years
Friday, Feb. 24, 2012
Globetrotters Introduce Class of Newcomers, Highlighted by the Tallest Pro Basketball Player, the Shortest Globetrotter Ever, and the Team’s First Female in 19 Years
(PHOENIX, Oct. 11, 2011) – On the heels of signing one of the most extraordinary rookie classes in team history, the Harlem Globetrotters will bring their 2012 World Tour to Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene on Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets to see the world’s most famous basketball team will go on sale on Monday, Oct. 17, at
10:00 a.m. Tickets start at $17.00 and are available online and at the Matthew Knight Arena box office, or by phone at 1-800-WEBFOOT or 541-341-4461. Information on group and scout tickets can also be found at www.harlemglobetrotters.com.
10:00 a.m. Tickets start at $17.00 and are available online and at the Matthew Knight Arena box office, or by phone at 1-800-WEBFOOT or 541-341-4461. Information on group and scout tickets can also be found at www.harlemglobetrotters.com.
The outstanding rookies include Paul “Tiny” Sturgess, the world’s tallest pro basketball player at 7-8, Jonte “Too Tall” Hall, the shortest Globetrotter ever at 5-2, and Fatima “TNT” Maddox of Temple University, the team’s first female player since 1993 and ninth female in team history.
The new Globetrotters also feature the top three finishers from the 2011 College Slam Dunk Contest, including the reigning champ Jacob “Hops” Tucker. At 5-10, Tucker sports a 50-inch vertical leap, and his YouTube videos have garnered well over four million views. Tucker joins slam dunk runner-up John “Jet” Williams of UNC-Asheville and semifinalist Darnell “Spider” Wilks of the University of Cincinnati.
The 2012 rookie class has a total of three seven-footers including 7-4 Jermaine “Stretch” Middleton, the third-tallest player in team history, and 7-foot Anthony “Biggie” McClain. At 7-8, Sturgess becomes the tallest Globetrotter ever after a career at Mountain State University (W.Va.). He is the 19th internationally born player in team history, hailing from Loughborough, England.
“The Globetrotters are excited to welcome a new generation of stars to carry on the storied tradition of the world’s most entertaining basketball team,” said Globetrotters CEO Kurt Schneider. “This year’s rookie class features some of the most talented and promising players from across the world.”
Current Globetrotters stars Special K Daley, Big Easy Lofton, Flight Time Lang, Dizzy Grant, Scooter Christensen, and many others will team up with the world class rookies for nearly 270 games on the North American portion of the World Tour, bringing the Globetrotter magic to over 230 cities in 46 states, the District of Columbia, and five Canadian provinces.
Player rosters in each city will vary and are subject to change.
Sponsored by Howard Johnson Hotels, Greyhound Lines, Spalding, and Russell Athletic, the Original Harlem Globetrotters will celebrate their 86th consecutive year in 2012, continuing a world famous tradition of ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that continues to thrill fans of all ages. Throughout their history, the Globetrotters have showcased their iconic talents in 120 countries and territories on six continents, often breaking down cultural and societal barriers while providing fans with their first-ever basketball experience. Proud inductees of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the Globetrotters have entertained hundreds of millions of fans—among them popes, kings, queens, and presidents—over more than eight thrilling decades. For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, and to purchase tickets and team merchandise, visit the Globetrotters’ official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com.
Sponsored by Howard Johnson Hotels, Greyhound Lines, Spalding, and Russell Athletic, the Original Harlem Globetrotters will celebrate their 86th consecutive year in 2012, continuing a world famous tradition of ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that continues to thrill fans of all ages. Throughout their history, the Globetrotters have showcased their iconic talents in 120 countries and territories on six continents, often breaking down cultural and societal barriers while providing fans with their first-ever basketball experience. Proud inductees of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the Globetrotters have entertained hundreds of millions of fans—among them popes, kings, queens, and presidents—over more than eight thrilling decades. For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, and to purchase tickets and team merchandise, visit the Globetrotters’ official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com.
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
We hope that you are as excited as we are to see the Globetrotters in Eugene this week. We wanted to make sure that you knew about your parking and transportation options, along with a few other things to help make your night enjoyable.
The doors to the arena will open at 5:30pm for those with a pre-purchased Magic Pass. For all others, doors will open 6:00PM for the 7:00PM show.
For this event, shuttles will not be running.
LTD will be providing EmX service from the Eugene and Springfield Stations. These buses will run at 10 minute intervals until 10:45PM. Guests using LTD regular service will need to make sure they remember that the last service leaves at 10:45PM.
PARKING
Parking is available in the Columbia Garage located just west of the arena off of East 13th Ave at $10 per space. Parking is also available at various lots on campus. (See map below) Event parking is not permitted in the Fairmount Neighborhood (bounded by East 15th to the north, Fairmount Blvd. on the east and south and Columbia Street on the west). (See map below) There is also information on the Event Parking District on the City of Eugene parking website at www.eparkeugene.com
Parking is available in the Columbia Garage located just west of the arena off of East 13th Ave at $10 per space. Parking is also available at various lots on campus. (See map below) Event parking is not permitted in the Fairmount Neighborhood (bounded by East 15th to the north, Fairmount Blvd. on the east and south and Columbia Street on the west). (See map below) There is also information on the Event Parking District on the City of Eugene parking website at www.eparkeugene.com
BIKE PARKING
There are 150 bike racks for daily and event use located on the east and west ends of the arena. There are 50 bicycle storage lockers located in the arena garage.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Cans, bottles, coolers or other food/beverage containers and their contents are prohibited.
Bags are subject to search.
Weapons, fireworks, laser pointers, explosives or munitions are not permitted inside the arena.
There are 150 bike racks for daily and event use located on the east and west ends of the arena. There are 50 bicycle storage lockers located in the arena garage.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Cans, bottles, coolers or other food/beverage containers and their contents are prohibited.
Bags are subject to search.
Weapons, fireworks, laser pointers, explosives or munitions are not permitted inside the arena.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Please visit the Lane Transportation District website at www.ltd.org for more information on regular bus and EmX service near the arena.
Please visit the Lane Transportation District website at www.ltd.org for more information on regular bus and EmX service near the arena.
RE-ENTRY
Re-Entry is not permitted to Matthew Knight Arena. Once you enter the building, you are not permitted to exit and re-enter with the original ticket. In emergency situations, you should contact the Guest Services desk.
Re-Entry is not permitted to Matthew Knight Arena. Once you enter the building, you are not permitted to exit and re-enter with the original ticket. In emergency situations, you should contact the Guest Services desk.
SMOKING
Smoking is not allowed inside of Matthew Knight Arena. In anticipation of the announced campus wide ban on smoking, there are no areas to smoke for patrons attending events at the arena.
Smoking is not allowed inside of Matthew Knight Arena. In anticipation of the announced campus wide ban on smoking, there are no areas to smoke for patrons attending events at the arena.
WILL CALL
Will Call will be located at the North Box Office located on the North side of the Arena off of East 13th Avenue.
Will Call will be located at the North Box Office located on the North side of the Arena off of East 13th Avenue.
CAMERA POLICY
Simple, non-professional cameras are allowed. No video or audio taping. Patrons must take photos from their seats. Mobile and smart phones are allowed.
Simple, non-professional cameras are allowed. No video or audio taping. Patrons must take photos from their seats. Mobile and smart phones are allowed.
Event Info
Ticket Prices: Starting at $17
Event Dates:
- Friday, 2/24/20127:00PM
