DALLAS – NBA Hoop-It-Up ignited hoops hysteria as the tour stopped in Dallas once again June 22-23, and played host to the 3rd annual The Mavs/Media Exhibition Game. Players representing the Dallas Mavericks and media competed against each other Saturday. Prior to the exhibition game, those in attendance enjoyed a performance by the Mavs Dancers, and after the Red team defeated the Blue team 16-10, Rolando Blackman, Greg Dreiling, Scott Lloyd, Morlon Wiley and Mavs Man helped judge the Foot Locker 10’ Slam Jam.

Presented by the Dallas Mavericks, NBA Hoop-It-Up offers fair and competitive 3-on-3 basketball action to players ages 8 and older of all skill levels. Divisions range from recreational to Top Gun (college experience or better), including kids, teens and players over age 35.

Spectators and players who attended the event stopped by the Mavs tent for Mavs Dancer autographs and registered to win an authentic, player-autographed item.

In addition to the simultaneous, half-court tournament play all weekend, both players and spectators took advantage of the new basketball-themed special events at no added cost. The popular Foot Locker 10’ Slam Jam was held on Saturday at noon, while the other events – including New Balance Skills Challenge, Gatorade Crunch Time (2-on-2), Jeep 4x4 Hoop Challenge, Jeep Learn & Drive, Verizon Wireless FREEUP Free Throw Frenzy, Whacko Shot Showdown and Jockey Comfort Zone & Boxer Bots – were available for everyone from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

Exhibition game participants -- top row (left to right): Scott Lloyd, Rolando Blackman, Greg Dreiling, Morlon Wiley and Kevin Morrell (KDFW Ch. 4); front row (left to right): Gregg Fields (WFAA Ch. 8), Derek Castillo (KXAS Ch. 5), Jodie Valade (The Dallas Morning News), Brian Custer (KTVT Ch. 11) and Jon Valles (Fort Worth Star-Telegram) Sara Besser/dallasmavericks.com

Mavs Dancers performed on Center Court prior to the exhibition game. Sara Besser/dallasmavericks.com

The Media played the Mavericks coaches in the 3rd annual exhibition game. Sara Besser/dallasmavericks.com

Mavs Dancers and Mavs Man judged the Foot Locker 10' Slam Jam Contest. Sara Besser/dallasmavericks.com

The crowd helped the judges in the Foot Locker 10' Slam Jam Contest. Sara Besser/dallasmavericks.com

The Mavericks Street Team set up games for the crowd to play at Hoop-It-Up. Sara Besser/dallasmavericks.com

Hoop-It-Up spectators stopped to visit the Dallas Mavericks tent. Sara Besser/dallasmavericks.com

Mavs Dancers signed autographs after their performance. Sara Besser/dallasmavericks.com