Pictured: Lehigh Valley Legends Basketball shooting guard/forward, Tim Simmons and Brandon Beloti , pose for pictures and sign autographs with basketball fans at Easton’s YMCA Player Meet & Greet event on Wednesday, April 5^th.  The Player Meet and Greet also served as early registration and info session for the organization’s nonprofit, Lehigh Valley Legends Foundation’s first clinic confirmed for May 6, 2023 at the Easton YMCA as well as this weekend’s 2^nd Annual All-Star Weekend, hosted by The Basketball League (TBL) and our Lehigh Valley Legends.  Visit lehighvalleylegends.com for information on all events.

(April 6, 2023, Lehigh Valley, Pa) – Professional Basketball team, the Lehigh Valley Legends greeted basketball fans, young and old during a Player Meet & Greet at Easton area YMCA on Wednesday night from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Players eagerly signed autographs and took photos with YMCA members and area residents, creating a “legendary” experience for attendees!

“I am just super excited that the YMCA is able to work alongside the Lehigh Valley Legends to fulfill our linear missions of contributing to a stronger, more cohesive community for all,” says Sarah Wassel, Greater Valley YMCA Senior Program Director.

James Stewart, Lehigh Valley Legends’ Chief Operating Officer and Majority-Market Owner continues, “Partnering with the YMCA is a great opportunity to bring our community together and raise awareness for the Legends, our nonprofit foundation, and local YMCA events.”

The Player Meet and Greet served as early registration and info session for the Lehigh Valley Legends Foundation’s first sports clinic on May 6, 2023, at the Easton YMCA as well as this weekend’s 2^nd Annual All-Star Weekend, hosted by The Basketball League (TBL) and our Lehigh Valley Legends.  All-Star Weekend is a star-studded event with a free Junior Basketball Clinic (JRTBL), Celebrity Game, All-Star Game with Legends’ point guard Ja’Quaye James, Dunk Contest, Three-Point Challenge, and of course, local legends.   Visit lehighvalleylegends.com for information on all events.

About Lehigh Valley Legends

Lehigh Valley Legends is a professional men’s basketball organization operating in The Basketball League’s East Conference Division. We are dedicated to empowering a new generation of young athletes, growing new basketball fans and providing the Lehigh Valley with legendary family-friendly entertainment.  Corporate Sponsors and Community Partners include St. Luke’s University Health Network, St. Luke’s Sports Medicine, Primerica Representative Samuel Yoder, Univest Bank and Trust Co., La Vida Café, Realtor Rennard Clayton, McDonald’s Tasem Inc, Sports & Social Allentown, Greater Shiloh Church, Independent ZYIA Representative Jamie Toth, and Grandpa’s Kitchen.  Visit lehighvalleylegends.com and @lehighvalleylegendsbasketball; @lvlegendsbball; @lehighvalleylegends, on social media for game schedule and ticket information, player profiles and upcoming community events.

About Greater Valley YMCA (Easton, Phillipsburg & Vicinity)

At the Greater Valley YMCA, we are dedicated to strengthening community through programming focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.  Our organization is spearheaded by dedicated volunteers and passionate staff invested in mobilizing to address key local needs.

LINKS TO ALL-STAR WEEKEND:

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-basketball-league-april-2023-all-star-weekend-1987169

https://Day1oftheTBLAllStarWeekend.eventbrite.com

https://Day2oftheTBLAllStarWeekend.eventbrite.com

 

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