{"id":431389,"date":"2025-12-07T17:08:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T17:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/431389\/"},"modified":"2025-12-07T17:08:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T17:08:14","slug":"nba-star-chris-webber-hosts-the-best-of-michigan-basketball-showcase-in-detroit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/431389\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA star Chris Webber hosts \u2018The Best of Michigan Basketball Showcase\u2019 in Detroit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><strong>DETROIT<\/strong> \u2013 Detroit will be the hub of Michigan basketball excitement next weekend as NBA Hall of Famer Chris Webber hosts \u2018The Best of Michigan Basketball Showcase.\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The two-day event, set for Dec. 13-14, at Calihan Hall on the University of Detroit Mercy campus, will highlight the state\u2019s top high school teams and elite athletes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Fans will get a chance to see rising stars and celebrate Michigan\u2019s rich basketball culture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Webber is presenting the event in partnership with Mike Jackson, a former University of Detroit player and coach. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The Best of Michigan Basketball Showcase is expected to draw basketball fans from across the state and the Midwest &#8212; making it a must-see event for those who love the game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The boys event will feature West Bloomfield, Country Day, Warren Lincoln, A Tap, Warren Fitzgerald, Summit Academy, River Rouge, Brother Rice, Reynoldsburg and Ferndale on Saturday, Dec. 13, beginning at noon. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">On Sunday, games featuring Warren Lincoln, Ferndale, Cass Tech and West Bloomfield will close the showcase, beginning at 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Girls teams from Detroit Edison, Country Day, Renaissance and Wayne Memorial High Schools will play Sunday, Dec. 14, beginning at noon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">For more information and tickets, fans can visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udmercy.edu\/about\/news\/articles\/2025\/12-01-chris-webber-basketball-showcase.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.udmercy.edu\/about\/news\/articles\/2025\/12-01-chris-webber-basketball-showcase.php\"><b>the University of Detroit Mercy\u2019s website.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2025 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit &#8211; 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