DTLR, Caron Butler take over Coolidge High School for Annual Basketball Classic, December 9

Dec. 7, 2009 - PRLog -- WHAT:   3rd Annual Caron Butler High School Basketball Classic
Four DC-area high school basketball teams will hit the hardwood Wednesday, to fight for bragging rights at the 3rd Annual Caron Butler High School Basketball Classic.  

Montrose Christian School and Roosevelt Senior High School begin play at 6 p.m.  At 8 p.m., Coolidge Senior High School and Dematha Catholic School hit the floor for a rematch.  During the inaugural Classic Dematha beat Coolidge and claimed the bragging rights associated with winning the coveted Butler Classic Championship.  This year, Coolidge will try to beat Dematha on its home floor.

In addition, the Classic offers schools an opportunity to raise money for their schools by selling tickets for the event at the school. Proceeds from tickets sold will support the schools’ athletic programs. Tickets will also be available at the door. Butler has also partnered with Bread for the City to hold a canned food drive. Attendees who bring canned goods to the event will receive a certificate for tickets to a future Wizards games.  These certificates are available while supplies last. “I love to support this event,” said Butler.  “It’s an exciting night of high school basketball and it is very competitive.  More importantly it is for a great cause to help these high schools raise money for their athletic programs that help produce champions for the future.”
WHEN:  Wednesday,  December 9, 2009
6 p.m. (first game tip – off)
6:45 p.m. ( media interviews with Caron, teams and players)
8 p.m. (second game tip-off)

WHERE:    Coolidge Senior High School
6315 5th Street, NW
Washington, DC
EDITOR’S NOTES:    Interviews available with Butler, players and teams. Interviews must be confirmed in advance. To confirm an interview, please call Brandi Williams, APR at 704.779.1100 or email brandi@studiobpr.com.
ABOUT DTLR: DTLR is a 70-store chain of urban fashion stores in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Illinois and Washington, D.C. Operating for more than 25 years, Levtran's  DTLR stores have become a trusted source for the hottest trends in urban apparel, footwear and music. For more information, visit www.dtlr.com.

ABOUT CARON BUTLER: Caron Butler is a two-time NBA All-Star forward now in his eighth season with the league.  A lottery pick in the 2002 NBA draft, Butler was selected tenth overall by the Miami Heat.  His tenure in the league includes one season (2003-2004) with the Heat and LA Lakers (2004-2005) respectively.   He joined the Washington Wizards in 2005 and became an integral part of the starting line-up from the beginning.  He trains mercilessly, studies intently, and plays tenaciously with a competitive drive accompanied by a winning mindset.  Approaching every situation with a positive attitude, he constantly thinks about what he can do to benefit the team and his community, including giving back to both his hometown of Racine, Wisconsin and the greater Washington DC area.

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