Together We Ball | September 8, 2024
The community is invited out to watch a fun game of basketball between pastors, police, community leaders and elected officials. This free event is a full day of fun activities for the entire family!
- Free concession meals for the first 200 kids under 12 years old
- Free event t-shirt for the first 100 adults over 18 years old
- $1,000 college scholarship giveaway!
- High School exhibition game!
- Community Resource Fair
- Face painting and balloon artist
- Dallas Mavs Entertainment
- Live DJ and more!
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All leading up to the Big Game at 4 PM. Let’s come Together over the game of basketball…what unites us is greater than what divides us.
Why Pastors & Police? Why Faith & Law Enforcement?
The event’s headliner game is Pastors & Police (not Pastors vs. Police) to represent unity within the Dallas community. Dallas law enforcement, community and religious leaders play side by side to show that what unites us is greater than what divides us. The event also features a high school exhibition game which showcases talent of high school varsity players from around the metroplex. The beauty of this game is that these students have likely never met or played with or against each other. They come together in “unity” to play a sport that we all love – basketball. The high school game is coached by DPD officers. The Big Game is coached by SMU Men’s and Women’s head coaches.
EVENT SECURITY AND CLEAR BAG POLICY:
We look forward to you joining us at Together We Ball! We will provide a safe environment for all. Please note that security screening with a wand or metal detector is required for all guests entering Moody Coliseum. SMU also operates under a clear bag policy. All bags must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and not exceed 12.6.12 inches. Thank you in advance for helping to provide a safe and fun environment for the community!
10:30 AM – Youth Skills & Drills Camp
1:15 PM – High School Exhibition Game
2:00 PM – Community Resource Fair
2:30 PM – College Campus Tour for High School Students
3:00 PM – Community Court Activities/Pre-Game Draft
4:00 PM – The Big Game!
College Scholarship Registration
Project Unity is excited to support students of diverse backgrounds as you pursue your post secondary or graduate school education. Project Unity and J. Alexander Law Firm are proud to partner and sponsor two $1,000 college scholarships during this year’s Together We Ball event on Sunday, September 8 at SMU. Two students will be selected to receive a one-time $1,000 scholarship. If you are currently a student attending a college or university, you can apply! You must be present at the Big Game at 4 p.m. to win. Winner will be drawn during half time. Please complete the registration information.
Engagement Opportunities
Volunteer
Sign up to volunteer at our 8th Annual Together We Ball! This community basketball game brings together faith leaders, law enforcement and community leaders over the mutual love of basketball. The event is jammed packed with a variety of activities for the family to enjoy including a skills and drills camp for youth, a high school exhibition game featuring top athletes from area high schools, a community resource fair, 3-point contest, Old School Free Throw featuring community leaders, and other fun activities such as face painting for the kids, special appearances, music and entertainment.
Skills & Drills Camp
Hosted by the SMU Men’s and Women’s Basketball team
Project Unity’s Youth Skills & Drills Camp hosted by the SMU Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams is for rising students in 4th – 6th grades. This exciting activity is part of our Together We Ball community event! Students will learn important basketball skills, techniques, character building, interact with other youth from the metroplex and spend time with the SMU basketball team players and law enforcement officers who will be on the court. We are pleased to host this camp at no cost for community youth.
Attendee Ticket | Prize Drawing
Register today for tickets to attend the 8th Annual Together We Ball in partnership with Southern Methodist University! While the event is free, registering puts you in a special drawing for two Dallas Mavericks game tickets (winners will be notified of the selected Mavs game)! Ten lucky tickets will be drawn during half time of the Big Game which begins 4:00 p.m. You must be present to win! Remember to print your Eventbrite ticket or show your ticket on your phone at the prize drawing check-in table from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. One entry per person. Bring the entire family, youth group and co-workers to enjoy a day of fun and community building with law enforcement!
Event Emcee
CHRIS ARNOLD
2020 Texas Radio Hall of Famer
Dallas Mavericks Game Night Emcee
& Inclusion Ambassador
If you would like to learn more about Chris, take a look at his bio on the Dallas Mavericks website!
2024 Event Co-Hosts
CYNT MARSHALL
Dallas Mavericks CEO
RICK HART
SMU Director of Athletics
CHIEF EDDIE GARCIA
Dallas Police Department
SHERIFF MARIAN BROWN
Dallas County
Sheriff’s Department
Big Game Player Lineup
Darrion Lewis, Behind Every Door
Bennie Houston, Concord Church
Perry Strickland, Dallas Police
Sheldon Crawford, Dallas Police
Lasharon Watson, Dallas Police
Marcus Parks, Dallas Police
Cornelius Eiland, DART Police
Hector Bailon, DART Police
Nicholas Moore, DART Police
Christopher Brock, DART Police
Ricky Manning, DISD Police
Alex Dolce, DISD Police
Harvey Oliver, DISD Police
Phil Dieke, First UMC Dallas
Benjamin Vann, Impact Ventures
Ariel Grind, K104
J Kruz, K104
J Rudd, K104
Matthew Ruffner, Preston Hollow Presby
Prentice Richmond, Sheriff Deputy
Jeremy Brown, Sheriff Deputy
Cornelius Polk, Sheriff Deputy
Mark Grafenreed, St. Luke Community UMC
Juan Weekly, Sunlight Missionary Baptist
LaDavid Taylor, Unite DFW
Antong Lucky, Urban Specialists
Corey Cleghorn, Urban Specialists
Dupree Scovell, Woodbine Development
Michael Thompson, Workforce Dallas
High School Player Lineup
Princeton E., Forney H.S.
Colin N., Highland Park H.S.
Jacob A., Highland Park H.S.
Eva W., Hillcrest H.S.
Kevin B., Jesuit Preparatory School
Elias D., Lake Highlands H.S.
Javarius G., Lake Highlands H.S.
Savanna B., Lancaster H.S.
Terran B., Kimball H.S.
Cedric S., Mesquite H.S.
MaKayla M., Mesquite H.S.
Samiya M., Mesquite H.S.
Cyniah B., Naaman Forest H.S.
Seth L., Naaman Forest H.S.
Alaric G., North Dallas H.S.
Khiya S., North Forney H.S.
Isaiah M., North Mesquite H.S.
Marquel M., North Mesquite H.S.
Event Partners
Event Sponsors
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