1987 USBL All-Star Game
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| Date | June 27, 1987 | ||||||||||
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| Venue | Community College of Rhode Island, Warwick, Rhode Island | ||||||||||
| MVP | Muggsy Bogues | ||||||||||
The 1987 United States Basketball League All-Star Game was the third All-Star Game organised by the league. It was held at the Community College of Rhode Island in Warwick, Rhode Island on June 27, 1987, in a packed court. The hosts Rhode Island Gulls defeated the USBL All-Stars 119–112.[1][2]
Muggsy Bogues of Rhode Island Gulls was named the MVP.
The 1985 All-Star team featured legendary players like Eddie Lee Wilkins, Sugar Ray Richardson, World B. Free, and Mitchell Wiggins.[3]
The Game
Hosts Rhode Island Gulls had finished third in the 1987 United States Basketball League (record 17–13).
1987 NBA Draft (12th pick) Muggsy Bogues of Rhode Island Gulls stood out with his performance and led his team to victory. Bogues scored 21 pts and gave 13 assists. After the game he received a standing ovation.
Arne Duncan who later served as the 9th United States secretary of education was also a Rhode Island Gulls player.
All-Star teams
Rosters
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Result
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
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| Rhode Island Gulls | 119- 112 | USBL All-Stars |
Awards
| MVP | Topscorer |
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 Muggsy Bogues | Muggsy Bogues |
The USBL All-Stars
The league USBL All-Stars were also used as a Travel Team for friendly matches against national teams and forign clubs.
