The Harlem Globetrotters, celebrating 100 years of basketball and entertainment wizardry on their 2016 Centennial Tour, are replete with New York area talent. Just a few of the native tri-state area standouts on the squad include:
NYC/NJ NATIVE GLOBETROTTERS:
- Donte “Hammer” Harrison – Brooklyn, NY
- Brawley “Cheese” Chisholm – Brooklyn, NY
- Jahmani “Hot Shot” Swanson – Harlem, NY
- Latif “Jet” Rivers – Elizabeth, NJ
- Jason “Buckets” Berrera – Elmsford, NY
- Maxwell “Hops” Pearce – Tuckahoe, NY (who will be unveiling a special custom designed artwork for the 100th anniversary)
As well as newcomers on the Globetrotters and Generals:
- Zanai Jones (Jersey City, NJ – Hudson Catholic HS & Villanova)
- Deangelique Waithe (starred at Long Island University)
With their Madison Square Garden tip off on Sunday having officially launched the Tour, the Globetrotters and today announced a new partnership conjoining the history and majesty of the Hall of Fame with the Globetrotters legacy of excellence, community impact, and cultural influence. The partnership strengthens the ties between the Harlem Globetrotters, the first-ever team inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame, and the global basketball community through joint promotions, special events, clinics, and other projects where the two organizations can collaborate to drive awareness, engagement and further expand the impact of key initiatives. The full “100 Year Tour” will fully tip off with Boston and Pittsburgh on Friday, December 26th and roll out across 200+ domestic markets and over 125+ markets internationally.
“The history of the Naismith Hall of Fame and the Harlem Globetrotters are intertwined, and there is no better way to share our stories and broaden our collective impact than working together on all levels, from clinics to special events, not just during our Centennial season but well into the future,” said Keith Dawkins, President, Harlem Globetrotters & Herschend Entertainment Studios. “This partnership will connect with people around the world, who enjoy the game of basketball, and will grow that love even more through our goodwill, our athletes, our shared history, and our cross promotional efforts.”
“The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame exists to celebrate the unifying power and global impact of our game,” said John Doleva, President and CEO of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. “Partnering with the Harlem Globetrotters – an organization that has championed basketball’s core values for generations – allows us to inspire new fans, elevate the sport’s future, and expand our shared mission. We look forward to all we can accomplish together.”
Fans can expect all-new surprises like the Golden Basketball by Spalding®, epic pre-game Magic Pass experiences, 100 Year limited edition merchandise and many other new innovations for the “Ambassadors of Basketball.” International markets such as France, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, Mexico, and across Asia are just a few of the many locations the Harlem Globetrotters will be touring in winter of 2026 and running through the remainder of the year.
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