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All-Star Game was held in

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at the 15,000 seat

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on February 26, 2011. The East team was coached by Kevin Waters of the

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, while the West team was coached by Steve Tucker of the

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. The East defeated the West, 123–122, in front of an enthusiastic crowd of 4,488.Fast-break ABA All-Star game determined by free throws
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was named Most Valuable Player. J. R. VanHoose of the East Kentucky Energy won the 3-Point Contest.

All-Star Teams

East

*G Anthony Jackson, Columbus Riverballers *G

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*G Daniel Price, East Kentucky Energy *G JaLeel Nelson, Seven City Knights *G Anthony Muse, Chicago Steam *G Edward Horton,

*F Odgra Bobo, Lake Michigan Admirals *F

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, Gulf Coast Flash *F Sherrad Riddick, Savannah Storm *F

*C Jermaine Bell,

*C J. R. VanHoose, East Kentucky Energy

Alternates

*G Eric Ruffin, Seven City Knights *G Ralon Alman, West Virginia Blazers *G Germaine Williams, Fayetteville Flight *F Gus Chase, Lake Michigan Admirals

West

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, San Diego Sol *G Marlo Saunders,

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*G Mike Dyson, Modesto Hawks *G James Doran,

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* *G

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*G Jordan Boreman, East Bay Pitbulls *G Kenny Wilson,

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* *F Devon Pearson,

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*C RaSheen Dickey, Colorado Kings *C Gene Shipley, San Diego Surf * = Selected but unable to play.

Alternates

*F/C Lamar Wright,

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, Oklahoma Stallions *F/C Joe Rodgers, Louisiana United *F Matt Shaw, So Cal Swish

External links

Official ABA site for the 2011 All-Star GameOfficial Jacksonville Giants site for the 2011 All-Star Game

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:ABA ABA All-Star Games 2010–11 in American basketball