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Celebrate basketball excellence mashed with the rich history and diverse culture you can only find in Chicago. From art to comedy to food to music to stepping, the city known for its picturesque skyline has so much to offer natives and explorers alike.
Hosted by All-Stars, World Champions and the next generation of “certified” NBA ballers hailing from Chicagoland, Posterized: The Chicago Experience powered by Jim Beam curates many of the city’s unique features and local flavors into an ultramodern daytime experience for those who are lucky enough to snag a complimentary digital invitation.
Tim Hardaway
Birthplace: Chicago, IL
Position: Point Guard
High School: Carver Military Academy
College: The University of Texas at El Paso (1985-1989)
NBA: 14th Pick by the Golden State Warriors (1989)
Recognition: 5x NBA All-Star
Nazr Mohammed
Jahlil Okafor
Shawn Marion
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Birthplace: Fort Smith, AR
Position: Center
High School: Whitney M. Young
College: Duke University (2014-2015)
NBA: 3rd Pick by the Philadelphia 76ers
Current NBA Team: New Orleans Pelicans
Recognition: NBA All-Rookie First Team (2016), NCAA Champion (2015)
Birthplace: Chicago, IL
Position: Center
High School: Kenwood Academy
College: University of Kentucky (1995-1998)
NBA: 29th Pick by the Utah Jazz (1998)
Recognition: NBA World Champion, San Antonio Spurs (2005)
Birthplace: Waukegan, IL
Position: Small/Power Forward
High School: Clarksville
College: Vincennes University (1996-1998),
UNLV (1998-1999)
NBA: 9th Pick by the Phoenix Suns (1999)
Recognition: NBA World Champion, Dallas Mavericks (2011) and 4x NBA All-Star
Quentin Richardson
Birthplace: Chicago, IL
Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward
High School: Whitney M. Young
College: DePaul University (1998-2000)
NBA: 18th Pick by the Los Angeles Clippers (2000)
Recognition: NBA Three-Point Shootout Champion (2005)
Bobby Simmons
Antoine Walker
Birthplace: Chicago, IL
Position: Power Forward
High School: Mt. Carmel
College: University of Kentucky (1994-1996)
NBA: 6th Pick by the Boston Celtics (1996)
Recognition: NBA World Champion, Miami Heat (2006) and 3x NBA All-Star
Birthplace: Chicago, IL
Position: Small Forward
High School: Simeon Career Academy
College: DePaul University (1998-2001)
NBA: 41st Pick by the Seattle SuperSonics
Recognition: NBA Most Improved Player (2005)
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Project SYNCERE is a Chicago-based non-profit whose mission is to prepare the minds and create pathways for underrepresented and disadvantaged students to pursue careers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).
Through our project-based learning curriculum, we have provided STEM educational opportunities for more than 18,000 students throughout Chicago, with the majority of these programs taking place on Chicago's south and west side.
UCAN is a Chicago-based nonprofit social services agency located in North Lawndale that strives to build strong youth and families through compassionate healing, education and empowerment. Their promise is to advocate for and provide opportunities that change lives through impactful programs, consistent presence and unrivaled diversity and inclusion.
Founded 150 years ago as a Civil War orphanage, UCAN has a long history of creating safe and caring spaces for youth and families to grow. UCAN serves and impacts over 21,000 at-risk children, youth and families across Illinois. They provide a continuum of care that centers around youth development, mental health services, violence intervention and prevention services, workforce development and alumni services.
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