High school basketball teams take the floor at Staples Center
By Jason Hickman
Feb 14, 2014, 12:01pm
Southern California squads Bellarmine-Jefferson and San Gabriel Academy get unique opportunity to play on the home court of Clippers and Lakers.
High school teams served as the opening act for the Clippers on Wednesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Photo by Vincent Pugliese
The Staples Center in Los Angeles – home to the NBA's Clippers and Lakers – is a frequent host of high school basketball games.
But the opportunity to play on the same court as Kobe Bryant, Blake Griffin and Chris Paul is still special for those lucky enough to do so.
MaxPreps photographer
Vince Pugliese was on hand as
Bellarmine-Jefferson (Burbank) and
San Gabriel Academy (San Gabriel) did just that Wednesday, serving as the opening act at Staples as the Clippers posted a 122-117 win over the Blazers in the evening.
San Gabriel Valley ran away with a 66-33 victory of its own, but the participants who fulfilled their dream of playing on one of basketball's grandest stages were the real winners.
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Malcom Regisford of Bellarmine-Jefferson attacks the basket in the cavernous Staples Center.
Photo by Vince Pugliese
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San Gabriel Academy takes a moment before the game to capture a unique opportunity.
Photo by Vince Pugliese
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Bellarmine-Jefferson didn't get the 'W' but the Guards got the experience of a lifetime.
Photo by Vince Pugliese
