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![Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jeremiah Davenport (24) looks for a pass as he dives on a loose ball in the first half of the 89th Annual Crosstown Shootout basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Cincinnati Bearcats at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Xavier led 42-27 at halftime.](https://cdn.cincylink.com/pub/content/uploads/sites/27/2022/06/The-Crosstown-Shootout-fan-experience-kicks-off-this-summer.jpg)
The Crosstown Collaborative, an ongoing partnership between players from the University of Cincinnati and Xavier University, will debut a unique weekend this summer dedicated to exclusive experiences with the current men's basketball teams.
It will take place July 15-17 at Fifth Arena and Cintas Center.
Throughout the weekend, players from both teams will make appearances and participate at a private golf outing, an adult basketball fantasy experience, the Prasco basketball impact camp at the Dudley Taft Boys & Girls Club with celebrity host Kane Brown, and the Skyline Chili Fan Fest Alumni Game featuring former players from both universities.
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Fans in attendance will have the opportunity to take part in on-court activities, take photos with players and receive autographs.
“I can’t wait for this experience. Connecting with our fans on a personal level, on and off the court, is truly an experience, and a big reason why I came to Cincinnati,” UC guard David DeJulius said in a press release.
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Xavier forward Zach Freemantle added, “Taking this rivalry and putting it towards a good, and fun cause, will be incredible. Engaging with our fans is part of the Xavier tradition.”
The highly anticipated Skyline Chili Fan Fest Alumni Game will showcase former players from both universities. Feature alumni include Troy Caupain, Jacob Evans, Tre Scott, Trevon Bluiett, JP Macura, Dee Davis, and Mark Lyons.
Registration and more information for the Basketball Fantasy Experience is available at CrosstownCollab.com.
Tickets for the alumni game are available at CrosstownCollab.com/Tickets
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