📄 NBGM ASG: West Remains Best (S42)

We’ve arrived at the NBGM All-Star Game! The best stars go head to head and show what they have. Many in the CBGM will monitor this group of stars in future years to see if any of their players make their leap to All-Stardom.

Let’s check the results, but first…

Starting Lineups

For the West, Chezley McKie (Butler) takes the reins at guard alongside Tim McDevitt (Oklahoma) on the wing. Duane Dickens (Minnesota) stretches the floor as a skilled forward, while Keiron Overton (Baylor) adds defensive versatility. Kyle Bragg (Florida) anchors the interior as the reliable big man.

On the East side, Darel Keene (Connecticut) pairs with Joshua Hudson (Maryland) to form a high-scoring backcourt. Mikko Barrett (Coppin State) provides toughness and shot-making at forward, while Joe Miller (Tennessee) locks down the center spot as the backbone of the lineup.

Game Results

CBGM All-Star Game Recap

The lights were bright and the stage was set, and once again the CBGM alumni showed why the college pipeline remains the engine of the league. Out of 24 All-Stars on the floor, 23 came up through CBGM universities, with only Jeremy Houston carrying the G League Ignite banner.

Chezley McKie (Butler) was the unquestioned star of the night. The West guard went off, torching the East for 31 points, 6 assists, and 6 rebounds en route to “Player of the Game” honors. He controlled the tempo, filled the box score, and reminded everyone why Butler guards have long been built for the spotlight.

On the Eastern side, Joshua Hudson (Maryland) was impossible to ignore. The guard piled in 26 points and 12 assists, keeping the East within striking distance with fearless drives and hot shooting. His Terrapin pedigree shined through in a game loaded with elite backcourts.

The supporting cast also delivered fireworks. Duane Dickens (Minnesota) was a force inside, adding 17 points and 6 rebounds for the West, while Keiron Overton (Baylor) brought energy on both ends with 20 points and 9 boards. Kyle Bragg (Florida) chipped in his own double-digit rebounding performance to steady the Western front line.

The bench wasn’t quiet either — Marco Logan (Baylor) caught fire from deep, burying four triples on his way to 16 points. Eric Freymond (Saint Marys) came off the bench for the East and immediately made an impact, showing the same smooth stroke that turned him into a college star. Veterans like Bob Horton (Oklahoma) and Charlie Smith (Notre Dame) added balance and toughness to the Western rotation, while Josh Campbell (San Diego State) and Marquise King (Louisville) gave the East a punch in limited minutes.

CBGM Pipeline Remains Supreme

With 23 of 24 All-Stars tied back to CBGM schools, the message couldn’t be clearer: college basketball continues to produce the stars of tomorrow. From blue-blood programs like North Carolina, Maryland, Florida, Baylor, Notre Dame, Louisville, and Arizona, to smaller-stage schools like Coppin State, St. Bonaventure, and Long Beach State, the variety of paths makes this league richer every year.

Jeremy Houston’s G League Ignite journey may stand out as the lone exception, but the overwhelming CBGM presence proves the college ranks are still the dominant proving ground.

Final Word:

The West may have walked away with the win behind McKie’s brilliance, but the real headline was the power of the CBGM college-to-pro pipeline. Nearly every star on the court carried a university banner into the spotlight — a reminder that March Madness roots still grow into All-Star greatness.

See ya next year!

In game date: February 19th