HARLEM WIZARDS TO TAKE THE STAGE AGAINST THE JOCO ALL-STARS

SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA, January 9th 2025 — Get ready, Johnston County: the world-famous Harlem Wizards are coming to town to compete against some of your local favorites!

In partnership with the Johnston County Education Foundation, the Harlem Wizards will be taking on the JoCo All-Stars in a family-friendly basketball game on Monday, February 9th at Smithfield-Selma High School. 

The Harlem Wizards are a nationally renowned basketball entertainment team known for their incredible ball-handling skills, jaw-dropping trick shots, and family-friendly showmanship. The Wizards blend athletic talent and interactive comedy for an electrifying experience–delighting audiences of all ages while promoting positive messages about teamwork, education, and community. Check out the 2025-2026 team roster to see who might be taking the court in February.

As for the JoCo All-Stars? Well, they’re a group of talented individuals from all around Johnston County–your favorite teachers, administrators, and community members! For sneak peeks of this star-studded roster and insider tips for attending the event, check out the Johnston County Education Foundation’s social media pages over the next few weeks.

Join us on February 9th at Smithfield-Selma High School for an exciting night of family-friendly fun benefitting the Johnston County Education Foundation. Doors will open at 5:30 PM with the game starting at 6:30 PM sharp, so be sure to arrive early to get the best view of the action on the court! 

Don’t wait–limited seats are available and this event is sure to sell out! Explore ticket options and secure your spot today at https://tinyurl.com/yc8aabdc.

If you are part of a local business or an individual who would like to sponsor the Harlem Wizards event or want to get involved in future JCEF events, please email admin@jced.foundation.
Founded in 1991, the Johnston County Education Foundation promotes innovation, involvement, and excellence in public schools by prudently administrating privately-funded programs, grants, and scholarships. All funds raised at this event will directly benefit students and teachers in Johnston County Public Schools, with a portion of ticket sales going directly back to JCPS programs.