Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game

By Ralph Freso

The Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game on Friday at Global Credit Union Arena featured Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, several former NFL stars and former Suns great Shawn Marion. The event was part of three Final Four ancillary events held at the Arena Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

  • Thunder leads students as they cheer during the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • Students cheer during the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • Arizona Cardinals quarterback and Team RGIII honorary coach Kyler Murray takes photos with students.
  • Students hold up a sign for Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray during the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam.
  • Thunder poses with former Phoenix Suns forward Shawn Marion (left) and former NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens.
  • Michael and Henry Budrewicz, known as the Pointer Brothers, take selfies with students.
  • J.D. of 101.5 FM’s the Morning Mess throws giveaways to students during the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam.
  • Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III signs an autograph for a fan during the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • Thunder greets the referees during the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • GCU cheerleaders pump up the crowd during the Purple Pre-Game Party before the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • The GCU Thundering Heard Pep Band during the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III takes selfies with students during the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • The GCU Flight Crew performs during the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • GCU cheerleaders perform during the Purple Pre-Game Party before the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • Team RGIII honorary coach, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, has three words for his team during the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • Former NFL player Spice Adams of Team Marion / TO shows his dance moves.
  • D’Vontay Friga of Team RGIII drives to the basket past Terrell Owens during the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • D’Vontay Friga of Team RGIII scores during the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • Former NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens drives to the hoop for a basket for Team Marion.
  • Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III hits a three-pointer during the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • Social media influencer Josh Richards of Team RGIII has the ball knocked away.
  • Former NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens looks to a referee after a foul call.
  • NBA skills coach Jordan Lawley of Team RGIII scores during the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • Walt Harris of Team RGIII looks to shoot around the defense of the Pointer Brothers' Henry Budrewicz.
  • Walt Harris of Team RGIII reacts after missing a shot during the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • Team Marion coach Shawn Marion (right) laughs with team players Terrell Owens and Spice Adams.
  • Thunder takes over camera duties during the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • D’Vontay Friga of Team RGIII shows three fingers after getting knocked out of bounds while making a 3-point basket.
  • Team RGIII honorary coach Kyler Murray watches the action from the bench.
  • Robert Griffin III drives to the basket past Terrell Owens during the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam.
  • J.D. of 101.5 FM’s the Morning Mess shoots during the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • Team Marion coach Shawn Marion talks with his team.
  • Former NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens talks with Team Marion coach Shawn Marion during the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • Red team’s Jordan Lawley and purple team’s Roscoe Dash have a little fun.
  • Thunder has some fun with the Pointer Brothers Henry Budrewicz during the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball.
  • The GCU Flight Crew performs during halftime of the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • Thunder checks out the beard of a fan during halftime of the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • The GCU Flight Crew perform during halftime of the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • GCU cheerleader Olivia Caldwell shoots a three-point shot to try and win Chris Brown concert tickets during halftime of the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • GCU cheerleader Olivia Caldwell celebrates after making a three-point shot to win Chris Brown concert tickets during halftime of the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • GCU cheerleader Olivia Caldwell is lifted up by fellow cheerleaders after winning Chris Brown concert tickets during halftime.
  • Social media influencer Josh Richards of Team RGIII shoots the ball during the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • Students cheer on the players during the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • Robert Griffin III of Team RGIII drives to the basket between defenders during the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • Team Marion coach Shawn Marion laughs at the antics of Spice Adams.
  • Pointer Brothers’ Michael Budrewicz of Team Marion shoots.
  • Team RGIII honorary coach Kyler Murray, left, laughs with professional street ball player “The Professor."
  • Roscoe Dash of Team Marion acknowledges the Thundering Heard Pep Band for their response to missed free throws.
  • Robert Griffin III of Team RGIII jokes with teammates during the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • Team RGIII and Team Marion gather for a photo at mid-court during the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • Coaches Robert Griffin III and Kyler Murray react after their team won Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • Robert Griffin III, Kyler Murray and Team RGIII with the winners trophy.
  • D’Vontay Friga of Team RGIII was named the MVP of the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • Team Marion’s Spice Adams talks with students following the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • Robert Griffin III signs a jersey for students following the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • Team RGIII’s Josh Richards gets surrounded by the GCU Dance team following the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • Team RGIII’s Josh Richards Lopes Up with the GCU Dance team following the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • The children of Robert Griffin III hold the winners trophy.
  • The daughter of Robert Griffin III holds up the winners trophy.
  • Team RGIII’s Whit3 Iverson signs his jersey to throw to the students following the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • Students jump to catch the jersey of Team RGIII’s Whit3 Iverson following the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • Team Marion’s Le’Veon Bell (center) celebrates with students.
  • Team RGIII’s Josh Richards is interviewed by GCU TV following the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.
  • Robert Griffin III takes selfies with students following the Celebrity Sweat Slam Jam basketball game.

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