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Decatur Youth Services all-star game to be held outdoors for 10th year

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 12:41 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Summary

Decatur Youth Services (DYS) will host its 10th anniversary all-star basketball game outdoors at "The Cage" in Parkway Park on Friday evening. The annual fundraiser is designed to support DYS's youth basketball league, providing funds for entrance fees and uniforms. Organizer Rico Pickett Sr. described the matchup as former stars from Decatur and Austin high schools competing against former Athens High stars. The game will include special honors for past supporters during a break. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, and the event will feature food trucks and activities for families.

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  • •Event scheduled for Friday at Parkway Park, begins at 6 p.m.
  • •Players include alumni like Harry Malone and Rico Pickett Jr.
  • •No women's game this year; focus on men's challenge.
  • •Public officials will participate in a foul-shot competition.
  • •Food trucks and other activities planned for attendees.
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  • 12:41 PMYahoo Sports — Decatur Youth Services all-star game moving outside for its 10th year
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Jun. 5—Decatur Youth Services is going Rucker Park-style with its 10th anniversary all-star basketball game on Friday evening. DYS is moving its annual fundraiser outside to "The Cage" at Parkway Park at Gordon Drive and First Street Southwest, organizer Rico Pickett Sr. said Thursday. Rucker Park is an outdoor basketball court in Harlem, New York, famous for pick-up games involving some of ...

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