Military Basketball All-Stars compete in Philadelphia All-Star Game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 11:12 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The Military Basketball Association holds its All-Star Game today at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Eric Smith, returning to his hometown, is among the competitors. The MBA, founded in 2017, aims to support active duty and veteran military personnel through basketball while addressing challenges like PTSD and suicide prevention. The event showcases the skills of military athletes and has become a staple in Philadelphia's community programming.
- •MBA All-Star Game takes place on July 25, 2026.
- •Eric Smith, a competitor, is a lifelong 76ers fan.
- •MBA was founded to support military personnel through basketball.
- •The All-Star Game is held at Saint Joseph's University.
- 11:12 PMYahoo Sports — Military Basketball All-Stars go head-to-head in Philadelphia
"U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Eric Smith's basketball skills brought him back to Philly for the weekend to compete in the MBA All-Star Game.
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