Michael B. Jordan brought his star power youwhere the 2nd Invesco QQQ Legacy Classica college basketball showcase featuring the Historic Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), which was co-created by the Creed actor and director.
This year’s event took place on Saturday, February 4 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey; with the Hollywood leader sitting courtside for all the high-flying action on the hardwood.
For the second installment of the men’s college basketball showcase, Morgan State University took on Delaware State University, while Norfolk State University played Hampton University in a doubleheader airing on TNT.
As many fans shift their attention between the action on the pitch and Jordan, the Creed star was seen chatting with fellow game attendees in the stands.
The Santa Ana, Calif. native could also be seen circling the arena at times, prompting a surge in fans supporting the event.
Star power: Michael B. Jordan, 35, sits on the court during the 2nd Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic, which he co-created, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Saturday
Jordan showed off his fashion sense in a black, white and gray striped suit which he paired with a black t-shirt and matching shoes.
Jordan created the Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic with WME Sports (the sports division of WME, an Endeavor company), Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment and Scout Sports and Entertainment, a division of Horizon Media.
Before fans started filling the Prudential Center, Jordan moved the second tier set videos.
He shares footage of the arena and the cheerleaders practicing their moves on the court on his Instagram page.
Jordan also uploaded clips from the game, which included a player throwing a slow-motion shot that hit the rim and was then knocked down by a teammate.
There’s also a promotional video for the event that shows the exterior of the Prudential Center, shots of event banners placed on city streets outside the arena, and a shot or two inside. inside the field.
During a break from the action, Jordan took the time to join in the presentation of a $10,000 donation to the MEAC Foundation, which was represented by a few ladies.
“@snickers is proud to present @meacsports with a charitable donation to continue elevating and supporting HBCU sports,” read the caption of a photo of Jordan standing with the two women as they received the big check. .
As many fans shift their attention between the action on the pitch and Jordan, the Creed star was seen chatting with fellow game attendees in the stands.
Making a difference: Jordan created the Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic with WME Sports (the sports division of WME, an Endeavor company), Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, and Scout Sports and Entertainment, a division of Horizon Media
Promo mode: the star of Creed shared some excerpts from his Legacy Classic on Instagram
Donation: During a break from the action, Jordan took the time to join in the presentation of a $10,000 donation to the MEAC Foundation, which was represented by a few ladies
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) is a collegiate athletic conference whose full membership is historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
In the end, the Morgan State Bears defeated the Delaware State Hornets by a final score of 75-65, behind Kamron Hobbs’ 24 points and five rebounds.
In the other game of the doubleheader, the Norfolk State Spartans defeated the Hampton Pirates 83-71, with Joe Bryant Jr. leading the winning team with 29 points and five assists.
According The Hollywood Reporter.
The event was previously called the Hoop Dreams Classic when Jordan launched it in 2020.
For Jordan’s latest film, he’s not only reprising his role as Adonis Creed in the boxing drama Creed III, but he’s also directing and producing.
Creed III, which also stars Tessa Thompson, Jonathan Majors, Wood Harris, Florian Munteanu and Phylicia Rashad, is set to premiere on March 3.
Jersey linked: Jordan also shared a promotional video of the game on Instagram
Going around: Before fans started filling the Prudential Center, Jordan moved the second-tier shoot videos of the arena and cheerleaders practicing their moves on the court and posted it to his page Instagram.
The man of many roles: for his latest film, Jordan stars, directs and produces Creed III, which will be released in theaters on March 3
