A Doubleheader Makes History
Under Armour’s City Classic turned Baltimore’s downtown into a basketball arena, drawing a standing‑room‑only crowd for the first ever combined girls and boys all‑star exhibition in the city.
The night’s climax came when Quentin Mosby drained a 3‑pointer at the buzzer, sending the audience into a frenzy and sealing a dramatic finish for the boys’ contest.
Ivanna Wilson Manyacka, leading Derik Queen’s girls’ squad, poured in 21 points and earned MVP honors, while Chase Branham’s 23‑point performance captured the boys’ MVP award under the unique Elam ending format.
Stars on the Rise
Two‑time NBA All‑Star De’Aaron Fox, a Baltimore native, took the bench as coach for the boys’ team and urged Mosby to take the final shot, a moment that highlighted his hands‑on involvement despite his recent move to promote his own shoe line.
Fox’s shift comes as he prepares to launch a signature sneaker outside the Curry Brand, a venture that follows Steph Curry’s departure after a reported 10‑year partnership with Li‑Ning.
Under Armour’s basketball division continues to rally around emerging talent, highlighted by Sharon Lokedi’s Boston Marathon victory and Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in Spain’s World Cup‑winning campaign.
The brand also saw a boost from its partnership with the San Antonio Spurs, the team coached by Fox, which is projected to contend for the NBA Finals later this year.
Local fans praised the event’s atmosphere, noting that the doubleheader not only celebrated high school talent but also reinforced Baltimore’s deep basketball roots.