Melbourne United and Hoop City to battle it out in celebrity-filled blockbuster

Melbourne United is set to deliver an absolutely star-studded celebrity game on the eve of their SOLD OUT season opener against the South East Melbourne Phoenix.

Presented by ENGIE and with support from the NBL, Melbourne United will take on Hoop City in a colossal battle, highlighted by team captains Grayson 'The Professor' Boucher and Jordan 'JLaw' Lawley.

Featuring Olympians, World Champions, past and present AFL superstars and television A-listers, the contest is sure to be filled with highlights from start to finish.

Having both conquered the globe with their basketball skills, both The Professor and JLaw will be hoping to take home the win leading into what could be described as one of the most anticipated season openers in recent memory.

One lucky United fan and a guest will get the chance to attend the Celebrity Game on Wednesday and get the opportunity to meet and have photos taken with The Professor, JLaw and other Aussie celebrities. To be in the running to be selected, enter here.

TEAM MELBOURNE UNITED
Grayson ‘The Professor’ Boucher - And1 Mixtape superstar, streetballer

Brendan Fevola - The Fox 101.9, former AFL footballer

Melanie Bracewell - The Cheap Seats host, comedian

Kate Maloney - Melbourne Vixens captain, Australian Diamond

Peter Bol - Australian middle-distance runner

Andy Allen – Masterchef Judge

Tommy Little - The Fox 101.9, comedian

Neroli Meadows - Sports presenter, ESPN

TEAM HOOP CITY

Jordan ‘JLaw’ Lawley - Professional basketball trainer and content creator

Eddie Betts - Former AFL footballer, Fox Footy

Archie Thompson - Former Socceroo

Roscoe Johnson - Professional streetballer, friend of The Professor

Joseph Deng - Australian middle-distance runner

Brooke Blurton - Former Bachelor/Bachelorette contestant

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan - Western Bulldogs player

Bianca Chatfield - Former Australian netballer

With over 10,000 fans expected to pack out John Cain Arena, the excitement for Melbourne United’s first game of the season is at an all-time high.

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