The Azalea Orthopedics All-Stars High School Basketball Classic is back! The games are scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Wagstaff Gymnasium on the Tyler Junior College campus. Azalea Orthopedics is the host of these games every year. The Classic gives high school seniors in East Texas the opportunity to showcase their talent for college coaches and hometown fans. “As orthopedic surgeons, we understand the importance of athletic competition while prioritizing the well-being of our young athletes” says Dr. Justin Bartley, Sports Medicine Surgeon at Azalea Orthopedics. He continues, “This basketball game is an exciting event to showcase the hard work, skill, and dedication of these athletes and also allows Azalea Orthopedics the opportunity to show public support of our local athletes. I am proud to provide coverage for the event and excited to witness their talent and dedication firsthand.”
Area seniors are nominated by their high school coaches and are selected by an All-Star selection panel. This year 145 senior players were nominated, representing over 90 high schools across East Texas! The teams are geographically divided. This year each team roster will consist of 14 outstanding players, giving highlight to a total of 56 athletes in the all-star games! Often, rival players have an opportunity to team up in this contest. It’s an opportunity for the public to witness top tier talent in an East vs. West showdown.
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. April 26th. The girl’s game time is slated for 5:30 p.m. with the boy’s game to follow at approximately 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $6.00 for adults, students are $3.00 or free with a student ID, and free to children 5 and under. Fans can click here to purchase tickets in advance or tickets can be purchased at the door. Tickets purchased at the door can be bought with card or apple pay only. Concession stand is cash only. All proceeds from the All-Star games are donated to the Bethesda Health Clinic.
Azalea Orthopedics is a proud division of OrthoLoneStar, Texas’ largest independent orthopedic clinic. Azalea Orthopedics has served Tyler and the surrounding East Texas communities’ orthopedic, spine and pain management needs for over twenty years. With twenty-eight specialty-trained physicians and seven locations across East Texas, our patients receive elite care close to home. Azalea Orthopedics comprises nationally recognized surgeons and physicians who sub-specialize to benefit our patients. Our group offers cutting-edge technology forged with conventional wisdom and proven methods to improve our patients’ lives. Providing the highest standard of care will always be the cornerstone of our core philosophy. To learn more about Azalea Orthopedics, visit www.azaleaortho.com.
