The 1991 Continental Basketball Association All-Star Game was the 29th All-Star Game organised by CBA since its inception in 1949. It was held at the Five Seasons Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on January 19, 1991, in front of 4,637 spectators. The National Conference defeated the American Conference 120–116.
Vincent Askew was named the MVP. The game was televised by ESPN.
It was the first appearance of coach George Karl of Albany Patroons (and former of Real Madrid).
The 1991 CBA All-Star Game events
CBA Long Distance Shootout Everette Stephens of Rockford Lightning was the winner. He defeated Leon Wood in the final by 36–21.
Slum-dunk This year the contest was not held.
One-on-One challenge The contestants played in a knock-out format aiming to reach first 21 pts in 7-minute matches (it would end automatically if a player hit 21). The shot-clock was set 10 at seconds.
The players participated were: Anthony Frederick (played in the 1987 CBA All-Star Game), Todd Mitchell, Derrick Taylor, Peter Thibeaux, Richard Morton, Mario Elie, Vincent Askew and Stephen Thompson.
Mario Elie was the winner. He defeated Stephen Thompson and won the One on one title.
The Game The match was decided at the very end. The American Conference, wasted an opportunity to equalize at four seconds before the end, when Everette Stephens won a foul, but he missed 2 of 3 free throws. Then, Albany Patroons player Mario Elie, who overall scored 22 pts, added two free throws and he finally gave the National Conference the victory.
Tharon Mayes had 13 points for the National Conference.
All-Star teams Rosters
+National Conference Pos. Player Team Previous appearances Team F Mario Elie Albany Patroons G Vincent Askew Albany Patroons 1988-89, 1990 C Willie Simmons Omaha Racers C Anthony Frederick Oklahoma City Cavalry 1987 (LaCrosse Catbirds) F Barry Stevens Wichita Falls Texans F Derrick Taylor DERRICK TAYLOR - euroleaguebasketball.net Wichita Falls Texans G Tharon Mayes Sioux Falls Skyforce F Brian Howard Omaha Racers F Pat Durham Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets F Peter Thibeaux Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets Head coach: George Karl (Albany Patroons)
+American Conference Pos. Player Team Previous appearances Team G Stephen Thompson Rapid City Thrillers G Everette Stephens Rockford Lightning F Leon Wood Rapid City Thrillers 1990 C Thomas Brown Thomas Brown profile - acb.com C Ronald Draper Quad City Thunder 1990 G Richard Morton San Jose Jammers 1990 G Todd Mitchell La Crosse Catbirds 1988-89 C Jim Rowinski Yakima Sun Kings 1990 G Luther Burks Yakima Sun Kings Head coach:
Awards MVPTopscorerSlam-dunk championLong Distance Shootout WinnerOne-on-One champion Vincent Askew Mario Elie - Everette Stephens Mario Elie
Result Team 1ScoreTeam 2National Conference 120 - 116 American Conference
Former NBA players Anthony Frederick Vincent Askew Peter Thibeaux Everette Stephens Leon Wood Richard Morton Todd Mitchell Jim Rowinski
See also 1990 CBA All-Star Game Continental Basketball Association
References
Sources HISTORY OF THE CBA ALL STAR GAME