The 1988-89 Continental Basketball Association All-Star Game was the 27th All-Star Game organised by the league since its inception in 1949 and the 9th under the name of CBA. It was held at the Rockford Metrocenter in Rockford, Illinois on December 31, 1988, in front of 6,572 spectators. The hosts Rockford Lightning defeated the CBA All-Stars 103–97.
Dwayne McClain of Rockford Lightning was named the MVP.
The CBA All-Stars were selected by the league's twelve coaches, including at least one representative from each team, excluding the hosts, Rockford Lightning. The game was televised by ESPN.Broadcast Column: Sportscast PreviewRelease at will (1988) - upi.com
The 1988-89 CBA All-Star Game
Slun-dunk contest Daren Queenan of Charleston Gunners was the winner.
The Game Dwayne McClain of the Rockford Lightning was the top scorer of the match with 21pts for the CBA All-Stars.1987-88 1988-89 Rockford Lightning Roster - statscrew.com1988-89 Rockford Lightning Statistics - statscrew.com
All-Star teams Rosters
+Rockford Lightning Pos. Player Previous Appearances Team G Dwayne McClain F Pace Mannion C Jim Lampley 1987 C David Wood F Derrick Lewis G Fred Cofield G Kenny Natt 1987 F Anthony Simms [https://www.proballers.com/basketball/player/187837/simms-anthony Anthony Simms - proballers.com] F Darrell Gadsden G Curtis Green F Otis Jennings Head coach: Charley Rosen
+CBA All-Stars Pos. Player Team Previous appearances Starters G Todd Mitchell Rapid City Thrillers F Bobby Lee Hurt Wichita Falls Texans F Andre Turner La Crosse Catbirds G Carlton McKinney Topeka Sizzlers C John Stroeder Albany Patroons Reserves F Bill Jones Quad City Thunder F Vincent Askew Albany Patroons F Ron Spivey Tulsa Fast Breakers F Daren Queenan Charleston Gunners F Ron Rowan Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets 1987, 1988 G Bryan Warrick Rochester Renegade 1987 C Jerome Henderson Pensacola Tornados Alternates F Ken Johnson Albany Patroons Head coach: George Karl (Albany Patroons)
Result Team 1ScoreTeam 2Rockford Lightning 103- 97 CBA All-Stars
Awards MVPTopscorer Slam-Dunk champion Dwayne McClain Dwayne McClain Jamie Waller
See also 1988 CBA All-Star Game Continental Basketball Association
References
Sources HISTORY OF THE CBA ALL STAR GAME