The Hollywood Knights tipped-off a basketball double header when they played an exhibition match before the Harlem Globetrotters game on Sunday, Feb. 10 at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. The game began at 2 p.m., just prior to the Globetrotters 3 p.m. tip-off. Veteran Hollywood Knights players challenged the rookies when they faced each other to find out who really are the best players on the squad. It was an exciting, action-packed game until the very end when the veterans scored the victory basket and won 48-46!

The Knights are comprised of today's top television, motion picture and musical recording artists. Their roster for the veterans team was: Anthony Montgomery, "Enterprise"; James Hyde, "Passions"; Jesse Metcalfe, "Passions"; Galen Gering, "Passions"; Anthony Harrell, "Saved by the Bell: The New Class"; Sammy Lopez, from the group Youngstown; Wesley Jonathan, "City Guys" and Power 106's Tha Goodfellas (Djai and Romeo).

The Hollywood Knights rookies team included: Andrew Walker, "Maybe Its Me"; Teck, MTV; Riley Smith, "Not Another Teen Movie"; Dallas, from the group Youngstown; Ryan Merriman, "The Pretender"; Jared Padalecki, "Gilmore Girls"; Kiko Ellsworth, "Port Charles"; Ryan McPartlin, "Passions" and James Lafferty, "Once and Again."

Alfonso Ribeiro, from the hit TV shows "In the House" and "Fresh Prince of Bel Air,"  began the Globetrotters game by singing the National Anthem to a packed house. Alfonso mesmerized the crowd with his soulful voice and his compelling rendition.  The fans responded with thunderous roars and applause.

The Harlem Globetrotters, who have performed before more than 120 million people in 115 different countries, began their 76th season on Dec. 27, 2001. For more information on the Globetrotters and their schedule of events, check out the team's official web site at www.harlemglobetrotters.com.