Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins is scheduled to host his celebrity basketball game May 23 for charity, at his alma mater, Oak Ridge High School, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Former Tennessee Volunteers guard Bobby Maze, who co-hosted the event in 2025, is expected to play, and included Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who played in last year’s game, as a participant in a Facebook post about the event.
Bengals Ring of Honor member Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson tweeted that he is playing.
Also pictured on the event website are former NBA players John Wall, Baron Davis, Ben Wallace, Jaden Springer and DeAndre’ Bembry; former WNBA player Diamond DeShields; college basketball players Presley Patterson, Deondrea Lindsey and Handje Tamba; and former NFL players Albert Haynesworth III and Devin Harper, along with Carolina Panthers linebacker Isaiah Simmons.
Maze shared that forward Chris Washington Jr., who committed to Tennessee, will be on hand, along with Vanderbilt commit Baylor Allen, an actor from “The Fast & the Furious,” “Comedian Lou” and “so many more stars.”
“Get ready for an awesome day at the Tee Higgins charity celebrity game!” the event website reads. “It’s an in-person event where you’ll see your favorite celebs hitting the court for a great cause. Come hang out, enjoy some friendly competition, and support charity while having a blast. Don’t miss out on the fun and good vibes. It’s all about giving back and making memories!”
Former Tennessee basketball players Drew Pember and Darlinstone Dubar, Tennessee football alum A.J. Johnson, NBA player Keon Johnson, pro basketball player Ques Glover, Indianapolis Colts defensive back Cam Taylor-Britt and former college basketball player E.J. Bush participated in the 2025 event.
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