See Harlem Wizards Take On Troopers, Teachers In Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Harlem Wizards are coming to Toms River for a charity basketball game to raise money for a group of nonprofit organizations.

The game, dubbed Teachers and Troopers vs. Harlem Wizards, is set for Saturday, Nov. 23 at RWJ Barnabas Health Arena on the campus of Toms River High School North, 1245 Old Freehold Road, Toms River.

The game is to raise money for the Special Olympics of New Jersey, the Toms River Field of Dreams, the New Jersey State Police Foundation, Dine on Us, and Team Sario.

The doors open at noon for a touch-a-truck event, celebrity meet-and-greet and with photos and signings available. At 2 p.m. the arena doors open and at 2:15 p.m. it's a meet-and-greet with the Wizards. At 2:30 p.m. the WizKids take the floor, and the Wizards game tips off at 3 p.m.

The Wizards will be showing off their trick shots and alley-oops as they play a team of New Jersey State Troopers through the NJ State Police Benevolent Association and teachers from the Toms River Regional schools.

Tickets start at $17 for students in kindergarten through senior year, and $20 for adults, with added levels for reserved and courtside seating.

Tickets can be purchased in advance online here.