These highlighted celebrities represent just a portion of the exciting celebrity lineup for this year’s tournament.
Rick Barry is a Basketball Hall of Famer and one of the most accomplished players in NBA and ABA history. An eight-time NBA All-Star and 1975 NBA champion, Barry was also named NBA Finals MVP after leading the Golden State Warriors to their first championship in the Bay Area.
T.R. Dunn is a former NBA standout who played 14 seasons in the league, most notably with the Denver Nuggets. Known for his defensive ability and tenacity, Dunn was a key member of Denver’s successful teams during the 1980s and remains highly respected among Nuggets fans and basketball fans alike.
Debbe Dunning is an actress, model, host, and television personality best known for her iconic role as Heidi Keppert, the “Tool Time Girl,” on the hit sitcom Home Improvement. She has also appeared in numerous television shows and films and currently hosts Debbe Dunning’s Dude Ranch Round Up, while remaining an avid golfer and outdoor enthusiast.
Alex English was one of the NBA’s most prolific scorers, played 15 seasons mostly with the Denver Nuggets and earned the franchise’s leading scorer along with eight All-Star selections. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1997.
Nancy Lieberman is a two-time Basketball Hall of Famer, two-time Olympic silver medalist, BIG3 championship-winning head coach, and Founder and President of Nancy Lieberman Charities. A trailblazer in women’s basketball, her influence spans athletics, coaching, and philanthropy.
Ralph Sampson is a Basketball Hall of Famer and one of the most dominant centers in basketball history. The 7-foot-4 former No. 1 overall pick was a four-time NBA All-Star and 1984 NBA Rookie of the Year who starred for the Houston Rockets.
George Rogers is a South Carolina football legend and former NFL running back who won the 1980 Heisman Trophy while starring for the Gamecocks. The No. 1 overall pick in the 1981 NFL Draft, Rogers went on to enjoy a successful NFL career, highlighted by a Super Bowl XXII championship with the Washington Redskins.
Ray Tanner is a longtime leader in South Carolina athletics who served as the University of South Carolina’s head baseball coach before becoming the school’s Athletics Director. During his coaching career, Tanner led the Gamecocks to back-to-back NCAA College World Series championships in 2010 and 2011, establishing one of the most successful baseball programs in the country.
Steve Azar is an award-winning country music singer and songwriter best known for hits including “I Don’t Have to Be Me (‘Til Monday)” and “The Underdog.” A Mississippi native, Azar has built a successful career in country music while also becoming known for his work supporting charitable causes and his passion for golf.
*Celebrities subject to change without notice.*
