Organizers are calling it the biggest collection of basketball talent on one floor in Abbotsford history.

After , the group is bringing its second annual Battle at the Border basketball event to the Envision Athletic Centre at the on July 22.

The game features a rematch between the Seattle Pro-Am and Vancouver All-Stars teams, with NBA talent on display.

Confirmed for the event are recently signed Minnesota Timberwolves guard and three-time NBA slam dunk champion . Other NBA talent that may be appearing include Spencer Hawes from the Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Pistons guard Avery Bradley and Bobby Brown from the Houston Rockets.

Several other NBA prospects and talents are also expected to appear.

Ball Don鈥檛 Stop CEO Ekam Nagra said Abbotsford was a logical second step for his group鈥檚 marquee event.

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The game will feature all NBA rules, but will have 10-minute quarters. Last year鈥檚 event saw a surprise appearance by from the Nashville Predators, and Nagra hinted that he and his group are working at bringing similar celebrity players to Abbotsford.

The half-time show will see middle school players from Abbotsford hit the court.

Tickets to the game are , and range in price from $40 to $80. Nagra said tickets are 50 per cent sold out, and noted that there are only 100 courtside seats available.

The game tips off at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m.

For more information on the event, .