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Published January 24, 2011, 12:00 AM

PHOTO GALLERY: Donkey Basketball


Most players had challenges getting their donkey to start and stop; some wouldn't stand still when their player tried to climb aboard.

  • Most players had challenges getting their donkey to start and stop; some wouldn't stand still when their player tried to climb aboard.
  • Wiley the Wildcat Mascot circulated through the crowd, giving 'high fives' and also riding one of the donkeys.
  • Student team The Riverly Hillbillies emerged victorious over the teachers' Geek Squad team.
  • The Superheroes team makes a shot...
  • A whistle blew to stop play on the court anytime the on-call cleanup crew was needed.
  • In between games, a game of musical donkeys entertained the crowd.
  • The crowd cheered for and laughed at their favorite players.
  • The starting celebrity team watches as relief players take the court.
  • Since players were lucky to get their donkey aligned with the basket, they often took shots from awkward positions. Most would consider the games low-scoring as far as basketball goes.