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Harlem Globetrotter visits York Elementary

A man in a Harlem Globetrotter warmup uniform helps a girl spin a red, white and blue basketball on her finger.

 

A member of the Harlem Globetrotters paid a special visit to York Elementary on Friday, Feb. 13 to show them a few moves and celebrate 100 years of the high-flying, trick shot specialist  basketball team. 

Zavian “Sky” Jackson brought the energy as he bounded into the York gym. He demonstrated some skills, helped a couple students spin a ball on one finger and walked five students through the “magic circle” of ball-handling tricks. More than just entertainment, Jackson shared powerful messages about teamwork, perseverance, respect and believing in yourself.

“It was such a meaningful experience for our students to see hard work and character in action,” said York Principal Shondra Fetter. 

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Globetrotters. They’re celebrating a century of inspiring crowds and bringing joy to people around the world. This visit to York was just one of many ways the team has reached out to communities over the years. 

The Globetrotters’ 100 Year Tour will make a stop in Springfield, Mo. at Great Southern Bank Arena on March 26, 2026.

A man in a Harlem Globetrotter warmup uniform throws up a red, white and blue basketball as a crowd of students seated on the floor look on with faces of awe.
A man in a Harlem Globetrotter warmup uniform holding a red, white and blue basketball waves at a crowd of students in a school gym.
A man in a Harlem Globetrotter warmup uniform holds his arm straight up in the air. A girl jumps to high five the mans hand. Another girl looks on.
A man in a Harlem Globetrotter warmup uniform helps a girl spin a red, white and blue basketball on her finger.
A man in a Harlem Globetrotter warmup uniform rolls a red, white and blue basketball on a arm held out straight to the side of himself. He is encircled by students in a school gym.
A boy stands on one foot with his knee in the air having just knocked a red, white and blue basketball with it towards a student in front of him. Students and a man in a Harlem Globetrotter warmup uniform look on as he does.
A young boy holds a red, white and blue basketball while standing in a circle with other students facing a man in a Harlem Globetrotter warmup uniform in a school gym.
A man in a Harlem Globetrotter warmup uniform holds a red, white and blue basketball and stands in the middle of a school gym with students sitting on the floor on three sides of him.
A man in a Harlem Globetrotter warmup uniform bends down to high five a kid in a school gym.
A man in a Harlem Globetrotter warmup uniform stands in a group of kids in a school gym. He holds his hand out to high five one kid.
A man takes a photo of a group of students and their teacher posing for a photo with a man in a Harlem Globetrotter warmup uniform holding a red, white and blue basketball.
A group of students and their teacher pose for a photo with a man in a Harlem Globetrotter warmup uniform holding a red, white and blue basketball.
A group of students and their teacher pose for a photo with a man in a Harlem Globetrotter warmup uniform holding a red, white and blue basketball.
A group of students and their teacher pose for a photo with a man in a Harlem Globetrotter warmup uniform holding a red, white and blue basketball.
A group of students and their teacher pose for a photo with a man in a Harlem Globetrotter warmup uniform holding a red, white and blue basketball.
A group of students and their teacher pose for a photo with a man in a Harlem Globetrotter warmup uniform holding a red, white and blue basketball.
A group of students and their teacher pose for a photo with a man in a Harlem Globetrotter warmup uniform holding a red, white and blue basketball.
A group of students and their teacher pose for a photo with a man in a Harlem Globetrotter warmup uniform holding a red, white and blue basketball.
A group of students and their teacher pose for a photo with a man in a Harlem Globetrotter warmup uniform holding a red, white and blue basketball.
A group of students and their teacher pose for a photo with a man in a Harlem Globetrotter warmup uniform holding a red, white and blue basketball.
A group of students and their teacher pose for a photo with a man in a Harlem Globetrotter warmup uniform holding a red, white and blue basketball.
A group of students and their teacher pose for a photo with a man in a Harlem Globetrotter warmup uniform holding a red, white and blue basketball.