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I don't think they should call it an All Star game when the All Stars have to pay to play in the game. What other big time all star game makes the players pay an entry fee? This is strictly a money maker for someones bank account!

Its pretty standard among the non-big time games. I know of a couple others in the state, some current and some defunct.

Games like the Derby Classic [adidas], McDonald's [Reebok], and Jordan Brand [Nike] are all about making money, name recognition for the company and getting in with kids for the future.

Closest thing to do something for the "kids" might be games like Kentucky/Indiana All-Star game, but even games like that, especially football version against Tennessee, are being shown to be more and more about money and having right sponsors.