Inside the basketball of 'One Tree Hill' 23 years later
Posted Sep 23, 2026
"Are you here for the big game?" my new friend behind the car rental counter asked after I landed in Michael Jordan's hometown. "You need to be in line by 7 a.m. if you want a decent seat." To my surprise, my big game and her big game were one and the same: the "Hey 23" basketball game celebrating 23 years since the hit TV show "One Tree Hill" first aired.
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