SALISBURY - Livingstone College women's basketball graduate center Alexis Lake has been invited to play in the inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) All-Star Dream Classic in Harlem, N.Y. 

The basketball event will take place this summer on Saturday, August 5, 2023, on the historic court of Rucker Park. 

The event will feature men's and women's all-star games featuring recent HBCU players who are now eligible for NBA, WNBA, ABA, Big 3, European, and other Professional league opportunities. 

The women's game will tip off at 4:30 p.m., followed by the men's at 7 p.m.

A native of West Hempstead, New York, Lake started 24 of the 28 games played and finished the season averaging 17.3 points and finished second on the team in rebounding at 4.7 boards per game, and she was second in blocks (12).

This event is expected to be a groundbreaking moment in the history of HBCUs. In addition to showcasing incredibly talented athletes, Divine 9 step shows, cheerleaders, youth band performances, and school supply gift boxes will highlight the full experience of HBCU.