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The Harlem Globetrotters pump up the crowd at center court by showing off their moves. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)

Photos: Harlem Globetrotters at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV


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Harlem Globetrotters star players "Moose" (left) and "Dizzy" (right) run out onto the court at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
Harlem Globetrotters star players “Moose” (left) and “Dizzy” (right) run out onto the court at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
Harlem Globetrotter, Thunder, throwing the ball at the basket from the stands before the game against the World All-Stars at the  Harlem Globetrotters game in the Big Sandy Superstore Arena, in Huntington, West Virginia, on March 1, 2017. (Carolyn Rogers/WOUB)
Harlem Globetrotter, Thunder, throwing the ball at the basket from the stands before the game against the World All-Stars at the Harlem Globetrotters game in the Big Sandy Superstore Arena, in Huntington, West Virginia, on March 1, 2017. (Carolyn Rogers/WOUB)
The Harlem Globetrotters main rival, the World All Stars, march out onto the court at Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
The Harlem Globetrotters main rival, the World All Stars, march out onto the court at Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
Harlem Globetrotter, Firefly, gasping at a shot made during the game against the World All-Stars at the  Harlem Globetrotters game in the Big Sandy Superstore Arena, in Huntington, West Virginia, on March 1, 2017. (Carolyn Rogers/WOUB)
Harlem Globetrotter, Firefly, gasping at a shot made during the game against the World All-Stars at the Harlem Globetrotters game in the Big Sandy Superstore Arena, in Huntington, West Virginia, on March 1, 2017. (Carolyn Rogers/WOUB)
The Harlem Globetrotters dance team shows off their moves before the game starts. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
The Harlem Globetrotters dance team shows off their moves before the game starts. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
Red and blue snow cones being sold during the Harlem Globetrotters game in the Big Sandy Superstore Arena, in Huntington, West Virginia, on March 1, 2017. (Carolyn Rogers/WOUB)
Red and blue snow cones being sold during the Harlem Globetrotters game in the Big Sandy Superstore Arena, in Huntington, West Virginia, on March 1, 2017. (Carolyn Rogers/WOUB)
Harlem Globetrotters mascot, Globie, dances at half court to start of the show at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV on Wednesday, March 1st. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
Harlem Globetrotters mascot, Globie, dances at half court to start of the show at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV on Wednesday, March 1st. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
"Hot Rod" goes up for a slam dunk thrown off of the backboard by teammate "Dizzy" at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV on Wednesday, March 1st. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
“Hot Rod” goes up for a slam dunk thrown off of the backboard by teammate “Dizzy” at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV on Wednesday, March 1st. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
A Harlem Globetrotters fan running to the finish line after competing in a relay before the game started at Big Sandy Superstore Arena, in Huntington, West Virginia, on March 1, 2017. (Carolyn Rogers/WOUB)
A Harlem Globetrotters fan running to the finish line after competing in a relay before the game started at Big Sandy Superstore Arena, in Huntington, West Virginia, on March 1, 2017. (Carolyn Rogers/WOUB)
"Dizzy" pumps up the crowd for the T-shirt gun at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena on Wednesday, March 1st. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
“Dizzy” pumps up the crowd for the T-shirt gun at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena on Wednesday, March 1st. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
"Firefly" soaks a referee and crowd with a bucket of water after not having the call go his way. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
“Firefly” soaks a referee and crowd with a bucket of water after not having the call go his way. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
A worker posing for a portoirt before handing out basketballs during the  Harlem Globetrotters game in the Big Sandy Superstore Arena, in Huntington, West Virginia, on March 1, 2017. (Carolyn Rogers/WOUB)
A worker posing for a portoirt before handing out basketballs during the Harlem Globetrotters game in the Big Sandy Superstore Arena, in Huntington, West Virginia, on March 1, 2017. (Carolyn Rogers/WOUB)
World All Stars giant "Cager" picks up Harlem Globetrotter "Firefly" as he went up for a layup and carries him down the court. No call was given by the referee on the play.(Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
World All Stars giant “Cager” picks up Harlem Globetrotter “Firefly” as he went up for a layup and carries him down the court. No call was given by the referee on the play.(Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
"Ace" struts down the court after making a play against the World All Stars. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
“Ace” struts down the court after making a play against the World All Stars. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
"Thunder" picks children from the crowd to participate in the fourth quarter of the game. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
“Thunder” picks children from the crowd to participate in the fourth quarter of the game. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
The Harlem Globetrotters game was in the Big Sandy Superstore Arena, in Huntington, West Virginia, on March 1, 2017. Carolyn Rogers/WOUB)
The Harlem Globetrotters game was in the Big Sandy Superstore Arena, in Huntington, West Virginia, on March 1, 2017. Carolyn Rogers/WOUB)
Leon and Heather Brown's son Kahlil (9), right, questions the authenticity of his brother Aayen's (5), left, signed jersey. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
Leon and Heather Brown’s son Kahlil (9), right, questions the authenticity of his brother Aayen’s (5), left, signed jersey. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
"Thunder" goes up for a slam dunk against the World All Stars defense at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
“Thunder” goes up for a slam dunk against the World All Stars defense at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
Harlem Globetrotter, Firefly, hugging the coach, Barry Hardy, after teasing him about his purse during the game against the World All-Stars at the  Harlem Globetrotters game in the Big Sandy Superstore Arena, in Huntington, West Virginia, on March 1, 2017. (Carolyn Rogers/WOUB)
Harlem Globetrotter, Firefly, hugging the coach, Barry Hardy, after teasing him about his purse during the game against the World All-Stars at the Harlem Globetrotters game in the Big Sandy Superstore Arena, in Huntington, West Virginia, on March 1, 2017. (Carolyn Rogers/WOUB)
"Bull" and "Firefly" size up against the World All Stars new secret weapon, "Cager". (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
“Bull” and “Firefly” size up against the World All Stars new secret weapon, “Cager”. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
Bonnie Sparks puts on her newly aquired Harlem Globetrotters sweatbands that were given to her by "Bull" after he had taken her purse. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
Bonnie Sparks puts on her newly aquired Harlem Globetrotters sweatbands that were given to her by “Bull” after he had taken her purse. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
Harlem Globetrotter, Thunder, yelling from excitement during the game against the World All-Stars at the  Harlem Globetrotters game in the Big Sandy Superstore Arena, in Huntington, West Virginia, on March 1, 2017. (Carolyn Rogers/WOUB)
Harlem Globetrotter, Thunder, yelling from excitement during the game against the World All-Stars at the Harlem Globetrotters game in the Big Sandy Superstore Arena, in Huntington, West Virginia, on March 1, 2017. (Carolyn Rogers/WOUB)
"Moose" (right) holds up a towel in front of an audience member to unveil who "Bull" stole the purse from, turns out "Moose" was wrong. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
“Moose” (right) holds up a towel in front of an audience member to unveil who “Bull” stole the purse from, turns out “Moose” was wrong. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
"Bull" taunts a referee with a purse that he took from a member of the crowd. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
“Bull” taunts a referee with a purse that he took from a member of the crowd. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
Baskets are filled with the signature Harlem Globetrotters basketball. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
Baskets are filled with the signature Harlem Globetrotters basketball. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
A Harlem Globetrotters Merchandise worker pumps up basketballs for the end of the show when fans have the opportunity to have the balls signed by the Globetrotters. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
A Harlem Globetrotters Merchandise worker pumps up basketballs for the end of the show when fans have the opportunity to have the balls signed by the Globetrotters. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
Harlem Globetrotter "Bull" spins one ball on top of the other at center court. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
Harlem Globetrotter “Bull” spins one ball on top of the other at center court. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
The Harlem Globetrotters pump up the crowd at center court by showing off their moves. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
The Harlem Globetrotters pump up the crowd at center court by showing off their moves. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
Fans watch from the stands at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena as the Harlem Globetrotters take the court. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
Fans watch from the stands at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena as the Harlem Globetrotters take the court. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
"Firefly" soaks a referee and crowd with a bucket of water after not having the call go his way. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
“Firefly” soaks a referee and crowd with a bucket of water after not having the call go his way. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
World All Stars giant "Cager" picks up Harlem Globetrotter "Firefly" as he went up for a layup and carries him down the court. No call was given by the referee on the play.(Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
World All Stars giant “Cager” picks up Harlem Globetrotter “Firefly” as he went up for a layup and carries him down the court. No call was given by the referee on the play.(Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
"Ace" struts down the court after making a play against the World All Stars. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
“Ace” struts down the court after making a play against the World All Stars. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
The Harlem Globetrotters stand together during the National Anthem. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
The Harlem Globetrotters stand together during the National Anthem. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)