Tree Hill Ravens Played Basketball in Wilmington
The event at Trask Coliseum honored the 23rd anniversary of the iconic television drama.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Basketball
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Friends With Benefit Events hosted a celebrity basketball game in Wilmington, North Carolina, featuring the fictional Tree Hill Ravens. The exhibition game celebrated the 23rd anniversary of the series One Tree Hill, which spanned nine total seasons.
Why it matters
The event serves as an annual charity fundraiser while paying homage to the show's legacy. The anniversary milestone specifically references the jersey number 23, famously worn by the character Nathan Scott.
The event featured the fictional Tree Hill Ravens roster for the show's 23rd anniversary. The series historically ran for nine seasons.
The players
Friends With Benefit Events
This organization manages and hosts charitable events centered around the television series One Tree Hill.
Nathan Scott
He is a central fictional character from the series whose iconic jersey number inspired the event anniversary timing.
The details
Fans traveled from multiple countries to watch actors portray the Tree Hill Ravens at Trask Coliseum. During the game, organizers invited an attendee to participate on the court alongside the cast members.
Timeline
September 19, 2026
Season Trajectory
This exhibition game follows the pattern set by the 2003 premiere of One Tree Hill by maintaining the show's cultural footprint in its primary filming location. The event reinforces the sustained interest in the franchise long after the final season.
Fans in attendance were granted the unique opportunity to participate directly in the game on the court. The event serves as a major draw for Wilmington, bringing in international visitors for the anniversary festivities.
The takeaway
The continued popularity of the fictional Ravens team demonstrates how television fan culture can translate into sustained local charitable efforts. Anniversary events like this provide a recurring framework for global fans to congregate in the original filming locations.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WWAYTV3.
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