Harlem Globetrotters coming to Covelli

If you go

What: The Harlem Globetrotters

When: Jan. 29, 7 p.m.

Where: Covelli Centre

Tickets: Start at $20 and are now available at harlemglobetrotters.com, Ticketmaster.com, the Covelli box office, or by phone at 800-745-3000

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

The Harlem Globetrotters will return to Covelli Centre on Jan. 29 for a 7 p.m. show.

Tickets start at $20 and are now available at harlemglobetrotters.com, ticketmaster.com, the Covelli box office, or by phone at 800-745-3000. Information on group and scout tickets can also be found at harlemglobetrotters.com.

The Covelli show is part of the 2015 Washington Generals’ Revenge tour. The Generals, who will play the Globetrotters, are determined to repeat their last victory over the Globeterotters, which was nearly 50 years ago. The teams haven’t played each other in five years, and the Generals have been signing new players.

The Globetrotters will honor a Hometown Hero at each of their 310-plus games in North America, including in Youngstown.

The team is searching for active, wounded or retired members of the military who have made their community proud with their brave service and exemplary character. Fans can nominate a Hometown Hero at harlemglobetrotters.com. The Globetrotters also will play a portion of the game with a camouflage basketball as a sign of respect to all military personnel.

The Globetrotters’ roster features Big Easy Lofton, Ant Atkinson, Hi-Lite Bruton, Thunder Law, Bull Bullard, Firefly Fisher and Moose Weekes, plus female stars TNT Maddox, T-Time Brawner and Sweet J Ekworomadu. As always, the family-friendly show will feature ball-handling wizardry, rim-rattling dunks, trick shots, comedy and fan interaction.