Founded in 1929, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters are an exhibition basketball team that face off against the World All-Stars. The Globetrotters have played more than 20,000 exhibition games in 120 countries and their mascot is appropriately named “Globie.” Unique rules such as “four point” spots on the court and the team’s recent decision to allow fans to vote on the rules of the game provide for an entertaining game.
Two Harlem Globetrotters mock the referee during the third quarter. The Harlem Globetrotters perform at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 21, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
“Dizzy Grant” dribbles while laying on the floor while the World All-Stars run around him. The Harlem Globetrotters perform at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 21, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The Harlem Globetrotter mascot licks the referee after pushing him down during the basketball game. The Harlem Globetrotters perform at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 21, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
“Flip White” spins the ball on the tips of his fingers during the start of the basketball game. The Harlem Globetrotters perform at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 21, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
“Hi-Lite Bruton” walks out of the smoke spinning a basketball during the introduction speech before the basketball game. The Harlem Globetrotters perform at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 21, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
“Flip” makes a scene atop the hoop during the second quarter. The Harlem Globetrotters perform at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 21, 2014. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
A group of fans wait on the sidelines to get autographs from the Harlem Globetrotters. The Harlem Globetrotters perform at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 21, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
“Hi-Lite Bruton” reacts to a call from the referee during the second quarter. The Harlem Globetrotters perform at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 21, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
“Squirrel” spins the ball on his fingertip while running to the locker room before the start of the game. The Harlem Globetrotters perform at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 21, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
“Squirrel” helps Tyler Kallinger spins the ball on his finger before the start of the game. The Harlem Globetrotters perform at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 21, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
“Hi-Lite Bruton” dances in a wig and skirt for comical relief during the basketball game. The Harlem Globetrotters perform at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 21, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
“Flip White” carries a basketball player from the World All-Stars during the basketball game. The Harlem Globetrotters perform at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 21, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
“Quake Millum” dunks the basketball over his teammates during a trick-shot challenge. The Harlem Globetrotters perform at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 21, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
“Sweet J Ekworomadu” shoots a four point basket during the second quarter. The Harlem Globetrotters perform at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 21, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
“Dizzy Grant” shoots the basket while spinning the ball on his finger in the first quarter. The Harlem Globetrotters perform at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 21, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Jordan Hoang dribbles the ball around the court before the start of the basketball game. The Harlem Globetrotters perform at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 21, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The Globetrotters are introduced to the crowd before tipoff. The Harlem Globetrotters perform at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 21, 2014. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Tristen Brock, center, dances to the YMCA with friends Amber Adamson and Ella Johnson, 5, during the intermission. The Harlem Globetrotters perform at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 21, 2014. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
“Biggie” goes up for a slam dunk during the first quarter. The Harlem Globetrotters perform at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 21, 2014. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
“Hi-Lite” throws a bucket of water at the official. The Harlem Globetrotters perform at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 21, 2014. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
“Quake” signs a basketball for Jack Wright-Hay, 5, before the start of the game. The Harlem Globetrotters perform at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 21, 2014. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
“Biggie” dunks the basketball during the second quarter. The Harlem Globetrotters perform at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 21, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The Harlem Globetrotter mascot races across the basketball court during the basketball game. The Harlem Globetrotters perform at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 21, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
“Dizzy” take a shot while spinning the ball on his finger during a trick shot challenge. The Harlem Globetrotters perform at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 21, 2014. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
The Harlem Globetrotters take off their warm-ups during the introductions. The Harlem Globetrotters perform at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 21, 2014. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
“Flip” slides on his knee while the World All-Stars defender tries to get the ball. The Harlem Globetrotters perform at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 21, 2014. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)