Police Shut down Event After Fans Over Run The Court During The Professor’s Global Hooper Tour

(PRUnderground) October 8th, 2025

Global streetball icon Grayson “The Professor” Boucher delivered a monumental moment for international basketball culture during the 2025 Global Hooper Tour, when he touched down in Abu Dhabi and was greeted with an overwhelming outpour of love from fans.

The excitement reached such heights that at the brand new Corniche basketball court, Over 7,000 supporters flooded the space, creating a scene so electric that play was temporarily paused. While the crowd size became a security challenge, it ultimately underscored The Professor’s undeniable global influence and ability to unite fans through the game. With safety always top of mind, The Professor has assured his fans that future events will be structured to both maximize the atmosphere and prioritize protection for everyone attending.

Despite only being announced two days prior, the Abu Dhabi stop transformed into a full-scale park takeover, proving that basketball transcends borders. The NBA District of Abu Dhabi officially welcomed The Professor, even inviting fans to join him for an epic outdoor experience celebrating community, culture, and hoops.

Adding to the excitement, The Professor took the court alongside Matt Kiatipis in a thrilling 2-on-2 showcase. With Matt’s rapidly growing presence on Instagram and TikTok, the collaboration generated huge anticipation and buzz, helping elevate the energy to another level. Their on-court chemistry and the social media momentum behind it played a major role in making this stop one of the most memorable yet.

“The support I felt in Abu Dhabi was unreal,” said The Professor. “Basketball is more than a game—it’s about connection, and this moment showed me how powerful that connection is across the world.”

The 2025 Global Hooper Tour continues to make waves as The Professor brings his legendary handles, creative playmaking, and cultural impact to fans worldwide—proving once again why he’s one of the most celebrated and recognized figures in basketball today.

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