The Bulls and Sprite recognized 23 local African American students as part of their ninth annual Sprite MVP program. Students were chosen to participate based on their academic accomplishments, community service efforts and an essay. The students and their families attended a panel discussion and reception at the United Center on February 26. They returned to the United Center on February 27 to attend the Bulls game vs. the Portland Trailblazers and a post-game autograph session with Tony Snell.