Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County recently released the featured guest for their 32nd Annual Stake & Burger, one of the greatest NBA players in history, and Emmy Award-winning television host, Charles Barkley.

Despite never winning that elusive championship, the five-time All-NBA First Team selection and 11-time All-Star is widely considered one of the greatest players of his generation and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. Barkley is the 23rd all-time scorer in the NBA; he ranks 19th in all-time rebounds per game, 18th in total career rebounds and is one of only five players in NBA history with 23,000 points, 12,000 rebounds and 4,000 assists. The self-proclaimed "ninth wonder of the world" is the shortest player in NBA history to lead the league in rebounding. His career statistics of 22.1 points per game and 11.7 rebounds per game over 16 years are remarkable for his size and a credit to his will power.

Currently, Barkley is a popular and insightful NBA analyst for TNT's Emmy award-winning studio show Inside the NBA along with Kenny Smith, Shaquille O'Neal and host Ernie Johnson. His studio team's on-air chemistry and unpredictable antics have continued to make Inside the NBA one of the most entertaining shows of its kind for over a decade. Barkley's jolly nature, quick wit and candor have earned him an audience that transcends the sports arena, as well as a rare pass to speak his mind regardless of the topic or public opinion. Barkley always has and always will say what other people won't.

Stake & Burger will take place on July 16 at MTSU. It is sure to be an entertaining evening with Charles Barkley.

All of the proceeds from the evening will benefit the 2,500+ proud members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County.

Sponsorships are available. Tables and tickets will go on sale at a later date. For more information, visit www.bgcrc.net, or call Michelle Clifford at the Boys & Girls Club at 615-890-2582.