PHOENIX, Ariz. – Before bringing their 2011 World Tour to New Orleans on Feb. 13, 2011, the iconic Harlem Globetrotters will go back to the classroom, as players compete for charity during a special celebrity week of “Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?” the Emmy-nominated syndicated television game show hosted by renowned comedian Jeff Foxworthy.

Globetrotters star and Southeastern Louisiana University alum Nate "Big Easy" Lofton and Globetrotter teammates Special K Daley, Flight Time Lang, Ant Atkinson and Dizzy Grant will have fun with the kids and put their brain power to the test. The players will donate all winnings to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of America, the nation's largest wish-granting organization. The Globetrotters have worked with the Make-A-Wish Foundation for years to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Catch the premiere episodes of Globetrotters Week on Monday, Sept. 27, through Friday, Oct. 1:
Sept. 27 Big Easy Lofton
Sept. 28 Ant Atkinson
Sept. 29 Special K Daley
Sept. 30 Dizzy Grant
Oct. 1 Flight Time Lang

Check your local listings for show times, and to find the broadcast channel in your area, visit www.5thgradertvshow.com/class-schedule.

Sponsored by Campbell Soup Company, Spalding, Howard Johnson Hotels and America's Best Contacts and Eyeglasses, the Harlem Globetrotters will bring their 2011 World Tour to the New Orleans Arena on Feb. 13, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. Visit www.harlemglobetrotters.com/schedule for schedule and ticket information.

The Harlem Globetrotters continue a world famous tradition of ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that continues to thrill fans of all ages. Throughout their history, the Globetrotters have showcased their iconic talents in 120 countries and territories on six continents, often breaking down cultural and societal barriers while providing fans with their first-ever experience with the sport of basketball. The Globetrotters have entertained hundreds of millions of fans—among them popes, kings, queens, and presidents—earning induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

From Mark Burnett, “Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?” is an atypical game show that measures adults' lack of knowledge – as revealed by how much they've forgotten since grammar school. Jeff Foxworthy hosts the half hour as grownups find themselves in a classroom setting, revisiting their youth, as they tackle subjects they were taught years ago ranging from art to geography and math to social studies.