They were always on the search for trick ballhandlers . Langston was invited to play an exhibition game against the Globetrotters in Oklahoma City . Haynes ' own coach , the legendary Zip Gayles , reprimanded him for the showboating display , but it helped draw the attention of the Globetrotters , always on the search for trick ballhandlers ; Langston was invited to play an exhibition game against the Globetrotters in Oklahoma City .