A previous Hoop it Up, photo curtesy of the City of Harrisburg
An upcoming tournament gives local basketball players a chance to enjoy the sport — and possibly earn a cash prize.
NBA Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett’s national 3-on-3 basketball tournament is returning to City Island this summer on Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Hoop It Up Harrisburg 3×3 Street Fest basketball tournament, a 3×360 Sports event, was last held in Harrisburg in June 2022 and is making a reappearance this year.
Registration is open to people of all ages and abilities. Both recreational divisions and pro-am teams are welcome, with recreational divisions capped at five players per team and pro-am teams at four players.
The winning pro-am team will receive up to $2,000 in cash, and additionally, the team will earn a bid to the Hoop It Up National Championship tournament held in November.
Up to 25 baskets will be set up on the City Island South Parking Lot, along with music, food vendors and other entertainment to be available throughout the event.
Drew Dawson, founder of 3×360 Sports, is a Harrisburg native and the force behind Hoop It Up 3×3’s return to Harrisburg.
“Although basketball and my career have taken me out of the area, I grew up here and Harrisburg will always be home to me,” Dawson said. “I have great memories and made lifelong relationships participating in similar community events while growing up here.”
A rain date for the event is scheduled for Sunday, July 28.
To register, visit this link. All youth, adult and recreational divisions cost $195 to register, and pro-am teams cost $250. For more information about 3×360 Sports, visit their website.
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