Kentucky HoopFest: Derby City’s Finest
| May 6, 2009
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The Kentucky HoopFest began in 1983 and is one of the nation’s oldest summer basketball tournaments for travel teams. As one of the most organized and competitive summer tournaments in the nation, college coaches rank the Kentucky HoopFest as one of America’s best summer events. Last year, over 400 college coaches attended and teams from over 20 states and Canada participated.
Run by the legendary Eddie Ford, you know the tournament is top notch. Eddie has been committed to youth basketball for over 40 years, and his lifelong dedication to the game has led him around the United States and overseas to many European countries.
Name: Kentucky HoopFest
Where: Louisville, Kentucky
When: July 9-12, 2009
Level of Play: With 200-plus teams from over 20 states and Canada, it’s one of the most competitive summer tournaments in the nation
Who’s Played Here? The best talent in the country including Harrison Barnes, Josh Langford, Marquis Teague, Aaron Crosby and DeShaun Thomas
How to Join This Tournament: For more information, visit http://www.eddiefordhoops.com/kyhoopfest.html
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