Inaugural Providence Basketball Classic to Give Back to the Community
Saturday, August 23, 2014
The Inaugural Providence Basketball Classic will be held this Saturday, August 23rd, from 11am to 8pm at Jorge Alvarez High School on 375 Adelaide Ave. in Providence, Rhode Island.
The event features an eight-team single elimination style basketball tournament with a $1,000 cash prize.
In addition to food and entertainment, the event will also feature a back to school drive to benefit students in the South Providence community by distributing backpacks and toys to youth. There will also be free back-to-school haircuts given throughout the day.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThis event is directed by Lamonte Thomas in collaboration with 300 Men and the South Providence Recreation Department. Thomas is a professional basketball player in Germany and is a former All-American for Johnson & Wales University. Thomas’ mission is to give back to the community in which he grew up.
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