Mike Reckord,
Tournament Director
Phone 678-830-8301
mreckord@kingofhoops.com
Alicia Gholar,
Public Relations
Phone 678-463-0509
alicia@konsolekingz.com
The King of Hoops Tour Brings Years of On-the-Court Tournament Experience to Atlanta
August 19-22- Multi-day Pro Am Basketball Tournament with NBA Players and Fans
Atlanta, Georgia – August 10, 2010 – The King of Hoops (KoH), America’s Premier Pro Am basketball tournament,has partnered with the Dale Ellis Foundation and National Exchange of Urban Leadership (NEUL) to host a multi-day sporting event featuring several current NBA players, former NBA Legends, and an accomplished jazz musician.
The KoH kicks off the four-day basketball tournament on Thursday, August 19, 2010 with a Charity Golf Tournament hosted by NBA Legend, Dale Ellis, at the City Club of Marietta (510 Powder Springs St, Marietta)from 9 AM-3PM. Afternoon activities include a Charity Night of Jazz featuring writer and producer, Mike Phillips at Justin’s Restaurant (2200 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta) from 8 PM-12AM.
“There’s something synergetic here, combining the golf course, basketball, and jazz. It’s about enjoying the finer things in life…finer people, finer competition… being all on the same level. I think it’s going to be a good look,” said Phillips.
The KoH Basketball Tournament, Friday, August 20-22, 2010 at The Summit: All Tournament Players Park (3910 Canton Road, Marietta) includes corporate attendance from NIKE, NIKE’s Jordan Brand, Bank of America,and the urban gamers, THE KONSOLE KINGZ. Tournament times vary for each day.
Fans are welcome to come out and enjoy their favorite NBA player and show their love for the game. Do not miss the opportunity to hoop with the kings.
For additional information, please visit www.kingofhoops.com.
About King of Hoops:
The King of Hoops (www.kingofhoops.com) formally the Southern Classic Roundball Invitational, has emerged as America’s Premier Pro Am Basketball Tournament. The KoH brings three unique tournaments- Miami, Dallas, and Atlanta- into one coordinated event combined with 40 years of tournament event experience, and over 50 current and former NBA players. Successful KoH tournaments have included KoH’s event
commissioner Dennis “3D” Scott, and players such as: Rajon Rondo, Josh Smith, Travis Best, Trent Hassell, Antonio Davis, Steve Smith, Grant Long, Jarrett Jack, Dale Davis, and many more. The KoH future events will expand across the nation and around the globe. The KoH team is committed to bringing the best possible talent, top quality competition, both on and off the court, along with an enthusiastic experience to present players and fans.
The KoH is more than just basketball: it’s a lifestyle.
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