Hoops for Hope Basketball Tournament

Sat May 30 2026 at 11:00 am to 03:30 pm UTC-05:00

Theodore Roosevelt High School | Chicago

Israel's Gifts of Hope
Publisher/HostIsrael's Gifts of Hope
Hoops for Hope Basketball Tournament
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Get ready to ball out for a cause at the Hoops for Hope Basketball Tournament. Friendly competition, free food & drinks, raffles!
About this Event

Get ready to hit the court at IGOH's Annual Hoops for Hope Basketball Tournament!

We’re BACK and better than ever!

This year’s event will take place on Saturday, May 30 from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM at Roosevelt High School. We’d love to see your team join us again for another powerful day of friendly competition, healing, and hope.

As always, this tournament honors the legacy of Israel Aragon Jr., who lost his life to gun violence in 2016 but it is also meant to bring awareness to violence while creating a safe space to break the cycle, play in honor of loved ones lost, and strengthen community.

Play for more than the game, play to uplift Chicago and beyond.


Tournament Details:

📍 Location: Roosevelt High School, Chicago, IL – 3436 W. Wilson Ave
🗓️ Date: Saturday, May 30 | 11:00 AM – 3:30PM
🏀 Tournament Style: Double Elimination
🛑 Registration Deadline: Monday,May 25 at 11:59 PM CST
👉 Teams should be for 5+ players. If you dont have a team, we can assign you one.


👥 Who Can Play:
  • Youth Teams (Ages 14–17): $20 per team
  • Adult Teams (Ages 18+): $35 per team

Team registration fees help us provide complimentary food and beverages for all attendees.

Each registered team also receives one free raffle ticket per player for a chance to win exclusive prizes.

We hope to see you on the court for a meaningful day of community, connection, and hope.


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Gameplay & Tournament Format:

  • Teams of 5 or more players will compete in a Double Elimination (5 vs. 5) style tournament in which teams are eliminated after losing two matches.
  • Teams who lose will be dropped into a lower “Losing Bracket' that runs alongside the upper “Winning Bracket' culminating in a final championship game.
  • The duration of each game will be 10 mins with a continuous running clock.
  • The team with the most points at the end of game play (10 mins) will advance to the next round.
  • In the case of a tie score, 2 minutes of extended time will be added to the game clock.
  • Games will be played on two reduced size courts to accommodate varying skill levels.  


Game Schedule:

  • A full tournament schedule/bracket will be posted inside the gymnasium upon your arrival and updated throughout the event.
  • Games will run throughout the afternoon with a final championship game occurring between 3:00 PM-3:30 PM


What to Wear & Bring Along:

  • Athletic bottoms and tops in a color of your team's choice.
  • Non-marking athletic/basketball shoes.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Theodore Roosevelt High School, 3436 West Wilson Avenue, Chicago, United States

Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 30.00

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