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Desert Duel - Summer Prep Memorial
This Desert Duel Summer Prep Memorial is an elite boys basketball invitational that brings together the most distinguished high school basketball players in the country for a high-octane tournament to crown the national boy’s basketball summer champion. Participating teams are handpicked by the respected tournament organizing committee and are guaranteed four games against the nation’s top talent. Hosted in beautiful Gilbert, Arizona, the Desert Duel attracts the country’s top college coaches, recruiters and talent scouts to watch the elite prep players in the world showcase their talent. The entry fee for all teams is normally waived thanks to generous donations by the tournament sponsors.
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Held on the campus of Arizona State University at Wells Fargo Arena, top high school talent comes together to display the up and coming High School ballers. A Junior College tournament is also in play.
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Annual Tucson/MLK Basketball Classic
Held at the McKale Center on the campus of the University of Arizona. Games featured Southern Arizona's top high school players.
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Annual JUCO-MLK Basketball Classic
The community colleges are featured in this tournament. The goal of the event is to bring attention to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through the recognition and celebration of those in the community. Through the games, the student-athletes are recognized. Through the national anthem singers and halftime performers, the cultural arts are recognized. Through each school's honoree, their efforts and hard work are recognized.
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