Slamming It Down Streetball Style

The gameball is for kids at the annual streetball classic held in Niantic Park in Oak Bluffs on Saturday, July 2. But that doesn’t mean the stands won’t be packed with basketball fans of all ages and, even more importantly, skills.

Dr. J. has attended. More recently Ray Allen checked out the scene. It’s anyone’s guess who will stop by this year but no matter, really, because the real stars will be on the court.

The three-on-three tournament is for kids ages 10 to 18 years old. The teams are divided into three separate age brackets and everyone is rewarded for their efforts with T-shirts, lunch and drinks.

But, hey now, this isn’t basket weaving where everyone’s a winner. This is balling and the pride stakes high as the rim.

The tournament gets under way at 10 a.m. Staff will be on hand at the park from 10 a.m. to noon today, Friday, July 1 for preregistration. Online registration and forms are also available at vineyardstreetballclassic.com.

Proceeds from the tournament benefit the renovation of the basketball court at Niantic Park.

Now quit reading the newspaper and get outside to work on your jump shot.