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National Hispanic Basketball Classic
The Tommy Nuñez Foundation, a 501(c) 3 non-profit, and has been sponsoring an annual men’s basketball tournament since 1980. Over the years, a high school division and a “Legends” (age over 40) division have been added bringing the total number of teams participating to 64. The main goal of the tournament has been to raise money to help defray expenses of youth academic and athletic activities for economically disadvantaged and high risk youth. The tournament has also served to bring together some of the finest Hispanic athletes from around the United States and Mexico in the spirit of fellowship and sportsmanship.
All proceeds from contributions are directed to the NHBC’s objectives of educating youth about the dangers and consequences of using drugs, alcohol and dropping out of school. We will strive to continue to educate the economically disadvantaged youth about the dangers of following peer pressure through basketball clinics and camps, with motivational presentations and by continuing to support youth academic and athletic activities. We will make every effort to inform youth to do what is right, not what is popular.
This tournament has been considered the finest Hispanic basketball tournament in the country. There have been waiting lists for teams in all divisions wanting to participate in this annual event and every year teams are turned away. Please visit the list of teams to see that they come from all over the country to participate. I would also like to personally thank all the teams, players, families, friends and sponsors who have made this annual tournament a huge success.
In addition, I would especially like to thank the officials that make this event possible. All of the games are officiated using three-person mechanics and all of the officials are volunteers. Not one official has ever been paid to officiate in this tournament and that will not change. Over the years we have had the pleasure of having over 25 NBA referees donate their time, as well as hundreds of Division-I and Junior college referees. Their continued support and participation is greatly appreciated.
Como Siempre, Tu Amigo,
Tommy Nuñez #28