Jim Marsh Classic returns to Emerald Downs on Aug. 19-20

Jim Marsh Classic 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament returns to Emerald Downs on Saturday and Sunday.

Divisions range from second grade to adult. The tournament, one of the largest of its kind in the state, is open to boys and girls, men and women, of all ages and skill levels.

Games will be played throughout the day on courts arranged in the north parking lot, 2300 Ron Crockett Drive, Auburn.

The tournament is named after Marsh, a former USC and NBA player, who is a community leader. Marsh has coached and mentored thousands of youth through basketball as well as in his work as a high school select and college-level basketball coach. He is the director of Jammin’ Hoop Camps and has served as president of Mentoring Works Washington.

Marsh is also a champion for Parkinson’s awareness, as he is living with the disease and is involved in the efforts of the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation.

The classic was created to raise awareness and funds for statewide mentoring of youth as well as for Parkinson’s research.

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