Southern Classic Roundball Invitational (SCRI) Kicks Off Its Three City Summer Tour In Dallas, Texas

PRLog (Press Release) - May 08, 2009 -
The Southern Classic Roundball Invitational (SCRI) is known as one of the largest Pro-Am summer basketball tournaments in the southeast. Michael and Alicia Reckord founded this “grass-roots” event in 2002. Held every third weekend in August in Atlanta, GA; this event started with ten teams primarily from the Metro Atlanta area and a few out of state teams. Teams were derived of players with the ability and desire to play at the highest level with limited avenues to do so.

The SCRI has since grown to over 26 men’s teams from across the country. Top teams have been represented from more than thirteen states as well as the U.S. Virgin Island team with assistant coach Jim Harrick, former head coach at UCLA and Georgia. Participants are men ranging in age from 18 to 38. Featured is a youth exposition targeting boys ages 17 and under.

Several teams are made up of current & former NBA, over-seas, college players and those who have played major D-1 basketball. A listing of players include: Josh Smith, Jarred Jack, Travis Best, Damien Wilkins, Trent Hassel, Mario West, Antonio Davis, Steve Smith, Dale Davis, Willie & Shandon Anderson, Jabari Smith, Grant Long, Jermaine Jones, Dennis Scott, Dion Glover, Chris Dudley, Roshawn McLeod and Anthony “Pig” Miller. College players have included: Brian Oliver, B.J. Elder, Tony Akins, Ezra Williams, Brian McHenry, Charleston Young, Brandon Robinson and Adrian Jones.

As the SCRI enters its 7th year of operation they achieve their goal of reaching national status. In addition to the event held annually in Atlanta, GA, this high-level men’s tournament will debute in Frisco, TX on June 26-28, 2009 at Fieldhouse USA, a first-of-its-kind sports village. This $100+ million Sports Village centered in the heart of Collin County offers 13 full-sized hardwood courts, including Center Court with a seating capacity of more than 500 spectators. This vibrant 50-acre village,located at the corner of Frisco Street and All-Star Way includes multiple sports competition facilities, hotel and office space, medical specialists, restaurants, retailers, and multi-use commercial developments. A "PERFECT" setting for this elite event!

Classic Tour Dates:

Dallas, TX             June 26th- 28th, 2009
Miami, FL             July 24th- 26th, 2009
Atlanta, GA            August 14th-16th, 2009

For more information about Classic Roundball or for details on how to submit a pro-am level basketball team contact Mike Reckord at: (678) 830-8301 or email: mreckord@scroundball.com. Visit the website for details at: www.scroundball.com

For information on how to become a sponsor, vendor, or volunteer contact Alicia Reckord at: (678)830-7800 or email: areckord@scroundball.com.