THE 7th biennial Brusches Basketball Foundation Classic invitational tournament will commence on Saturday, 26th October and conclude on Saturday, November 2, at the Mackenzie Sports Club hard court in Linden.

Unlike previous years, the tournament will be played for Under-18 clubs and not the regular rivalry involving senior clubs from around the country.

According to Cloyde ‘Fatman’ Brusche, the organiser of the tournament which is played in honour of former national players: brothers Mike, Clifton and James Brusche , “We are seeking to strengthen the club structures, particular in Linden, since the sport has suffered due to several reasons, which includes the absence of proper playing facilities recently in the  mining town of Linden.”

The Clubs will be chosen from around the country and will compete for cash prizes, which will include trophies and medals amounting to $600,000 with the main sponsor being Guyconstruct.

It is being played on a knock-out format with clubs from Kwakwani, Georgetown, Berbice, East Coast,  Mackenzie and Wismar.

 The clubs are Victory Valley Royals, and Junior Kings of Linden, Kwakwani Ballers, Bartica Rangulars, Rosehall Jammers, Pepsi Sonics and Plaisance Guardians. Playing dates are October, 26, 27, November 1 and 2. (Joe Chapman)