The Atlanta Hawks and Hoop It Up are hosting a 3x3 tournament October 17 at the Georgia World Congress Center. The Hawks list check-in at 9 a.m. and play from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
There are youth, adult, wheelchair and Pro-Am divisions, with a minimum of three games for registered teams. The organizer’s registration deadline was October 14, so this morning’s most realistic action is to attend as a spectator, not assume a new team can enter.
Atlanta News First reports that spectator admission is free and that contests and alumni appearances are part of the day. This makes it an appealing coaching outing even without a team entry.
For eighth-grade basketball coaching, pay attention to spacing, transition defense and quick decision-making in the three-player format. Bring back one drill idea rather than trying to overhaul practice after watching a tournament.
What to do: Plan a free spectator visit to the Hawks’ 3x3 tournament Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; look for one drill to bring to practice.