Coaches or representatives of 16 area high school boys basketball programs received checks Wednesday as part of the Downtown Dothan Hoops Classic redistribution to the participating programs of the annual
A record $76,928 in checks was distributed Wednesday to the 16 teams for the tournament that was held for the 16th year. Money is raised through sponsorships, ticket sales and concession revenues minus expenses and given back to the schools competing in the boys basketball tournament held between Christmas and New Year’s.
Carroll head coach Mike Henry, speaking in front of those in attendance, added, “We don’t have to worry about uniforms. We don’t have to worry about spirit packs or going to camps. All these will be done because of what you guys provide.” The money is divided based on how many games each team plays at the tournament. The teams who reach the semifinals/finals and played four games each received 12.5 percent of the total amount . The four teams that won openers but were eliminated in the second round each received 6.25 percent of the total amount . The eight teams who played, but lost openers received 3.1 percent each .
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