Benefit basketball tournament to be held in August

A special money-raising basketball tournament is coming to Cape Girardeau in August.

Players of all ages and skill levels can participate in the two-day Gus Macker 3-on-3 tournament, which consists of street ball-style play with licensed officials and structured competition, according to a news release from BOLD Marketing. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Cape Girardeau.

The tournament is planned for Aug. 8 and 9 at Arena Park.

A formal announcement of the tournament will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Arena Building by representatives of the Boys & Girls Club and will feature an introduction of the owner of Macker Basketball LLC, Scott "Gus" McNeal, according to the release.

Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournaments are nationally recognized fundraising events. More information is available at macker.com.

Pertinent address:

410 Kiwanis Drive, Cape Girardeau, Mo.