"Hoops and Dreams," Empowering Young Men in the Community

By WKTV News

Story Created: Jul 18, 2008 at 10:28 PM EST

Story Updated: Jan 22, 2009 at 5:28 PM EST

UTICA - Utica's "Hoops and Dreams" competition aims to empower young men and women in the community. The 14th installment of the tournament started Friday night, with the message being more than just about basketball.

The initiative behind this weekend, is to create a positive message, while engaging the youth with something they really like. That "something" is basketball.     
    
The founder of "Hoops and Dreams" says the most important thing about this tournament is the ability it has to reach young people, especially young black males, and motivate them to achieve success.
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