Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Almost 1,200 people treated for injuries while at Hoopfest
SPOKANE, Wash. -- For many athletes at Hoopfest, the heartbreak of loss was not the only injury sustained over the weekend. MultiCare treated 1,184 athletes for injuries between Saturday and Sunday. A...
Jul 01, 2024
Paralympian carries weight of nation at Hoopfest
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Raphael Botsyo isn't fazed by competition. He's been overcoming obstacles his whole life. "I've lived with a disability for almost 38 years now," Botsyo said. Raphael developed Polio...
Jun 30, 2024
Hoopfest court raises awareness for young men's mental health
SPOKANE, Wash. -- One family's Hoopfest court is raising awareness of mental health at this year's tournament. The Hoopfest court near Washington Street and Riverside Avenue is sponsored by the Kellen...
Jun 30, 2024
Recovery tips for Hoopfest athletes
SPOKANE, Wash. -- After a strenuous weekend of competition in the world's largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament, Mutlicare is offering some important recovery tips. According to Multicare, over 1,000 p...
Jun 30, 2024
Today’s Headlines (07/01/24)
Hurricane Beryl, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, rapidly intensified into a Category 4 storm with 130 mph winds and is on track to hit the Windward Islands. This makes it the earliest Cate...
Jun 30, 2024
35-year Hoopfest veteran, Larry Wendel, joins Hoopfest Hall of Fame
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Every June for the last 35 years, one man has ruled the courts of Hoopfest with an iron fist. With decades of experience, Larry Wendel has been a basketball referee since before the ...
Jun 30, 2024
WSU's Jake Dickert goes full 'dad-mode' for first Hoopfest
SPOKANE, Wash. - WSU Football head coach Jake Dickert went full "dad-mode" at his first Hoopfest. He's coaching this weekend... just not the way you're used to. COPYRIGHT 2024 BY KXLY. ALL RIGHTS RESE...
Jun 30, 2024
Local sponsorships help families hurdle Hoopfest financial barriers
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Many families and players experience financial barriers when Hoopfest returns to Spokane each year. That challenge can create a race to find the money in order for kids to play in th...
Jun 29, 2024
Teenagers represent Italy at Hoopfest for the first time
SPOKANE, Wash. - For the first time in Hoopfest History: the country of Italy will be represented on the courts. It's all thanks to a partnership with the Gonzaga Kinesiology and Sport Management prog...
Jun 29, 2024
Q&A: Seattle Supersonics legend Gary Payton chats with KXLY at Hoopfest
SPOKANE, WA -- The Seattle Supersonics may not be coming back anytime soon, but it certainly didn't feel that way as NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton was in Spokane for Hoopfest. RELATED: GALLERY: Hoopfe...
Jun 29, 2024
