Author Archives: Syndicated Content
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
GALLERY: Hoopfest 2024
SPOKANE, WA -- Check out pictures from Hoopfest 2024! COPYRIGHT 2024 BY KXLY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
Jun 29, 2024
Idaho basketball holds kids skills clinic
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The University of Idaho men's and women's basketball teams held a free skills clinic for kids at Hoopfest. Idaho has a strong presence at the event with a handful of branded courts. ...
Jun 28, 2024
Parasport, Guardian host wheelchair basketball demo
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Parasport Spokane and Guardian teamed up for a wheelchair basketball showcase at Hoopfest. Non-disabled athletes tried their luck in a game of wheelchair basketball against some of t...
Jun 28, 2024
Spokane Chiefs forward drafted by Seattle Kraken
SPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane Chiefs forward Berkly Catton has been selected eighth overall by the Seattle Kraken in the 2024 NHL Draft. Catton is the eight Chief to be selected in the first round of the N...
Jun 28, 2024
Sonics legend Gary Payton coming to Hoopfest!
SPOKANE, Wash - The people watching just went up a notch at Spokane Hoopfest this weekend. Seattle Sonics legend Gary Payton will be among the crowds Saturday in downtown Spokane. Hoopfest announced o...
Jun 28, 2024
