The SCRI is a Pro-Am men and women's basketball tournament hosted annually in the Cobb County community by Mike and Alicia Reckord. At this event basketball fans will have an opportunity to get up close and personal with several current and former NBA, overseas and D-1 star athletes competing and making guest appearances at this event.

Players and guest include Atlanta's very own Josh Smith of the Atlanta Hawks, Damien Wilkens , Steve Smith, Brandon Bass, Corey Brewer,Trent Hassell ,Shandon and Willie Anderson ,Grant Long ,Dale Davis, Jermaine Jones , Donte Jones, Pig Miller, Dennis Scott, Dion Glover, Jabari Smith and many more!

This is a family event with lots of gifts and give-a-ways from sponsors such as NIKE ,Jordan Brand and DNA Energy Drink for kids of all ages! Games begin Friday night 7pm until 11pm at Life University.

The Reckord's share in NIKE's commitment to developing innovative ways of eliminating waste and promoting the physical activity of youth. "During the SCRI event we have teamed with NIKE and their Reuse-a-Shoe Program to collect old athletic shoes to recycle and use toward the resurfacing of basketball courts," says Alicia Reckord Co-Founder of the Southern Classic. "Each year we look for ways to give back to the youth in the community we live in. We are a grass-roots event and we want to contribute to our community for years to come. It's our responsibility."

DAILY ADMISSIONS

• $4 youth (ages 4-17) OR FREE! with a donation of ONE pair used sneakers
• $7 Adults (18 and over) OR FREE! with a donation of TWO pair used sneakers Check out highlights from last years event on YOU TUBE under Southern Classic Roundball!

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About Us:

The Southern Classic Roundball Invitational (SCRI) is known as one of the largest Pro-Am basketball tournaments in the southeast. Michael and Alicia Reckord founded this "grass-roots" event in 2002. Held every third weekend in August, the SCRI started with ten teams primarily from the Metro Atlanta area and a few out of state teams. These teams were derived of players with the ability and desire to play at the highest level with limited avenues to do so. The SCRI has since grown to over 26 men's teams from across the nation. Top teams have been represented from over thirteen states as well as the U.S. Virgin Island team with assistant coach Jim Harrick, former head coach at UCLA and Georgia. The SCRI is well known for having current and ex-NBA, college and over-seas players, and those who have played major D-1 basketball.

Current and ex-NBA players include: Josh Smith, Jarred Jack, Damien Wilkins, Steve Smith, Dale Davis, Willie & Shandon Anderson, Jabari Smith, Grant Long, Jermaine Jones, Dion Glover, Chris Dudley, Roshawn McLeod and Anthony "Pig" Miller. College players have included: Brian Oliver, B.J. Elder, Tony Akins, Ezra Williams, Brian McHenry, Charleston Young, Brandon Robinson and Adrian Jones.

Community Contribution

The SCRI believes in giving back to the community. The Reckord's have always recognized that it is more important to give than it is to receive. Although they have not always been able to make financial contributions to organizations they realize that awareness is just as important. Each year a local charitable organization has been selected to support and bring awareness to within the community. Past organizations supported by the SCRI are: Covenant House Georgia, National Mental Health Association of Georgia and The Mike Glenn Foundation. Booths were set up offering literature to over 1000 youth and adults combined over the course of the weekend.

The Atlanta Hawks have provided games, prizes, and Hawks paraphernalia to kids attending the tournament. Additionally, over the past three years Nike and Jordan Brand have played an intricate part in the success of SCRI's ability to ensure that every child attending the event walk away with a gift.

SCRI has teamed with several local businesses for support over the years. Community sponsors include: Nike, Jordan Brand, Gatorade, DNA Energy Drink, Atlanta Hawks, Athletes Foot, Pepsi, The Custom Shop, Friedman's Shoes, Cool Fitted Caps, Blue Moon Pizza, Wing Zone, Apple Bees, Marietta Trophy, Dime Magazine, 300 Atlanta, Urban Soul Upscale Event Promotions, Dave & Busters Marietta, Tom James.

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Contact Us:

Alicia Reckord
SCRI Co-Founder Reckord Group, LLC