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Zydeco Hoop Fest Youth Basketball Tournament announced

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Posted at 5:51 PM, Jun 23, 2021
and last updated 2021-06-23 21:57:45-04

Above All Sports is partnering with Cupid Bernard to bring a jam-packed event to Acadiana.

The first Zydeco Hoop Fest Youth Basketball Tournament will consist of entertainment, food, and lots of competition.

Games kick off Thursday, June 24 and will continue through the weekend, ending on Sunday, June 27. Former USL Football All American and 16-year NFL professional with the Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles Brian Mitchell will speak during the opening ceremonies.

The tournament will benefit the Lafayette Parks and Recreation Center in Lafayette.

"This is home for me and I wanted to come back and help the kids in the community that I can touch who I can get involved in because of their positions with Parks and Rec," said Brian Jolivette, owner and director of Above All Sports. "I could get really involved to help kids and this tournament is perfect for that ."

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