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12th Annual LeRon King Classic
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Dear Coach,
On behalf of Courts Event Management, thank you for competing with us during the 2025 season. Your program, your athletes, and your families helped make this year our most successful yet — competitive games, packed gyms, and a championship atmosphere from start to finish.
We’re excited to officially announce our 2026 tournament lineup, and we would be honored to host your team again:
14th Annual LeRon King Classic
π Huntington, WV
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March 20–22, 2026
π Register:
https://basketball.exposureevents.com/249154/14th-annual-leron-king-classic
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Jamesa Courts Invitational
π Huntington, WV
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April 10–12, 2026
π Register:
https://basketball.exposureevents.com/widgets/v1/registration?eventid=254729
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Stephanie Courts Classic
π Huntington, WV
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May 8–10, 2026
π Register:
https://basketball.exposureevents.com/widgets/v1/registration?eventid=254737
These events will feature:
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Multiple divisions and competitive brackets
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Certified officials and professional game operations
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Exposure opportunities for players and programs
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Discounts for multi-team and multi-event participation
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Championship-level environment your athletes deserve
Spots filled quickly last season — we recommend securing registration early.
If you have questions, need hotel recommendations, or want assistance registering multiple teams, feel free to contact us anytime.
We look forward to hosting you again in 2026 — let’s make it our best year yet.
Sincerely,
J. Bryan Courts
Courts Event Management
π§ Courtseventmanagement@yahoo.com
π± 304-633-1311
Dear Coach/Team Representative,
Courts Event Management (CEM) is excited to invite your team to compete in our premier 2025 travel basketball tournaments! These highly anticipated events provide top-tier competition, certified officials, and a well-organized experience for players, coaches, and fans.
2025 CEM Tournament Lineup
π 13th Annual LeRon King Classic
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March 21-23, 2025
π Presented by HOTWORX Huntington
π Jamesa Courts Invitational
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April 11-13, 2025
π Stephanie Courts Mother’s Day Classic
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May 9-11, 2025
π Presented by D-1 Greyhounds
Event Details
βοΈ All officials certified by West Virginia, Ohio, or Kentucky
βοΈ Concessions available at each playing site
βοΈ Fan Entry: $10 for Adults | $5 for Youth
π Register Your Team Today:
https://basketball.exposureevents.com/organizations/12985/courts-event-management
Spots fill up quickly, so don’t miss this opportunity to compete against top travel teams! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
We look forward to seeing you on the court!
Best regards,
J. Bryan Courts
Courts Event Management
Dear Coach/Team Representative,
Courts Event Management (CEM) is excited to invite your team to compete in our premier 2025 travel basketball tournaments! These highly anticipated events provide top-tier competition, certified officials, and a well-organized experience for players, coaches, and fans.
2025 CEM Tournament Lineup
π 13th Annual LeRon King Classic
π
March 21-23, 2025
π Presented by HOTWORX Huntington
π Jamesa Courts Invitational
π
April 11-13, 2025
π Stephanie Courts Mother’s Day Classic
π
May 9-11, 2025
π Presented by D-1 Greyhounds
Event Details
βοΈ All officials certified by West Virginia, Ohio, or Kentucky
βοΈ Concessions available at each playing site
βοΈ Fan Entry: $10 for Adults | $5 for Youth
π Register Your Team Today:
https://basketball.exposureevents.com/organizations/12985/courts-event-management
Spots fill up quickly, so don’t miss this opportunity to compete against top travel teams! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
We look forward to seeing you on the court!
Best regards,
J. Bryan Courts
Courts Event Management
Dear Coach,
We are excited to invite your team to participate in the 13th Annual LeRon King Classic, West Virginia’s longest-running travel basketball tournament. This premier event will take place March 21-23, 2025, and promises to be the perfect early-season challenge to test your skills against top competition.
Event Details:
• Dates:March 21-23, 2025
• Location: Phil Cline YMCA & area high schools
• Why Join?
• Competitive teams from across the region
• High-quality facilities and organization
• A tradition of excellence spanning 13 years
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to kick off your season and showcase your talent.
Register today using the link below:
13th Annual LeRon King Classic Registration
https://basketball.exposureevents.com/227790/13th-annual-leron-king-classic/registration
Spots are limited, so be sure to secure your team’s place early. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at 304-633-1311.
We look forward to seeing you on the court!
Best regards,
Courts Event Management
Dear Coach,
We hope this message finds you well and gearing up for an exciting basketball season ahead!
We are thrilled to invite your team to participate in the 13th Annual LeRon King Classic, taking place from March 21-23, 2025. Renowned as THE BEST early season tournaments, it offers an excellent opportunity for teams to test their skills against premier competition.
This event promises not only intense on-court action but also a great opportunity for players to develop and for coaches to evaluate and refine their strategies. Having your team participate in the LeRon King Classic will undoubtedly contribute to a season full of growth and success.
To secure your team’s spot in what’s set to be an unforgettable tournament, please register at your earliest convenience. You can register by following this link:
https://basketball.exposureevents.com/227790/13th-annual-leron-king-classic/registration
Please feel free to reach out to us at 304-633-1311 if you have any questions or require further information. We look forward to welcoming you and your team to the classic and witnessing some captivating basketball.
Thank you, and see you on the court!
Best regards,
Courts Event Management
Don't miss your chance to play in the D-1 Greyhounds Mother's Day Classic. This will be a great test to get your team ready for Nationals! Limited spots available so don't wait to register!!!
https://basketball.exposureevents.com/216841/d-1-greyhounds-mothers-day-classic/registration
Kirk S Gillenwater Hoopfest April 12-14 2024 50% of all registration fees will go towards scholarships for area high school students
FIRSTKG2024 $100 off registration if you're the first to register
https://basketball.exposureevents.com/216714/kirk-s-gillenwater-hoopfest/registration
The Brackets have been updated and are visible on the app.
3/16/2024 10:55 PM
The BRCACKETS ARE COMPLETE!
The brackets may not be showing but if you look at the schedule you will see the games. You can look up your team then go to schedule select your team then select schedule to your game. Or you can click division then select your division then select schedule to see your games.
I am working to get the brakcets to be visible but the show will go on!
Thanks for your continued support!
Courts Event Management
Because of the number of text and phone calls I'm receiving about the brackets it's slowing down the process of verifying all scores so the brackets are accurate. Once we have verified all scores from all three sites I will send an email letting everyone know the FINAL BRACKETS are ready!
3/16/2024 7:53 PMThe YMCA courts are running 20 minutes behind. We are working to get caught up!
3/16/2024 2:37 PM
The schedule is out now!
The D-1 Greyhounds new iPhone/iPad tourney app is out. Check it out!
http://t.co/qcQfaTxmS1
Check out the new D-1 Greyhounds Android tourney app
http://t.co/nfwRHa1zWJ
I wanted go over a couple of things.1) we have a ZERO Tolerance policy with fans, players, coaches and parents berating others! We WILL prosecute to the fullest extent possible!!
2) ALL decisions by a Site Director, Ryan Smith at Huntington High & James Courts, II at Huntington Middle, are FINAL!
We are looking forward to hosting you team and fans and look forward to a GREAT weekend of basketball!!
Thank you for your continued support
Courts Event Management Staff
The schedule has been released!
GOOD LUCK to all the players & fans!!!
The schedule will be released later today but I wanted go over a couple of things.
1) we have a ZERO Tolerance policy with fans, players, coaches and parents berating others! We WILL prosecute to the fullest extent possible!!
2) ALL decisions by a Site Director, Ryan Smith at Huntington High & James Courts, II at Huntington Middle, are FINAL!
We are looking forward to hosting you team and fans and look forward to a GREAT weekend of basketball!!
Thank you for your continued support
Courts Event Management Staff
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Heart. Desire. Motivation.
Those qualities not only embody how to play the game of basketball, but how we should live our lives.
LeRon Scott King did just that.
He was blessed with the rare combination of size, speed, strength and athleticism. However, without heart, desire and motivation to succeed, he would have never become an all-state halfback or earn an athletic scholarship or become a successful businessman or fight leukemia to the end.
In the memory of his passing Dec. 18, 2011, the LeRon King Roundball Classic will honor one of best athletes from Huntington, W.Va., who could light up the room with a smile and touch lives with his kindness and generosity.
Born Nov. 2, 1971, LeRon grew up fast.
Literally.
Always the biggest and tallest kid, LeRon became a four-sport athlete as he starred in football, basketball, baseball and track and field.
Had the strength to run over defenders, hit home runs and throw a shot put or discus further than anyone.
Had speed to finish the fast break with a dunk, chase down fly balls in the outfield and run the 100-meter dash.
A lefty, LeRon also had the athletic ability to shake defenders in open space in football, nail the midrange jumper, and the body control to soar in the long jump.
As a sophomore at Huntington High, LeRon was a starter on one of the best teams ever at the school when the Pony Express won the 1988 Class AAA state title.
For all his success on the field, LeRon was also a standout student with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. Without the grades to play, he would have never been able to showcase his talents on the field.
In college, LeRon played for Marshall University when it reached the NCAA Division I-AA national title game in 1991, 1992 and 1993. The Herd won it all in 1992.
All LeRon’s talent brought more than just accolades.
From the time he began playing sports, LeRon felt pressure from the outside and from within to become a pro athlete.
When he didn’t reach that ultimate goal, LeRon had to do some soul searching and figure out what to do with his life. The passing of his mom left him at a loss.
He could have given up, but didn’t.
LeRon went into real estate and became owner and operator of KL Ventures LLC. He used his business to not only provide for his family, but to give back to the community.
A father of four, LeRon became a husband and was looking forward to his life.
He had made it, but last spring, LeRon became diagnosed with leukemia.
While his family and loved ones immediately feared the worst, LeRon became even stronger in his faith. As he put it, he was “ready to rumble” with the disease.
LeRon went toe to toe with it and kept doing so until his last breath, which in itself is a greater achievement than anything he did as athlete or a businessman.
So as we celebrate his memory through one of his greatest passions – basketball – LeRon Scott King may have been the biggest kid, but he had the heart to match.
Rest in peace my brother.
Enjoy the games.
All event related questions should be directed to Bryan Courts at Courtseventmanagement@yahoo.com or call 304-633-1311.
