CORE MISSISSIPPI MAGIC BASKETBALL presents

8TH ANNUAL RUN-N SHOOT CHALLENGE

May 31, 2025
VICKSBURG, Mississippi
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Description

The 8th ANNUAL RUN-N-SHOOT CHALLENGE is a one day competitive basketball tournament with 2 games guaranteed. Join us in Vicksburg, Mississippi, also known as the Key to the South, for this exciting travel/AAU basketball tournament. Age divisions include 10u/4th grade thru 17u/Unsigned High School Senior boys and 10u/5th grade thru 17u/Unsigned High School Senior girls. First and second place teams will receive awards. Media coverage provided via @coregroupmsmedia on Youtube, CORE.MAGIC on Instagram and CORE MISSISSIPPI ATHLETICS on Facebook. Register today!!!

  • Tournament (Showcase)
  • All teams
  • Boys & Girls
  • Ability: Elite/Competitive/Developmental
  • $150.00-$175.00 entry fee
  • 2 game guarantee

Location

VICKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL Map
VICKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL
3701 Drummond St
VICKSBURG, MS, 39180
Directions

Contact

JAMES DIXON
601-301-2090

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General Information

The 8th Annual Run N Shoot Challenge is a one day, 2 game guarantee, 5v5 youth basketball tournament. Teams can request to play on Friday. Top two teams in each division will be play in Championship Games on Saturday. Age divisions include 10u/4th grade thru 17u/Unsigned High School Senior boys and 12u/6th grade thru 17u/Unsigned High School Senior girls school / travel / AAU basketball teams are invited. Media coverage provided by @coregroupmsmedia on Youtube, CORE.MAGIC on Instagram and CORE MISSISSIPPI ATHLETICS on Facebook. Medical personnell on site. Food vendors on site. Great facilities and great officiating. Come play ball in the Key City at the 8TH ANNUAL RUN-N-SHOOT CHALLENGE. This annual event is hosted by CORE MISSISSIPPI ATHLETICS, CORE MISSISSIPPI MAGIC BASKETBALL, and the CITY OF VICKSBURG. #TOTHECORE.

While visiting the Key City, be sure to check out Key City Park. Key City Park truly is an experience. Unique to the park are on-site entertainment attractions, including mini golf to complete your unforgettable, family-friendly experience at Key City Park! The premium amenities include numerous high-quality concessions, such as a full-service convenience store, Hunt Brothers Pizza, a full grill at the Rusty Rooster, and BBQ at Bucko the Pig. A variety of soft drinks, beer, and wine are also available for sale.

Vicksburg, Mississippi has a lot to offer, but if you’re a parent seeking a fun-filled evening after a day of traveling or watching exciting basketball action, look no further than the city’s four unique casinos, each situated on the banks of the storied Mississippi River. Boasting hundreds upon hundreds of games offering visitors plenty of opportunities to hit the jackpot, these establishments are open to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Don’t forget that now you can place your bets on your favorite sports team at Vicksburg’s casinos.

Vicksburg is a city of history, hospitality and so much more. Whether you are here for a few hours or for an extended stay, we want to help you make your own history that will last long after you leave. Vicksburg perfectly blends Southern culture and heritage with exciting modern-day attractions. From four world-class casinos and upscale shopping, dining and spas to some of the most fascinating historic sites, architecture and antebellum mansions in the nation, Vicksburg offers an authentic Southern experience you don’t want to miss. For listings of things to do in Vicksburg, visit the Vicksburg Convention and Visitor Website.

Jr. NBA Member

The Jr. NBA is the official youth basketball participation program of the NBA. The Jr. NBA includes a free, membership-based program for existing youth basketball leagues/organizations. The membership is to help encourage and support youth basketball participation at the grassroots level and improve the overall youth basketball experience for all participants. The Jr. NBA aims to develop a lifelong passion for the game of basketball in boys and girls ages 6-14 by teaching them the fundamentals of the sport while instilling core values including teamwork, respect and sportsmanship.

THE JR. NBA, NBA, AND NBA PROPERTIES DO NOT IN ANY WAY CONTROL OR OPERATE THE ACTIVITIES OF ANY JR. NBA LEAGUE OR TEAM.

US Amateur Sanctioned

US Amateur Basketball provides a cohesive national basketball platform that brings together the top grassroots tournament operators from around the country. Our goal is to bring together these various tournament operators to standardize and increase the quality of the tournaments being offered.


All event related questions should be directed to JAMES DIXON at coremagicaau@gmail.com or call 601-301-2090.