Two-day event will center around a youth basketball competition for athletes grades 6-12
KATY, Texas, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, in partnership with Nike and Jordan Brand, is hosting the Academy Sports + Outdoors H-Town Classic 3v3 basketball tournament this fall. The event is designed to pay homage to Houston's basketball legacy while also bringing together athletes of all skill levels as part of the company's commitment to providing fun for all.
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