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"title": "Building Blocks Mentoring Program Announces Inaugural Memphis HBCU Basketball Classic"
"description": "Building Blocks Mentoring Program has assembled 4 high caliber college basketball teams for inaugural Memphis HBCU Basketball Classic.  The classic will provide a stage for these teams to showcase their talented student athletes in front of a Memphis audience and bring awareness about the history and legacy of HBCUs. The event will run from December […]"
"date": "2011-09-26"
"authors":
  -
    "name": "HBCU Sports"
"url": "https://hbcusports.com/2011/09/26/building-blocks-mentoring-program-announces-inaugural-memphis-hbcu-basketball-classic/"
"categories":
  - "Basketball"
---

# Building Blocks Mentoring Program Announces Inaugural Memphis HBCU Basketball Classic

[![](http://www.tspnsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Memphis-HBCU-Classic.jpg "Memphis HBCU Classic")](http://www.tspnsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Memphis-HBCU-Classic.jpg)Building Blocks Mentoring Program has assembled 4 high caliber college basketball teams for inaugural Memphis HBCU Basketball Classic. The classic will provide a stage for these teams to showcase their talented student athletes in front of a Memphis audience and bring awareness about the history and legacy of HBCUs. The event will run from December 2 through December 3, 2011 in Memphis, Tennessee at Hamilton High School. The classic will begin Friday, December 2<sup>nd</sup>, at 6 p.m. with an HBCU and Greek Mixer at the Westin Hotel in Downtown Memphis. On Dec. 3<sup>rd</sup> at 9 a.m., Hamilton High School will host a College Prep Workshop, a College Fair at 11:00 a.m., and at 1: 30 p.m, the featured schools will play some exciting HBCU basketball. The day will end with a high stepping Greek Step Show in the Hamilton High School auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Taking the court in the classic are the following schools: Wiley College, Rust College, Fisk University and Knoxville College. 1:30 p.m. Wiley College vs. Fisk University (women’s) 3:30 p.m. Fisk University vs. Knoxville College (men’s) 5:30 p.m. Wiley College vs. Rust College (men’s) This event is sponsored by: 7up, Sun drop, Hydrive, All-Sport, Big Red, Comcast and Lenny’s For more information about the Memphis HBCU Classic visit the official website at [www.memphishbcuhoopclassic.com](http://www.memphishbcuhoopclassic.com/) or send your email to [info@memphishbcuclassic.com](mailto:info@memphishbcuclassic.com).