The Memphis Grizzlies announced today that they will partner with Memphis Athletic Ministries (MAM) to present the city’s longest-running holiday basketball tournament, the MAM Classic.
Formerly known as the MAM Christmas Classic, the 2019 MAM Classic presented by the Memphis Grizzlies will take place Dec. 17-21. The tournament will begin with two showcase games at the Built Ford Tough Training Facility inside FedExForum on Dec. 17, and will then continue at the Grizzlies Center at MAM (2107 Ball Road) and other area gyms for the remainder of the tournament. Boasting over 100 teams and 1,200 players annually, the tournament offers elementary and middle school divisions while attracting some of the region’s top teams.