Southeast Alaska’s Gold Medal Basketball Tournament began more than 70 years ago, which means many players and volunteers are following in their parents’ footsteps.
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Star power: Gold Medal tournament gives fans a lot to cheer about
Yakutat C-Bracket star Martin Sensmeier also shines off the court. Young fans have been asking to pose next to the sweet jump-shooting guard all week. Sensmeier had a major role as Red Harvest in the 2016 Hollywood remake of the classic “The Magnificent Seven.
The 71st Gold Medal Basketball Tournament
You can follow sports writer and photographer Klas Stolpe’s coverage of the Juneau Lions Club’s 71st Gold Medal Basketball Tournament here.
Lion’s Club Gold Medal hoops begin Sunday
The 71st Annual Juneau Lions Club Gold Medal Basketball Tournament starts Sunday with all eight teams in both the B and C brackets taking to the Juneau-Douglas High School gymnasium floor.
Lessons learned on the basketball court: You have to play defense
I once scored 32 points in a Gold Medal Tournament B bracket game. And we lost. You see, you have to play defense, too, if you want to advance in the week-long tournament.
Gold Medal Basketball Tournament tips off Sunday
The tournament brings people from communities all over Southeast to the capital city.
New business resurrects Juneau adult basketball leagues
S.E. Reign Sports will now operate the city’s adult basketball leagues