One of Springfield's favorite holiday traditions is back as 32 local high school basketball teams meet up at the campus of Missouri State University for the annual Blue and Gold Tournament.
This year features many of the best players in the area but the field also holds some uncertainty due to recent injury developments.
Plenty of star power will be on display, including a five-star phenom and a number of veteran ballers hoping to lead their teams to a Blue and Gold championship.
Here are some of the things we'll be looking for when the Blue and Gold Tournament tips off on Wednesday: