The third annual Rip City 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is taking over the Rose Quarter July 30-31, courtesy of Presenting Partner Les Schwab Tire Centers. One of the state’s premier outdoor basketball tournaments, Rip City 3-on-3 features divisions for all ages and skill levels, and benefits Special Olympics Oregon. The tournament raised more than $25,000 for Special Olympics Oregon last year, with the goal to exceed that number this year.
Before 2014’s inaugural event, Portland had been without a flagship 3-on-3 tournament since 2011, the last time “Street Jam” was held at the Rose Quarter. Organized and managed by Eventuris, which was founded by the long-time producers of the largest 3-on-3 tournament in the world, Rip City 3-on-3 has an entirely different look and feel than its predecessor.