Gus Macker Starts Saturday

On Saturday morning August 3, 148 teams from all over the region will converge on the downtown Burlington riverfront for the 2nd Annual Burlington, Iowa Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament.

Almost 600 players, comprised of all ages and skill levels, will compete over two days in their divisions for the coveted Gus Macker Trophy. The tournament was brought to the area by the Greater Burlington Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Festivities will be kicked off on the Mississippi River courts between the Memorial Auditorium and Port of Burlington Friday, August 2 with an opening night celebration. Two home town teams will compete with Midwest Magic taking on Burlington Fire department at 6:30 p.m. followed by Great River Health System’s team taking on Great River Entertainment’s team at 7 p.m.

The tournament proper will begin at 8 AM Saturday, August 3 and run through Sunday, August 4.