The Sneaks Summer Classic rebounded following the pandemic for its 3rd Annual tournament, taking place on July 17, 2021 at the La Jolla Recreation Center in San Diego, CA.

The sunny summer day featured 16 competitive teams battling until the end, Korean-inspired tacos from Seoul on Sixth, cold brew coffee from Cafe Moto, exclusive tournament merch at the Sneaks Clothing Brand table, live DJ sounds by Ian Hill, and sponsorship from local businesses and entrepreneurs.

Find pictures, video, and information from the day below.

Tournament Results

The early morning crew - Group picture of all the teams and players present before the tip-off of the first 2 games of the day.

The 2021 tournament featured 16 teams competing to be the last team standing at the end of the day. The 16 rosters from the day are listed below. Click on roster sheet to get a larger, more detailed view.

2021 Champs

The "5 O'Clock Cowboys" squad (pictured, right), led by San Diego Padres General Manager AJ Preller, came up victorious against "One Pump" in the championship game to win their second Sneaks Summer Classic Championship in a row.

Media

2021 Tournament Video

Get an inside look at the tournament - basketball, people having a good time, tacos from Seoul on Sixth and more! Click to watch.

Video by Isaac Perez

2021 Tournament Photos

CLICK HERE to view and download all of your pictures from the day. 🏀🌴

Vendors

Seoul on Sixth - Tacos Koreanos

Cafe Moto - Cold Brew Coffee

Entertainment

Local talent Ian Hill provided the vibes for the day at the DJ booth, right beside the Sneaks merch table. As a member of the community that many tournament patrons know and were happy to see, Hill showcased his wide range of music taste and feel for the crowd throughout the day.

Photo courtesy of Cathy Morrison (@cmcathymorrison)

Press

Feature from the La Jolla Light

Click here to read the tournament feature from the La Jolla Light, written by Elisabeth Frausto.

Merch

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