Chicago basketball tournament for top high school teams returns

CHICAGO (WLS) — Top high school basketball teams will be facing off this weekend at the 11th Annual Chicago Elite Classic Basketball Tournament.

It takes place Friday-Sunday at the Credit Union 1 Arena.

“The Chicago Elite Classic is something we started to showcase our young people,” said Coach Tyrone Slaughter of Whitney Young.

This year, there’s a new “She Got Great” Women’s Tournament.

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“We’re super excited to be back and show everybody what a different team we are,” said Xamiya Walton of Butler Prep.

Health screenings will also be offered at the event.

You can learn more here.