Hoopfest 2025

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Fri., June 27, 2025

Ethan Bard with the Whidbey Wizards takes a shot against members of Fresh Never Benched during Hoopfest on Saturday in Spokane.

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Basketball players battle it out during Hoopfest 2025 on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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Sinaloa Eastwood playing fo the team Savage Athletic shoots against Someday Starters’ Sophia Kraus during Hoopfest 2025 on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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Chika Nduka with DEI yells after blocking a shot from the team Perseverance during Hoopfest 2025 on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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Elite competitors battle it out at Hoopfest’s Center Court during Hoopfest 2025 on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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Fresh Never Benched’s LeShawn Palm drives the ball against the Whidbey Wizards during Hoopfest 2025 on Saturday in Spokane.

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Hoopfest court sponsors are displayed on backboards as players battle it out during Hoopfest 2025 on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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Elias Curtis pump-fakes and drives while playing for Two Week Notice during Hoopfest 2025 on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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Players crash in the paint during Hoopfest 2025 on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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Layers of basketball courts swarm with players young and old during Hoopfest 2025 on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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Hoopfest 2025 team names ranged from the mundane to memes on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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Court Monitor Jeff Schoonmaker shields his eyes from the sun while officiating during Hoopfest 2025 on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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Brothers Garrick and Greg Phillips pose for a photo during Hoopfest 2025 on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash. The pair have competed in every Hoopfest.

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Basketball courts fill Spokane streets during Hoopfest 2025 on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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Basketball courts fill Spokane streets during Hoopfest 2025 on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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Basketball players battle it out during Hoopfest 2025 on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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Spencer Hauser snags a loose ball while playing for Perseverance during Hoopfest 2025 on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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Basketballs, basketball shoes, food truck meals and sports bags fill sidewalks during Hoopfest 2025 on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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Former Zag Corey Kispert - now with the Washington Wizards - waves to fans before judging the Hoopfest 2025 dunk contest on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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Former Zag Corey Kispert - now with the Washington Wizards - center seated, watches as Tyler Cronk the 2024 Hoopfest dunk contest champion heads to the rim during a qualifying round on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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Former Zag Corey Kispert - now with the Washington Wizards - judges the Hoopfest 2025 dunk contest on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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Ben Ehlert dunks the ball during Hoopfest 2025’s dunk contest on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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Tyler Cronk the 2024 Hoopfest dunk contest champion smiles at fans during a qualifying round on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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Tyler Blakely heads to the rim during a qualifying round for the 2025 Hoopfest dunk contest on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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Media members film the Hoopfest 2025 dunk contest on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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Hooptown U.S.A. Hall of Famer Larry Wendel is all smiles while officiating the Hoopfest 2025 dunk contest on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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Gonzaga’s Ismaila Diagne reacts during the qualifying round for Hoopfest 2025’s dunk contest on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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Spectators watch during the Hoopfest 2025 dunk contest’s qualifying round on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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Gonzaga’s Graham Ike reacts during the qualifying round for Hoopfest 2025’s dunk contest on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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Players pack it in after a day of street basketball during Hoopfest 2025 on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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Players work on their shots as the sun begins to set during Hoopfest 2025 on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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A player takes a nap in the afternoon sun during Hoopfest 2025 on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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