On August 19th, 2015 Jake Engel passed away from a heroin overdose. A kind, charismatic, and hardworking member of the Long Island community, Jake's death was a heart-wrenching blow to a community that has been devastated by drug overdoses and the opioid epidemic. Shortly after his death, Jake's brother and friends spontaneously organized a community basketball tournament in his name, and this tournament and foundation has continued to grow from then until now.
For the safety of our community, the 2021 Hoops for Hope Barbecue is cancelled. We hope that you are all staying safe and we are already looking forward to the 2022 event!