Which is dedicated to the memory of Dylan Isaacs. Dylan Isaacs was a 30-year-old young player who died in a tragic incident in Miami last January 2024. According to Dylan Isaacs’ aunt, Cecilia Sky, he always dreamed of bringing basketball to as many children and youth in his community as possible. To make this dream a reality, his friends started this memorial tournament a few months after his death, which is now held regularly every year.
This second annual tournament features basketball teams from various communities in Canada and the United States, most of whom are indigenous (indigenous) players. This time, the event has also organized special programs for children and youth, in order to attract future generations to the sport. Dylan Isaacs, who belonged to the Cayuga Nation, was shot and killed in a brawl that broke out after a National Football League (NFL) game in Miami. According to police, he was leaving the stadium with his friends when a man got into an argument and opened fire. The incident shocked not only his family but the entire community.
“Dylan was a big, muscular young man, and his personality was as big and imposing as his height. The kids considered him their hero. Today, this tournament is a reminder of his loss, but it is also a way to make his dream a reality.” The tournament is not only a way to promote the game, but also a unique way to unite the community and keep Dylan Isaacs’ memory alive.