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Gus Macker tournament organizers confirm Zanesville venue for 2027

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 9:02 AM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Gus Macker tournament organizers confirm Zanesville venue for 2027
Summary

Organizers have secured a venue for the Gus Macker basketball tournament at Ohio University Zanesville/Zane State College and the YMCA, targeting July 2027 for the event. The next step involves a site walkthrough scheduled for August to finalize venue layouts. A three-year contract will follow, with fundraising efforts exceeding initial goals, reaching approximately $41,000. Registrations for teams are set to open in March 2027, as the committee aims to build community support and secure more sponsorships.

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  • •Venue secured at Ohio University Zanesville and YMCA for July 2027 tournament.
  • •Site walkthrough planned for August to finalize event layout.
  • •Fundraising efforts achieved $41,000, surpassing initial $30,000 goal.
  • •Team registrations expected to open in March 2027.
  • •Committee continues to seek sponsorships and volunteers.
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  • 9:02 AMYahoo Sports — The long game pays off as Gus Macker organizers secure a Zanesville venue
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Organizers secured a venue at Ohio University Zanesville/Zane State College and the YMCA, and are still targeting a July 2027 event.

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