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Markieth Brown Jr. seeks to defend Hoopfest title with Be Ball For Life

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 2:02 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

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Summary

Markieth Brown Jr., guard for the Lilac City Legends, returns to Spokane this weekend to defend his title in the 6-foot-under elite division at Hoopfest. Last year, he helped his team, Be Ball For Life, capture the championship and had a standout season in the inaugural United States Basketball League. As a Shadle Park graduate, Brown's basketball journey has taken him from local gyms to collegiate success, including becoming Everett Community College's all-time leading scorer. Brown began his Hoopfest participation in fifth grade and has fond memories of playing in front of hometown crowds.

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•Markieth Brown Jr. aims to defend 6-foot-under elite title at Hoopfest.
•He averaged 22 points, five rebounds, and six assists in the USBL.
•Brown's journey includes standout seasons at Everett Community College and Montana Tech.
•He began participating in Hoopfest in fifth grade.
•Brown's championship defense takes place this weekend in downtown Spokane.

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2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Lilac City Legends guard and Shadle Park alum Markieth Brown Jr. aims to defend title in 6-foot-under elite division

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Jun. 25—For most basketball players, Hoopfest is where the summer begins. For Markieth Brown Jr., it's where years of work come full circle. Brown returns to downtown Spokane this weekend looking to defend the 6-foot-under elite championship his Be Ball For Life team captured a year ago. The title came on the heels of a basketball journey that has taken the Shadle Park graduate from Greater ...
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