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Rock Chalk Roundball Classic 2026 event takes place in Lawrence this week

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 8:23 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Rock Chalk Roundball Classic 2026 event takes place in Lawrence this week

Summary

The 2026 Rock Chalk Roundball Classic occurs this week in Lawrence, beginning with a basketball game on Thursday at Lawrence Free State High School featuring former KU athletes. A celebrity dinner follows on Friday at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, aimed at supporting families affected by cancer. Event organizer Brian Hanni expects to raise significant funds, continuing a tradition that has raised over $2 million since its inception. The event will also introduce a fundraising mechanism where donations are made for specific plays during the game, aiming for a minimum of $5,000 based on performance.

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•Basketball game features former KU athletes at Lawrence Free State High School.
•Celebrity dinner at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium supports cancer initiatives.
•Over $2 million raised by the event since it started more than a decade ago.
•Fundraising includes donations for dunks and 3-pointers during game.

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The Rock Chalk Roundball Classic’s 2026 event will take place this week in Lawrence. There’ll be both the basketball game, and the celebrity dinner.
— Yahoo Sports

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