Tennessee basketball players volunteer at Hoops for Hope event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 7:55 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
On August 22, Tennessee basketball players participated in Hoops for Hope, a charitable event supporting local children and young adults with Down syndrome. This annual tradition, which started in 2007, took place at Farragut's gym. Players engaged in activities with attendees, such as lifting kids for dunks and cheering them on during games. Several newcomers to the team expressed their appreciation for connecting with the community through this event.
- •Event benefited children and young adults with Down syndrome
- •Players helped with dunking, game activities, and cheering
- •Trey Sexton initiated the event in 2007 as an Eagle Scout project
- •Players found personal value in volunteering and community service
- •Newcomers established relationships with fans beyond basketball
- 7:55 PMYahoo Sports — What Tennessee basketball players said about volunteering with Hoops for Hope
"Tennessee basketball players spent Aug. 22 volunteering at Hoops for Hope, an event benefitting local children and young adults with Down syndrome.
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