The event will award the opportunity to receive scholarships as well as a percentage of the event's proceeds to three charities NBA 2K Coins: Cxmmunity which focuses on increasing participation of minorities Esports; Beyond Sports foundation, which strives to translate athletic ability into real world opportunity as well as That Harper Kid, founded by Linnae Harper, former Chicago Sky guard, to assist local children.
Many basketball stars at high school from Chicago have pledged their support, including Jahil Okafor and Kendrick Nunn, as well as Quentin Richardson. Deon Thomas, Deon Thomas and Hoop Dreams stars Arthur Agee, William Gates, and Linnae Harper, who is a Chicago legend.
"This tournament offers kids from all across the city the chance to gather and have fun in one event that raises money for great causes," stated Matt Hoffar, cofounder of Gaming United, and Managing Partner at Brickhouse Ventures." Chicago Gaming United is an alliance of Brickhouse Ventures, TGS Esports, Abacus3, Edge Sports International, CyKam Consulting, and Georgia Sinclar Design.
TGS Esports Inc. is an esports organization dedicated to hosting and providing Esports tournaments, events, and leagues at both the amateur and professional levels both in person and online. TGS is the owner of Canada's very first dedicated esports facility Cheap NBA 2K22 MT, The Gaming Stadium, located in Richmond, British Columbia, which opened in June.