A passion for the game
Gervais-area writer David Espinoza pens historical account of the Oregon Latino Basketball Tournament
Heading into March 2020, organizers of the Oregon Latino Basketball Tournament were gearing up to celebrate the 30th iteration of the annual community event.
Early bird registration was concluded, teams were signed, courts at Willamette University were reserved, members of the Portland Trail Blazers organization were scheduled and a media blitz was making the rounds through Facebook and radio.
Then, less than two weeks before opening games were ready to tip off, the COVID-19 pandemic reared its ugly head and all gatherings of more than 25 people were banned indefinitely.