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Dagger Development

3 v 3 Tournament

Raising Awareness for Organ Donation

Golf Maine Park District

11/29/2026

We are hosting our first-ever Dagger Development 3v3 Basketball Tournament and we have partnered with Gift of Hope to help raise life-saving awareness for organ donation! Join us for this high-octane, 1-day tournament operating under USA Basketball 3x3 rules. Every single dribble, pass, and bucket helps raise awareness for life-saving organ donation. The best part? Register your whole squad as organ donors and get $20 off your team entry fee!

Basketball players jumping for the ball during a game.
Basketball players jumping for the ball during a game.
Quick Stats:

  • More than 103,000 people are on the U.S. organ transplant waiting list

  • Someone is added every 8 to 10 minutes

  • 17 people on average die each day waiting for a transplant, even though over 90% of U.S. adults support donation

Waiting List Breakdown:

  • Kidneys: Make up roughly 87% (over 90,000) of the total waiting list

  • Livers: Over 9,000 individuals waiting

  • Hearts: Around 3,700 individuals waiting

  • Lungs & Pancreas: Thousands more combined across remaining organ needs

Other Facts:

  • About 60% of U.S. adults (roughly 170 million people) are signed up on their state registry

  • Impact: One single deceased donor can save or heal up to 8 lives through organ donation, and many more through tissue and eye donation

  • Availability: Only about 3 out of every 1,000 people die in a manner that allows for deceased organ donation.

Close-up of a basketball spinning on a player's finger under bright sunlight.
Close-up of a basketball spinning on a player's finger under bright sunlight.
Three basketball players on a court during a game.
Three basketball players on a court during a game.
Photo of the Golf Maine Park District basketball courts with banners promoting organ donation.
Photo of the Golf Maine Park District basketball courts with banners promoting organ donation.
When: November 29, 2026 | Tip-off at 12AM
Where: Gollf Maine Park District
Divisions: Competitive and Recreation (Max 4 players per roster)

Space is limited to 16 teams. Click on the link below to lock in your bracket spot today!

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FAQs

What is 3v3?

A fast-paced basketball game with three players per side on the court.

When is it?

November 29th, 2026, a one-day exciting tournament event.

Where is the tournament?

Golf Maine Park District, 8800 W Kathy Ln, Niles, Illinois.

How many teams?

Limited to 16 teams only to keep the competition fierce.

Team size?

Each team has up to 4 players — three on court, one sub.

How to register?

Scan the QR code or click the link below to sign up now.

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3v3 Tournament

Full Team Entry
100$
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Donation Discount
50$

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Energetic 3v3 basketball game in action at an outdoor court with players competing fiercely.
Energetic 3v3 basketball game in action at an outdoor court with players competing fiercely.
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This tournament was a blast and made me proud to support organ donation!

J. Carter

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A smiling basketball player holding a trophy on an outdoor court during sunset.

Great competition and a meaningful cause—can’t wait for next year’s event!

M. Lopez

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A group of three basketball players celebrating a win with high-fives on a sunny day.
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