The 2015 edition of Slam Dunk to the Beach high school basketball tournament is bringing some top-notch schools from around the nation to the First State later this year.
The Delaware Sports Commission, which revived the holiday hoops event last December, unveiled 12 out-of-state teams that have signed on to play at Cape Henlopen High School the week after Christmas this year.
That group features a trio of teams that finished last season in the USA Today national top 25. Philadelphia’s Roman Catholic - ranked 16th a year ago - tops that list. Roselle Catholic from New Jersey and another Philly squad, Saints Neumann-Goretti will also there. They were ranked 20th and 22nd respectively last year.
The out of state teams join six participating Delaware teams announced in March. That group included a pair of 2015 state tournament semi-finalists, Sanford and Mount Pleasant.
A 19th and final team will be announced at a later date.
Slam Dunk officials say last year’s tourney drew over 10,000 spectators and contributed more than $1 million to the local economy during its 3 day run.
This year’s Slam Dunk will be held December 27-29 in Lewes. Three-day passes are on sale now for $55 dollars at the tournament's website.