3rd Annual
Elmer-Williams Memorial Basketball Tournament
Hoops for Hope: Balling for Charity and Community
Coming Fall 2025
Our Second Annual Elmer-Williams 3-on-3 Memorial Basketball Tournament was a tremendous success!
Our 2024 tournament quadrupled in size and doubled our donations which benefit local charities, uniting the community through friendly competition.
The work doesn’t stop here. Donate now to help us turn this year’s win into lasting change for our community.
Proceeds benefit local youth-centric charities in the Puget Sound Region.
Help us celebrate the lives of Jesse Williams and Jim Elmer by becoming a sponsor of our tournament!
Check out some highlights from our 2024 Tournament!
ABOUT US:
Jesse "THE JET" Williams and James "Jim" Elmer were cherished fathers, friends, and family members, who bravely fought battles with cancer, and whose presence is deeply missed. Their dedication to youth sports in the greater Everett community left a lasting impact that will never be forgotten.
Family members and friends of the Elmer and Williams’ families are committed to honoring their legacies and continuing their tradition of giving back to the community and that’s why this tournament was created.
Our annual basketball tournament is a celebration of family, fun, and friendly competition, highlighting Jesse and Jim’s shared passion for the game of basketball.
Join us as we come together to honor these remarkable men and make a positive impact in their memory.
James “Jim” Elmer
Jesse “THE JET” Williams