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Why should your business register a team?

Registering a team in a 3v3 Hoops tournament allows Columbus businesses to simultaneously invest in workforce development, strengthen community trust, energize employees and build a future talent pipeline, through authentic, human connection.

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Why should your business register a team?

Registering a team in a 3v3 Hoops tournament allows Columbus businesses to simultaneously invest in workforce development, strengthen community trust, energize employees and build a future talent pipeline, through authentic, human connection.

Register A Business Team
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HERE ARE FIVE MORE REASONS TO PARTICIPATE.

  • Early connection to future talent

    • Student-athletes consistently demonstrate discipline, teamwork, time management, leadership and resilience. Traits employers seek.

    • Direct interaction humanizes the company and allows students to see real professionals who look like them and share similar interests.

    • Informal conversations during games and downtime often create stronger impressions than career fairs.

    • Employees can share career paths, internships, apprenticeships and entry-level opportunities organically.

     

    Soft-skills alignment

    3v3 basketball mirrors workplace skills:

    • Communication under pressure

    • Trust and collaboration

    • Adaptability

    • Accountability
       

  • Visible commitment to Columbus neighborhoods

    • Participation signals that the company is not just located in Columbus but invested in Columbus.

    • Being present in community spaces builds credibility beyond sponsorship logos.

    Strengthening community trust

    • When employees engage directly, not just executives, it reinforces authenticity.

    • Builds goodwill among families, schools, coaches, and community leaders.

    Supporting youth pathways

    • Connecting sports, education and career awareness strengthens the local talent ecosystem, which benefits employers long-term.
       

  • High-impact team building

    • 3v3 Hoops requires collaboration, strategy and trust, mirroring workplace dynamics.

    • Cross-department teams break silos and build relationships.

    Purpose-driven engagement

    • Employees increasingly value opportunities that combine fun, service and meaning.

    • Participating employees feel pride representing their company in a positive community setting.

    Wellness and morale

    • Physical activity and friendly competition boosts morale, reduces stress and supports overall wellness initiatives.
       

  • Measurable social impact

     

    Participation directly supports:

     

    • Youth development

    • Education-to-career pipelines

    • Community health and engagement

     

    Beyond check-writing

     

    • Hands-on involvement is increasingly valued by stakeholders, customers, and employees.

    • Demonstrates shared value creation, not transactional philanthropy.

     

    Local ESG credibility

     

    Strong alignment with:

     

    • Social (community investment, workforce readiness)

    • Governance (employee engagement, ethical leadership)

  • Positive, organic brand exposure

     

    • Community members associate the company with fun, mentorship, and opportunity.

    • Social media, local press, and word-of-mouth amplify impact.

     

    Employer of choice positioning

     

    • Shows the company values people, community, and youth development.

    • Attracts socially conscious candidates and customers.

    Relatable brand storytelling

     

    • Employees in jerseys are more memorable than logos on banners.

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3V3 Hoops Tournament Hosted by

NBA Legend Kenny Anderson

Saturday, May 2, 2026 | @ RPAC OSU CAMPUS

  • Early connection to future talent

    • Student-athletes consistently demonstrate discipline, teamwork, time management, leadership and resilience. Traits employers seek.

    • Direct interaction humanizes the company and allows students to see real professionals who look like them and share similar interests.

    • Informal conversations during games and downtime often create stronger impressions than career fairs.

    • Employees can share career paths, internships, apprenticeships and entry-level opportunities organically.

     

    Soft-skills alignment

    3v3 basketball mirrors workplace skills:

    • Communication under pressure

    • Trust and collaboration

    • Adaptability

    • Accountability
       

  • Visible commitment to Columbus neighborhoods

    • Participation signals that the company is not just located in Columbus but invested in Columbus.

    • Being present in community spaces builds credibility beyond sponsorship logos.

    Strengthening community trust

    • When employees engage directly, not just executives, it reinforces authenticity.

    • Builds goodwill among families, schools, coaches, and community leaders.

    Supporting youth pathways

    • Connecting sports, education and career awareness strengthens the local talent ecosystem, which benefits employers long-term.
       

  • High-impact team building

    • 3v3 Hoops requires collaboration, strategy and trust, mirroring workplace dynamics.

    • Cross-department teams break silos and build relationships.

    Purpose-driven engagement

    • Employees increasingly value opportunities that combine fun, service and meaning.

    • Participating employees feel pride representing their company in a positive community setting.

    Wellness and morale

    • Physical activity and friendly competition boosts morale, reduces stress and supports overall wellness initiatives.
       

  • Measurable social impact

     

    Participation directly supports:

     

    • Youth development

    • Education-to-career pipelines

    • Community health and engagement

     

    Beyond check-writing

     

    • Hands-on involvement is increasingly valued by stakeholders, customers, and employees.

    • Demonstrates shared value creation, not transactional philanthropy.

     

    Local ESG credibility

     

    Strong alignment with:

     

    • Social (community investment, workforce readiness)

    • Governance (employee engagement, ethical leadership)

  • Positive, organic brand exposure

     

    • Community members associate the company with fun, mentorship, and opportunity.

    • Social media, local press, and word-of-mouth amplify impact.

     

    Employer of choice positioning

     

    • Shows the company values people, community, and youth development.

    • Attracts socially conscious candidates and customers.

    Relatable brand storytelling

     

    • Employees in jerseys are more memorable than logos on banners.

Workforce Development
& Talent Pipelines
  • Early connection to future talent

  • Soft Skills Development

Employee Engagement, Retention & Culture
  • High-impact team building

  • Purpose-driven engagement

  • Wellness and morale

Brand Visibility & Employer Branding
  • Positive, organic brand exposure

  • Employer of choice positioning

  • Relatable brand storytelling

Community Development &
Place-Based Investment
  • Visible commitment to Columbus neighborhoods

  • Strengthening community trust

  • Supporting youth pathways

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & ESG Alignment
  • Measurable social impact

  • Beyond check-writing

  • Local ESG credibility

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READY TO BRING YOUR TEAM?

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