50 Hoops

50 Hoops

National Prostate Cancer and Disease Awareness

50 Hoops is the first national prostate cancer basketball tournament targeted to African American men 50 and over. Ed and Pat Sanders founded the company after Ed went through prostate cancer and treatment. Dr. Claus Roehrborn, Head of Urology at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center urged the couple to form a needed prostate cancer outreach to target African American men. Today, almost a quarter-century later, 50 Hoops remains the only national African American-founded prostate cancer basketball tournament that toured the US for over two decades, and national patient and accredited medical education nonprofit in the U.S., targeted to educate African American and underserved communities.


The National Physician and Family Referral or NPFR Project (a subsidiary of 50 Hoops), was launched in 2000 with a grant from Pfizer to work with the National Human Genome Center (NHGC) at Howard University. With the launch of our partnership, we began nation-wide outreach for prostate cancer and expanded to other cancers and diseases. 50 Hoops was able to leverage new national partners, and expand our patient education programs in over three-dozen U.S. cities. We’ve partnered with small to mega African American churches, community stakeholders, major teaching hospitals, health ministries, noted community health advocates and Black Expos. More than 80% of our work is done face-to-face at “ground-zero” community. Our patient education Lecture Series has reached over three-dozen cities in the United States over the past 17 years.

50 Hoops Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: If my church, community group or office can find three to five men, age 50 & over or men age 30-49, can we enter a Team?

    Yes. 50 Hoops is as much for the fun of the game as it is for Prostate Cancer EDUCATION, physical agility, speed, or point scoring. 50 Hoops benefits the understanding of prostate cancer and

    research. We want men and their families to join in the fun for a GREAT cause that affects us all.



    We can provide flyers and church announcements to your organization. email:

    info@50hoopslegends.com with your name,

    email, and phone number to call for promotion materials.

  • For the main event, I’m not 50 yet. I’m only 49 but according to your literature I can still enter if I turn 50 this year. Is this true?

    YES. If you are 49 and will be 50 in 2024 you can play.

  • How much TIME and benefits is involved?

    TIME: Between 2-3 hours of your time. If your team does not have highest score their game, you can stay or leave as you prefer

    .

    BENEFITS: To play in the 50 Hoops, the benefits are prostate cancer education and a better understanding of symptoms and treatments during our Hardwood Workshops.



    The TWO teams with the highest score at the end of all the games will play for the CHAMPIONSHIP. The championship team gets neck metals, T-shirts, a Trophy, an MVP Gift Bag, PLUS a $500.00 GIFT card.

  • I just play basketball for FUN, but I think I can compete in 3- on-3, half-court with four 8-minute quarters. I usually play with younger men. Can men younger than 50 participate?

    NO. Only 50 and over men can play this year.

    Register Here

  • Is there only one winner or do you have different categories to compete in?

    There is only one Game with ONE winner in the final playoff. The winning team (3-7 men) is 50+. The Playoff involves the TWO teams with the highest scores at the end of all the games



    These two teams will play for the CHAMPIONSHIP, The championship team gets neck metals, a Trophy, a Gift Bag, PLUS a $500.00 GIFT card. Also, the MVP receives a special gift.

  • I don’t have a TEAM, per say. I like to work out with the guys, but none of them qualify in the same age category as I do. Can I still enter 50 Hoops? (or just me and a friend?)Question

    Yes. Participants can register as an INDIVIDUAL, and either be matched as an ALTERNATE (meaning it’s just one or two guys, but they don’t have a team). Or for those who register as Individuals we’ll try to make a team of 3-7 men (depending upon the number of teams registering)

  • How much does it cost to play?

    The cost for teams of 3-7 men is $150.00. Also, INDIVIDUALS may register as an “individual” For a cost of $35.00. We will put you on a team, or make up a team with 3 or more individuals.



    Note: 50 Hoops LEGENDS is a non-profit organization and donations are always accepted for the Tournaments.



    We Look forward to seeing you there!

    Donate Here
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