The Second Annual Caron Butler Classic Happens Sunday

Ron Bailey, Publisher

This article is constructed primarily from an official Media Advisory

January 8, 2009 – DTLR and Nike to Host Second Annual “Caron Butler Basketball Classic” on Jan. 11

NBA player and local retailer to host event with six regional high school basketball teams in partnership with Nike

What: Local urban retailer DTLR (formerly Downtown Locker Room) and Nike have organized the second annual “Caron Butler Basketball Classic” - a charity basketball tournament with six regional high school basketball teams. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Hoop Magic Education Foundation. The Hoop Magic Education Foundation is a non-profit program established to help student athletes with after school tutoring, development of learning skills, mentoring, and assisting them with getting into college. It is based in Chantilly, Va.

As part of DTLR’s ongoing community outreach in the Washington, D.C. area, the retailer has gathered the unique talents and expertise of Caron Butler and Nike for this annual basketball tournament that gives back to student athletes.

Caron Butler, here seen shooting via the Verizon Center Jumbotron, has with the help of his staff put together another great showcase.

When: Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009
2 p.m. – Paul VI (VA) vs. Prep Charter (Philadelphia)
4 p.m. – National Christian Academy (MD) vs. Coolidge High School (Washington, D.C.)
6 p.m. – Preston Academy (NC) vs. Heat Academy (VA)

Where: Coolidge High School
6315 5th St., NW
Washington, D.C., 20011

How: Tickets are available at the door as well as through the high schools competing in the basketball games. Tickets are $10.

ABOUT DTLR
Levtran Enterprises, Inc., is the parent company for DTLR, a 70-store chain of urban fashion stores in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Illinois and Washington, D.C. Operating for more than 25 years, Levtran’s DTLR stores have become a trusted source for the hottest trends in urban footwear, apparel and music. Under the DTLR banner, Levtran participates in – and orchestrates – several community outreach initiatives and events supporting the neighborhoods and communities they serve. For more information on Levtran Enterprises, Inc. and/or DTLR, including store locations, current fashion trends, upcoming store events and community outreach initiatives, please visit www.dtlr.com.

ABOUT NIKE, INC.
NIKE, Inc.—based in Beaverton, Oregon—is the world’s leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly owned Nike subsidiaries include Brand Jordan; Converse Inc.; Cole Haan; Umbro Ltd., and ,Hurley International LLC. For more information, visit www.nikebiz.com.


ABOUT CARON BUTLER – WASHINGTON WIZARDS
No. 3 Caron Butler plays forward and is in his fourth season in Washington and his seventh overall in the NBA. The 28-year-old Butler is averaging more than 21 points and 6 rebounds per game, making him the team’s leading scoring and second leading rebounder.

ABOUT THE HOOP MAGIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The Hoop Magic Education Foundation is a non-profit program established to help student athletes with after school tutoring, development of learning skills, mentoring, and assisting them with getting into college. It is based in Chantilly, Va.