George Long Holiday Basketball Tournament

Arlington · December

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Summary

Arlington, Virginia — 23 years running, started by Wakefield head coach Tony Bentley in 2003-04 and named for George Long, who died of ALS in 2010. Eight-team field, three days, late December, drawing programs from Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William and Tidewater. Colonial Forge took the 2025 title over Forest Park.

What makes this tournament distinct

A coach-built tournament with deep ties to the Northern Virginia coaching community — not a corporate showcase, more a local-pro reunion.

Who it fits

Best for: NoVA and Tidewater programs wanting solid Christmas-week competition without a flight.

Tradeoffs: Field stays regional by design — not a national draw and limited streaming.

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