What’s coming next
- Tournament date(s) and game schedule
- Venue announcement and logistics
- Invite details and team confirmations
- Sponsor and partner information
- Official updates for players and supporters
Official page coming soon
Invite-Only Basketball Tournament
The Kono Classic
Buffalo, NY's original annual basketball tournament. Established in 2013, The Kono Classic is an invite-only tournament led by Justin Konotopskyj, president and chief executive officer of the Kono Organization. We’re preparing dates, venue details, team registration, and event announcements. Join us for one of the most anticipated basketball events in Western New York, where players from Buffalo and surrounding communities such as Amherst, East Amherst, Williamsville, Clarence, Tonawanda, Lockport, and many more compete for one of the most coveted trophies in the region.
📍 Buffalo, NY
🏀 Basketball
🗓️ Dates TBA
🎟️ Registration Soon
🏆 Established 2013
🔒 Invite-Only
Event snapshot
Location
Buffalo, NY
Format
Tournament
Sport
Basketball
Status
Launching Soon
Contact
Email: [email protected]
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Schools & Programs Represented
The Kono Classic features players from Buffalo and Western New York schools and communities, including programs such as:
- Williamsville Central School District
- Williamsville North High School
- Williamsville East High School
- Williamsville South High School
- Casey Middle School
- Heim Middle School
- Transit Middle School
- Dodge Elementary School
- Heim Elementary School
- Saint Joseph's Collegiate Institute
- Canisius High School
- Nichols School
Sponsored By
- House of Kublai
- Paving Productions
- John and Mary's
Interested in sponsoring The Kono Classic? Contact us for partnership opportunities and event visibility in Buffalo and Western New York.
Tournament Profile
Established
2013
Access
Invite-Only
Region
Buffalo / WNY
Updates
Dates & Teams Soon
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Kono Classic? The Kono Classic is an invite-only basketball tournament in Buffalo, New York.
- When was The Kono Classic established? The tournament was established in 2013.
- Where is it held? The Kono Classic is based in Buffalo, NY and serves the Western New York basketball community.
- Can anyone register? No. The Kono Classic is an invite-only tournament. Follow the official X account for updates and announcements.
Buffalo & Western New York Focus
The Kono Classic highlights local and regional basketball talent across Buffalo and surrounding areas, including Williamsville, Amherst, Clarence, Tonawanda, and other Western New York communities.
Why this matters
This page will be updated with official dates, event location details, participating teams, and sponsor announcements as the next tournament approaches.
Official Updates
For official announcements, schedules, and event news, follow the Kono Classic on X and check back here for updates.