East Syracuse Minoa DECA Presents:

“The Larry Costello Inaugural Classic” Basketball Games to Benefit V Foundation.

Come out for a fun night of entertainment to support the local community and honor Larry Costello, a Basketball Hall of Fame Member and an ESM Alum raised in Minoa.  “The Larry Costello Inaugural Classic” will be held on Saturday, December 17th in the ESM High School Gymnasium starting at 6:00 PM. The 1st game will feature a student vs. staff game at 6:00 PM.  The 2nd game, which features ESM alumni, will tip-off at 7:30 PM.  We will honor the legacy of Larry Costello between games. 

All proceeds from this event will be donated to the V Foundation in memory of Larry Costello. The mission of the V Foundation is to fund game-changing research and all-star scientists to accelerate Victory Over Cancer® and save lives. The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded by ESPN and legendary basketball coach Jim Valvano with one goal in mind: to achieve Victory Over Cancer®. Thanks to an endowment funded by generous donors, 100% of direct donations benefit cancer research and programs. This means that not one single cent of your donation goes to operating expenses.

To purchase tickets in advance, please visit Larry Costello Inaugural Classic Tickets. Tickets will also be available to purchase at the door on the night of the event.  Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students.  If you cannot attend the event but would like to make a donation please visit Larry Costello Inaugural Classic Tickets.  

If you have questions about the event, please contact us at [email protected]. 

Austin Betts, Emina Hajdarevic, Evan deBerjeois, Zach Johnson, Stephen Winans, & Michael Neubauer 

ESM DECA Event Planners

ESM DECA, Costello Family, & V Foundation would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for your support.

We are working together with one goal in mind: to achieve Victory Over Cancer®.