About BCC

The Bluff City Classic was started in1981 with aspirations to be a showcase for area talent to keep their skills sharp during the summer. What eventually happened was the beginning of a tradition. Some of the area’s best talent made their mark on the courts of the Bluff City Classic. From former Memphis State stars like William Bedford, Elliott Perry, Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway, Andre Turner, Keith Lee, Cedric Henderson, Lorenzen Wright, Jimmie “Snap”Hunter to other local legends like Scooter McFadgon, Thaddeus Young, Louis Williams, Carlos Clark, Andre and Erick Lardd, Todd Day, Dewight Stewart, Cory Beck, and Justin Reed, the Bluff City Classic has been the showcase for numerous Memphis prep stars over the past 30 years.