Final round of 2026 Holy Cross Men's Open basketball tournament tips off Saturday

The 57th annual tournament features a competitive field of amateur teams and high-profile players from across the region.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:21pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball game in motion, with players and the court broken down into overlapping planes of navy, green, and orange.The Holy Cross Men's Open tournament showcases the region's top amateur basketball talent in a dynamic, high-energy competition.Kaukauna Today

The 57th Annual Holy Cross Men's Open basketball tournament continues this weekend at the Carl Giordana Gymnasium in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, with the final round of play set for Saturday. The tournament has already seen several high-scoring matchups during the opening rounds, with teams like McCarty Law, Milwaukee Basketball Club, Dvorak Wealth Management, and others advancing to the quarterfinals.

Why it matters

The Holy Cross Men's Open is a long-running and prestigious amateur basketball tournament that showcases the talent of both former collegiate standouts and current high school stars from across the region. It provides an opportunity for players to compete at a high level and potentially gain exposure for their skills.

The details

Play resumes at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 10 with a game between McCarty Law and the Milwaukee Basketball Club. The tournament concludes with a 7:15 p.m. championship game on Sunday evening. Rosters include notable athletes such as Kaukauna High's Andrew Jensen, a Mr. Wisconsin Basketball finalist who will play college basketball next year at De Paul University, Mr. Basketball Zavier Zens of state champion Wisconsin Lutheran High School, Ben Brust formerly of U.W.-Madison, and Jake Hottenstine of Minnesota Duluth.

  • The 57th Annual Holy Cross Men's Open basketball tournament is taking place this weekend.
  • Play resumes at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 10.
  • The tournament concludes with a 7:15 p.m. championship game on Sunday evening.

The players

Andrew Jensen

A Kaukauna High School player who is a Mr. Wisconsin Basketball finalist and will play college basketball next year at De Paul University.

Zavier Zens

The Mr. Basketball from state champion Wisconsin Lutheran High School.

Ben Brust

A former player for the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Jake Hottenstine

A player from Minnesota Duluth.

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What’s next

The consolation game is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Sunday, followed by the tournament championship at 7:15 p.m.

The takeaway

The Holy Cross Men's Open basketball tournament provides a platform for talented players from high schools and colleges across the region to compete at a high level and potentially gain exposure for their skills.