Three straight days of nothing but basketball will consume Monticello schools this week.

The annual 'Holiday Hoopla' basketball tournament welcomes in nearly a dozen basketball teams from across central Illinois for boy's and girl's round-robin basketball. Monticello Schools Superintendent Adam Clapp says it is a herculean effort to make the Hoopla happen.

The Hoopla has seen an added dimension in the last few years with the addition of the use of the new Sievers Center. Clapp believes the new facility has allowed for the tournament to be run even smoother than before.

Clapp mentioned the volunteers it takes to run the Hoopla. He explains the volunteers come from various sports programs across the High School and the overall proceeds go to benefit the Monticello Athletic Booster Club.

Hear Monticello Sages boy's basketball Holiday Hoopla action throughout the week on 95.9 FM WEZC and at dewittdailynew.com.

Tuesday there will be a special split simulcast broadcast as Monticello takes on Clinton at 3:30 pm. Hear the action WEZC, on The Big 1520 AM/92.3 FM/106.5 FM WHOW and at dewittdailynews.com. 

Then tune in to WHOW for the Clinton boy's placement game on WHOW. The Maroons have an excellent chance to be playing for the tournament's championship this week. Keep it to Regional Radio for all the recaps of their games and when they play on Thursday of the tournament.