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The recent Peach Jam event in Augusta attracted young basketball talent, including 13-year-old Jayden Zsigo from Miami, who participated to improve his skills and training. Amidst competitive training sessions offered by local coaches, Zsigo highlighted the experience’s value and its role in boosting Augusta’s economy. The event not only showcases elite basketball prospects but also generates significant revenue for local businesses, contributing approximately $18 million annually to the economy.
Augusta has welcomed young basketball talent during the recent Peach Jam event, which not only serves as a platform for aspiring players but also contributes significantly to the local economy. Among the participants is 13-year-old Jayden Zsigo, a guard for the Florida Rebels who traveled from Miami to enhance his skills and gain experience.
Zsigo, a student-athlete at Palmer Trinity School, attended the Peach Jam to refine his skills through rigorous training sessions. His commitment to improvement led him to discover Jay Fields and Chance for Hoops and Hope gym through an online search, where he sought additional training while in Augusta. After competing in the EYBL Nike Summer Session No. 4 at Riverview Activities Center, Zsigo chose to extend his stay and work with local high school players to further develop his game.
The training sessions were described as competitive, mirroring the intensity of actual games. Zsigo reported that the experience significantly enhanced his ball-handling skills and allowed him to practice drills focused on reading defenses and creating scoring opportunities. He shared that these workouts marked the highlight of his trip, alongside his engagement with fellow Florida Rebels guard Seby Moore, who also joined the training sessions.
Coach Jay Fields expressed pride in hosting athletes from different regions, recognizing the importance of providing quality training support in Augusta. He aims to attract more young talents from the EYBL community to take advantage of the training sessions offered at his facility, promoting his services through his website, chanceforhoopsandhope.com.
The Peach Jam event, now in its 29th year, not only showcases elite basketball talent, including future Division I prospects and former NBA players, but also has a considerable impact on Augusta’s local economy. The tournament spans three age divisions—15-and-under, 16-and-under, and 17-and-under—bringing participants and their families from across the United States. As a result, local businesses, particularly restaurants and hotels, experience a surge in sales and foot traffic during the event.
Estimates suggest that the Peach Jam generates an impressive $18 million annually for the local economy. Owners of local establishments, such as Aroma’s Italian Grill and The Larder, have reported notable increases in both overall sales and the number of customers, particularly larger groups, coinciding with the tournament festivities.
In conclusion, Jayden Zsigo’s experience at the Peach Jam reflects the aspirations of young athletes and highlights the value of training opportunities available in Augusta. As the city continues to host major basketball events, local businesses are optimistic about the ongoing economic benefits these tournaments provide for the community.
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