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Monmouth University will host Drive to the Hoop, a three-on-three, all-ages basketball tournament benefiting Prevention First and the Monmouth University women’s basketball team on March 19 in West Long Branch. Drive to the Hoop is the only major three-on-three tournament held to benefit a nonprofit organization, Prevention First. Drive to the Hoop offers various age- and skill-level divisions, so everyone is invited to participate. Each team will be guaranteed three refereed games, with winning teams moving on to the playoff rounds and finals. Prizes and trophies will be awarded to each division winner. The fee to register or sponsor a team is $100, and other sponsorships are available. To register, visit www.drivetothehoop.com.