This is a lousy article regarding the economic feasibility of the Shootout.  It says the budget is $753,000 for this weekend basketball party.  But the reader is left with several basic questions.  Is this all state money?  State plus sponsor money?  What amount is raised from sponsorships?  Does the Shootout pay for itself?  If so, what is the profit.  If not, how much does it lose.  It's hard to believe that in these challenging economic times that the author would be so lazy as to not provide more financial insight on this event.