These were the words Chet Kuhlmann said to his dad on the way home from the last basketball game in which he played.  Chet chose to play in a tournament in Hutchinson on April 12 and 13, 2003, rather than go to his first high school prom.  His rendition of playing the perfect game had little to do with how many points he scored or being the star of the game.  He talked about playing without mistakes and doing his best to help his team.  Two days later, on Tuesday, April 15, Chet Kuhlmann was killed in a car accident while on his way to school. 

The Chet Kuhlmann memorial 3 on 3 basketball tournament is a celebration of Chet’s short, but full life.  It is a chance to spend a weekend the way Chet would.  He played to win, but more importantly, he played with respect, utmost sportsmanship and style.  Family, friends and players remember Chet walking off the court sweaty, smiling and ready for the next game.  Chet played basketball for himself, for his teammates and for the love of the game.