2k Sports announced today that they are holding an tournament for NBA 2k10 for the XBOX 360 through Xbox Live. Interested ballers can register now through January 16th, when the registration and qualification period end. The top 60 players will be contacted and round 1 will start on January 23rd, after 4 more rounds, 2 finalists will be flown to Dallas, Texas. While in Dallas, the finalists and their guest will be treated to VIP events by Nike. The winner will get $10,000 and have the opportunity to design a colorway for Kobe Bryant's signature shoe, the Zoom Kobe V. Bryant will wear them during an LA Lakers game and in NBA2K11.

During the qualification period, all ranked games played online will count towards the entrant's qualification ranking. The top 60 qualifiers, who have played at least 15 games during the qualification period, and who have checked in after being contacted will be admitted into the first round of the tournament. Key dates are listed below;

* 12/23/09 Registration & Qualification Period Open

* 1/16/10 Registration Ends (11:59 p.m. EST)

* 1/17/10 Qualification Ends & 24 Hour Check-In Period

* 1/23/10 Playoffs, Round 1 (10 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST)

* 1/24/10 Playoffs, Round 2 (10 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST)

* 1/30/10 Playoffs, Round 3 (10 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST)

* 1/31/10 Playoffs, Round 4 (9 a.m. EST start)

* 1/31/10 Playoffs, Round 5 (TBD, Based on Round 4 Winner Availability)

* 2/13/10 Championship Finals (Champion Crowned)