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Noviembre 2013
November 2013
La Compañía de Turismo de Puerto Rico (CTPR) se enorgullece en darle la bienvenida a la 7ma. Edición del Puerto Rico Tip Off, celebrándose este año en el Coliseo Roberto Clemente. Estamos seguros que disfrutará no solo de la emoción de un excelente torneo deportivo con atletas de alto calibre, sino también de la experiencia de conocer las cualidades que hacen de Puerto Rico un destino cinco estrellas.
The Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) is proud to welcome you to our beautiful Island and the 7th Edition of the Puerto Rico Tip Off at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente. We are certain that during your stay you’ll enjoy not only the thrill of the first-rate competition, but also the experience of the qualities that make Puerto Rico a fivestar travel destination.
Puerto Rico es un destino diverso y moderno con paisajes espectaculares; con una cultura rica; aventuras; y una excitante vida nocturna. Un destino que ofrece a nuestros visitantes un sinnúmero de opciones que van desde lo tradicional hasta lo más moderno. En el legendario Viejo San Juan puede visitar las fortificaciones españolas que defendieron la Isla de piratas, caminar al atardecer y disfrutar de música en vivo en el malecón de Bahía Urbana. Explorar pequeñas boutiques en busca de artesanías y manualidades típicas, además de probar una taza de nuestro excelente café en un bistró al aire libre rodeado de 500 años de historia.
Puerto Rico is a diverse and modern Island where spectacular natural settings, rich culture, adrenaline filled adventures and exciting nightlife offer infinite options that go from the traditional to ultra trendy activities. In legendary Old San Juan City, visit Spanish forts that defended the Island from pirates, take a sunset walk and enjoy live music at Bahía Urbana promenade. Browse for local arts and crafts and try a cup of our excellent coffee at an outdoor café surrounded by 500 years of history.
Si busca una aventura inolvidable, explore fuera del área metropolitana y escoja de entre cientos de millas de playas prístinas, camine en veredas de reservas naturales, cabalgue en las montañas, y planee como un ave en la tirolina más alta del mundo. Una visita a El Yunque, uno de los bosques pluviales más accesibles del mundo, y a una de las bahías bioluminiscentes, harán de su visita una inolvidable. Nuestra herencia española, taína y africana ha sido fuente de inspiración para nuestros artistas. Disfrute de una experiencia culinaria exquisita, preparada por uno de nuestros reconocidos chefs, o anímese a dejarse llevar por el ritmo tropical de nuestra Salsa. Diviértase en nuestros modernos clubes nocturnos y conozca de la hospitalidad y simpatía por la cual somos conocidos alrededor del mundo. Le invitamos a descubrir todo lo que hace de Puerto Rico un destino de clase mundial. Estamos seguros que estaremos dándole la bienvenida nuevamente a nuestra Isla Estrella en un futuro cercano.
Those looking for the thrill of a lifetime should venture outside the metropolitan area and explore hundreds of miles of pristine beaches, walk trails on natural reserves, horseback ride in the mountains or get a bird’s eye view of our forests on the world’s tallest zipline. A visit to El Yunque, one of the most accessible rainforests in the world, and the famous bioluminescent bays will, without doubt, make your visit an unforgettable one. Our blend of Spanish, Taíno Indian and African heritage serves as inspiration for the arts. As the sun sets, savor a unique culinary experience at one of our excellent restaurants and enjoy local entertainment. Take pleasure in learning new dance steps to our world renowned salsa music. Enjoy the hip atmosphere of modern lounges and our people’s warmth and hospitality. We invite you to discover what makes Puerto Rico a world class destination. Once you experience our All-Star Island, we are certain we will welcome you back soon.
Cordialmente,
Sincerely,
INGRID I. RIVERA ROCAFORT DIRECTORA EJECUTIVA Compañía de Turismo de Puerto Rico
INGRID I. RIVERA ROCAFORT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Puerto Rico Tourism Company
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WELCOME FROM THE
Noviembre 2013
November 2013
Estimado huésped,
Dear Guest,
Bienvenido a Condado Plaza Hilton, hotel anfitrón para el Puerto Rico Tip-Off 2013, convenientemente ubicado en el corazón del área del Condado y a solo minutos de las calles adoquinadas del Viejo San Juan y el Coliseo Roberto Clemente. Tanto este servidor, como nuestros amables empleados nos encargaremos de hacer su visita inolvidable y con deseos de regresar.
Welcome to The Condado Plaza Hilton host hotel for the 2013 Puerto Rico Tip-Off, conveniently located in the heart of Condado, just minutes from the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan and the tournament’s arena, Roberto Clemente Coliseum. Our goal is to provide you with a quality experience that exceeds your expectations and leaves the desire to come back; all of our friendly team members and I are eager to assist you.
El Condado Plaza Hilton se ha distinguido por 50 años por su excelente y personalizado servicio convirtiéndolo en uno de los más reconocidos hoteles en San Juan. Nuestro hotel ofrece el casino más aclamado en el área del Caribe, el cual opera las 24 horas y una gran variedad de actividades y restaurantes. Le invito a que disfrute de su estadía nuestro paraíso con vista al mar y a Laguna del Condado.
As a landmark for over 50 years and one of the most popular and well-loved hotels in seductive San Juan, the Condado Plaza Hilton has long pampered guests with personalized and outstanding service, dining variety and an endless array of activities, as well as the most popular 24-hour Casino in the Caribbean. We are truly delighted to have the opportunity to be of service!
Aprovechamos la oportunidad para desearle una estadía placentera y extenderle el mejor de los éxitos en esta y futuras competencias deportivas.
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I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a pleasant stay and all the very best in this most competitive Annual Tournament. May the good times begin!
Cordialmente,
Sincerely,
RAÚL BUSTAMANTE DIRECTO GENERAL Condado Plaza Hilton
RAÚL BUSTAMANTE MANAGING DIRECTOR Condado Plaza Hilton
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CHAMPIONSHIP GAME RECAPS 2007 [NOVEMBER 18] James Dews scored nine of his 17 points in the second half to lead Miami to a 64-58 win over Providence to win the championship. The 6-foot-3 freshman guard, who added two rebounds, scored five points during the last 90 seconds. The Hurricanes also got 16 points from Brian Asbury and 12 from Anthony King. Weyinmi Efejuku led Providence with a game-high 21 points and Dwain Williams added 17. The Friars jumped out to a 20-12 lead on a jumper by Efejuku with 2:53 to play in the first half. Providence led 22-18 at the half. But Miami rallied at the start of the second half when Brian Asbury connected from beyond the arc with 16:08 to go. Providence rallied to take a 51-50 lead with an Efejuku 3-pointer and 4:11 to go. But the Hurricanes surged with strong play from Dews in the final minutes. Providence’s Geoff McDermott, who scored eight points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the title game, was named the most valuable player.
2010 [NOVEMBER 21] Blake Hoffarber hit the winning 3-pointer with 1:31 left to lift Minnesota to a 74-70 win over West Virginia. Hoffarber hit four 3-pointers and scored 12 points for the Golden Gophers as Al Nolen compiled 17 points and Trevor Mbakwe added 16 for Minnesota. There were nine lead changes and the score was tied 10 times in the title game. Hoffarber finally hit the decisive shot on a baseline 3 in front of an exuberant Minnesota bench with 1:31 to go and a 7370 lead. The Gophers tossed up a wild shot as the shot-clock expired, giving the Mountaineers one more chance to tie with 24.3 seconds left. But West Virginia missed two shots - Nolen was up in Casey Mitchell’s face on a 3-attempt on the first one and they missed around the basket on the next. The Gophers hit one free throw to secure the win and held the Mountaineers without a field goal for the final 3 minutes. Mitchell scored 27 points for West Virginia.
2008 [NOVEMBER 23] Terrell Holloway made 10 free throws without a miss and finished with 13 points to help Xavier beat Memphis 63-58. B. J. Raymond and Jamel McLean added 11 points each for the Musketeers, and C.J. Anderson finished with 10. Tyreke Evans led Memphis with 12 points, but was 4-for16 from the field. Robert Dozier and Antonio Anderson each scored 10 points. Both teams struggled from the field, with Xavier shooting 36 percent and Memphis finishing at 32.7 percent. Xavier was 25-for-37 at the line, while Memphis was 15-of-30. After Memphis’ Rubert Sallie tied the game at 37-37 with 15:28 left in the game with his only points of the game on a three-point shot, Xavier gained 45-39 and 51-45 leads in the next eight minutes. Doneal Mack’s three-point basket earned the Tigers a 5251 edge with 6:07 remaining before Terrell Holloway’s two free throws with 5:37 left gave Xavier the lead for good. Anderson was named the most valuable player for the tournament.
2011 [NOVEMBER 20] Trevor Releford scored 20 points to lead Alabama to a 65-56 win over Purdue. The Crimson Tide point guard added five assists and four rebounds, and Alabama used a 19-4 burst midway through the second period to earn its first regular-season tournament title since winning the Las Vegas Classic in 2007. Robbie Hummel led Purdue (4-1) with 17 points and Kelsey Barlow added 11. Tony Mitchell had his 10th doubledouble with 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Crimson Tide to earn most outstanding player honors at the tournament. JaMychal Green added 14 for Alabama and Levi Randolph had 12. Alabama held the Boilermakers to 35 percent shooting (20 of 57).
2009 [NOVEMBER 22] Scottie Reynolds scored 21 points and Corey Stokes added 18 as Villanova beat Mississippi 7967. Antonio Pena added 17 points and 16 rebounds for the Wildcats, who did nothing to diminish their status as favorites in the Big East during their trip to the Caribbean. Villanova used an 8-0 run in the opening minutes Sunday night and led 27-23 at halftime, holding the Rebels to only 29.6 percent shooting from the field. Villanova wound up shooting 41.5 percent and outscored Ole Miss 36-18 in the paint, and the Rebels were just 12 of 21/57.1 percent) from the foul line. Chris Warren led Mississippi with a game-high 24 points. Terrico White added 14 points and nine rebounds off the bench, and Murphy Holloway finished with 10 points.
2012 [NOVEMBER 18] Le’Bryan Nash has 23 points and Marcus Smart added 20 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and Oklahoma State earned a 76-56 win over No. 6 NC State. Phil Forte had 17 points for the Cowboys, who outrebounded the Wolfpack 45-34. Rodney Purvis had 16 points and T.J. Warren added 15 points for the Wolfpack, who shot only 28.6 percent from the field. Smart had a pair of 3-pointers early, part of an 8-2 run in the first half that gave the Cowboys a 13-9 lead. Smart finished with 18 points in the first half as the Cowboys led 38-28 at the break. Nash took over the scoring load for Oklahoma State in the second half. He scored 17 second-half points. Forte added three 3-pointers in the second half. He had a dunk and two free throws to make it 42-28. Nash added a layup with 14:25 left to give the Cowboys a 15-point lead at 48-33. Smart had a layup with 6:25 remaining to cap a 14-5 run and give Oklahoma State a 65-55 lead.
CHAMPIONSHIP GAME RESULTS [2007 - NOVEMBER 18] [2008 - NOVEMBER 23] [2009 - NOVEMBER 22] [2010 - NOVEMBER 21] [2011 - NOVEMBER 20] [2012 - NOVEMBER 18]
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MIAMI 65, PROVIDENCE XAVIER 63, MEMPHIS VILLANOVA 79, OLE MISS MINNESOTA 74, WEST VIRGINIA ALABAMA 65, PURDUE OKLAHOMA STATE 76, NORTH CAROLINA STATE
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ALL TOURNAMENT TEAMS [2007] Jack McClinton (Miami), Patrick Beverley (Arkansas), Robert McKiver (Houston), Dionte Christmas (Temple), MVP: Geoff McDermott (Providence). [2008] Tyreke Evans (Memphis), DeMarre Carroll (Missouri), Jeremy Hazell (Seton Hall), A.D. Vassallo (Virginia Tech), MVP: C. J. Anderson (Xavier) [2009] Scottie Reynolds (Villanova), Chris Warren (Ole Miss), Jacob Pullen (Kansas State), Denis Clemente (Kansas State), MVP: Antonio Pena (Villanova). [2010] Casey Mitchell (West Virginia), Blake Hoffarber (Minnesota), John Jenkins (Vanderbilt), Tyler Zeller (North Carolina) MVP: Trevor Mbakwe (Minnesota). [2011] Scott Machado (Iona), Robbie Hummel (Purdue), Lewis Jackson (Purdue), Ramone Moore (Temple) MVP: Tony Mitchell (Alabama). [2012] Le’Bryan Nash (Oklahoma State), T.J. Warren (North Carolina State), Jamell Stokes (Tennessee), Zeke Marshall (Akron) MVP: Marcus Smart (Oklahoma State).
CONFERENCE RESULTS CONF. WON LOST PCT. PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS 2013 FIELD SOUTHEASTERN 11 4 73.3% Arkansas, 2007, Ole Miss, 2009, Vanderbilt, 2010, Alabama, 2011 champions, Tennessee, 2012 BIG EAST 10 5 66.7% Providence, 2007 & 2012; Seton Hall, 2008, Villanova, 2009 champions, West Virginia, 2010 GEORGETOWN BIG 12 8 4 66.7% Missouri, 2008, Kansas State, 2009, Nebraska, 2010, Oklahoma State, 2012 champions KANSAS STATE CONFERENCE USA 4 2 66.7% Houston, 2007; Memphis, 2008 CHARLOTTE ATLANTIC COAST 10 8 55.6% Miami, 2007, champions; Virginia Tech, 2008, Georgia Tech, 2009, North Carolina, 2010, Maryland 2011, North Carolina State, 2012 FLORIDA STATE ATLANTIC 10 8 7 53.3% Temple, 2007 & 2011, Xavier, 2008, champions, Dayton 2009, UMass, 2012 VCU BIG 10 6 6 50.0% Indiana, 2009, Minnesota, 2010 champions, Purdue 2011, Penn State, 2012 MICHIGAN METRO ATLANTIC 3 6 33.3% Marist, 2007; Fairfield, 2008, Iona, 2011 SOUTHERN 3 6 33.3% College of Charleston, 2007; Chattanooga, 2008, Davidson, 2010 PACIFIC 12 2 4 33.3% USC, 2008, Colorado 2011 MID-AMERICAN 2 4 33.3% Western Michigan, 2011, Akron, 2012 AMERICAN EAST 1 2 33.3% Boston University, 2009 MISSOURI VALLEY 1 2 33.3% Wichita State, 2011 SUN BELT 1 2 33.3% Western Kentucky, 2010 COLONIAL 2 7 22.2% VCU, 2007, George Mason, 2009, Hofstra, 2010 NORTHEASTERN BIG SOUTH 0 3 0.0% UNC Asheville, 2012 BIG WEST 0 0 0.0% LONG BEACH STATE TOTAL 72 72 50.0% 46 schools 8 SCHOOLS
SINGLE-GAME TEAM RECORDS POINTS FIELD GOALS TOTAL FIELD GOAL % 3-POINT FIELD GOALS 3-POINT FIELD GOAL % FREE THROWS FREE THROW % REBOUNDS OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS DEFENSIVE REBOUNDS ASSISTS TURNOVERS BLOCKED SHOTS STEALS FOULS
107, North Carolina vs. Hofstra, 40, North Carolina vs. Hofstra, 62.5 (35-56), Minnesota vs. Western Kentucky, 13, Houston vs. Charleston, 70.6 (12-17), North Carolina vs. Hofstra, 31, West Virginia vs. Davidson, 91.3 (21-23), Temple vs. Marist, 57, USC vs. Chattanooga, 24, Indiana vs. Ole Miss, 35, Arkansas vs. Charleston, 2007; USC vs. Chattanooga, 2008; Iona vs. Purdue, 29, North Carolina vs. Hofstra, 32, Arkansas vs. Providence, 14, Alabama vs. Wichita State, 17, Iona vs. Western Michigan, 37, Davidson vs. West Virginia,
2010 2010 2010 2007 2010 2010 2007 2008 2009 2011 2010 2007 2011 2011 2010
INDIVIDUAL RECORDS POINTS REBOUNDS ASSISTS FIELD GOALS 3-POINT FIELD GOALS FREE THROWS OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS DEFENSIVE REBOUNDS TURNOVERS BLOCKED SHOTS STEALS
37, Robert McKiver, Houston vs. Charleston, 2007 18, John Garcia, Seton Hall vs. USC, 2008; 18, Taj Gibson, USC vs. Seton Hall, 2008 15, Scott Machado, Iona vs. Western Michigan, 2011; 15, Scott Machado, Iona vs. Maryland, 2011 12, Robert McKiver, Houston vs. Charleston, 2007; Murphy Holloway, Ole Miss vs. Indiana, 2009; 12, Terrell Stoglin, Maryland vs. Colorado, 2011 9, Robert McKiver, Houston vs. Charleston, 2007 14, Corey Fisher, Villanova vs. George Mason, 2009 10, Taj Gibson, USC vs. Seton Hall, 2008 12, John Garcia, Seton Hall vs. USC, 2008; Michael Eric, Temple vs. Western Michigan, 2011 9, Jack McClinton, Miami vs. VCU, 2007 7, Mike Morrison, George Mason vs. Indiana, 2009; Ralph Sampson III, Minnesota vs. Western Kentucky, 2010 6, Brian McKenzie, Providence vs. Arkansas, 2007; J. T. Tiller, Missouri vs. Xavier, 2008
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BRACKET
Charlotte Game 1
Thursday November 21 11:30 am ESPNU Kansas St.
Game 5
Friday November 22 1:00 pm ESPN U/3 Northeastern
Game 6
Friday November 22 3:30 pm ESPN 2/U
Game 2
Thursday November 21 1:30 pm ESPNU Game 10
Game 12
Georgetown
Sunday November 24 3:00 pm ESPNU
Sunday November 24 7:30 pm ESPN2
Long Beach St. Game 3
Thursday November 21 6:00 pm ESPN2 Game 8
Michigan
Friday November 22 8:30pm ESPNU
Championship
Game 7
Friday November 22 6:00 pm ESPN 2/U
Florida St. Game 4
Thursday November 21 8:30 pm ESPNU VCU Game 9
Sunday November 24 12:30 am ESPN3
Game 11
Sunday November 24 5:30 pm ESPN2
ALL times listed in ATLANTIC TIME (AT) – 1 Hour Ahead of ET. Home Team is listed on the bottom of each match-up. NON-BRACKETED GAMES: Long Beach St. at Kansas St. (Nov 17) & Northeastern at VCU (Nov 29)
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CHARLOTTE 49ERs
Charlotte, NC
TEAM ROSTER # NAME 1 Braxton Ogbueze 2 Gavin Wilson 3 Shawn Lester 10 Denzel Ingram 11 Ivan Benkovic 12 Mike Thorne Jr. 14 Terrence Williams 15 Pierriรก Henry 20 Cameron Blakely 21 Willie Clayton 22 Bernard Sullivan 24 Ben Cherry 25 Reid Aube 30 Marcus Bryan 31 Mitch Warner
POS/HT/WT/CL G/6-0/179/So. G/6-1/208/So. G/6-4/190/So. G/6-0/171/So. G/6-6/213/So. C/6-11/260/Rs-So. G/6-4/203/Jr. G/6-4/189/Jr. F/6-9/216/Fr. F/6-9/237/So. F/6-8/224/Jr. G/6-3/180/Sr. F/6-6/212/Fr. F/6-7/224/Fr. G/6-2/184/So.
COACHING STAFF HOMETOWN Charlotte, N.C. Raleigh, N.C. Mooresville, N.C. Chapel Hill, N.C. Zagreb, Croatia Fayetteville, N.C. Charlotte, N.C. Charleston, W. Va. Winder, Ga. Thomasville, Ga. Gastonia, N.C. Charlotte, N.C. Concord, N.C. Raleigh, N.C. Charlotte, N.C.
Head Coach: ALAN MAJOR Assistant Coach: RYAN ODOM Assistant Coach: DESMOND OLIVER Assistant Coach: ORLANDO VANDROSS Director Basketball Operations: MARK BIALKOSKI Associate Director Basketball Operations: STEPHEN DOUGHTON
ALAN MAJOR
TEAM PLAYERS
1 Braxton Ogbueze
12 Mike Thorne Jr.
22 Bernard Sullivan
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3 Gavin Wilson
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10 Shawn Lester
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Terrence Williams
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Denzel Ingram
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Pierriรก Henry
25 Ben Cherry
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Cameron Blakely
30 Reid Aube
Ivan Benkovic
Willie Clayton
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Marcus Bryan
Mitch Warner
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FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES
Tallahassee, FL
TEAM ROSTER # NAME 1 Devon Bookert 5 Jarquez Smith 10 Okaro White 11 Kiel Turpin 14 Robert Gilchrist 15 Boris Bojanovsky 22 Xavier Rathan-Mayes 25 Aaron Thomas 30 Ian Miller 32 Montay Brandon 35 Joell Hopkins 40 Brandon Allen 50 Michael Ojo
COACHING STAFF
POS/HT/WT/CL HOMETOWN G/6-3/185/So. Anchorage, Ak. F/6-9/225/Fr. Haddock, Ga. F/6-8/204/Sr. Clearwater, Fla. C/7-0/225/Rs-Sr. Normal, Ill. F/6-9/220/Sr. London, England C/7-3/240/So. Bratislava, Slovak Republic G/6-4/210/Fr. Scarborough, Ontario, Can. G/6-5/195/So. Cincinnati, Ohio G/6-3/186/Sr. Charlotte, N.C. G/6-7/216/So. Greensboro, N.C. F/6-6/205/So. Durham, N.C. F/6-6/190/Fr. Milton, Fla. C/7-1/290/So. Lagos, Nigeria
Head Coach:
LEONARD HAMILTON
Associate Head Coach:
STAN JONES
Assistant Coach:
DENNIS GATES
Assistant Coach:
CHARLTON YOUNG
Director Basketball Operations:
JACOB RIDENHOUR
Strength/Conditioning:
MICHAEL BRADLEY
LEONARD HAMILTON TEAM PLAYERS
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Devon Bookert
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Jarquez Smith
22
Boris Bojanovsky
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Xavier Rathan-Mayes
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Joell Hopkins
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Brandon Allen
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Okaro White
25 Aaron Thomas
50 Michael Ojo
14 Kiel Turpin
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Robert Gilchrist
32 Ian Miller
Montay Brandon
GEORGETOWN HOYAS
Washington, D.C.
TEAM ROSTER # NAME 0 Tyler Adams 1 Reggie Cameron 2 Greg Whittington 3 Mikael Hopkins 4 D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera 5 Markel Starks 12 David Allen 23 Aaron Bowen 24 Joshua Smith 25 John Caprio 31 Stephen Domingo 32 Moses Ayegba 34 Nate Lubick 42 Bradley Hayes 55 Jabril Trawick
POS/HT/WT/CL C/6-9/254/Jr. F/6-7/225/Fr. F/6-8/205/Jr. F/6-9/223/Jr. G/6-3/218/So. G/6-1/175/Sr G/6-2/185/So. F/6-6/208/Sr. C/6-10/350/Jr. G/6-5/220/Sr. G/6-6/206/So. C/6-9/247/Sr. F/6-8/219/Sr. C/7-0/251/So. G/6-5/210/Jr.
COACHING STAFF HOMETOWN Brandon, Miss. Hackensack, N.J. Columbia, Md. Hyattsville, Md. Indianapolis, Ind. Accokeek, Md. Dallas, Texas Jacksonville, Fla. Kent, Wash. North Caldwell, N.J. San Francisco, Calif. Kano, Nigeria Southborough, Mass. Jacksonville, Fla. Philadelphia, Pa.
Head Coach: Assistant Coach:
JOHN THOMPSON III TAVARAS HARDY
Assistant Coach:
KEVIN SUTTON
Assistant Coach:
KEVIN BROADUS
Director Basketball Operations:
OTHELLA HARRINGTON
JOHN THOMPSON III
TEAM PLAYERS
0 Tyler Adams
5
1
2
Reggie Cameron
Greg Whittington
12 Markel Starks
31 Stephen Domingo
3
23 David Allen
32 Moses Ayegba
4
Mikael Hopkins
24
Aaron Bowen
34
25
Joshua Smith
42 Nate Lubick
D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera
John Caprio
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Bradley Hayes
Jabril Trawick
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KANSAS STATE WILDCATS
Manhattan, KS
TEAM ROSTER # NAME 1 Shane Southwell 2 Marcus Foster 3 Jack Karapetyan 11 Nino Williams 12 Omari Lawrence 14 Justin Edwards 21 Brandon Bolden 23 Nigel Johnson 24 Ryan Schultz 25 Wesley Iwundu 33 Brian Rohleder 40 Shawn Meyer 42 Thomas Gipson 50 D.J. Johnson 55 Will Spradling
POS/HT/WT/CL G/6-7/215/Sr. G/6-2/200/Fr. F/6-7/220/Fr. F/6-5/220/Jr. G/6-3/205/Sr. G/6-4/195/Jr. F/6-11/210/So. G/6-1/180/Fr. F/6-5/205/Sr. G-F/6-7/195/Fr. G/6-3/215/So. G/6-3/215/Jr. F/6-7/265/Jr. F/6-9/250/So. G/6-2/185/Sr.
COACHING STAFF HOMETOWN Harlem, N.Y. Wichita Falls, Texas Los Angeles, Calif. St. Louis, Mo. Bronx, N.Y. Whitby, Ontario, Can. Sumter, S.C. Ashburn, Va. Wichita, Kan. Houston, Texas Wichita, Kan. Kansas City, Mo. Cedar Hill, Texas St. Louis, Mo. Overland Park, Kan.
Head Coach: Associate Head Coach:
BRUCE WEBER CHRIS LOWERY
Assistant Coach:
ALVIN BROOKS III
Assistant Coach:
CHESTER FRAZIER
Director Basketball Operations:
DREW SPERAW
Strength/Conditioning:
JIMMY PRICE
BRUCE WEBER
TEAM PLAYERS
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Shane Southwell
14
Marcus Foster
21
Justin Edwards
33
Brandon Bolden
40
Brian Rohleder
12
3
Shawn Meyer
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Jack Karapetyan
23 Nigel Johnson
42 Thomas Gipson
12
Nino Williams
24
Omari Lawrence
25
Ryan Schultz
50
Wesley Iwundu
55 D.J. Johnson
Will Spradling
LONG BEACH STATE 49ers
Long Beach, CA
TEAM ROSTER # NAME 1 Tyler Lamb 2 Kris Gulley 3 Anson Moye 5 Mike Caffey 11 David Samuels 12 Edgar Garibay 14 Branford Jones 15 A.J. Spencer 20 Desmond Ross 21 Christian Griggs-Williams 22 Javion Watson 31 McKay LaSalle 33 Nick Shepherd 34 Charles Lockett 35 Dan Jennings
POS/HT/WT/CL G/6-5/200/Jr. G-F/6-7/180/Jr. G/6-2/177/Fr. G/6-0/170/Jr. F/6-7/224/Jr. F/6-10/250/Sr. G/6-1/180/Rs-Fr. G/6-3/200/Jr. G/6-3/185/Fr. F/6-8/240/Jr. G/6-2/187/Rs-Fr. G/6-3/175/Jr. F/6-9/214/Jr. F/6-7/240/Jr. F/6-8/255/Sr.
COACHING STAFF HOMETOWN Ontario, Calif. Dallas, Texas Thousand Oaks, Calif. Corona, Calif. Bronx, N.Y. Compton, Calif. Missouri City, Texas Shawnee, Kan. Glendale, Ariz.
Head Coach:
DAN MONSON
Assistant Coach:
VIC COUCH
Assistant Coach:
ERIC BROWN
Assistant Coach:
ROD PALMER
Director Basketball Operations:
RYAN HELLENTHAL
Milwaukee, Wisc. San Diego, Calif. Bountiful, Utah Missouri City, Texas Santa Clarita, Calif. Staten Island, N.Y.
DAN MONSON
TEAM PLAYERS
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2 Tyler Lamb
12 Edgar Garibay
22 Javion Watson
3 Kris Gulley
14 Branford Jones
31 McKay LaSalle
5 Anson Moye
15 A.J. Spencer
33 Nick Shepherd
11 Mike Caffey
20
David Samuels
21
Desmond Ross
34
Christian Griggs-Williams
35
Charles Lockett
Dan Jennings
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MICHIGAN WOLVERINES
Ann Arbor, MI
TEAM ROSTER # NAME 1 Glenn Robinson III 2 Spike Albrecht 4 Mitch McGary 5 Andrew Dakich 10 Derrick Walton Jr. 11 Nik Stauskas 12 Cole McConnell 15 Jon Horford 20 Sean Lonergan 21 Zak Irvin 23 Caris LeVert 34 Mark Donnal 44 Max Bielfeldt 52 Jordan Morgan
POS/HT/WT/CL F/6-6/220/So. G/5-11/175/So. F/6-10/255/So. G/6-2/185/Fr. G/6-1/185/Fr. G/6-6/205/So. G/6-5/200/Fr. F/6-10/250/Rs-Jr. G/6-5/190/Fr. G/6-6/200/Fr. G/6-6/185/So. F/6-9/230/Fr. F/6-7/245/Rs-So. F/6-8/250/GS
COACHING STAFF HOMETOWN St. John, Ind. Crown Point, Ind. Chesterton, Ind. Zionsville, Ind. Harper Woods, Mich. Mississauga, Canada Atherton, Calif. Grand Ledge, Mich. Fishers, Ind. Fishers, Ind. Pickerington, Ohio Monclova, Ohio Peoria, Ill. Detroit, Mich.
Head Coach:
JOHN BEILEIN
Assistant Coach:
JEFF MEYER
Assistant Coach:
BACARI ALEXANDER
Assistant Coach:
LAVALL JORDAN
Director of Player Personnel: Director Basketball Operations:
C.J. LEE PETER KAHLER
JOHN BEILEIN TEAM PLAYERS
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2 Glenn Robinson III
11
Spike Albrecht
12
Nik Stauskas
23
5
Mitch McGary
15
Cole McConnell
34 Caris LeVert
14
4
Mark Donnal
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Andrew Dakich
20 Jon Horford
44 Max Bielfeldt
Sean Lonergan
52 Jordan Morgan
10 Derrick Walton Jr.
21 Zak Irvin
NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES
Boston, MA
TEAM ROSTER # NAME 1 Chris Avenant 2 Demetrius Pollard 3 Jimmy Marshall 4 David Walker 10 T.J. Williams 11 Marco Banegas-Flores 12 Quincy Ford 15 Caleb Donnelly 22 C.J. Hill 24 Derrico Peck 33 Zach Stahl 34 Kwesi Abakah 43 Scott Eatherton 44 Reggie Spencer
POS/HT/WT/CL G-F/6-4/193/Rs-Sr. G/6-2/200/Jr. G-F/6-7/185/Fr. G/6-6/176/So. G/6-3/190/Fr. G/6-1/190/Jr. F-G/6-8/212/Jr. G/6-1/180/Jr. G/6-2/180/Fr. G/6-5/204/So. G/6-5/201/So. F/6-8/193/Rs-Fr. F/6-8/219/Rs-Jr. F/6-7/210/Jr.
COACHING STAFF HOMETOWN Sacramento, Calif. Virginia Beach, Va. Richmond, Va. Stow, Ohio Pflugerville, Texas Boston, Mass. St. Petersburg, Fla. Hudson, N.H. Centreville, Va. Woodstock, Ga. Chanhassen, Minn. Suwanee, Ga. Hershey, Pa. Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Head Coach:
BILL COEN
Associate Head Coach: DAVID McLAUGHLIN Assistant Coach: ANTONIO REYNOLDS-DEAN Assistant Coach: Director of Basketball Advancement:
BRIAN McDONALD TOM MURPHY
BILL COEN TEAM PLAYERS
1
2 Chris Avenant
11
Demetrius Pollard
12
Marco Banegas-Flores
34 Kwesi Abakah
3
4
Jimmy Marshall
22 Quincy Ford
43 Scott Eatherton
10 David Walker
24 C.J. Hill
T.J. Williams
33
Derrico Peck
Zach Stahl
44 Reggie Spencer
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VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH RAMS
Richmond, VA
TEAM ROSTER # NAME 0 Jairus Lyles 1 JeQuan Lewis 2 Briante Weber 4 Terrance Shannon 5 Doug Brooks 11 Rob Brandenberg 12 Mo Alie-Cox 14 Torey Burston 15 Juvonte Reddic 20 Jordan Burgess 21 Treveon Graham 23 Jarred Guest 25 Antravious Simmons 32 Melvin Johnson 40 Emerson Burk
POS/HT/WT/CL G/6-2/175/Fr. G/6-1/175/Fr. G/6-2/165/Jr. F/6-8/240/Rs-Sr. G/6-3/180/Fr. G/6-2/190/Sr. F/6-6/250/Rs-Fr. G/5-8/165/Rs-Fr. F/6-9/250/Sr. G/6-5/215/Rs-Fr. G/6-6/220/Jr. F/6-8/225/Jr. F/6-9/250/Fr. G/6-3/195/So. F/6-9/215/Fr.
COACHING STAFF HOMETOWN Washington, D.C. Dickson, Tenn. Chesapeake, Va. Forsyth, Ga. Lake Wales, Fla. Cincinnati, Ohio Alexandria, Va. Richmond, Va. Winston-Salem, N.C. Midlothian, Va. Temple Hills, Md. Columbia, S.C. Miami, Fla. Bronx, N.Y. Chesapeake, Va.
Head Coach: Associate Head Coach:
SHAKA SMART MIKE RHOADES
Assistant Coach:
JEREMY BALLARD
Assistant Coach:
MIKE MORRELL
Director Basketball Operations: JESSE BOPP Strength/Conditioning:
DANIEL ROOSE
SHAKA SMART
TEAM PLAYERS
0
1 Jairus Lyles
11
JeQuan Lewis
12
Rob Brandenberg
21
Mo Alie-Cox
23
Treveon Graham
16
2
Jarred Guest
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Briante Weber
14
Terrance Shannon
15
Torey Burston
25
Juvonte Reddic
32 Antravious Simmons
Melvin Johnson
5 Doug Brooks
20 Jordan Burgess
40 Emerson Burk
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Old San Juan The pretty houses, the narrow winding, slopy cobbled streets, the plazas here and there, those wrought iron balcony rails and that smattering of colors - and I haven't even counted the historical places, lovely eateries, nice cafes, wonderful local vibe. You can’t miss Old San Juan, and once you are there and back, YOU CANNOT STOP MISSING IT :) Live your own five star vacation story.