Tournaments
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GBOA South - Atlanta, GAHot-lanta heats up as host to GBOA’s final regional tournament, and these Southern teams look to prove they may be last, but they are certainly not least. With the most teams in the Top 20 and five of the top ten 2009 prospects, GBOA South appears to be where the talent is, which means a tough road to the Challenge of Champions for some of these top teams. Perennial favorite Atlanta Celtics and star Derrick Favors battle it out with the upstart Worldwide Renegades, Southeast Elite and Florida’s Team Breakdown. The top teams will advance to the GBOA Challenge of Champions where they will battle it out for GBOA supremacy. Date: June 27-29, 2008 Events: GBOA Tournament, Slam Dunk Contest, 3-Point Shootout Saturday Pass $10
GBOA Challenge of Champions - Chicago, ILWe started with 64 ... and now we're down to the Sweet Sixteen. Only the top 4 teams from each regional tournament will be invited to stake their claim as the GBOA Champion for 2008. Each team begins with a clean slate and the dream of returning home as the crowned champs of GBOA Hoops 2008. But, to win the hardware you must be the best of the best. GBOA Challenge of Champions will also be home to the 1st Annual GBOA Hoops All-Star Game featuring the top 20 players from the entire country.Date: August 15-17, 2008 Events: GBOA Tournament, GBOA All-Star Game, Celebrity Skills Clinic, Slam Dunk Contest, 3-Point Shootout
GBOA West - Los Angeles, CAThe top 16 grassroots basketball teams in the West kicked off GBOA Hoops 2008 at USC’s Galen Center last weekend. Many of the top teams didn't bring their A games, and Branch West toppled Inland Empire in the finals. California Supreme dominated the skills competitions with Jeremy Tyler impressing the dunk contest and Gary Franklin showing his sharpshooting skills the 3-point shootout. Looks like all of those teams will be at the GBOA Challenge of Champions in August!
Date: May 3-4, 2008 Saturday, May 3 Sunday, May 4
GBOA North - Chicago, ILHoops hotbed Chicago hosted GBOA North on May 10-11, featuring 16 top teams from the North. Indiana's SYF Players took home the title, winning a tough battle in the finals against a talented Team Detroit. Other top teams looking to grab a coveted wild card spot to the Challenge of Champions were the Chicago-area teams Illinois Bobcats and Rising Stars Gold, as well as Indiana's Spiece Rising Stars. Old Gold and Free Mason surprised the field going 3-0 in pool play, only to be eliminated in the quarterfinals. Check out the North region page for more details or watch the webcasts on ibnsports.com! Date: May 10-11, 2008 Saturday, May 10 Sunday, May 11 GBOA East - New York, NYNew York City has long been known for its hoops talent, and 2008 is no exception. GBOA East will pit the top 16 teams in the East against one another for grassroots basketball supremacy. Featured teams include the Big Apple’s best in Lance Stephenson’s Juice All-Stars, as well as Grassroots Canada and the NJ Playaz. Our nation’s capital looks to make a name at GBOA East with DC Blue Devils and DC Triple Threat, and Team Phillly will look to do the City of Brotherly Love proud. However, don't sleep on the New York Panthers as they look to claim NYC bragging rights and punch their ticket to the GBOA Challenge of Champions. Date: May 16-18, 2008 Events: GBOA Tournament, Slam Dunk Contest, 3-Point Shootout Friday Pass $5
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