Meet in the Middle Update #3

Meet in the Middle UPDATE #3

As we approach the final week before the Meet in the Middle Winter Classic, things are coming into focus.  This includes the tournament field.  As of January 6, 2011, 11 teams have confirmed their participation, including:

-          Killa Bees: Winners of the 3 consecutive tournaments, including Philippine Weekend, the Playhouse Las Vegas/FilCom Labor Day Weekend Tournament, and the latest Dream League event in the Bay Area

-          XO SELECT: Final Four participant at Pomona Sportsfest 2010 and the Playhouse Las Vegas/FilCom Memorial Day Tournament

-          Delano Allies: Experienced team from the South Valley who have participated in countless Filipino Tournaments throughout the West Coast

-          Stockton Ballers: Representing Northern California, the Stockton Ballers have won several Filipino and Asian tournaments.

-          Playhouse Delano: Delano is represented well with another experienced team with a reputation for a frenetic style of basketball.

-          Full Effect (Fresno): A new team from Fresno with a good mix of young athleticism and experienced skill players.

-          PAC Men (Fresno): The most decorated of Filipino players in the Fresno area have pooled their talents to play a very Filipino basketball style.

-          Dynasty (Fresno): High on confidence, this team brings a lot of swagger to the court and will be looking to make a statement. 

-          Shootout (San Jose): Playing from the Bay Area, this team is eager to get on the court against the best in the state. 

-          Fast Break (Lemoore): Lemoore is represented well by this squad who likes to get up and down the court. 

-          Unnamed Team (Lemoore): Jeff Saigan has put together a team of experienced Lemoore players to compete. 

There is room for 1-5 more teams for this field.  You have until Saturday evening to express your team’s interest in playing in the Meet in the Middle Winter Classic.  The group drawing will take place Sunday evening and tournament schedule will be posted on this blog and Facebook Event Page immediately afterward.  Check our Facebook Event Page for a video recording of the drawing.