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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Junkanoo Jam

Every Thanksgiving for the last 10 years, women's basketball teams from seven or eight universities meet in Freeport, Bahamas for a basketball tournament.

The tournament has been successful in promoting interest in women's collegiate basketball on the islands.

This year the women's teams from Arizona, Illinois, Iowa State  Layola Marymount, Texas El Paso, , Texas Southern,  and Tulsa met in the tournament in two divisions.

Texas El Paso won the Lucayan Division that included Arizona and Texas Southern.  Kayla Thornton of UTEP was the Most Valuable Player.

Iowa State won the Freeport Division over Illinois, Loyola Marymount and Tulsa.  The Cyclones' Hallie Christopherson was the MVP.

Aside from basketball, the teams filled their off time by swimming with dolphins, and a beach party.

Thanksgiving night, Basketball Travelers Inc. held a buffet dinner attended by all of the teams, the staff and the referees, as well as sponsors and fans.  Hostesses Cruteisha, Lorna, Daphne and Denise were awesome ambassadors.
Junkanoo Parade

The teams were also treated to the Junkanoo Parade after dinner.


Hostess Cruteisha
Hostesses Lorna, Daphne and Denise.
Posted by Gary Schatz at 3:06 PM

2 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    Nice job, Gary! Was nice to meet you this past Thanksgiving! Wendy M

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  2. Gary SchatzJanuary 4, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    Thank you Wendy. I hope to see you next time.

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