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 | | John McFall, Olathe(Ks.) South Falcons |
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I'm about lifetime experiences. To me
high school basketball is about
memories, and our kids got to play in
one of the top-notch high school
tournaments in the country. It's like
you're on a stage with a spotlight. It's
got a real big-time feel to it.
 | | John David Pattillo - Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mules |
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"First class tournament...Great Atmosphere!"
 | | Terry Tippett , Memphis(Tn.) White Station Spartans |
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"One of the most well run tournaments
we've ever been to." What I really like is
the gym...Hammons Center has a great
floor, a good background for shooters,
and the crowd is so appreciative of
basketball...they treat you really well."
 | | Bob Oliva - Christ the King Royals - Middle Village, N.Y. |
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"We've been here more than any other
out-of-Missouri team...10 times and it's
been good right from the beginning...
hasn't changed a bit and that's for the
good." With Bass Pro as a sponsor,
Hammons Center as a host facility, and
the support from the Springfield Public
Schools...it's a HOME RUN... Upper Deck!"
 | | Jim Gosz - Rufus King Generals - Milwaukee, W.I. |
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"It's a great reward for the kids. Seeing
all the nice hospitality, it'll be tough to
get them off the plane and bring them
back down to reality. The atmosphere
is equivalent to our state tournament in
Wisconsin. Truly a good experience!"
 | | Oliver Antigua - St. Raymond's Ravens - Bronx, N.Y. |
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"People here in Springfield are great and
the fan support is unbelievable! All our
kids felt a little special and enjoyed their
time."
 | | Jay Blossom - Webster Groves Statesmen - St. Louis, Mo. |
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"To be on the front page of the newspaper,
not just the sports section, but the whole
newspaper, have all the radio coverage,
and 7,000+ people at a high school game...
the kids couldn't believe it and, to be
honest, the coaches couldn't as well."
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"It was one of the earlier tournaments that got in
touch with me last year, and that allowed me a chance
to talk about it with all the college guys who were
coming through town recruiting Kyle Singler. They
all spoke very, very highly of it."
"I was talking with (Portland Jefferson coach)
Marshall Haskins before a game, and he just said if
you get a chance to do it you should do it because it's a
great, great tournament."
"They're just great, great people and very hospitable."
DENNIS MURPHY - SOUTH MEDFORD(OREGON)
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"This event lived up to everything we had heard
about it being such a big time, first-class national
tournament and it is every bit that."
Jimmy Adams, Memphis(Tn.) Raleigh-Egypt
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"We've been to tournaments elsewhere
and this one, by far, it's the best. The organization,
the facilities, the activities, and the place... great
place to play. The kids are excited with the
atmosphere and having that type of crowd
every night. It's been a great experience...win or lose."
Rick LeBato, Northside High - Lafayette, Louisiana
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"Everything was spectacular! We were
treated like royalty. When we needed
something, we got it. Once you get here,
everybody loves basketball and you can feel that."
Steve Kohn, Lake Howell High - Winter Park, Fla.
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"Anytime you get an opportunity, or are
invited, to the Bass Pro tournament, take
advantage of it. You're not going to find
any better competition for your kids anywhere
in the country."
Floyd Irons, St. Louis(MO) Vashon
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"First-class! One of the best we've
been to. It's been great."
Marshall Haskins, Portland(Oregon) Jefferson
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"It's overwhelming and an honor for
us to get to play in this. Springfield
Public Schools and Bass Pro Shops
putting this on is just unbelievable."
Guy Hardaker, Edmond, Okla. Santa Fe
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"This is as good as it gets. It exceeded
our expectations. Hammons Student Center is a
tremendous venue, the fans are great and the
hospitality was tremendous."
Mark Liberman, Monsignor Pace Spartans
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