 Tuesday, August 3, 2010 Middle School 56 - 7pm 220 Henry Street (Clinton St/Montgomery St) 7pm - Twon vs. NY Elephants 7:30pm - Jazzmatazz vs. Engineers Please check back here friday night or Saturday morning for any last minute updates, changes, etc. wear the same color t-shirts or jerseys. A number on the back or front is preferred. 
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updated July 29, 2010 2010 3on3 Saturday Finale "bring your game - not your name" (in pdf format)
Saturday, July 31st, is the finale of the 2010 3on3. It should be called BIG SATURDAY as over 85 teams will be vying for championships in eight divisions highlighted by the Men's All Star division. Last year's champs, the Asphalt Ninjas are back to defend led by Wilson Lew and Alex Stewart. They'll be hard pressed as the RL Cruisers (the all-time leader in All Star championships - 5 times) also return for 2010 fully loaded with George Chan, Chris Liu, and Tony "Big Daddy" Hu (couldn't make it in 2009). That's not all, each of the five teams in the All Star division can also win it too. The Hypebeasts, can play big and small as Howie "Big Poppy" Chu, George "Swat" Tang will guard the interior and Ian Yu + Jason Wu will take care of the perimeter. The Monkey Kings also have stacked their roster. The Chan brothers, George and Mike have combined with USAB standouts Nick "the quick" Mui and Kevin Quach to make their run at the chip. The final team in the fray are the NY Rockits led by Kevin Chin and Chris Chin. Rounding out the team are steady guards, Dennis Liew and Matt Tom. The team is definitely smaller than all the rest but what they lack in size they make it up with character and determination.  Let's not forget about the rest of the competitors. The Women's A division will surely be hotly contested as the BLACK DRAGONS from Toronto are back for another run at the chip. BBall vets, Danby Wong, LeAnne Chong and Angie Leung can still bring their game -inside or outside, they are tough to beat. Numerous challenges will come from the NYC Sabres and Lady Rockits, past winners themselves. But it's the NY Force that everyone is talking about. Led by Cadie Chu and Nicole Lem, they've got the size on everyone. Add to the mix, Sabrina Cheng from the NYC Sabres and Andree DeLeon, guards with game and you'll see why they are considered strong contenders. Make it a point to come down to Chinatown on Saturday to cheer for your friends. Stay for the day and stop by some of the tastiest Chinese food ever. Suggestions include Big Wong (67 Mott St.), Yee Li (1 Elizabeth St.), Hop Kee (21 Mott St), Sun Wo Hop (17 Mott St.). There's something for everyone in Chinatown. See you on the courts. To get the complete scoop, please click here.   SLOWTIME VICTORIOUS YL ROCKITS ALSO WIN AT THE CUP RAGING DEMONZ CLAIM TOP HONORS DURING 1st WEEK OF 5ON5  FASTBALLONLY AND USAB VICTORIOUS ON 4/17-4/18 WEEKEND USAB WARRIORS and NYCE CAPTURE THE CHIP AT PRE NATS The 2010 Pre Nationals came to its conclusion on the weekend of 4/17-18 highlighted by the outstanding play of the NY Cruisers as they marched to the Men's Elite Championship against some of the east coast's most talented Asian teams. On Sunday, FABA of Metro DC took top honors in the Men's Open division outlasting the Boston MASAE. In the Friendship division, Philly FASTBALLONLY suprised some with its victory over the top seed, NYC Falcons in the semifinals before defeating the Toronto CCYAA 18's in the championship. The Boys 13u division was probably the most exciting and most watched as three teams finished in a tie with 2-1 records, Philly Rising Suns, Junior Rockits, and the USAB Warriors. Using the tie breaking procedures, the USAB Warriors came out on top and took home the "CHIP".  2010 MENS ELITE CHAMPIONS - NEW YORK RL CRUISERS The first day of the Pre Nationals didn't disappoint as each division was hotly contested. In the end, it was the CCYAA Womens team, USAB Warriors, and NYCE who claimed top honors and bragging rights in the Women's Open, Boys 18u and Boys 15u divisions, respectively. For a complete wrap up of the tournament, please click here.
 CAPTURE CHAMPIONSHIPS 12/19/09  Crowns New Champions It definitely wasn't the same ol' thing at this year's 3on3. This summer, the 2009 edition of the 15th Annual 3on3 saw the crowning of new champions in numerous divisions led by the the Asphalt Ninjas in the high caliber All Star division. Other champions of note include the Toronto Dragons who captured the women's division. Even the Junior Rockits got in the act by capturing the boys 10u Diaper Dandy division. More results will follow. Thanks and keep on hoopin it up.
 There were only winners on Sunday's edition of the 15th Annual 3on3 sponsored by UNITED COMMERCIAL BANK as these lucky 1st and 2nd place 10 and under boys played in the DIAPER DANDY division. Coach Seng (left) and Coach Ralph (right) posing with the New Life Rockits.  2009 5ON5 FRIENDSHIP
CUP USAB WARRIORS "A" CHAMPS FASTBREAK NYC CAPTURES MEN'S C ASPHALT NINJAS TAKE "B" AND "BC CROWNS
The second weekend saw the USAB Warriors defend their "A" division title from 2008 as they took care of business and defeated the Hypebeasts. In The BC division, it was the Asphalt Ninjas taking their second 5on5 title of the tournament. The Opening weekend of the 2009 5on5 Friendship Cup are in the books with the two teams, the Fastbreak NYC team and the Asphalt Ninjas taking home the CHIP. On Saturday, June 21, the Fastbreak NYC team led by Liren Teng, captured the Men's C crown by overtaking a much older veteran team of doctors, the CMC Mustangs (CMC = Chu Medical Center). On Sunday, it was the Asphalt Ninjas, a co-ed team that took home top honors. Jenny Chan, DJ Liu and the girls combined again with some serious ballers (Ian Yu, Howie "Big Boy" Chu, and Justin Kao, just to name a few) and proved once again that the girls got game. Pictures and more will follow - I HOPE !!!  SEATTLE BLADERUNNERS SAN FRANCISCO ARC ANGELS TORONTO CCYAA MASTERS USAB WARRIORS 18'S 5/25/09 IN MEMORY OF (1958-2006) (Founder of the NY Cruisers Athletic Association) written by Paul Gong Robert passed away on Saturday, December 30th, 2006.Robert was an individual dedicated to the kids of NY Chinatown, founding the NY Cruisers in 1980. He has been an icon in NY Chinatown Asian basketball and a strong supporter of establishing a "Youth Center" in the NY Chinatown area. He was active in many of the Friends of Columbus Park's activities, participating in our "Sports for KIDS" program at PS 124; showing films in Columbus Park and in trying to make New York's Chinatown a better place to live. For more on Robert, please go to www.nycruisers.org  For
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