This year a record breaking 80 teams have registered for the 2010 NACBAIT. With Championships to be won in 9 divisions, there is sure to be something for everyone.
Written By: Mike Mon
The Toronto CCYAA Youth team coached by Brian Chow & Solomon Tenn looks to repeat their 2009 Championship dream season. Last year was an awesome one for CCYAA, and now this team has learned how to win big games. Cody Lee is starting to attack the rim, and Jose Wong Nomura is going to be a shotblocker/midrange scorer. Zach Chen is coming off of surgery, so if he’s up to the job, then his leadership will be a key. Cornel Rhodius has speed to burn, and Chris Medina will be a defensive stopper. With bigs Mike Chao and Brandon Rozario, this is a complete team with the ingredients for another good tourney. Coach Dennis Chan’s NY USAB 15 is seeking their 3rd Youth title in 4 years and it seems like they are a good bet to pull off the feat. G Thomas Cui has been demolishing opponents all year long up and down the east coast, and fellow guards Mitchell Cheung and Andrew Ng aren’t too shabby either. Doug Lee is a returning All-NACBA selection. New C Shang Yeng goes a husky 6-0, 200lb so he’ll give them a little bit of beef to complement 6-0 star in the making William Loo. The USAB 15’s have great team speed, are well coached, and can really shoot the ball. The NY USAB Biddy’s are here for the experience, and not a whole lot is to be expected from them. But with all the pressure off, who knows what can happen when the Biddy’s hit the court. Kevin Chen is pretty good, PJ Cheung can handle the ball very well, and 6-2 Erick Yeung has the size his rivals will lack. The Maryland Pistons coached by Dr. Kung have always fielded one of the best squads in the Youth division, so we expect nothing less in 2010. Justin Kung keeps improving each year, and Ervin Liang is developing into a fine wingman. After a letdown in Fort Lauderdale, expect the Pistons to challenge in Toronto. The Philadelphia Young Suns, coached by Suns President Harry Leong (NACBA Co-Chairman, Top 30) are an astoundingly young team full of 12 and 13 year olds. Han Lan Huang is a deceptively good defender, 5-9 Jonathan Lai can score in a variety of ways, and Timmothy Mak (aka T-Mak) is a 5-8 200 plus pound bulldozer with some skill. The Montreal Mavericks round out the field in the Youth and look to make a mark in their first year.
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