Due to the coronavirus epidemic the events scheduled for 2020 through 2022 were cancelled. It’s unlikely we will return in 2023..
The Caribbean Tip-Off Classic is an international event that offers the best high school and prep school boys basketball teams a chance for excellent early season competition played just steps away from the beautiful beaches of the Bahamas.
The Tip-Off Classic is a showcase designed to match up the best prep school teams from the United States, the Bahamas, Canada and Finland for 3-days of great basketball action. These programs will face off in Nassau, New Providence Island to test their skills and enjoy some fun in the sun. Each participating program will play 2-3 games, dine and socialize at famous Junkanoo Beach and will be given opportunities for excursions such as jet-skiing. snorkeling, and many more here in paradise!
NetScouts Basketball is partnering with Caribbean Sports Travel and Universal Hoops LLC in coordinating and marketing the event.
Lodging Information
The staff and federation personnel will be staying at the host hotel – Breezes Resort and Spa. Coaches are welcome to stay there. Other options include the Atlantis Paradise Island and the Baha Mar.
Coach Packet Info
Cost is $250 for presale until October 31st, then $275 at the door. You can purchase your packet ahead of time from this link. You can also call Steve Barnes at 601.543.5902 or me at 541.359.9653.
2019 Schedule
November 1 (Friday)
9:00 am – Orangeville Prep (Canada) 93 vs International Sports Academy (Ohio) 81
10:45 am – Ridley College Prep (Canada) 37 vs. Putnam Science Academy (CT) 77
12:30 pm – Helsinki Basketball Academy (Finland) 68 vs. Hargrave Military Academy (VA) 87
2:15 pm – TRC Academy (Canada) 72 vs. Northfield Mt. Hermon (MA) 67
4:00 pm – NBA Academy Latin America 80 vs. BC Christian Academy (Canada) 66
5:45 pm – Nassau Select (Bahamas) 96 vs. Freeport Select (Bahamas) 63
November 2 (Saturday)
9:00 am – International Sports Academy (Ohio) 83 vs. Ridley College Prep (Canada) 73
10:45 am – Hargrave Military Academy (VA) 83 vs. BC Christian Academy (Canada) 58
12:30 pm – Helsinki Basketball Academy (Finland) 121 vs. Nassau Select (Bahamas) 43
2:15 pm – Northfield Mt. Hermon (MA) 63 vs. Orangeville Prep (Canada) 85
4:00 pm – TRC Academy (Canada) 79 vs. Freeport Select (Bahamas) 55
5:45 pm – Putnam Science Academy (CT) 78 vs. NBA Academy Latin America 71
November 3 (Sunday)
9:00 am – Northfield Mt. Hermon (MA) 76 vs. Helsinki Basketball Academy (Finland) 77 (OT)
10:45 am – BC Christian Academy (Canada) 75 vs. Putnam Science Academy (CT) 81
12:30 pm – NBA Academy Latin America 77 vs. Andrews Osborne Academy (Ohio) 73
2:15 pm – Freeport Select (Bahamas) 60 vs. Orangeville Prep (Canada) 96
4:00 pm – Ridley College Prep (Canada) 93 vs. Nassau Select (Bahamas) 60
5:45 pm – TRC Academy (Ontario) 85 vs. Hargrave (VA) Military Academy 120
All-Tournament Team
Most Outstanding Player: Bennedict Mathurin (NBA Academy – Latin America)
Joshua Dames (BC Christian), Hassan Diarra (Putnam Science), Charles Bediako (International Sports Academy), Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe (Orangeville Prep), Olivier-Maxence Prosper (NBA Academy – Latin America), Majambu Mbikay (TRC), Darius Ervin (Northfield Mt. Hermon), Josh Gray (Putnam), Bryson Childress (Hargrave)
