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4th Hoop Dreams Camp Dates Set

Jun 17, 2008

The 4th Annual Miami Tropics Hoop Dreams Basketball Camp will run, in Miami, from June 27-July 1. This years edition will be dedicated to the memory of Co-Founder Miguel Mercado, who left us, too soon, in November.

Final Four in the "Big Apple"

Jun 16, 2008

The Tropics reached the Final Four at the Rumble in the Bronx, finishing with a 5-1 record for the weekend. The team is now looking forward to the Peach Jam, which begins on July 12 in South Carolina

Kentucky Knows "The Tropics"

Jun 10, 2008

Alleyoopscoop.com, specializing in Kentucky basketball, recently wrote about the Tropics' in an interview with Art Alvarez. See what their readers learned about the program.

Diaz, Caserta, Champions of Lega 2!!

Jun 8, 2008

In a defensive struggle, Pepsi Caserta with former Tropics' star Guillermo Diaz, clinched the Italian Lega 2 Championship with a 72-70 nailbiter over Felini Jesi in Game 4 of The Finals!

Caserta Drops Game 3; Diaz 23

Jun 7, 2008

Despite 24 points from Randolph Childress and 23 from Guillermo Diaz, Pepsi Caserta dropped a 102-94 decision, at Filini Jesi in Game 3 of the league finals. Game 4 will be played in Jesi on Sunday

Diaz, Caserta 1 Win From Title

Jun 3, 2008

Randolph Childress and Guillermo Diaz combined for 35 points on Tuesday evening to lead Pepsi Caserta to a 77-70 win in the Lega 2 Italian Finals. Caserta needs one more win to claim the crown

Diaz (21) Leads Caserta in Game 1

Jun 2, 2008

Guillermo Diaz scored 21 points to lead Pepsi Caserta to a 95-81 win in Game 1 of the Italian Lega 2 Finals. Game 2, in the best out of 5 series will be played on Tuesday

Tropics Receive Bid to Peach Jam

May 30, 2008

The 2008 Tropics' Travel Team was rewarded for their fine play this spring, by receiving an invitation to compete in the NIKE Peach Jam, July 12th-15th.

Diaz Leads Caserta to Italian Finals

May 27, 2008

After playing out 2-10 day contracts with the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers, Guillermo Diaz took his game to Italy. Now he's on the brink of the league championship.

Memorial Day in Nashville

May 27, 2008

The Tropics started quickly in Nashville, at the NIKE Memorial Day Classic, but hit some speed bumps along the way to finish the tourney at 1-3

Tropics Go 5-1 in Nashville Tune-Up

May 19, 2008

The Tropics' won 5 of 6 games in the Florida Rams Hoops Classic, in preparation for next weekend's Memorial Day Classic in Tennessee

Belardo's Story Generating Interest

May 8, 2008

When SCOUT.COM reported the commitment of guard Gaby Belardo to play for USF Monday, little was known of the journey of the 6-2 point guard. Read on for all the details in their story.

Belardo Pulls the Trigger, It's USF!

May 6, 2008

Gaby Belardo grew up watching current USF star Jesus Verdejo in his native Puerto Rico. Now he'll don the same jersey as his idol. Here the story from USFBULLSEYE.COM.

Sosa Makes the Call

May 6, 2008

After a long hard look at all the schools involved, Isaac Sosa decides he wants to stay in the Florida sun. See the story from UCFSPORTS.COM.

Clemente: 'Basketball Saved My Life'

May 5, 2008

Denis Clemente made the move to Manhattan, Kansas and the Kansas State Wildcats after the 2007 season. See Sunday's story in the Topeka Capital-Journal announcing his arrival back to the court.