Team Synopsis: (ELITE A)
1) Chicago Domenators- If you can't beat them, then join them and that is what the Dome/Outsiders/Underdog combo team has done. Clearly the most talented team at this year's tournament and the clear favorite to win the 16th annual Dallas Nationals tournament.
2) Dallas Showtime- Last year they went to the finals for the first time and that experience could get them over the hump.
Showtime may not have much success on the road, but they are one of the most dangerous teams at home.
3) Dallas Bandits- Same system, same players and one of the most consistent teams in IPB.
4) Detroit/Dallas Diesel- The name is the same, but the players on this team change every tournament. A final 4 team from last
year, Diesel knows how to get there, the question is will they get there again with fresh faces
5) Chicago Pak Attack- Pak Attack could be this year's surprise team as they have all the tools in place to make a good run.
With Bharrat and Habbib controllign the paint, this team is ready to make a move.
6) Ohio Brown- With a front line of Punit and Kash, they will create problems for many teams. Ohio has had many close losses in
past iPB tournaments and could be in position to make a playoff run.
7) Virginia Playaz- VA maybe the unluckiest team in IPB. With one of the better defenses in IPB, they struggle to score points.
Their match-up with Showtime will pit one of the best offensive teams against one of the best defenses.
8) Philadelphia CMF- Young and athletic, their first National tournament should be quite an experience and they are a good pick
to be a playoff team.
9) Dallas Playaz- Similar to Showtime, they are very good at home but not as talented as Showtime hence a lower seeding.
10) Chicago Untouchables- Young team with Veteran leadership. With Dayal and Jin they have the playmakers to get them into the
playoffs, but which one of the young kids will carry the load is the question
11) Houston Khalsa- Exciting, energetic and passionate team. If teams liked OCP, they will love this team and their class on and
off the court. Very successful in local tournaments and now ready for the National scene
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12) Dallas Southern Smoke- This team reminds me of a young Mighty Nuts team. Two of their best players are not eligible to play
in the tournament, but they should have a few replacements to make up for the loss. Anil is the best young 3 point shooter in IPB and if he gets a look, he
will not miss. These kids are fun to watch play and even though they seem a little brash, they are good guys who love to play
13) Oklahoma Flight- This team has been on the edge of the playoffs for so many years but just can't get over the hurdle.
They have one of the purest scorers in Vinson who will pull a three from 35 feet without conscience. If Vinson can get a little help from the others, they
will be a playoff team
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14) Calgary panthers- First iPB tournament
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15) Houston Force- First iPB tournament
16) Team USA- First IPB tournament. Many of the players are Bandit young guns who know how to win
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Team Synopsis: (COMPETITIVE B)
1) GP Soldiers- First IPB tournament and has had some success in local tournaments
2) California- Mixture of California players who never had an opportunity to play in a national tournament
3) Houston Boyz- Apurva and some of the old Houston boyz
4) Dallas Blaze- Off shoot of Southern Smoke, might be a solid B team
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5) Commissioners- 94 bandits and 94 air Assault.. Back in black.
6) South Carolina- 94 SC team
7) Past Their Prime- Delta Epsilon Phi Fraternity team
8) Smoking Aces- Young team with a lot of size but lack experience
9) Florida Outlaws- Making a return to IPB
10) Punjabiz- New to IPB.. California transplants
11) Playmakers/D-Unit- New to IPB
12) Lone Star Knights- New to IPB
