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Traveling Team Becomes Pipeline for KSU

Mar 10, 2010

Category: Special Features

The bond between Tropics' president Art Alvarez and Kansas State head coach Frank Martin has lasted for years. Read the Manhattan Mercury account of the story as the team readies for their NCAA tournament appearance.

 


 

Huertas Leaves Ole Miss to Turn Pro

Apr 13, 2009

Category: Special Features

Former Tropics' star David Huertas, who earned an NCAA championship ring with the Florida Gators, has decided to skip his senior year of eligibility and turn professional after four years in college.

 


 

H.S. Star Power is in Coaches' Hands

Mar 30, 2009

Category: Special Features

The Miami Herald is running a four piece installment on the virtues of AAU basketball. Coach Art Alvarez is a main focus of the article and gives his opinions and states the facts.

 


 

Spectacular Return to Miami for Mayo

Oct 22, 2008

Category: Special Features

O.J. Mayo returned to Miami on Tuesday with a huge effort against the Heat and a gift for Art Alvarez

 


 

Yolanda Alvarez 1930-2008

Aug 8, 2008

Category: Special Features

It's a sad day for the Tropics' family with the passing of Yolanda Alvarez, mother of Art "Pilin" Alvarez, the team's owner and president

 


 

Ex- Tropics Bring Home the BSN Title

Jul 1, 2008

Category: Special Features

The Capitanes de Arecibo won the 2008 BSN Championship with a thrilling 99-94 win on Saturday evening. The win sparked a city wide celebration that jammed the streets all evening long!

 


 

Mayo Goes Third, Traded to Memphis

Jun 26, 2008

Category: Special Features

E-Tropics' star O.J. Mayo was picked third overall in the 2008 NBA Draft, then saw his rights traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in an eight player deal

 


 

4th Hoop Dreams Camp Dates Set

Jun 17, 2008

Category: Special Features

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.

 


 

Banner Day for Verdejo, Tropics

May 4, 2008

Category: Special Features

When Jesus Verdejo came to the USA in 2001, he dreamed of this day. Now a college graduate, he's looking forward to a bright future on and off the basketball court

 


 

Jesus Verdejo: USF's Top Student-Athlete

Apr 16, 2008

Category: Special Features

Jesus Verdejo came to Miami from Puerto Rico in 2001 looking to excel both athletically and educationally. Mission accomplished!

 


 

Tropics Join Forces With Big Shots

Apr 2, 2008

Category: Special Features

Tropics President Art "Pilin" Alvarez announced Wednesday that he and Jeff Schneider, who runs Big Shots tournaments and recruiting service, have joined forces.

 


 

Hodges Making A Positive Impact

Feb 13, 2008

Category: Special Features

Craig Hodges, a two-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls and one of the greatest shooters in the history of the game, has agreed to work with America's Next Sports Star, an exciting new television reality show.

 


 

America's Next Sports Star Is This Saturday At FIU

Feb 12, 2008

Category: Special Features

Basketball stars (18 and over) are invited to try out for a new reality TV show this Saturday at FIU from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Auditions are free, but players are urged to pre-register.

 


 

Times Set For America's Next Sports Star

Jan 31, 2008

Category: Special Features

Basketball stars (18 and over) are invited to try out for a new reality TV show on Saturday Feb. 16 at FIU from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Auditions are free, but players must pre-register.

 


 

Ex-Tropics Star In College Openers

Nov 12, 2007

Category: Special Features

Seven former Miami Tropics players started for their college teams and several more contributed off the bench as the college basketball season got off to a rocking start over the weekend.

 


 

Tragic Loss - Miguel Mercado Dies At Age 52

Nov 5, 2007

Category: Special Features

Coach Miguel Mercado, the key behind everything the Miami Tropics have done to help kids in Puerto Rico make a better life for themselves through basketball, died Sunday morning.

 


 

O.J. Mayo Ready For Huge Season

Oct 4, 2007

Category: Special Features

Former Miami Tropics star O.J. Mayo has yet to play a regular-season college game and he is already regarded as one of the elite players in the nation.

 


 

Javi Optimistic Despite Injury

Sep 23, 2007

Category: Special Features

Former Miami Tropics point guard Javi Gonzalez, now a freshman at North Carolina State, had surgery Saturday to repair a ligament on his right thumb. But he hopes to be back much sooner than the 12-week projection.

 


 

Tropics Set For Press Conference

Sep 19, 2007

Category: Special Features

FIBA's Alberto Garcia and Miami Mayor Manny Diaz will attend Friday's press conference, which is being held to announce that the Miami Tropics have been named as one of four hosts for the FIBA Liga De Las Americas tournament.

 


 

Ex-Tropics Star Invited to NBA Camp

Sep 17, 2007

Category: Special Features

Former Miami Tropics forward Angelo Reyes has been invited to the Milwaukee Bucks' training camp. He is the third member of the Tropics program to earn such an invitation for this coming season.

 


 

 

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