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Two Ex-Tropics Win Major Awards

Jun 26, 2007

Category: Tropics Watch

Power forward Angelo Reyes and center Jeff Aubry, who both played with the ABA Miami Tropics last season, won major awards in Puerto Rico's pro league on Sunday.

 


 

Trailing By 25 Points, Tropics Rally To Beat The Jam Again

Feb 3, 2007

Category: Tropics Watch

Marcus Barnes scored 32 points to lead the Miami Tropics to an incredible road victory over their ABA rivals, the Jacksonville Jam.

 


 

Tropics Rankings, ABA Leaders

Feb 2, 2007

Category: Tropics Watch

The latest rankings are out, and the Miami Tropics are ranked 3rd in the league. In addition, Carlos Escalera and Terence Shelman are among the league leaders in points and rebounds.

 


 

Smith Could Be Missing Piece

Jan 31, 2007

Category: Tropics Watch

Power forward Dajan Smith, practicing with the Miami Tropics for the first time this week, could be the inside player the ABA team needs.

 


 

Miami Tropics Jump To 3rd In The ABA's Power Rankings

Jan 22, 2007

Category: Tropics Watch

The Tropics jumped to No. 3 in the latest ABA power rankings, released by the league on Monday. It is the highest ranking ever for the Tropics, who are in their first year in the league.

 


 

Time For A Tropical Vacation

Jan 21, 2007

Category: Tropics Watch

As the ABA breaks for its All-Star game, the Miami Tropics earned 8 days off from practice or games by beating Palm Beach Saturday night. The Tropics, one of the most dominant teams in the league at 17-4, play their next game Feb. 2.

 


 

Tropics Win "Barnes-burner"

Jan 20, 2007

Category: Tropics Watch

Marcus Barnes scored a game-high 34 points to lead the Miami Tropics to a 108-94 win at Palm Beach. The Tropics are 16-4 and in first place in the ABA's Southeast Division.

 


 

Tropics Dominating ABA

Jan 17, 2007

Category: Tropics Watch

After a 53-point win on Tuesday night, the Miami Tropics are now 15-4 and have won 15 of their past 17 games. Among Tuesday's stars were Eric Wilkins, who had a season-high 9 assists; and Jerron McCiskill, who had 21 points, 8 rebounds, 5 blocks and 3 dunks.

 


 

Q And A With Ed Auricchio As Tropics Play Host To Jam

Jan 15, 2007

Category: Walter's Q & A

With the ABA Tropics (13-4) set to host the Jacksonville Jam (15-5) tonight, Hoop-Rap took an opportunity recently to speak to Miami Coach Ed Auricchio.

 


 

Shorthanded Tropics Earn Victory Over South Alabama

Jan 7, 2007

Category: Tropics Watch

The Miami Tropics, missing two starters and down to just 9 players, took a 22-point lead on the road and then held on for dear life, beating South Alabama, 99-91. The Tropics are now 12-4.

 


 

Tropics To Play Without Rosario

Jan 5, 2007

Category: Tropics Watch

The ABA Miami Tropics, 5-0 when Karel Rosario starts, will be without their center tonight in Jacksonville and Sunday in Mobile, Ala. Angelo Reyes, averaging 25 points and 11 rebounds in his past 2 games, will start in his place.

 


 

J-Rod Opens Jax Doubleheader

Jan 3, 2007

Category: Tropics Watch

On Thursday, Jonathan Rodriguez will play in Jacksonville. On Friday, the ABA Tropics will play in Jacksonville. Rodriguez has scored 53 points in his past 2 games, including a career-high 29 on Saturday.

 


 

Tropics Ranked 4th In ABA

Jan 1, 2007

Category: Tropics Watch

The Miami Tropics have moved up to No. 4 in the ABA's power rankings, released by the league on Monday. This represents the highest ranking ever for the Tropics, who have become a power in their first year in the league.

 


 

Diaz, Hernandez And Walters Watch As Tropics Dismantle Imperials

Dec 28, 2006

Category: Tropics Watch

Two of the Tropics' prodigal sons - Guillermo Diaz and Sammy Hernandez - and FAU Coach Rex Walters were in attendance Wednesday night as Miami routed Palm Beach, 106-91. The Tropics were led by forward Terence Shelman, who recorded the first triple-double in the organization's ABA history.

 


 

The Miami Tropics Have Won 9 Of 10 After Beating Palm Beach 110-103

Dec 22, 2006

Category: Tropics Watch

Guard Carlos Escalera and forward Terence Shelman, relatively quiet for most of the game, erupted in the fourth quarter to lead the ABA's Miami Tropics to a 110-103 victory over the host Palm Beach Imperials on Thursday night.

 


 

Tropics Win By 56 Points

Dec 19, 2006

Category: Tropics Watch

The ABA Miami Tropics shattered their single-game scoring record Monday night, routing the visiting Orlando Aces, 152-96. The 56-point margin of victory is also a Tropics record.

 


 

Tropics Play At Home Tonight

Dec 18, 2006

Category: Tropics Watch

The ABA Miami Tropics, winners of 7 of their past 8 games, play host tonight to the one team that has managed to slow their roll. Game time is 7:30 p.m. at Nova Southeastern University. Come watch the Tropics - and their dance team - perform.

 


 

Tropics Are International

Dec 14, 2006

Category: Tropics Watch

The roster of the ABA Miami Tropics includes players from five different countries. No other pro basketball team in the state - that includes 2 from the NBA and 2 more from the ABA - can boast such diversity.

 


 

Rosario And Rose To Get First Starts As The Tropics Play Host To Jam

Dec 11, 2006

Category: Tropics Watch

Center Karel Rosario and guard Ray Rose will get their first Tropics starts on Tuesday night as the ABA team plays host to the Jacksonville Jam. The Tropics, though, will likely be without leading scorer Carlos Escalera.

 


 

Tropics Jam It To Jax - Again

Dec 5, 2006

Category: Tropics Watch

The Miami Tropics beat Jacksonville for their sixth straight win and 4th in 4 days. The Tropics also moved into first place in the ABA's Southeast Division. And they did it all without their leading scorer, Carlos Escalera.

 


 

 

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