32 Elite Teams - One Champion - You don't want to miss this. From May 9-11, 2008, the nation's most elite level travel basketball teams will compete in the 3rd Annual Arizona Cactus Classic presented by Gilbert Arenas and Damon Stoudamire, to be played at the University of Arizona's renowned McKale Memorial Center and Bear Down Gymnasium. OFFICIAL PROGRAM May 9-11 2008 PRESENTED BY Gilbert Arenas AND Damon Stoudamire TM The Malis Family The Gujral Family The Jaggl Family The Dickson Family Kelly Butler Additional Support provided by: Gilbert Arenas, Damon Stoudamire, George Rountree, Nyal Leslie, Paul Weitman, John Sawyer, John Rowe, Jim Horvath, Tom Keating, David Mehl, Gary & Andrea Malis, Rich Chiate, Mike Kasser, Tom Chestnut, Karl Watson, Roger Canchola, Don Tringali, Jack Handley, Edmund Marquez, David Cohn, and Stanley Feldman. 3 DAYS • 32 TEAMS • 79 GAMES • $10 BUCKS WHERE: McKale Memorial Center and For ticket information and event details, visit: Bear Down Gymnasium on the campus www.azcactusclassic.com of The University of Arizona. © Copyright 2008, Jim Storey Productions, LLC. Welcome to the 2008 Arizona Cactus Classic May 9, 2008 Dear Basketball Enthusiast: First let me start by saying a sincere thank you to the presenting sponsors, Gilbert Arenas and Damon Stoudamire. Without the support of them and our many sponsors this tournament would not be possible. Thank you to the many businesses, individuals, and volunteers that have helped make this tournament happen. It is appreciated by not only me, but the 32 teams from across the country and the hundreds of players, coaches, media, scouts, staff, and fans that get to be a part of this event. A warm welcome goes out to the several new teams that are participating in their first Arizona Cactus Classic. The 2008 lineup is loaded with talent from multiple states and has many of the top-rated players from across the country. Current ASU standout James Harden and soon to be Connecticut freshman sensation Kemba Walker have taken home the MVP hardware the first two years and I am sure everyone is looking forward to see which player can lead his team to the championship this year. I know that many of you have come to Tucson, Arizona from long distances and I appreciate your willingness to be a part of this event. With 79 elite basketball games to be played in two and a half days, this event should prove to be one of the premier tournaments of the year. I hope that you have a wonderful time in Tucson and that you enjoy this year’s tournament. For tourna- ment information, including results and statistics visit the web site at www.azcactusclassic.com. Best, Jim Storey Tournament Director ARIZONA CACTUS CLASSIC | 2008 | Tucson, Arizona Tournament Rules 1. Normal high school rules with stop clock on all dead balls. 2. There will be two 16-minute halves. 3. 3 timeouts total per game - Two (2) full timeouts and one (1) thirty-second timeout. 4. One minute halftime. 5. Guaranteed three (3) minute warm-up between games. 6. Overtime is two (2) minutes - one (1) 30 second timeout in overtime with no carryovers. Each addition- al overtime is two (2) minutes with no timeout. 7. A player fouls out on his 5th personal foul. 8. A team reaches 1-and-1 bonus on the 10th team foul of each half. There is no 2-shot bonus. 9. Team listed on top of bracket is home and wears light color. Bring both colors to game in case a team does not have extra uniforms. 10. Two technical fouls result in an automatic ejection from the game. 11. All teams move from pool play to the championship bracket. 12. Seeding from each pool will be determined by win-loss record in pool play. Incase of ties, head-to- head competition determines seed. If 3 teams are tied, a point system comes into effect. There is a maximum of +15 for a win in pool and -15 for a loss in pool. All games in pool are included in figuring point system. In case teams are still tied, the least total points allowed in pool play will determine the higher seed. In case there is still a tie, a coin toss will determine seeding. 13. At the end of pool play, check brackets at headquarters for seeding as you might play within a few hours. In case of changes, the brackets at McKale Memorial Center Headquarters are final and offi- cial. Please check with the gym you are playing in order to verify any bracket times and locations. You are responsible for knowing where and when your team plays. You can always ask the gym supervi- sor to check for you at the gym when you finish pool play. If you do not arrive within FIVE MINUTES of your scheduled bracket game time, it will be a forfeit. 14. A player can only play on one team during the entire event. If a team loses, that player cannot switch to another team still in competition. All players participating in bracket play must have participated in at least one of the team’s pool games. 15. Unsigned Seniors: Unsigned seniors can play as long as they have not committed in writing to play for a college at any level. Unsigned prep school players are also eligible to play in the tournament. If a player has signed a letter of intent and you think they won’t qualify because of grades, they still cannot play. The tournament management has the right to exclude any senior from playing. If a team is found to have an illegal player (over age), they will receive losses for all games played and possibly be disqualified from the tournament. The player in question will not be allowed to play. For all teams, bring proof of age/grade of all your players with you at the tournament. This is important. 16. During the Championship Round only (not during pool play), if a team is ahead by 20 or more points with one minute to go, the clock will not stop during that last minute. 17. The Tournament Director will have the final say regarding any disputes. 18. The Arizona Cactus Classic will present individual trophies and t-shirts to all team members for the Champion of the tournament. 19. A five member All Tournament Team and Most Valuable Player will be selected after the tournament has concluded by the tournament selection committee ARIZONA CACTUS CLASSIC | 2008 | Tucson, Arizona Campus/Area Map 1: McKale Memorial Center 2: Bear Down Gymnasium 3: Four Points Sheraton 4: University Marriott 5. Paradise Bakery & Café (breakfast for teams staying at Marriott) ARIZONA CACTUS CLASSIC | 2008 | Tucson, Arizona Addresses/Directions Tucson Marriott University Park Four Points Sheraton Sheraton Tucson Hotel & Suites 880 E Second Street 1900 East Speedway 5151 East Grant Road Tucson, Arizona 85719 Tucson, Arizona 85719 Tucson, Arizona 85712 Phone: (520) 792-4100 Phone (520) 319-4245 Phone: (520) 323-6262 Fax: (520) 882-4100 Fax (520) 327-0276 Tucson International Airport to Tucson Marriott University Park (20 minutes) Travel north on Tucson Boulevard to Valencia and turn left. Take Valencia to Campbell Avenue and turn right. Follow Campbell north until 6th Street and take a left. Head west on 6th Street until Euclid and turn right. Continue north on Euclid until Second Street and turn right. Hotel is located on the right hand side. Tucson Marriott University Park to McKale Memorial Center (3 minutes) Travel west on Second Steet until Euclid Avenue and turn left. Head south until 6th Street and head left. Continue east on 6th Street until National Championship Drive - turn left. Take a right on Enke Drive. McKale Memorial Center is located on the left hand side. Tucson International Airport to Four Points Sheraton (20 minutes) Travel north on Tucson Boulevard to Valencia and turn left. Take Valencia to Campbell Avenue and turn right. Follow Campbell north, and the hotel is on the corner of Speedway Boulevard and Campbell. Four Points Sheraton to McKale Memorial Center (3 minutes) Travel south on Campbell Avenue to Enke Drive and turn right. McKale Memorial Center is located on the right hand side. Sheraton Tucson Hotel and Suites to McKale Memorial Center (12 minutes) Travel west on Grant Road until Campbell and turn left. Head south on Campbell and turn right on Enke Drive. McKale Memorial Center is located on the right hand side. Phoenix to Four Points Sheraton Take Interstate 10 East to Tucson. Exit at Speedway Boulevard (Exit 257). Turn left onto Speedway Boulevard. The hotel is approximately 4 to 5 miles from the freeway on the corner of Speedway Boulevard and Campbell. McKale Memorial Center to Bear Down Gymnasium (2 minutes) Exit McKale and head west. Pass Cherry Avenue and gym is located just to the west of the Main Library. ARIZONA CACTUS CLASSIC | 2008 | Tucson, Arizona 2008 Arizona Cactus Classic Presenting Sponsors The Arizona Cactus Classic would like to thank our Presenting Sponsors: Gilbert Arenas Damon Stoudamire ARIZONA CACTUS CLASSIC | 2008 | Tucson, Arizona 2008 Arizona Cactus Classic Sponsors Presenting Sponsors Gilbert Arenas and Damon Stoudamire John Rowe and Precison Toyota Tom Keating and Catalina Mart George Rountree John Sawyer and Hamilton Aerospace Technologies Paul Weitman and Royal Automotive Group David Mehl and Cottonwood Properties Larry Larson and Mark Larson at State Industrial Supply Jim Horvath and Town West Realty Gary and Andrea Malis Rich Chiate and PRO CLEAN Karl Watson and Watson Chevrolet Tom Chestnut and Chestnut Construction Mike Carpenter and Reproductions, Inc. Mike Kasser and Holualoa Companies David Cohn George Kalil and The Good Guys at Kalil Bottling Co.