SLIDESHOW: 1)Lucayan Division Champions Florida Gators 2)Florida Gators looking on as their game against arizona went down to the wire. 3)Florida Gators celebrate their win. Photos: Godfrey Cooper
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Eight teams are on Grand Bahama Island to participate in the NCAA Women's Junkanoo Jam Basketball Tournament. This event, the 6th annual, takes place at St. George's High School gymnasium from November 27 - 29th. Basketball fans are encouraged to come out and watch high calibre play at its best.
Visiting Teams: Oregon State, Florida, Southern Illinois, Hofstra, Arizona State, Arkansas, Pacific, and UNC.
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Florida Gators Guard Sha Brooks was named MVP for the Lucayan Division.
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The Tournament is organized annually by Basketball Travellers.
SLIDESHOW: 1) White/Black: Florida Guard Lonnika Thompson setting up the offense. 2) Orange/White: North Carolina Forward Shay Shegog seen here shooting over two Oregon State defenders. Photos: Godfrey Cooper
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SLIDESHOW: 1)Florida Gators fans. 2)Loyal North Carolina Tarheel fans in attendance. Photos: Godfrey Cooper
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University of North Carolina at the opening reception at Our Lucaya. Photo: Godfrey Cooper
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Desmond Bannister (Minister of Youth Sports & Culture)brings welcome remarks to the visiting teams. Photo: Godfrey Cooper
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Susan Yenser (junior point guard for the Florida Gators) giving words of encouragement to fellow teammates and other players in the upcoming tournament. Photo: Godfrey Cooper
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University of Florida Gators at the opening reception at Our Lucaya. Photo: Godfrey Cooper
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Players enjoy junkanoo rush out at the end of the opening ceremony. Photo: Godfrey Cooper
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