I just recieved word from someone very close to the Mason County Basketball Program that the team has accepted an invitation to play in Honolulu Hawaii next season in the Iolani Prep Classic. The tournament will be December 18-22 of 2007. The teams participating are:

 

Mason County High School- Kentucky

Westchester- Los Angeles, CA

Arlington Country Day- Jacksonville, FL

Rice- nyc

Montrose Christian- Rockville, MD

Leflore- Mobile, AL

Mount Vernon- ny

 

5 of these teams were in the USA Today top 25 this past season so it will be some very stiff compitition. This is a huge honor for the Royals and the state of Kentucky and I wish the Royals the best of luck and hope that they show the nation what Kentucky Basketball is all about.

It is interesting to go to rivals.com and look at the 2008 and 2009 recruiting classes and see how many of those players play for the teams that will be there. It will be without a doubt a great showcase of talent.

Alabama getting the invite. Roll Tide. Congrats to the Royals for the letter.

Wow, many talented players and teams going to Hawaii.

Arlington Country Day loses all 5 starters but they'll probably just reload. Should be interesting. I would think Rice would be the favorite, as they return all 5 starters, and Westchester is always good. Should be some great competition for Mason County.

As stated above, if there was a year to play ACD it would be next year. Will be great to see how the kids do over there.

It seems like Westchester usually puts out some solid talent.

Does the tournament pay for all of the expenses for the teams involved? If so, that's a pretty sweet deal.

Does the tournament pay for all of the expenses for the teams involved? If so, that's a pretty sweet deal.

I dont think so. Louisville Male went three years ago and I think it cost them over $17,000.

Wow,What a great excuse now for Royal fans to make a trip to Hawaii.:dancingpa :dancingpa

Boosters better start coughing up cash.

Catholic would already be there practicing. Ah, thats bad, I better not go there.

Look for the Royals to not only go,but to win this tournament

Wow,What a great excuse now for Royal fans to make a trip to Hawaii.:dancingpa :dancingpa

Why do you need an excuse to go to Hawaii?

Look for the Royals to not only go,but to win this tournament

I hope you are right!:thumb: