
Shows on the Road
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LOCATION / PRESTIGE
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2 Six pools and a private beach.
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4 It's called Paradise Island for a reason. Swim with dolphins, spiral down giant water slides and watch top teams like UNC and Florida battle for the title.
5 See Michigan State demolish Rider!
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12 Points for longevity (37 years) but not for average high temp: 28º.
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14 Airless casino, lackluster field.
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1 / San Juan: Puerto Rico Tip-off
2 / Mexico: Cancun Challenge
3 / Hawaii: Maui Invitational
4 / The Bahamas: Battle 4 Atlantis
5 / Florida: Orlando Classic
6 / Fort Myers, Fla.: Gulf Coast Showcase
7 / St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands: Paradise Jam
8 / Brooklyn: Legends Classic
9 / Brooklyn: Coaches vs. Cancer Classic
10 / Manhattan: 2K Sport Classic Benefitting Wounded Warrior Project
11 / Manhattan: NIT Season Tip-off
12 / Anchorage: Great Alaska Shootout
13 / South Carolina: Charleston Classic
14 / Uncasville, Conn.: Hall of Fame Tip-off
15 / Kansas City, Mo.: CBE Hall of Fame Classic
16 / Las Vegas: MGM Grand Main Event
THEY SAID IT
"It's all about my swag."
Nick Young
Lakers guard explaining his in-game "presence." After Young returned from a torn ligament in his right thumb, L.A., which started 1--9, won two straight games.
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SCOTT CUNNINGHAM/NBAE/GETTY IMAGES (YOUNG)
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