This programme is designed to prepare players for the demands and pressures of senior basketball in a competitive environment through varied domestic and International competitions.

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National Tournament

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Objectives

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• Provides players the opportunity to play against different styles, systems and personalities nationally

• Create an environment which creates heightened stress and pressure for players and coaches

• Preparing players to adapt to travelling, evening fixtures and variety of environments

• Socialising with players from different part of the country

• Visiting different towns, counties and regions across the country

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International Tournament

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Competitive fixtures against International opponents is seen by the Kent Tigers as an important part of the players development to assist with the transition from Academy to Senior First Team. Kent Tigers will be entering different tournaments around the world (predominantly in Europe and USA) to provide Academy players and coaches with exposure to International competition, styles of play and different pressures.

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NORMAL FORMAT

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Group Stage

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Group stage consists of six groups of four teams, with each team playing each other once (three fixtures in total).

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The siz group winners and the two best placed runners up progress through to the knockout stages of the competition. The knockout stages consist of a Quarter-Final, Semi-Final and Final which are all standalone fixtures. Games are player abroad at the host location.