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Welcome to the official 2007 NABI website! It is so hard to believe
this will be our 5th anniversary. NABI 2007 has so many great plans
for this summer’s tournament. First, NABI will be applying for NCAA
certification. As a NCAA summer tournament, if accepted, NABI will
become the FIRST all Native American Basketball tournament
certified by the NCAA. Becoming an NCAA certified event allows
Division 1 & 2 coaches and scouts to attend the NABI tournament,
which in turns means more exposure to our players. When NABI was
created, this was one of the many goals NABI wanted to achieve and
with your help we are finally almost there. This is an
accomplishment we are proud of, not only for the tournament but,
for our athletes who participate. Thank you for being part of
history in the making……if the world has never heard of Rezball…they
will this year! Second, Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury has become the Honorary Commissioner of NABI 2007 (can we give a shout out to Diana!!!). Third, NABI has opened the tournament to serve 80 teams and with the support of our many wonderful sponsors have lowered our entry fees. Something we try to do every year so every team has an opportunity to compete. Fourth, the NABI Foundation has $25, 000 to give away in 2007 to our NABI athletes who need college tuition assistance. More information about the NABI Foundation can be located on this website. Last but not least, NABI is introducing the NABI Hummer2……..yes, it is BIG and BRIGHT YELLOW to boot!!! So be on the look out for it as we begin touring local reservations and events in the southwest this spring and summer. As you can see, NABI 2007 is going to be one of our most exciting years. We look forward to seeing you this summer! Many Blessings!
GinaMarie Scarpa-Mabry
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