So... funny story. Apparently the Mexican basketball season starts in August. And the team the Vipers are playing on Tuesday, Halcones UV Xalapa, are the four-time defending champions. According to a team history they sent me, they went 32-8 last year (although one of their staff members just told me they were 47-3). According to the same history, they were 46-2 during the 2008-09 season, 41-7 during the 2007-08 season, 30-6 during the 2006 season... But wait! There's more. I asked the staff member what their record this year is. He told me they're not doing so well this year. They're only 18-4.
Umm... what?
The roster they sent me has one notable on it – Maurice Carter. I have not been able to confirm which Maurice Carter that is, but there's probably a 50/50 chance that it's the one who played briefly for the Vipers during the 2008-09 season.
Apparently they might be adding another player before the game too. A guy who they have the rights to and has played for the Falcons since graduating from college. It sounds like are about to bring him back. Anybody remember UTPA superstar point guard Paul Stoll (class of 2008)? He might be suiting up for the Falcons on Tuesday at his alma matter against the Vipers. How cool would that be?
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