The JUMP 10 World Hoops Challenge is a basketball communication platform with an international standard, through which national fans can compare themselves with world-class players. At the same time, players from other countries can gain insight into the development of the Chinese basketball industry.[1]
JUMP 10 is all about bringing together the players from all over the country, after receiving intense training from a team of professional coaches, they are expected to play against elite teams from various countries. The meaning of the number 10 is inspired by the collective brotherhood of the 5X5 basketball competition. Also represents the height of the court in feet. The full name "JUMP 10" refers to elevating your game through one of the most crucial moves in basketball.
Its first edition was held in 2016 with Chinese players, and has subsequently had the participation of various streetball figures such as Desmond Jump.
Events by year
edit2016
editIn 2016, the Venados de Mazatlán entered the competition for the first time to represent Mexico. On that occasion, the Aztec quintet surprised the competition by finishing as champions.[2][3]
2017
editThe JUMP 10 World Hoops Challenge took place at Shanghai's Rucker Park starting Thursday.[4] The opening ceremony was attended by Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks.[5]
Entering its second year, the four-day tournament features a total of 24 teams. Four are from China, while the rest represent countries like the US, Germany, France, Spain, Australia, etc.[6] They will compete for a total prize pool of US$200,000.[7]
During the tournament, there will be a dunk contest starring stars like Lipek, Take Fly, Chris Air, etc.[8] Among the participating countries, Team USA bested the competition and won first place. They were then followed by Team Canada at second place; and Team Mexico in third place.[9]
2018
editThe event is August 16–19, 2018.[10] The winning team raises US$100,000. Finalists raise US$30,000.[11]
Loughborough Riders obtuvo la victoria en el primer Torneo de Verano Jump 10 con sede en el Reino Unido en la Universidad de Loughborough y representa al equipo del Reino Unido.[12]
2019
editTournament sees teams from 12 countries battling it out for over four days for a huge $100,000 grand prize.[13]
In the grand final, Mexico met a powerful Canada that went over the top in the opening quarter by scoring 21 points against the Greens' 12 points. The Mexicans responded and reversed the numbers in the second period.[14]
The game had to be decided in extra time and it was there that the Canadians got permission to lift the Jump 10 trophy after winning a brilliant 4–2 in their favor.
The podium was complemented by the USA Court King team, which finished in third position by defeating The UK.[15]
Podium
edit| Editions | 1st place | 2nd place | 3rd place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Mexico | ||
| 2017 | USA | Canada | México |
| 2018 | |||
| 2019 | Canada | Mexico | USA |
References
edit- ^ "Recapping the JUMP10 World Hoops Challenge 2018". ESPN.com. 2018-08-30. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ "Náuticos proyectará a México, en China". Cibacopa Mexico (in Mexican Spanish). 2016-08-05. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ "Venados Basketball y Jump 10 se unen". lineadirectaportal.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ "24 teams take part in JUMP 10 World Hoops Challenge in Shanghai". archive.shine.cn. 2017-08-17. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ "Milwaukee Bucks Daily: Giannis Antetokounmpo visits Shanghai". Behind the Buck Pass. 2017-08-18. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ Moreno |, Rafael. "Regresará Náuticos-México al Jump 10 en busca de refrendar su campeonato". www.noroeste.com.mx (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ "Aussie ballers set to win $200,000 in China's JUMP10 Tournament - Aussie Hoopla". aussiehoopla.com. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ "The opportunity is Yours, JUMP10 - World Hoops Challenge". POP!. 2017-08-10. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ "IN PHOTOS: Team USA and Canada place in the Jump 10 World Hoops Challenge". POP!. 2017-09-01. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ "Θερμή υποδοχή Αντετοκούνμπο στην Κίνα (pics) | | Basketa.gr" (in Greek). 2017-08-16. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ opbadmin (2018-04-21). "On Point Basketball to select Team Canada for 2018 JUMP10 World Hoops Challenge in Shanghai, China". ON POINT BASKETBALL. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ "Jump 10: Loughborough Riders take UK title | Basketball England". www.basketballengland.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ "Jump 10: Loughborough Riders select team to represent UK at the World Hoops Challenge in China | Basketball England". www.basketballengland.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ "Mexico Jump10 World Hoops Challenge, Valbonne Sophia Antipolis (2022)". www.localgymsandfitness.com (in French). Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ "MÉXICO CONSIGUE SUBCAMPEONATO EN TORNEO JUMP 10 DE CHINA". CANCHA LATINA (in Spanish). 2019-08-12. Retrieved 2022-04-27.