SANTA RITA DO SAPUCAI, BRAZIL – A team made up entirely of New South Athletic Conference upperclassmen basketball players is preparing to represent the conference in the prestigious Copa Sul-Americana de Basquete (South American Basketball Cup) Tournament in Brazil.
Led by defending NSAC champion coach Vando Becheli and assisted by Atlantis University head coach Francisco Hernandez, ten of the league’s finest will suit up for a series of games against some of Brazil’s top pro teams, followed by the South American Cup (SULA 25) tournament.
“This is an exciting event for these young men and for our conference,” said NSAC commissioner Mike Davis. “Many leagues for much larger schools would never have an opportunity like this. I want to than Vando for his leadership in arranging this trip. I also want to thank Brazilian athletic uniform manufacturer Overtime, our sponsor, for making this possible, and a big shout out to everyone who assisted these student-athletes.”
The team will assemble early next week in Brazil to begin the gauntlet run with games planned for most every day through the tournament championship on July 27. The games will be streamed live. Links will be provided here and via NSAC social media outlets.
2025 New South Athletic Conference All-Star Team
- Ethan Barnes, Atlantis
- Sam Benton, Jr., Lighthouse Christian
- Tyler Camplin, John Melvin Christian (FL)
- Jared Carter, Beacon
- Santiago Insaurralde, Atlantis
- Darion Ramos, John Melvin Christian (FL)
- Jose Rosario, Atlantis
- Folayemi Salako, Atlantis
- Adrion Wall, Apprentice
- Karlton Walton, Southeast Christian
- Vando Becheli (Head Coach)
- Fransisco Hernandez, Atlantis (Assistant Coach)
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