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Diamond Head Classic 2023

Post by MikeUMA » Tue Sep 13, 2022 4:52 pm

Rothstein bomb this afternoon:
Frank Martin also tells me that UMass will be in the Diamond Head Classic in 2023.
https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status ... 0401488897

This one is held right at Christmastime, the final being on 12/25.

Last year: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Diamond_Head_Classic
This year: https://espnevents.com/hawaiian-airline ... d-classic/

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Post by inthescoop » Tue Sep 13, 2022 6:38 pm

I’ve never been to Hawaii and I would absolutely love to go. We should do a UMassHoops group trip next year in 2023 to Hawaii and root this team on as we enjoy the lovely land of Hawaii. Not a bad idea eh?

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Post by thecaptain » Tue Sep 13, 2022 7:00 pm

checking in from San Diego, count me in.

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Post by uz2b-len » Tue Sep 13, 2022 7:45 pm

I'm interested.
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Re: Diamond Head Classic 2023

Post by diplomat » Wed Sep 14, 2022 2:23 am

As much as I would like to go to hawaii I really wish it was either a bahamas tourney or somewhere else. Hawaii is too expensive and too far.

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Re: Diamond Head Classic 2023

Post by MikeUMA » Wed Dec 28, 2022 3:57 pm

Rothstein reported again that we're expected to be in the field
https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status ... 3653023747

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Post by LS71 » Wed Dec 28, 2022 5:58 pm

^ Love to see a UMass-Temple game! 8)
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Re: Diamond Head Classic 2023

Post by umasscollective » Wed Dec 28, 2022 6:48 pm

Will definitely be there plan on being in the area for 10-14 days. Appreciate any Hawaii travel tips!

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Post by Camby4Life » Thu Dec 29, 2022 10:56 am

inthescoop wrote: Tue Sep 13, 2022 6:38 pm I’ve never been to Hawaii and I would absolutely love to go. We should do a UMassHoops group trip next year in 2023 to Hawaii and root this team on as we enjoy the lovely land of Hawaii. Not a bad idea eh?
Do we have any travel agents on this board who can set up a package? Or any former walk on billionaires buying NBA teams who can set up a private jet?

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Post by capezona » Thu Dec 29, 2022 11:07 am

Camby4Life wrote: Thu Dec 29, 2022 10:56 am
inthescoop wrote: Tue Sep 13, 2022 6:38 pm I’ve never been to Hawaii and I would absolutely love to go. We should do a UMassHoops group trip next year in 2023 to Hawaii and root this team on as we enjoy the lovely land of Hawaii. Not a bad idea eh?
Do we have any travel agents on this board who can set up a package? Or any former walk on billionaires buying NBA teams who can set up a private jet?
Could the private jet pop into Phoenix for a brief layover?

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Post by Plano Minuteman » Thu Dec 29, 2022 12:30 pm

Oh man, I would love to go.

However, I can only imagine the conflict with the wife about going to paradise and then wanting to spend a significant time inside watching hoops.

I do like doing a lot of outdoorsy stuff, so these are my recommendations:

Oahu - USS Arizona (Pearl Harbor) is a must-do, Hanauma Bay for snorkling, Diamond Head is great for hiking, and..... haven't done it, but this looks amazing - http://www.oahuhike.com/olomana-trail

Kauai - Waimea Canyon, Na Pali trail, best place to take a helicopter tour.

Molokai - still not overrun by tourists, just great to spend a day there.

Maui - Haleakala, Seven Sacred Pools, Drive to Hana but definitely stop and walk around a lot, Lahaina is one of my favorite towns in Hawaii in general, too bad UMass isn't in the Maui Invitational.....

Hawaii - Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park (HVNP), Black Sand beaches southwest of HVNP, waterfalls everywhere, has what is considered the most difficult road bike in the world - going from the coast up to the top of Mauna Kea. 42 miles - 13000+ feet of vertical gain, some spots over 20% grade.

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Re: Diamond Head Classic 2023

Post by Juice Stand » Thu Dec 29, 2022 3:10 pm

I am not getting stuck sitting on that flight between Eldon and the Great SteveMazini...

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Post by capezona » Thu Dec 29, 2022 5:43 pm

Juice Stand wrote: Thu Dec 29, 2022 3:10 pm I am not getting stuck sitting on that flight between Eldon and the Great SteveMazini...
I suspect they would issue you a parachute if you demanded one. 3:1 odds.

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Post by eldonabe » Fri Dec 30, 2022 9:24 am

Juice Stand wrote: Thu Dec 29, 2022 3:10 pm I am not getting stuck sitting on that flight between Eldon and the Great SteveMazini...
If i had any feelings they would probably be hurt by that :lol: :lol:

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Re: Diamond Head Classic 2023

Post by stevemaz » Fri Dec 30, 2022 9:41 am

Juice Stand wrote: Thu Dec 29, 2022 3:10 pm I am not getting stuck sitting on that flight between Eldon and the Great SteveMazini...
it would be an adventure but I have already been to Hawaii a few times so looking to go elsewhere. I am predicting a UMass 3-0 trip however..

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