Surf Returns From 2 Games In China

Published on March 11, 2010 under American Basketball Association (ABA)
San Diego Surf News Release


The Surf returned yesterday after a whirlwind tour with two games against a very large, tough Beijing team in Chengdu China. After being routed in the first game, the Surf finally recovered in the second half of the second game, although a little late to pull off an upset.

The Beijing Aoshen Olympians were led by 6'9" guard, Sun Yue, formerly with the Los Angeles Lakers last season who led all scorers in the second game with 42 points and point guard Sheldon Pace,

Beijing successfuly ran the pic and roll with their two 7-footers respeatedly. The Surf were outsized with all but one of their players 6'7" to 7'. The Surf came alive in the second half with stepped up defense. Unfortunately, they were only able to dress 8 players on a 10-day invitation notice to participate in the Chengdu Invitaional Games to benefit the 2008 victims where 80,000 died.

The team, Coach Mason, Athletic Trainer and Media Coordinator got a chance to visit the famous panda reserve, Great Wall, the 2008 Olympic Bird's Nest Arena, Tienemen Square, Imperial Palace and a silk factory. Chengdu is larger than Chicago with temperature similar to San Diego with typically overcast skies. It is in the mountanous west central part of China in Sichuan Province, known for its spicy food.

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