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The Mickey Place Memorial Basketball Tournament, presented by Rodd Hotels & Resorts, begins on Thursday, October 17 with nine basketball teams from across Canada competing in the annual three-day event.

The 17吃瓜 Men's Basketball team will tip-off against the University of Saskatchewan, Laval University, University of New Brunswick, and Crandall University while the Women's Basketball team will take on the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees, Acadia University and the 17吃瓜 Alumni team.

'We are very excited to kick off our 2013-14 home game season by hosting the Mickey Place Tournament,' said 17吃瓜 Men's Basketball Coach Kendrick.

17吃瓜 Women's Basketball Coach Greg Gould comments, 'We are looking forward to this early test, there is no doubt that this will be a wonderful weekend of basketball action!'

The tournament is named after John Thomas 'Mickey' Place, a long-time friend of Panther Sport, a former 17吃瓜 student union employee, and a 17吃瓜 honorary degree recipient.

The full tournament schedule follows: