First SMFI Davao Interplant Basketball Tournament

Six teams will be competing in the first SMFI Davao Basketball Tournament. The six teams are SMFI-Poultry Operations of bullstrong forward Doc Eric Irlandez, Great Foods Solutions (GFS) team of skipper Jerry "Jer-jer" Demegillo, Sirawan-Polomolok Development Corporation (SPDC) of Chabi Ros, the powerhouse Mindanao Cargo Forwarders team, Davao Fresh Foods Corporation (DFFC) team of Engr. Jun Agustin, and the Western Feedmill team bannered by Nelson Traya. The tournament has a double round robin elimination system. The top four teams after the elimination round advances to the semifinals. The two teams with the highest winning record after the elimination round will have a twice-to-beat advantage in the semifinals knockout phase. The winningest team will be facing the fourth qualifier while the second qualifier will be fitted against the third qualifier.

The basketball tournament opening is scheduled on September 14, 2008 at Garden Oases Basketball Court in Bo. Obrero, Davao City. The games will be played every Sunday. Semifinals is set on November 23, 2008 with the finals to be played on November 30, 2008.

Best of luck to all the competing teams!