We never have done this, but figured it might be good to have a thread surrounding the D3hoops.com Classic in Las Vegas. We are entering our NINTH season!
Here is more information on the teams, matchups, and more for this upcoming year: http://www.d3hoops.com/classic/2018-19/d3hoops-classic/pairings
Attendance at this tourney has been on my basket list for several years. Leave the wife at home, cheap flight to Vegas, lots of D3hoops, some blackjack, perhaps some late night entertainment at a fine "club". What could be better. Now I just have to talk yjack, wipiff, TQ, Greg, FCGriz, and a couple of other midwestern regulars into coming along. ;)
The games and such are well worth the attendance. We don't have that many games that aren't competitive. It is also fun to see so many teams from around the country in one place.
As for the other stuff... admittedly, we don't dabble much. We are usually exhausted. This schedule will allow us to get out for a meal, for sure. I don't even do that much gambling anymore.
Neither the gambling nor the casino stage extravaganzas interest me, but I certainly wouldn't mind going sometime to watch a lot of D3 basketball.
Quote from: hopefan on October 17, 2018, 11:25:16 AM
Attendance at this tourney has been on my basket list for several years. Leave the wife at home, cheap flight to Vegas, lots of D3hoops, some blackjack, perhaps some late night entertainment at a fine "club". What could be better. Now I just have to talk yjack, wipiff, TQ, Greg, FCGriz, and a couple of other midwestern regulars into coming along. ;)
I'd love to take a trip out there at some point, but probably won't happen in the foreseeable future.
Quote from: hopefan on October 17, 2018, 11:25:16 AM
Attendance at this tourney has been on my basket list for several years. Leave the wife at home, cheap flight to Vegas, lots of D3hoops, some blackjack, perhaps some late night entertainment at a fine "club". What could be better. Now I just have to talk yjack, wipiff, TQ, Greg, FCGriz, and a couple of other midwestern regulars into coming along. ;)
Thanks for the non-invite, hopefan! I didn't want to go with you anyway! LOL ::) ??? ;D Just kidding. Nearly made it out there when Point played, but funds weren't available at the time. My mother-in-law lives two hours north of Vegas, so it's possible in the future. Speaking of foreseeable future, those said funds will be earmarked for Fort Wayne, IN for the next few years!
I think I may be included in that list. I would book that trip today if not for the fact that I am planning to drive to the Quad Cities again on January 29.
Quote from: Greek Tragedy on October 17, 2018, 01:57:53 PMMy mother-in-law lives two hours north of Vegas, so it's possible in the future.
Two hours north of Vegas? What in blazes is there two hours north of Vegas, aside from ghost towns, abandoned silver mines, and UFO hunters?
What more do you need, really?
I dunno, but there's a mother-in-law joke in there somwhere.
Quote from: Greek Tragedy on October 17, 2018, 01:57:53 PM
Speaking of foreseeable future, those said funds will be earmarked for Fort Wayne, IN for the next few years!
This is weird but if you are flying out of St. Louis, Fort Wayne is one of the cheapest destinations. Only $10 more than Vegas. I may have to join you in March.
Quote from: hopefan on October 17, 2018, 11:25:16 AM
Attendance at this tourney has been on my basket list for several years. Leave the wife at home, cheap flight to Vegas, lots of D3hoops, some blackjack, perhaps some late night entertainment at a fine "club". What could be better. Now I just have to talk yjack, wipiff, TQ, Greg, FCGriz, and a couple of other midwestern regulars into coming along. ;)
I go to Vegas about once every 17 years -- 1980, 1998, 2015. See you there in 2032 if I'm still alive and able to travel.
Ah, yes, 2032 should be a good one as it will be the first D3Hoops.com Classic to be officiated entirely by Boston Dynamics robots.
Quote from: Gregory Sager on October 17, 2018, 12:13:37 PM
Neither the gambling nor the casino stage extravaganzas interest me, but I certainly wouldn't mind going sometime to watch a lot of D3 basketball.
The CASINO Stage extravaganzas are not the kind of stage shows I had in mind.... :o :o
Quote from: hopefan on October 17, 2018, 11:25:16 AM
Attendance at this tourney has been on my basket list for several years. Leave the wife at home, cheap flight to Vegas, lots of D3hoops, some blackjack, perhaps some late night entertainment at a fine "club". What could be better. Now I just have to talk yjack, wipiff, TQ, Greg, FCGriz, and a couple of other midwestern regulars into coming along. ;)
And I want to know what distinguishes a club as being "fine." 🤔 😎 😏
I have been to two possibly three Classics in Vegas. The D3 basketball is awesome to see in person.
Always a fun time to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of Vegas. SouthPoint is a great venue for those who don't really care for the activities on the Strip, but for those of us that do...well, enough said.
Might go this year, but not sure about the funds either, its my 20th anniversary next month and she wants to be on a beach, not in Vegas again.
Quote from: Gregory Sager on October 17, 2018, 02:29:09 PM
Quote from: Greek Tragedy on October 17, 2018, 01:57:53 PMMy mother-in-law lives two hours north of Vegas, so it's possible in the future.
Two hours north of Vegas? What in blazes is there two hours north of Vegas, aside from ghost towns, abandoned silver mines, and UFO hunters?
Mormons. Lots of Mormons. Ok, I failed geography. Northeast of Vegas. St. George, Utah to be exact. Luckily, I only have ONE mother-in-law on my wife's side!
Quote from: 89Pirate on October 17, 2018, 07:14:16 PM
I have been to two possibly three Classics in Vegas. The D3 basketball is awesome to see in person.
Always a fun time to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of Vegas. SouthPoint is a great venue for those who don't really care for the activities on the Strip, but for those of us that do...well, enough said.
Might go this year, but not sure about the funds either, its my 20th anniversary next month and she wants to be on a beach, not in Vegas again.
It is a good place to be sure. Been very pleased.
I will also say for all of you thinking about it, from what I can tell ... the room rates at South Point are very reasonable.
Quote from: hopefan on October 17, 2018, 11:25:16 AM
Attendance at this tourney has been on my basket list for several years. Leave the wife at home, cheap flight to Vegas, lots of D3hoops, some blackjack, perhaps some late night entertainment at a fine "club". What could be better. Now I just have to talk yjack, wipiff, TQ, Greg, FCGriz, and a couple of other midwestern regulars into coming along. ;)
One warning... Do not collect the baseball cards!
Quote from: 89Pirate on October 17, 2018, 07:14:16 PM
I have been to two possibly three Classics in Vegas. The D3 basketball is awesome to see in person.
Always a fun time to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of Vegas. SouthPoint is a great venue for those who don't really care for the activities on the Strip, but for those of us that do...well, enough said.
Might go this year, but not sure about the funds either, its my 20th anniversary next month and she wants to be on a beach, not in Vegas again.
I stand corrected, we ARE going to Vegas again this year, booked it yesterday ! Go Pirates !
What did you have to give up to go to Vegas instead of a beach?
Quote from: Greek Tragedy on December 05, 2018, 01:06:04 PM
What did you have to give up to go to Vegas instead of a beach?
Well I was going to say my basket 'balls', but in reality she loves Vegas and Whitworth and its WAAAAY cheaper than the beach idea. The Mexico beach is still in the works for 2019.
On another note, who out here IS going to be there besides ME and the D3Hoops staff?
Ready to stress the liver and the bank account !
Excited to be headed to Vegas tomorrow ! Let the basketball begin - GO BUCS !
Never saw you, 89Pirate!
Though for those who were following my travels on social media ... I nearly didn't make it to Vegas this year. LOL
Quote from: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on January 07, 2019, 03:28:23 PM
Never saw you, 89Pirate!
Though for those who were following my travels on social media ... I nearly didn't make it to Vegas this year. LOL
Sorry Dave - I kept saying to myself that I needed to get down to the other side of the court and harass you (I did come over during the WW v JH game to bug Steve Flegel), but also didn't want to bother you during a hectic time for you. Next time I will.
Ha... there isn't a time when it's hectic or at least my brain is in five different places. :)