Memories of a seventh-place finish at the 2016 Bass Pro Tournament of Champions still hang with Kickapoo Chiefs coach Dick Rippee.
The 2017 version of the tournament features six out-of-state teams plus Kickapoo and Republic converging on JQH Arena for three days of premier high school boys basketball Jan. 12-14. Kickapoo will appear in a record-setting 18th Bass Pro Tournament of Champions.
“One thing that’s difficult about this tournament is the hype of the individuals that are coming in here,” Rippee said. “Our program is really based on team, and we try to make our team the best team that we can make it during the season.