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What Is It?
The 2016 Tire Pros Invitational (official website)
How Long Has This Event Been Around?
Somewhat unbelievably, this will be the 10th edition of this tournament, normally known as the Puerto Rico Tip-Off. It can be viewed as the replacement for the men's edition of the San Juan Shootout, played for the final time in 2006.
When And Where Is It?
The 2016 Tire Pros Invitational will take place over the weekend before Thanksgiving—on Thursday, November 17th (quarterfinals); Friday, November 18th (semifinals); and Sunday, November 20th (finals).