Fans on the ground offer final hour support before game…
But “Too Tall” is not the only one making predictions. News Five took to the streets to find out how the average Belizean is calling it.
Fred Garcia, Basketball Player
“I guess like every Belizean who has been following, I am and I am actually looking forward to a good show from our boys.”
Duane Moody
“You were part of the 1998 team that actually brought home gold for Belize, what do you feel are the chances this year around. I know you’re not in there but what are the chances that our males have to bring home gold for us.”
Fred Garcia
“Like every Mexican teams we play, they don’t necessarily want to run. I think if our boys get up and play some solid D, we’ll win that’s for certain.”
Duane Moody
“The game tonight, between Belize Mexico; the finals for the COCABA tournament, are you anticipating it?”
Hugh Staine, Basketball Fan
“I don’t see why our boys can’t win that game. Sure Mexico is bigger, they have shooters but our boys they play an up tempo basketball game so they should run those big guys and by the fourth quarter should take over the game.”
Duane Moody
“Okay, any advice for them during the game what they need to do or anything of that sort?”
Hugh Staine
“Basically, keep their composure, play with heart. They have nothing to lose, make Belize proud. We’ll be here waiting for them tomorrow.”
Duane Moody
“Are you supporting our guys that are out there representing us for the COCABA games?”
Kamisha Clarke, Basketball Fan
“Of course, I am.”
Duane Moody
“Do you feel like they are going to win?”
Kamisha Clarke
“Definitely.”
Duane Moody
“Why do you say so?”
Kamisha Clarke
“Because they are strong and to see that they didn’t want us to be qualified, they still carry on and play their best and we proved to them that we are the best.”
Duane Moody
“Do you think they are going to win tonight against Mexico who has quite a formidable team?”
Shawna Banner, Basketball Fan
“Most definitely we are going to win tonight because we are the best hello and when bad happen to you, good follows so I know we wah win most definitely.”
On Saturday, Team Belizean Heritage returns and they will be welcomed from the COCABA games with a motorcade through the main streets of Belize City. The procession will leave from the P.G.I.A. at two-twenty and make its way down the Northern Highway and through the principal streets of the city, ending with a rally at the City Centre.
