The longest running 8 team tournament in NJCAA basketball is back this weekend, as the Highland Cougars Men's Basketball team hosts the 56^th Annual William R. Bear/Dimond Bros Insurance Tournament. This prestigious tournament will feature 8 teams from Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri. The action begins today, Friday, December 13th  at  1:00PM, and ends with the championship game, starting at 9:00PM on Saturday, December 14th. Come out to Larry. F Kahl Gymnasium, and catch a weekend of high-level junior college basketball.


Here is a preview of each team participating this weekend:
 
Highland Cougars
Record:6-4
Head Coach: Luke Norman
Leader Scorers: Jason Kimbrough, Adidas Davis

The Cougars play at home for the first time since November 6, and only their 3rd home game in the 1st semester. Their 4 losses are by a combined 14 points to teams ranked or receiving votes.
 
 Moberly Greyhounds
Record: 8-3 (ranked 25^h in NJCAA D1)
Head Coach: Pat Smith
Leading Scorers: KJ  Vasser, Ade Popoola
 
Olive Harvey Panthers
Record: 3-7
Head Coach: Harvey Jones
Leading Scorers: Derrick Hicks, Jessie Bates

Daley Bulldogs
Record: 1-9
Head Coach: Lorenzo Mitchell
Leading Scorers: Francios Dony Baba, Karon Hill
 
Sauk Valley Skyhawks
Record: 5-7
Head Coach: A.J. Sharp
Leading Scorers: Chan Malith, Rico Yarbrough
 
Southeastern Iowa Blackhawks
Record: 12-0 (#10 in NJCAA D1)
Head Coach: Lorenzo Watkins
Leading Scorers: Shamar Avance, Inslee Carroll
 
Marshalltown Tigers
Record: 6-6
Head Coach: Ryan Flack
Leading Scorers: Justin Small, Jayden Hill

Moraine Valley Cyclones
Record: 3-7
Head Coach: Kyle Huppe
Leading Scorers: Jelani Mcgregor, TJ Lee