2023 Gurus of Go

The Gurus of Go entered the Canton Cage Classic this weekend simply to get a little recreation. The tournament was routine business until the Gurus discovered that the TNBA Black East team entered the tournament as well. The two teams have not met this season despite both being from northeast Ohio. TNBA East Black entered the weekend 8th in the power rankings and the Gurus 11th. Both teams went 4-0 cruising to the championship game. At stake for both teams, reputation and ranking shuffling. 

TNBA jumped out to an early 13 - 0 lead. It looked like they were on their way to a 20 plus point victory. The Gurus settled down and cut into the lead. At the half, the score was 28 - 23 TNBA. The second half was a completely different story for the Gurus. It must have been the hoop at the east end of the gym. In the first half no jumpers fell for them in the second half they all seemed to fall. The Gurus, behind the penetrating offense of Kellon Smith and the jump shooting of Zach Miller, went on to win the game 61 - 46. TNBA was not at full strength as Cody Head was out due to an injury.  TNBA was lead by Adesa “Desh” Molten and Brandon Rose.