Kubasaki guard Ryan Jackson (20) shoots between host Hong Kong International defenders Lawrence Lee (23) and Kevin Matthews (4) during Thursday's pool-play game in the 41st Hong Kong International School Holiday Basketball Tournament. Kubasaki held off Hong Kong 74-70. (Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes)

Kadena Panthers senior center Jason Sumpter eyes the action during Thursday's pool-play in the 41st Hong Kong International School Holiday Basketball Tournament. Sumpter and four of his teammates have their initials etched into the left side of their hair just above their left ear and their jersey numbers on the right as a show of team solidarity. (Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes)

Yokota center Byron Wrenn (33) leaps in defending a shot attempt by Taipei American's Francis Yu during Thursday's pool-play game in the 41st Hong Kong International School Holiday Basketball Tournament. Taipei beat Yokota 81-72. (Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes)

Kubasaki center Kentrell Key (33) looks to go to the basket against Kevin Matthews of host Hong Kong International during Thursday's pool-play game in the 41st Hong Kong International School Holiday Basketball Tournament. Kubasaki held off Hong Kong 74-70. (Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes)

A lion dancer from the Ha Tak Kin Martial Arts Society Ltd. of Hong Kong bids the competitors good luck during Thursday's opening ceremony of the 41st Hong Kong International School Holiday Basketball Tournament. (Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes)