Basketball entertainment returns in the heart of Riyadh when 8 leading hotels see action in the 27th Annual Riyadh Inter-Hotels basketball tournament which opens on Friday, Sept. 12.

Riyadh InterContinental Hotel through the generosity of General Manager Tariq Dowider is the tournament host and the games will be played at its basketball court on Gate 6.

InterContinental basketball team is the defending champion. The playing days will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Over at the Sheraton basketball court the action continues with the 2nd Inter-School Parents or 38 Years above and the 4th Inter-Company Non-Rated scheduled Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Assembly time for this Friday’s Inter-Hotels opening is 4 p.m.

Here are the 8 teams and their lineups:

InterContinental — Jaylord Apas, James Corpuz, Lawrence Acharon, Mac Castillo, Renato Mendoza, Bonnie Ramos, Joel Mendoza, Herzon Gonzales, Don Simeon Sudhara, Ryan Bulaong, Jeric Triunfo, Elo Labang, Leomar Dela Rama, Kim Joven, Omar Waba, Junel Penaroya, Rose Sabejon; Coach Don Mengote, Assistant Coaches Renato Mendoza and Marvin Mendoza

Al Faisaliah — Archie Zabala, Jason Lopera, Ranel Lumahang, Abel Coral, Bryan Ambrosio, Anthony Mojado, Winben De Asis, Japeth Ipil, Marvin Casubuan, Raymund Inigo, Nino Lauriaga, Hermie Ofianga, Ryan Pangan, Carlo Hall, Reynaldo Eusebio, Leo Poblete; Coach Francisco Balanquit, Assistant Coaches Gerry donato, Hector Anical, Joel Mendiola, Team Manager Ayman Saber, Team Consultant Kamal Eldeen

Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khalidia — Jeremiah Frivaldo, Joshua De Villa, Herbert Cayunda, Mark Lomocso, Krist Zulueta, Christian Mandac, Julius De Villa, Jayson Nedroda, Nelson Dillena, Brian Gumapac, Jonathan Nacua, Rolan Quirante, Roland Battung, Jose Distura, Ruben Manere, Kenth Zulueta, Sonny Castaneda, Roberto Barcelona, Alvin Callanta, Michael Yagong, Coach Sonny Castaneda, Assistant Coaches Chito Solis and Lito Unidad, Team Manager Marvin Magnaye, Team Consultant Joy Maglapit.

Burj Rafal Kempinski — Anthony Gaton, Lawrence Silerio, Philip Macayayong, Rommel Yalung, Damian Ramirez, Dexter Majes, Dexter Reyes, Frank Adducul, Aris Francisco, Ramon De Mesa, John Rey Belnas, Dennis Verde, Yahya Majrashi, Erwin Helomina, Christopher Juason, Emanuel Aparecio, Rizal Kasunkad, Jeff Reyes, Ilhan Aydin, Coach Joevette Belnas, Statistician PJ Manarang, Masseur-Oriel Pidor, Team Manager Mohammed Al Madani

Marriot Riyadh-Courtyard Marriott — Carlo Tolengco, Rodson Uayan, Ronnel Baldevia, Izie Agapay, Mark Bersalona, Ryan Antonio, Ed Manansala, JY Gallardo, Rey Mendoza, Edward Salac, Richard Riveral, Victor Cesicar, Nash Miraato; Coach Edwin Turbanos, Mark Swing, Assistant Coaches Rey Macapagal & Louie Fresnido, Team Manager Jebb Cabrianna.

Novotel Al Anoud Riyadh — Rodolfo JR Teano, Jessie Ed Manuel, Oliver Orobina Gerona, Dan Banis Empo, Jhon Angelo Volante, Roel Tevs Guimary, Gilbert Toliae Corpuz, Juniun Verano Uy, Renzmarion Lacerna, Fransisco Mapa Carrasal, Domingo JR de Vera, Vincent Duremoes Dorego, Team Manager Mohamed Hameem

Ritz Carlton Riyadh — Edmond Mendoza, Charles Browly, Allan Dizon, Dean De Jesus, Jaypee Tulao, Aldrin Cruz, Muneef Mousa, Chowking Yee, Mark Onofre, Elyzah Guarin, JC Rocamora, Fawas Al Shammary, Jomel Bolena, Eric Juanatas, MC Kevin Guardacasa; Coach Rolly Mendoza, Assistant Coach Apple Glinoga, Team Manager Amr Gado, Asst. Manager Faye Batica, Consultant Sowry Ransagamy, Statistician Albert Moreno.

Sheraton Riyadh — Naldy Hilario, Bahij Baroudi, Marvin Delos Reyes, Ziyao Soro, Jay-R De Guzman, Anthony Concepcion, Noli Moralit, Joseph Abad, Erano Campo, Virgilio Tallada, Jerome Basa, Christopher Tan, Alex Go, Allan Delos Reyes, Jhon Bryan Cuyugan, Coach Jess Lumanog, Team Consultant Rene Delos Reyes, Team Manager Paul C. Dunphy.