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SUMMER / FALL 2023 23 living fit basketball league Although they oen face each other in league play, the duo competes on the same WAC traveling team, which along with two other WAC squads won its division at the North American Associ- ation of Club Athletic Directors tourna- ment in Los Angeles this past spring. "Solomon and I have developed great chemistry on and off the court," Spencer says. "It's been great to get to know him better at the WAC." Spencer grew up with the WAC. His dad, Jeff, is also a basketball player. Father and son both played for the Uni- versity of Washington. Solomon joined the Club in 2018 and played his college ball for Florida State University. "While the talent level is a tad lower than the NBA, the competitive fire is not," Spencer says of the WAC league. "I very much look forward to our weekly games as an outlet to compete and to improve my game." Spencer and Solomon faced each oth- er twice during their NBA days, when Spencer's Philadelphia 76ers matched up against Solomon's Toronto Raptors. "e WAC basketball league has been such a fun experience," says Solomon, who discovered WAC hoops aer moving to Seattle in 2015. "When I moved here, a friend introduced me to pickup games at the WAC. So, aer I retired from professional basketball in 2018, I knew I wanted to become a WAC member." e WAC basketball league makes meeting other members easy. "Our dra sets us apart from other basketball leagues," Darin says. "It's great because it takes the hassle out of getting a team together yourself." All players are added to the appro- priate dra pool based on skill level and experience, and each season features new rosters and new teams. "Everyone in the WAC league comes out to play simply for the love of basket- ball," Solomon says. "It has given me the opportunity to stay in shape and make plenty of friends, too!" —Reach WAC Associate Editor Joey Carreon at jcarreon@wac.net. u WAC Basketball's "Open" Team poses after winning their division at the 2023 NACAD tournament. WAC BASKETBALL DIVISIONS A For the most-skilled and competitive players, including former college and professional players. B For competitive players with some prior basketball experience. C For players wanting a more recreational atmosphere. Masters For players ages 40-plus. Golden Masters For players ages 50-plus. Women's Adult women's hoops with organized practices, travel opportunities, and games in our in-house league. Travel teams Think of travel teams as "all-star teams" comprised of select players to represent the WAC and compete against other athletic clubs in regional and national tournaments. Learn more To learn more about the WAC basketball league, including which division might be best for you, email Athletic Programs Manager Darin Barr at dbarr@wac.net. All players must be at least 21 years old. The fall draft takes place after Labor Day, and games begin in September. wac.net/wac-basketball C O U R T E S Y P H O T O