The 2010 Diamond Head Classic was a mid-season eight-team

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tournament played on December 22, 23, and 25 at the Stan Sheriff Center in

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. The second annual

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tournament was part of the

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defeated

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to win the tournament championship.

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was named the tournament's MVP.

Bracket

All-tournament team

Source

References

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