The 2016 NY2LA Swish N’ Dish tips off Friday. One of the most anticipated events in the country, the Swish N’ Dish as always, opens with a bang, featuring some of the top travel programs in the nation squaring off against one another.

Here’s a preview of some of the top games opening night in the 17U division: 

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All-In Young & Reckless vs. Iowa Barnstormers – Homestead HS
Always two tough outs in any AAU event, All-In Young & Reckless and the Iowa Barnstormers each feature some of the top hidden talent in the Midwest. Led by Iowa commit Connor McCaffery and his running mates Devontae Lane and Austin Phyfe, the Barnstormers always make a run at the tournament title. A fast, athletic Young & Reckless team will try and make a statement early. 

Mac Irvin Fire vs. Wisconsin Playground Warriors – Homestead HS
The Playground Warriors won’t have Wisconsin commit Kobe King (hand), but this is still an intriguing opening night matchup. The three-headed monster of Illinois commit DaMonte Williams, Justin Smith, and Christian Negron will still be tested by a deep and talented Playground Warriors squad. Luke Loewe, Owen Hamilton, and Will Chevalier look to pull the upset on opening night. 

Playground Elite vs. King James – Homestead HS
The two EYBL programs will meet on opening night. The dynamic duo of Jordan Poole and Terrence Lewis makes Playground Elite go on both ends of the floor. Meanwhile, King James sports a 1-2 punch of its own in Markell Johnson and Kyle Young, two of the best prospects in the Midwest. 

Martin Bros. vs. Yanders Law – Homestead HS
Perhaps the biggest, most imposing team in the field, Martin Bro. features four players at 6-foot-8 or better, including two over 6-foot-10. Their size will have to keep up with a guard-oriented group in Yanders Law. Touted shooting guard Monty Johal is a star waiting to be discovered in this matchup. 

All-Ohio Red vs. Louisville Magic – Homestead HS
An in-state battle, bragging rights are on the line in the state of Ohio. Buckeye commit Kaleb Wesson leads All-Ohio Red, who has a number of under the radar prospects looking to prove themselves beginning this weekend. Louisville Magic are led by dynamic wing Jaylen Sebree. A touted junior, Sebree has the potential to put his team on his back any given night. 

Meanstreets vs. Wisconsin Swing – Homestead HS
Meanstreets enters the Swish N’ Dish with a lot of hype. Featuring touted wing Brian Bowen and one of the nation’s top floor generals Nojel Eastern, Meanstreets is loaded and has plenty of depth. The frontcourt duo of Ryan Krueger and Chris Knight hope to steal a win for the Wisconsin Swing in the nightcap. 

Jets/Ramey United vs. Wisconsin Shooters – Homestead HS
Andrew Lewis and Brandon Hau are two prospects not getting enough love. They’ll be on display for the Wisconsin Shooters in their opening round matchup. Meanwhile, Jets/Ramey United has a number of under the radar prospects themselves, including guard Parker Allen.