Tag: City of Palms


#OTRHoopsReport: City of Palms rundown - Dec. 26, 2017

Sharife Cooper helped McEachern (GA) claim the City of Palms Championship.  Fort Myers, Fl – The #OTRHoopsReport staff makes Fort Myers, Florida, a staple on our coverage calendar yearly. The collection of 5-star talent gives a great evaluation opportunity, because of the high-profile nature of the tournament. This year we covered the first three days of the tournament, which allowed to see most of the stars in a short amount of time. Here are some thoughts on the stars and other players who are on the rise.  2020 PG Sharife Cooper (McEachern,......

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#OTRHoopsReport: City of Palms Blog - Dec. 22, 2015

Ball brothers account for 77 of Chino Hills (CA) 84 points in a win over #1 Montverde at the City of Palms Fort Myers, Fla., – The nation’s premier high school basketball tournament kicked off on Friday with opening round games. Some of the country’s top individual talent was showcased and allowed our staff to see stock-risers, sleepers and which players are in the running for the Naismith Trophy Player of the Year Award. LiAngelo Ball 42 points Lonzo Ball 14 points 13 rebounds 10 assists LaMelo Ball 18 points Ball brothers go for......

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#OTRHoopsReport: City of Palms Saturday Recap - December 20, 2015

 Hosted at Bishop Verot High School, the City of Palms Classic is largely considered the nation’s premier high school tournament. Next year the tournament will be moved to the Fort Myers Civic Center. FORT MYERS, Fla., – Saturday lived up to the hype. Plain and simple the stars shined the brightest and the fans were entertained by a number of competitive games. Here is the rundown on day two of the City of Palms Classic. By:  @JLHemingwayPSB Saturday Recap (Game’s listed in Reverse order as they were played) Westerville (OH) 80 Father......

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#OTRHoopsReport: 2015 Predictions - January 15, 2015

Could Harry Giles III be the top player in the class of 2016? We discuss this question with other predictions for the upcoming year. Photo cred – Jon Lopez Which player is poised to claim the top spot for the class of 2016? After watching Harry Giles of Winston Salem, N.C., at the City of Palms with Wesleyan Christian, I am leaning towards giving the 6-foot-10 power forward the edge in the class. He blends power, athleticism and skill as well as anyone we have seen in recent years at the position.......

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