COLUMBIA, S.C., – Now in its’ 13th year of running, the Chick-Fil-A Classic has developed into one of the nation’s premier high school tournaments. Names like Josh Smith, Mason Plumlee and Steph Curry are littered in the tournament’s history since 2002. This year was no different as future McDonald’s All-Americans and Naismith Trophy Player of the Year nominees competed at Richland Northeast High School last weekend. Here are the major takeaways from this year’s Chick-Fil-A Classic. By: @JLHemingwayPSB What We Learned from the 2015 Chick-Fil-A Classic Stop Questioning Seventh Woods The UNC......
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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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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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Fort Myers, Fla., – The nation’s premier high school basketball tournament kicked off yesterday 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. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Friday Recap Wheeler (GA) 64 Wesleyan Christian (NC) 58 Wheeler is the tournament’s reigning champion. Coach Doug Lipscomb saw the departure of Jaylen Brown to graduation last year, which means that the Wildcats are probably no longer favorites......
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Class of 2016 Bobby Anderson of Boyd County HS proved to be one of the top players in the Tri-State (KY-OH-WV) area at the Roundball Classic last weekend. Photo cred – Ty Freeman/#EBAAllAmerican ASHLAND, Ky., – For high school coaches, the pre-region schedule is about competition and quality match-ups. The Roundball Classic hosted by Boyd County High School last weekend provided exactly that platform in the Tri-State area of Kentucky-Ohio-West Virginia. On top of that, the weekend of basketball provides exposure for individual players who are looking to build their reputation for......
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Junior forward Nicolas Claxton of Legacy Charter (SC) recruitment continues to rise. Photo Cred: Kemi Griffin Charlotte, NC –The Southeast National Hoop Festival provided a platform for a terrific showdown of elite talent this weekend. A line up which consisted of some of the top programs in the Carolina’s squared off for a one day showcase. Here is a look at a few individuals who seized the opportunity to impress in the first week of the season. College Coaches can get the full report by clicking here! Nicolas Claxton (Greenville, SC)/Legacy Charter......
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BENTON, Ky., – The stars came out last weekend at the Marshall County Hoop Fest as expected. However, there were a number of under the radar type prospects who emerged once the games ended. Here is a rundown on which prospects made the biggest slash in the Bluegrass State. (Read our live blog with all the details by clicking here: Marshall County Blog) By: @JLHemingwayPSB Marshall County Hoop Fest Stock Risers Pierre Crockrell – Prolific Prep – 2019 The feature game of Saturday evening pit Prolific Prep against Advanced Prep International. So......
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Indiana signee Curtis Jones of Huntington Prep looks to lead his team at the Marshall County Hoop Fest. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike Benton, Ky., – The Marshall County Hoop Fest has become a perennial stop for some of the nation’s top high school teams. This year is no different as Oak Hill Academy squared off versus Chaminade Prep in an ESPN televised game on Thursday evening. Our #OTRHoopsReport team is in the building this year for a third straight year to cover the top performers all weekend long. Follow our blog......
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Sophomore guard Greg James helped lead Shiloh to a big early season victory of Pebblebrook at the #OTRThanksgivingShowcase. Photo cred – Kemi Griffin DULUTH, Ga., – The On the Radar Hoops team put together one of the Atlanta’s best showcase events over the Thanksgiving break. This one day event featured five great games of action, which will help serve each team as a springboard into their region schedules. With multiple college coaches on hand and several media sites in the building, teams and players were given the utmost exposure in a city......
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Sophomore guard Drue Drinnon finished with a game-high 27 points at the On the Radar Hoops Thanksgiving Showcase Our #OTRHoopsReport coverage team was in full effect last week watching basketball from all over the metro-Atlanta area. The were plenty of usual suspects who performed at high levels. However, there were new names that emerged as must-watch prospects in the region. Here is a list of underclassmen who performed well over the Thanksgiving Holiday’s. College Coaches can get the full report by clicking here! Drue Drinnon – East Jackson HS – 2018 –......
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