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National Hoopfest, established in 2011 as the Penny Hardaway Classic, is considered as one of the top high school basketball showcase events nationally. Over six years, the tournament has hosted 10 events, including Memphis, Las Vegas and Tampa. A 2015 game featuring Oak Hill Academy versus Hamilton High School (Memphis) was ESPN’s highest rated high school game of the year, reaching nearly six million viewers. The tournament has produced over 100 Division I scholarship athletes, including five NBA lottery picks.
This year, the National Hoopfest stop in the metropolitan area attracts some of the best locally and in the country. Luckily for you, MSA has it covered with recaps, stories, updates on recruits and more. Here’s your one-stop shop:
Adam Ayalew on Twitter
? #NationalHoopFest Day 1 ✔️
Friendship Tech (D.C.) 70, Cesar Chavez (D.C.) 51
Kenneth Tyree and Malik Miller both registered 17-point performances as Friendship Tech cruised past Cesar Chavez in the opening set of the National Hoop Fest at DeMatha Catholic High School, 70-51.
The game was tied at 15-15 after the first quarter, but Friendship Tech broke things open with an 18-6 second quarter to lead 33-21 at the half. Chavez brought it to 49-41 entering the fourth, but Friendship Tech closed the deal by outscoring its D.C. foe 21-10.
Friendship shot 47.9 percent from the floor (23-for-48) and 9.1 percent (1-for-9) from deep. Miasiah Brown paced Chavez with 14 points and four rebounds, which shot 31.1 percent from the floor as a team (19-for-61) and 25 percent from deep (5-for-20).
Rasheed Dupree added 14 points, five rebounds and five assists for Friendship. Tyree pulled down 11 rebounds to give him a double-double.
MonumentalSportsNet on Twitter
First game is in the books ? FINAL @ChrisChavez 5⃣1⃣ @FriendshipTech 7⃣0⃣ https://t.co/m72FbxZmVb
IMG Academy (Fla.) 96, McNamara 60
Behind Jahm’ius Ramsey’s 33 points, six rebounds and six assists, IMG Academy throttled Bishop McNamara in the second game of the day, 96-60.
Adam Ayalew on Twitter
Jahm’ius Ramsey (33 PTS) named MVP in IMG’s win over McNamara
The contest was never close as the Ascenders hung 27 points in the first quarter and led by 15 after eight minutes. IMG Academy put up 29 more in the second quarter and led 58-28 at the half. Josh Green, a 4-star recruit in the Class of 2019, posted 20 points, nine assists and six assist, and Silvio De Sousa (Kansas) recorded a double-double with 20 points and 14 rebounds. Darius Days (LSU) also had a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds.
Garrett Kirkland paced McNamara, which shot 33.3 percent (20-for-60), with 12 points. IMG Academy shot 62.1 percent (36-for-58) and converted 7 of 15 shots from deep.
MonumentalSportsNet on Twitter
There is a reason why @IMGAcademy is #10 in the country … and they just showed us why. FINAL @IMGAcademy 9⃣6⃣ @BMHSMustangs 6⃣0⃣ https://t.co/6BVLPjJ1Jq
No. 9 Georgetown Prep 79, Westtown (Pa.) 77
Duke commit Cameron Reddish dropped 35 points, but Jared Bynum rose to the occasion to lead No. 9 Georgetown Prep to a staple win. Read the story below.
Jared Bynum leads No. 9 Georgetown Prep to staple win against Pa. power Westtown
Evan Daniels on Twitter
Cameron Reddish has the talent & ability to be No. 1 in 2018. Consistency has held him back. Today he looked like he wants the top spot. 34 on 12-for-23 shooting. 6-for-10 from 3. As good as I’ve seen him.
USA Today Top 25 match-up: No. 11 Paul VI (Va.) 75, No. 21 Weslyean Christian (N.C.) 68
Kyle McFadden on Twitter
Was really impressed with @CleanSlaaate_ (@NovaMBB) today. The 5-star had 24 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists & 2 blocks in big win over @usatodayhss-ranked Weslyean Christian. Great frame. Dangerous in transition. Will instantly thrive under @VUCoachJWright #DMVhoops
Paul VI, powered by Brandon Slater’s 24 points, dug out of an early deficit to down Weslyean Christian on Saturday night at DeMatha Catholic High School, 75-68.
The Panthers were down 14-3 off the bat, but outscored the North Carolina power 30-18 the rest of the first half to take a 33-32 lead into the break. Weslyean Christian regained control going into the final frame, 52-49, before Paul VI sealed the win with a 26-16 fourth quarter.
Slater (Villanova) added four rebounds, three assists and two steals. Sophomore Jeremy Roach had a 20-point outing on 8-for-17 shooting for Paul VI, which shot 50.9 percent (27-for-53) and 38.1 percent (8-for-21) from deep.
Evan Daniels on Twitter
Paul VI sophomore Jeremy Roach keeps getting better. Love his approach and competitiveness. Tough kid. Making plays down stretch here at National Hoops Festival.
Aaron Wiggins (Maryland) paced Weslyean Christian, which shot 56.5 percent (26-for-46), with a game-high 25 points on 11-for-19 shooting.
No. 1 DeMatha 84, Oak Ridge (Fla.) 69
Justin Moore, recovering from an ACL tear, shines as No. 1 DeMatha routs Oak Ridge (Fla.)
MonumentalSportsNet on Twitter
Day One is in the Books, @DeMathaHoops runs away with this one with their 8⃣4⃣-6⃣9⃣ victory! Catch us TOMORROW ?LIVE? on @MonSportsNet starting at 10a https://t.co/3bU3N62hui
Kyle McFadden on Twitter
@DeMathaHoops’ 5-star, 7’1″ center Hunter Dickinson is the real deal. Offensively skilled: An array of back-to-basket moves & a jumper that makes defenses pay. A plus defender & passer, too. Had 12pts, 6asts, 5rebs in 20 mins. One scout called him a “10-year starter in the NBA.
