High School Basketball Champions Crowned in Honolulu and Fort Myers, Duke Recruit Impresses
Key Points
- Oak Ridge boys basketball team won the storied Iolani Classic in Honolulu, vaulting itself back into the national rankings conversation.
- They secured impressive victories, ending with an 83-68 win against Christ the King of New York, with five players scoring in double figures in the final.
- Jalen Reece, son of Oak Ridge’s head coach, earned the tournament Most Valuable Player award, leading to a 20-man All-Tournament team selection.
- Oak Ridge moved to No. 2 in Florida, ranking behind Montverde Academy in the MaxPreps power rankings.
- Montverde Academy's Cooper Flagg, a Duke recruit, contributed significantly to the team's win at the City of Palms Classic, earning 21 points, 14 rebounds, 4 blocked shots, 3 assists, and the championship game MVP title.
- Montverde Academy outscored opponents by an average margin of 85-55 and maintained its National No. 1 status.
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