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Proving His Worth: 2026 Marty Giant Continues to Lead at GDS
Player: Marty GiantClass: 2026Height: 6’3School: Greensboro Day There are still unsigned seniors looking to prove themselves in a big way, and 2026 Marty Giant from Greensboro Day shined in a big way at the John Wall Invitational. Giant, who has continued to carry the winning culture and help lead yet another talented team at Greensboro Day, really impressed with his play over three days in...
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Proving to be a Player Worth Watching: 2027 Josh Conti (Millbrook)
Player: Josh ContiClass: 2027School: Millbrook The John Wall Invitational allows so many players to introduce themselves on a national stage, and though Millbrook might have wanted a different outcome in its games, it was 2027 Josh Conti that garnered some eyes his way. As a 6’8 prospect and leader for this team, Conti was able to really flourish and flash his game under the bright lights. ...
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Freshman Force to Watch in Virginia: 2029 Brayden Ragland Emerging as a Prospect to Watch
Player: Brayden RaglandClass: 2029School: Highland As scouts, you are always looking for the next wave of talent coming through the high school landscape, and one player in Virginia to keep an eye on early is 2029 6’6 Brayden Ragland from Highland. Yes, this is the same school that produced Nate Ament, who is now at Tennessee. And it seems that they have another player to start tracking, as...
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2027 Jordan Page Continues to Progress as a High-Level Talent
John Wall Invitational Player: Jordan PageClass: 2027Height: 6’5School: Broughton 2027 Jordan Page came into the John Wall Invitational as one of the top-ranked prospects in the country, as he has been rising up the ranks over the last year or two and continuing to lead Broughton once again. So, of course, being on his home court in Raleigh, many eyes were on him throughout the event to see him...
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A Star Shines on the Biggest of Stages: 2028 AJ Morman (Southern Durham)
Player: AJ MormanClass: 2028School: Southern Durham It seems like every year, stars are born on the brightest of stages at the John Wall Invitational, and though he is a well-known player around the state, 2028 AJ Morman certainly pushed his trajectory a little bit higher with his performance in Raleigh. Talk about an impressive three days from the sophomore guard, putting on a show...
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Matchup Nightmare on the Court: 2026 Latrell Allmond (Petersburg)
John Wall Invitational Player: Latrell AllmondClass: 2026Height: 6’8School: PetersburgCommitted to Oklahoma State The John Wall Invitational has been a staple here in North Carolina over many years, and this year was no different with the amount of talent on display. Many familiar names even came back to the state of North Carolina, getting a little dose of home in front of so many familiar...
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John Wall Invitational Scores and Stats
Day 1 – Friday Greensboro Day 81 – Millbrook 49 GDS: Marty Giant 24pts, Micah Gunter 12pts, Grant Duggins 11pts/ 12rebsMillbrook: Josh Conti 24pts, Blake Walker 7pts Christ School 78 – SE Raleigh 54 Christ: Tyler Jones 19pts, Kingston Whitty 15pts, Dacen Petty 15ptsSE: Aaron Parker 20pts/ 9rebs, Baylor Roach 9pts Greenfield 62 – Petersburg 51 Green: Donovan Dickens 16pts,...
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Takeaways from the John Wall Holiday Invitational
The Hype is Real with Christ School While they’re already the consensus top team in the state, the Christ School Greenies looked like a team playing on a different level from their peers at the John Wall. They had four players rank in the top 10 of all players in +/-, despite being one of four teams to only play two games in the tournament. Their roster is constructed in an incredibly meticulous...
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Once again, 2026 Dionte Neal Proves Himself on the Big Stage
Talk about a broken record here… This past weekend, Reidsville went to Raleigh for the John Wall Invitational, as they were able to take home the tournament championship again. And once again… 2026 Dionte Neal proved why he should be such a hot target for college programs nationwide. Neal came up huge in so many ways again for his team, as he averaged 30.7 minutes per game, 27.3 points,...
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Biggest Stock Risers from the John Wall Holiday Invitational
6’7” 2026 Trevor Manhertz (Green Level) Manhertz was, in my opinion, the biggest stock riser from the weekend, showcasing his intriguing physical tools and high level shooting ability in a heightened role for the Gators. He was comfortable attacking with his off hand, finished through contact well, and made some really impressive passing reads. He averaged 17.7 PPG on the weekend with shooting...
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Sadiq White vs Zymicah Wilkins HEAVYWEIGHT BATTLE in John Wall Championship (FULL HIGHLIGHTS)
This game features #30 junior Sadiq White (Myers Park) as well as his top 100 teammates Sir Mohammed (Notre Dame) & Bishop Boswell (Tennessee) taking on #70 junior Zymicah Wilkins and his top 100 teammate Bryson Cokley in the Day’Ron Sharpe bracket championship of the John Wall Holiday...
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BEST MOMENTS from the 2023 John Wall Invitational
Watch the BEST MOMENTS from the 2023 John Wall Invitational including posters, crossovers, game winners & more!!
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John Wall Holiday Invitational Day 1 Top Performers (Part 2)
By: Cooper Hart 6’10†’24 Jayden Quaintance (Word of God/Kentucky) Quaintance used a strong second half to finish with the stat line of 21p, 8r, & 3a while shooting 7/14 from the field. The Kentucky commit was an offensive hub throughout the contest, with the Holy Rams constantly running actions through him. While his size, strength, and athleticism stick out immediately, his...
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John Wall Holiday Invitational Day 1 Top Performers (Part 1)
By: Cooper Hart 6’2†’24 Zion Walker (The Burlington School/Mount St. Mary’s) In what continues to be a regular occurrence, Walker had a high-level performance against a tough opponent. He finished with 19, 5r, 5a, & 4s while shooting 3/3 from three. He handled a lot of responsibility on both ends and did as much to impact winning as anyone on the floor. His poise,...
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HIGHLIGHTS: 2024 TOP 10 Dylan Harper Averaged OVER 28 PPG at The John Wall + WON Champ & MVP!
2024 Dylan Harper put on a show at the John Wall Invitational, as he averaged ver 28 points per game and was dominant throughout. He certainly solidified himself as one of the top prospects in the country. Check out all his highlights.
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HIGHLIGHTS: Aden Holloway x Trey Green lead Prolific Prep to TJ Warren Championship at The John Wall
Former North Carolina players Trey Green and Aden Holloway made their return to NC at the John Wall Invitational, as they helped lead Prolific Prep to a title. Check out all the highlights from the event.
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HIGHLIGHTS: UK DUO DJ Wagner x Aaron Bradshaw lead Camden to Coby White Championship at #TheJohnWall
2023 DJ Wagner and 2023 Aaron Bradshaw put on a show at the John Wall Holiday Invitational, showing why they are two of the top prospects in the country. Make sure you subscribe to our channel for more!
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Walking Away Impressed: John Wall Invitational
2024 6’5 Billy Richmond (Camden): Richmond came in ranked as a Top-100 type talent but after getting a first-hand view of him in action, I walked away incredibly impressed and having a feeling that he will be getting a bump from many national outlets. Shortly after that, Richmond walked away with an offer from Kentucky… the 6’5 prospect was flying high, finishing effortlessly at the rim,...
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John Wall Invitational Game Recap: Don Bosco vs. Farmville Central
By: Evan Rogers The final game of the tournament was the Devonte Graham backet’s title game between Farmville Central and Don Bosco. The Ironmen used their strength and size early, as the powerful — and efficient — play of 2024 Dylan Harper helped Don Bosco construct a 14-point lead in the first period. The Panthers would claw their way back into the championship game in the second quarter, as...
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John Wall Invitational Game Recap: Word of God vs. Prolific Prep
The most anticipated game of 2022 happened tonight in Raleigh, with the Word of God Holy Rams matching up against the Prolific Prep Crew. The crowd was into it and so were the players, as seen by the 9-9 score after just two minutes of play. WoG’s Alabama commit Davin Cosby Jr. got going early scoring five in the first few minutes, while Prolific’s Xavier commit Trey Green did the same. The...
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John Wall Invitational Game Recap: Morris Catholic vs Purcell Marian – Wonderland Girls Championship
In the Wonderland Girl’s bracket championship game, two out-of-state national powers faced off in the Morris Catholic Crusaders (18th in the country) and the Purcell Marian Cavaliers. Morris Catholic took down local powers Clayton and Apex Friendship to make it to today, while Purcell Marian also beat local powers in Millbrook and Panther Creek. MC is led by the Pauldo twins, ranked 17 and 18 in...
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John Wall Invitational Game Recap: Combine Academy vs. Winston Salem Christian
The third place game of the TJ Warren bracket showcased Combine Academy and Winston-Salem Christian. The Lions jumped out to an early lead behind the two-way play of 2023 Torey Alston, whose posterizing dunk nearly took the top off Holliday Gym. But 2024 Keshawn Brown banked in a 3-pointer as the first quarter clock expired to trim the GOATs lead to three points. Combine would build off its...
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John Wall Invitational Game Recap: Southern Durham vs. Garner
In the Devonte Graham bracket 5th place game, the Southern Durham Spartans took on the Garner Trojans. Both teams beat local schools in the consolation round, with Southern Durham beating Holly Springs and Garner beating Broughton. 2025 Jackson Keith had a strong first quarter, leading his team to a quick 23-15 lead after the first quarter. The second quarter saw Garner start to get hot, with...
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John Wall Invitational Game Recap: The Burlington School vs. Cannon
The first game of the final day of action featured The Burlington School battling it out against Cannon School for fifth place in the TJ Warren bracket. The Spartans jumped out to an early lead behind a balanced attack spearheaded by 2024 Zion Walker. 2024 Austin Swartz helped the Cougars cut into their early deficit, as a pair of wing 3-pointers inched Cannon within four points. But The...
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“Quote-ables” from Day 3 at The John Wall
By: Evan Rogers The third day of the John Wall Holiday Invitational featured a number of high-stakes contests. Here’s a look at some of the noteworthy players and some insight on their performances. 2024 Zion Walker (The Burlington School) In The Burlington School’s win over Raleigh Christian Academy, the Spartans’ grit was on full display. Behind the physical play of their lead guard,...
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The John Wall Holiday Invitational Day 3 Storylines
The Burlington School Grit The Burlington School won a wild game against Raleigh Christian Academy, with 2024 Ty Outlaw making a game-winning layup as time expired. The Spartans haven’t been perfect in either game, struggling to score at times, but they are better than anyone in this tournament at gritting out possessions. Every member of their roster, from 1 to 13, is willing and ready to leave...
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Cooper’s Developments – John Wall Holiday Invitational Day 3
By: Cooper Hart Chris Crudup – 2024 – Garner Chris had 26 points and 9 rebounds in the Trojans consolation round win over Broughton. He is a low maintenance scorer that doesn’t need a lot of touches to score in bunches. He’s a great spot shooter and shot 3/7 from outside in today’s game. Chris has started to emerge in the Raleigh area as a volume scorer but what was more impressive...
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TJ Warren Championship Bracket Preview: The John Wall Invitational
The second of three championship games on day four features the Prolific Prep Crew against the Word of God Holy Rams. How They Got Here Word of God churned out a tough opening round win against Raleigh Christian on Wednesday night, using a balanced scoring attack including four players with 12 or more points. They played without Mekhi Grant in that opening game and RCA’s bigs were able to...
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Devonte Graham Bracket Championship Preview: The John Wall Invitational
By: Evan Rogers The final championship game of the tournament is the Devonte Graham Bracket final between Farmville Central and Don Bosco at 8 p.m. How they got here Farmville Central opened up its Holiday Invitational run with a 15-point win over Holly Springs. In the victory, the Panthers were led by Jah Short, who tallied 31 points and hauled in seven rebounds. After leading by one point at...
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John Wall Invitational Game Recap: Millbrook vs. Farmville Central
The battle of two storied NC public schools started out hot, with both teams scoring early and often. Farmville Central used a balanced effort to take an 18-15 lead after the first quarter. The Jaguars signature scrappy defensive style came alive early in the second, being physical in the paint and forcing bad shots or free throws. The FC lead grew to six early in the quarter and Millbrook spent...
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