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Wednesday Standouts from The John Wall
Game 1Broughton vs. Millbrook This was a great battle between two of the best public schools in the 919. These two programs have a rich basketball history. Millbrook started the game on a 10-0 run. Even with the slow start from Broughton they managed to fight back in the first quarter tying the game at 17. Throughout the entire game there were a lot of players who made big time plays. The...
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Tuesday Standouts from The John Wall, Part 2
Game 5Combine vs. Virginia Episcopal In the fifth game of the day, North Carolina’s top ranked Combine Academy took on Virginia Episcopal (VES) in their opening round matchup of the TJ Warren Bracket. VES jumped out to a 10-0 lead to start the game, but Coach Jeff McInnis brought in his second unit and turned up the pressure. Antonio Hamlin got things going offensively for Combine as they were...
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Tuesday Standouts from The John Wall, Part 1
Game 1Callaway vs. Northwood First game of the day and it definitely didn’t disappoint. Northwood came away with a 61-52 win in overtime. Each team had their chances to win the game at the end of regulation. Callaway played without their leader and playmaker (Keiveon Hunt) for most of the 4th quarter and overtime. Keiveon has the ability to create plays for himself and his teammates....
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POB’s Eye Catchers: John Wall Invitational (Monday, Part 2)
Archbishop Spalding vs. North Meck It was an intense battle between these two teams and a fun one to watch. It was a pretty close battle all throughout but Archbishop was able to hold the lead for nearly the entire game. 2022 Cam Whitmore was the real deal. Yes, he has incredible athleticism and he put that on display but his ability to score in a variety of ways, use his body well, put on the...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: John Wall Invitational (Monday, Part 1)
Trinity Academy of Raleigh vs. Garner 2022 Noah Ross really stepped up with his team short-handed, as he continues to show his ability to effectively score from multiple levels and in a variety of ways. He has such a smooth pull-up game, plays strong on the boards, and made his opponent pay from outside. 2022 Zach Sloan also stepped up for his team, playing with terrific energy and scoring...
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NO. 1 JUNIOR Jonathan Kuminga Got John Wall OUT OF HIS SEAT! Holiday Invitational Raw Highlights
Check out highlights from 6'8" Jonathan Kuminga, widely regarded as the no. 1 player in the class of 2021. He's currently being recruited by the likes of Kentucky, Duke, Michigan, and Auburn just to name a few. Kuminga is a guard/wing prospect who's athletic, can shoot it from deep, and create off the dribble. He's projected as a one and done prospect and a potential lottery pick.
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3 TOP 15 PLAYERS ON ONE TEAM'! Meet Montverde Academy; #theJohnWall Raw Highlights
Check out highlights from Montverde Academy from the 2019 John Wall Holiday Invitational. The Eagles of Montverde are considered the no. 1 team in the country right now led by 5 Division 1 committed seniors. Cade Cunningham (OK St.), Scottie Barnes (FSU), and Dayron Sharpe (UNC) are all ranked in the Top 15 in their class. Moses Moody (Arkansas) and Zeb Jackson (Michigan) are also Top 50 seniors on this team.
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4 Star NC STATE Commit Nick Farrar MAKES HIS CASE at #theJohnWall! 3 Game Raw Highlights
Check out highlights from NC State commit Nick Farrar at the 2019 John Wall Holiday Invitational. Farrar made his case as a national prospect that weekend as he faced off against no. 1 junior Jon Kuminga in the 1st round.
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Is 5’9 Daeshun Ruffin the Country’s Best Sub-6′ BUCKET GETTER'! #THEJohnWall 3 Game Raw Highlights
Check out these 3 game highlights from 5'9" Daeshun Ruffin of Callaway HS (MS). Ruffin is currently ranked 25th in the 2021 class by 247 Sports. He played on the Nike EYBL this past spring/summer and finished no. 2 in scoring. He currently holds offers from the likes of Alabama, Auburn, Ole Miss, LSU among others.
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TOP 20 Josh Hall x 4 Star Shakeel Moore SHUT DOWN #TheJohnWall! NCSU Commits 3 Game Raw Highlights!
Check out highlights from Josh Hall and Shakeel Moore of Moravian Prep at the 2019 John Wall Holiday Invitational. Both Hall and Moore are committed to play for NC State next season so you know they had to put on a show in front of the Raleigh crowd. Moravian Prep went 2-1 at the John Wall and finished 3rd in their bracket. Hall is a smoothing scoring 6'9" SF while Moore is a 6' EXPLOSIVE combo guard.
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Top 25 Josh Hall vs Dontrez Styles; Moravian Prep – Kinston Raw Game Highlights!!!
Check out highlights between Moravian Prep and Kinston HS from Day 1 of the John Wall Holiday Invitational. Kinston was led by duo Dontrez Styles and Isaac Parson while Moravian was led by their duo of NC State commits Josh Hall and Shakeel Moore. Moravian won the game and advances to play the winner of Hillcrest - Combine.
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Terquavion Smith SLAM Seals Farmville Central WIN over Broughton at 2019 John Wall! Game Highlights
Check out highlights between Broughton High School and Farmville Central at the 2019 John Wall Holiday Invitational. Farmville was led by their BIG 3 in Justin Wright (NCCU), Terquavion Smith (NCSU), and Samage Teel.
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Mading x Poteat DID EVERYTHING as TBS Advances to Kyran Bowman Championship; Raw Game Highlights
Check out highlights between the Burlington School and Heritage HS as they met off in the 1st round of the Kyran Bowman bracket. Rice commit Mylyjael Poteat and junior Kuluel Mading were all over the court for TBS as they dunked and blocked everything in their sights. Heritage was led by Tre Waller and Redford Dunton but they simply weren't enough to stop Burlington School's big men. TBS advances to the Championship game of the Kyran Bowman bracket.
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Wake Signee Jaylon Gibson vs Chris Nobles (Rudy Gay’s Nephew)!! GRACE vs. Garner Full Game Highlights!
Check out highlights between Grace Christian and Garner High School on Day 1 of the 2019 John Wall Holiday Invitational. This game was game no. 1 in the Kyran Bowman 4-team Bracket.
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42-0 STREAK ENDS IN OT'! John Wall Watches Jonathan Kuminga + #4 Patrick School vs Baby T 30 PIECE!!
Full video highlights and coverage of an exciting game between The Patrick School and Farmville Central, provided by The Hoop State Network.
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John Wall Holiday Invitational Top 40 Scorers
Player PTSPPGTEAMNick FARRAR9832.7APEX FRIENDSHIPDaeshun RUFFIN8829.3CALLAWAYJonathan KUMINGA7826.0PATRICK SCHOOLSamage TEEL7224.0FARMVILLELucas TAYLOR4522.5HERITAGEJustin WRIGHT6220.7FARMVILLEDontrez STYLES6220.7KINSTONJosh HALL6220.7MORAVIAN PREPMylyjael POTEAT3919.5BURLINGTONChase HAKEREM5418.0LEESVILLE ROADTerquavion SMITH5317.7FARMVILLEWilliam FELTON5317.7MILLBROOKJaDun...
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Samage Teel “A Statement Performance”
6’2 Senior Samage Teel (Farmville Central) “A Statement Performance” There may be no bigger stage than the John Wall Holiday Invitational held at Broughton High School over the Christmas Holidays. For Samage Teel, he has been a vital part of the 32-0 team that went undefeated and won the NCHSAA 2A state championship last season. Teammates Justin Wright has signed to play at NC Central...
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Millbrook High School “A Closer Look”
Millbrook “A Closer Look” Last year, Millbrook lost in the NCHSAA 4A state championship to South Central. Coming into the John Wall Holiday Invitational, Millbrook was on an absolute roll. They entered the event undefeated winning by an average score of 31.8 PPG. In the second round of the John Wall Holiday Invitational, Millbrook had the dubious honor of playing the undisputed No.1 team in the...
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Hillcrest Prep Shows Flashes of Dominance in The TJ Warren Bracket
Few matchups brought the anticipation and excitement of Hillcrest Prep facing off against Word of God in the championship at the John Wall Holiday Invitational. Both teams are absolutely overflowing with talent but one could legitimately argue that Hillcrest has as much as any team in the country. Word of God had their work cut out but came out of the gate ready to compete and went toe-to-toe...
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Montverde Rolls to Title Victory in The David West Bracket
Montverde has garnered a reputation as the top team in high school basketball and there’s been little resistance against that notion. Justifiably so, as they’ve beaten everyone in their path while demolishing many opponents along the way. Tonight, The Patrick School lined up in their crosshairs and was tasked with trying to stop arguably the most talent-rich squad in the country. The first half...
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Two of North Carolina’s Top Teams Collide
The bracket play has been full of excitement throughout the final day of competition at the John Wall Holiday Invitational, and Millbrook versus Farmville Central was potentially the best matchup of them all. These two teams entered this contest after each suffering their first loss of the year, both coming to nationally-ranked squads, and looked to bounce back in a big way. Millbrook came out...
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Moravian Prep Captures 3rd Place in the TJ Warren Bracket
Moravian Prep 62 Callaway 48 Moravian Prep Captures 3rd Place in the TJ Warren Bracket Playing for 3rd place in the TJ Warren Bracket of the John Wall Holiday Invitational, we have Moravian Prep going against Callaway (MS) Both teams won opening round games, but Moravian Prep fell to national power Hillcrest Prep while Callaway lost to hometown Word of God (Raleigh). Moravian...
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Combine Academy Captures 5th Place in the TJ Warren Bracket
Combine 71 Leesville Road 46 Combine Academy Captures 5th Place in the TJ Warren Bracket Playing for 5th place in the TJ Warren Bracket of the John Wall Holiday Invitational, we have Combine Academy going against Leesville Road. Combine Academy loss a heartbreaker to nationally ranked Hillcrest Prep on opening night. Then proceeded to beat a very good NCHSAA 2A power Kinston to advance to the...
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Apex Friendship Captures 5th Place in the David West Bracket
Apex Friendship 71 Durham Academy 50 Playing for 5th place in the David West Bracket of the John Wall Holiday Invitational, we have Durham Academy 16-3 pitted against Apex Friendship 9-3. Durham Academy, playing without the services of MJ Rice, advanced to the 5th place game by upsetting defending NCISAA 1A state champion Greenfield. Durham Academy’s 6’0 junior Cole Sinclair erupted for 27...
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Kinston Captures 5th Place of the TJ Warren Bracket
Kinston 58 Holly Springs 47 The second game on Championship Monday at the 48th Annual John Wall Holiday Invitational was the 7th place game of the TJ Warren Bracket between Kinston and Holly Springs. Kinston came into the contest with an unfamiliar two game losing streak and are currently 7-2 for the season. On the other hand, Holly Springs comes into the game with a 5-7 record. No team probably...
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Greenfield Captures 7th Place in the David West Bracket
Greenfield 62 Broughton 44 Greenfield Rebounds to Capture 7th Place in the David West Bracket Starting things off for Championship Monday at the 48th Annual John Wall Holiday Invitational was the 7th place game of the David West Bracket between Greenfield and Broughton. Greenfield came into the contest with an uncharacteristic two game losing streak and are currently 14-5 for the season. On the...
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Montverde Maintains Top Tier Status
The stage was set at the John Wall Holiday Invitational for another potentially competitive contest between a local squad in Millbrook and a national powerhouse in Montverde. However, this battle opened up and Montverde immediately took control of the pace and scoreboard. Everyone who logged minutes finished with points but Cade Cunningham, Caleb Houstan, and Moses Moody really shined the...
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Farmville Central Shocks The Patrick School'
Few people expected the John Wall Holiday Invitational to unfold with such an unbelievably competitive streak between “local” North Carolina teams and the national powerhouses. Farmville Central has built a reputation with their ability to not only compete but also beat any type of team in the country. They play their style and at their own pace. On the other side, The Patrick School has an...
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National Powerhouses Collide at John Wall Holiday Invitational
Everything fell in place during bracket play for Hillcrest Prep and Moravian Prep to compete in a star-studded matchup at the John Wall Holiday Invitational. Hillcrest entered this game with a ton of talent, the coaching of Mike Bibby, and a strong reputation over the last handful of years. Meanwhile, Moravian just recently found national relevance behind Josh Hall, Antonio Lowe, and the...
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Second-half run propels Combine Academy over Kinston
Kinston and Combine Academy came into Saturday afternoon’s contest for the right to play Leesville Road for fifth place in the TJ Warren Bracket of the John Wall Holiday Invitational.
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