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The Carnival Hoopfest held primarily at Xavier’s Convocation center features some of the top teams in the state from 15u-17u and should draw a plenty of coaches to the building. There are numerous storylines to follow, key teams to watch,…
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Continue ReadingThe Carnival Hoopfest held primarily at Xavier’s Convocation center features some of the top teams in the state from 15u-17u and should draw a plenty of coaches to the building. There are numerous storylines to follow, key teams to watch, and prospects who should interest every collegiate level.
Storylines
In the 17u Pool A, a team formed for July, Southwest Louisiana Blazers, will get a shot at both an Adidas (New Orleans Elite) and Nike (Elfrid Payton Elite) sponsored team. Of course, those two teams will face off as well with only two moving to the championship bracket.
In Pool B you have the Cavs who are looking to win the pool and get a shot at some of the big teams themselves while the New Orleans Wolves in Pool C have shared the court with NO Elite before and are looking for another shot.
In the 16u division, you’ve got EP Elite 2019 group playing up in Pool B and looking to test their mettle against some really good 16u teams. New Orleans Rising Stars aren’t afraid of big time competition and I am sure they are looking forward to getting a shot at some.
Pool A again houses EP Elite and New Orleans Elite but the 2018 versions this time while Pool C houses Iberville Ballers and Stateline Raiders. Two teams looking to see where they stand in a big time event.
With EP Elite 2019 playing up, that opens the door for NO Elite to have an easy run through the 15u division. Teams like F.A.S.T. and Team Mitch won’t make it easy on them though. Both have players capable of taking over a game.
Prospects to Watch
2017
Elfrid Payton Elite 17u: Brandon Rachal, Romin Williams, Dexter Dennis, David Williams
New Orleans Elite 17u: Davontavean Martin, Lamont Berzat, Malik Legania, Kai Morgan
New Orleans Wolves: Raylon Hardy, Zach Thompson, Michael Young, Ashken Stamm
Lake Charles Cavs: Demarcus Vital (2018), Davantre Vitor, Tyquan Marshall, Kenan Fontenot
Southwest LA Blazers: J’Son Brooks, Trenton Guidry, Christian Clinton
2018
New Orleans Elite 16u: Isaiah Lewis, John Maxmillion, Semaj Matthews, Iman Fazande
Elfrid Payton Elite 16u: Devaughn Thomas, Terrance Joseph, Farontay Banks, Jimel London
Stateline Raiders: Chad Tillery, Calvin Adams, Davon Harris
Iberville Ballers: Tamarcus Fair
New Orleans Rising Stars: Dandrick Green (2019)
2019
Elfrid Payton Elite 15u: Norris Williams Jr, Marvin Robertson Jr, Tylan Pope, Jamal Hayward
FAST Slidell: Moses Ngodeock, Blake Costello
Team Mitch: Donte Mitchell
New Orleans Elite: Rodney Munson