Gonzaga Classic Preview
The 28th Annual Gonzaga Classic returns to The Carmody Center this weekend. Eight very good teams from across the east coast are featured in what expects to be a highly competitive event. Below is an introduction to the tournament. Dates of Event: Friday 12/9-Sunday 12/11…
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Continue ReadingThe 28th Annual Gonzaga Classic returns to The Carmody Center this weekend. Eight very good teams from across the east coast are featured in what expects to be a highly competitive event. Below is an introduction to the tournament.
Dates of Event: Friday 12/9-Sunday 12/11
12/9 3PM St. Stephen’s St. Agnes (VA) vs. Archbishop Molloy (NY)
WATCH LIST
SSSAS: ‘17 G Denmark Slay (High Point), ‘18 G Domenick Bailey, ‘19 F/C Charles Thompson
Molloy: ‘18 C Moses Brown, ‘18 G/F Khalid Moore, ‘19 G Cole Anthony
X-FACTOR
Rated a top 20 prospect in the country by ESPN nationally in 2018, 7 foot Center Moses Brown has been somewhat of a late bloomer but has really come on of late. Expect the imposing junior to forcefully protect the rim and showcase his skill and touch around the basket.
PREDICTION
Molloy 79 SSSAS 70
12/9 5PM Archbishop Wood (PA) vs. Gonzaga (DC)
WATCH LIST
Gonzaga: ‘17 G Chris Lykes (Miami), ‘17 F Eddie Scott (Penn), ‘18 G/F Myles Dread (Penn State), ‘18 G Prentiss Hubb
Archbishop Wood: ‘17 G Collin Gillespie, ‘18 G Andrew Funk
X-FACTOR
Junior guard Prentiss Hubb, considered one of the smoothest and most complete guards nationally in 2018, is set to break out this season for Gonzaga. Expect Hubb to consistently bring maximum effort and make a significant two-way impact for the Purple Eagles.
PREDICTION Gonzaga 75 Archbishop Wood 64
12/9 6:45PM St. Vincent Pallotti (MD) vs Whitney Young (IL)
WATCH LIST
Pallotti: ‘17 G Everette Hammond, ‘19 F Karim Coulibaly
Whitney Young: ‘17 G Lucas Williamson, ‘18 G Xavier Castaneda, ‘18 G Justin Boyd, ‘19 G Myles Baker
X-FACTOR
Mali native Karim Coulibaly, a highly skilled 6’9 big touted nationally among 2019 prospects, will be a focal point for Pallotti offensively. Expect the versatile big man to impact the game in a number of areas.
PREDICTION
Pallotti 68 Whitney Young 65
12/9 8:30PM Dillard (FL) vs. Sidwell (DC)
WATCH LIST
Sidwell: ‘17 G Jelani Williams (Penn), ‘17 F Ross Young, ‘17 F/C Ace Stallings, ‘17 G Abass Salah, ‘19 G Jason Gibson, ‘18 G/F Saddiq Bey
Dillard: ‘17 F Raiquan Gray (Florida State), ‘18 G Bryce Oliver
X-FACTOR
Penn commit Jelani Williams, the leader of an experienced and very well-coached Sidwell Friends team, is the engine behind their offense and the quarterback of the defense. Expect the competitive senior to help the Quakers dictate pace.
PREDICTION
Sidwell 55 Dillard 50