Watch NOLA 23 vs. New Orleans Bulls: Grassroots HoopFest 17U Semifinals
This was by far the most intense matchup I saw on Sunday in the Grassroots HoopFest tournament, which included about 10 games. The New Orleans Bulls are a gritty and experienced team (perhaps a bit TOO experienced — some graduated a year or so ago) and they gave NOLA 23 all it could handle in the semifinals.
It was a close game throughout but NOLA 23 hung on for a 48-44 win. Helen Cox 2018 W Isaiah Lewis drew the most attention from New Orleans Bulls defenders but he was still able to come up with a couple of key baskets. NOLA 23 also got solid play from Karr 2018 Marc Bowie, Newman 2018 Riley Demps and Comeaux 2018 DeVaughn Thomas.
John Ehret 2017 Kobe Lawrence stood out for the New Orleans Bulls with his intensity and playmaking and 2017 Jefferson Chambers W/F Jamal Gibson showed off a versatile skill set as well.
Check out more content from the Grassroots HoopFest tournament at the links below:
- NOLA 23 sweeps 17U-15U Grassroots HoopFest Titles
- NOLA 23 vs. Bo McCaleb Select: 17U Championship (Video)
- NOLA 23 vs. New Orleans Basketball Club 16U Championship (Video)
- NOLA 23 vs. River Parish Rockets: 15U Championship (Video)
- New Orleans Basketball Club vs. New Orleans Elite: 16U Semifinals (Video)
- NOLA 23 vs. Louisiana Jaguars: 16U Semifinals (Video) – Tuesday Release
- NOLA 23 vs. New Orleans Elite: 15U Semifinals (Video) – Tuesday Release