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John Wall Day 2 Standouts

6'0 2023 Amari Richardson (Panther Creek) Amari Richardson started off day two of The John Wall with a team-high 22 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals. The senior guard shot the ball extremely well from behind the arc, going 4-7 from three. Richardson has the ability to knock down shots both off the catch and the bounce. He has an extremely smooth release on his jumper. Richardson also...

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The John Wall Invitational Game Recap: Northwood vs. Camden

In the game of the tournament so far, hometown Northwood and UNC commit Drake Powell took on national power Camden (NJ) and their pair of 5-star Kentucky commits, DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw. The gym was packed with a line of over 200 people waiting outside. Drake Powell set the tone early, hitting two mid-range pull ups early in the first quarter and getting the crowd into it. The crowd would...

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The John Wall Invitational Game Recap: Camden vs. Panther Creek

In the final game of the night on Day 1, Panther Creek was looking to make a big splash as they welcomed Camden from New Jersey.' Camden came out strong to take a 14-7 first-quarter lead, really showcasing their size and talent early on. But credit to Panther Creek as they continued to battle behind the play of their veterans Amari Richardson and Caleb Surgers.' Panthers Creek was able to stay...

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John Wall Day 1 Standouts

6'9 2023 Torey Alston (Winston-Salem Christian) The Sam Houston State commit led the way for Winston-Salem Christian in their opening round win. While the game was close at half, Alston made his presence felt, scoring 14 of his 20 points in the second half. Although he led the game in scoring, Alston is a difference maker on the defensive end. He guards multiple positions, protects the rim, and...

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