Greensboro Hosts Charlotte: Dudley and Carolina International
Arguably armed with their best rosters in recent history, Dudley and Carolina International enter this contest with nice momentum. The Panthers have a quality mix of veteran pieces at all positions and are led by CJ Neely, CJ Jones, Andrew Rogers, and Zion Nichols. Not only do they have balance, but they have a strong depth of talent and the ability to compete hard on both ends of the floor. On the other side, Carolina International is currently undefeated behind the group of Landon Griffin, KJ Shouse, and Kendall Salter. Expect both teams to turn heads in this very close battle.
Can Northwood Temple Cause Problems for Ambassador Christian?
In a contest led by several notable guards on both teams, there’s a lot for spectators and college coaches to monitor. Looking at Northwood Temple, they are a fast-paced, heavy perimeter shooting group led by a foursome of Kenny Vera, Jalen Harris, Winston Waite, and Elijah Kindle. They’ve already shown the ability to struggle and shoot their way out of offensive lulls, proving they can get hot and overcome any deficit. However, Ambassador Christian has been consistently impressive this season. Led by JD Bowden, Logan Johnson, Judah King, and their balanced collection of prospects, the Lions make their presence felt in each contest. There are a lot of targets for college coaches on both sides, but the competitiveness should also make this a fun battle to attend.
Game of the Event: Smith Versus Trinity Christian
Between the sheer talent on both sidelines, it’s easy to be enticed by the final contest of the event—Smith hosting Trinity Christian. For Smith, this is possibly their most talent-laden roster of the last five years. The likes of Jyi Dawkins, Kenny Miller, Gavin Palmore, Tayshawn Mann, Tysere Payne, Kadyn Turner-Scott, and Mohamed Ndiaye make this team a legitimate contender with the depth, star power, and coaching to compete for a championship. On the other side, Trinity Christian continues to roll behind their deep roster of Logan Stafford, Xayden Watson, AJ Sanford, Griffin Couch, Dyjon Carver, Howard Herbert, and Baganley Donzo. Their structure, chemistry, and firm understanding of roles is what makes them such a difficult matchup for opponents. Regardless, this game should definitely have fans excited.