Carmelo Anthony’s son proved the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, claiming MVP honors with a dazzling 26-point performance on 11-of-15 shooting. The Syracuse commit showcased a scoring arsenal reminiscent of his father, connecting on three shots from beyond the arc while adding five rebounds.
While Anthony claimed the hardware, Wilson delivered the most efficient performance of the night. The North Carolina commit was nearly flawless, converting 13 of 14 field goal attempts for a game high of 28 points. His dominant second-half performance cemented his status among the elite prospects heading to college basketball next season.
Despite Team Flight coming up short in the final score, Dybantsa cemented his reputation as one of the class’s most dynamic talents. The 6’9″ wing poured in 25 points and grabbed seven rebounds, displaying the versatile skillset that made him a prized BYU commit.
Still uncommitted to a college program, Chavez made her case as the most complete player in the girls’ game. Her MVP performance featured 24 points complemented by five assists and five steals, showcasing an all-around skillset that will make her a prized recruit for whichever program eventually lands her services.
Despite playing for the losing Team Air, Brooks etched her name in Jordan Brand Classic history by shattering the girls’ scoring record with 28 points. The North Carolina commit added 10 rebounds to her historic night, demonstrating why she’ll be a force to watch at the next level.
Cameron Boozer arrived in Washington with tremendous expectations but found themselves ill-suited for the up-tempo, transition heavy format.
Cayden Boozer arrived in Washington with tremendous expectations but found themselves ill-suited for the up-tempo, transition heavy format.
The Harvard Westlake product and Duke commit entered the Classic with significant hype but delivered a forgettable performance, scoring just five points. In a game where offensive fireworks were plentiful, Khamenia’s quiet night stood out for all the wrong reasons.
Despite playing for the winning Team Air and contributing 10 points, Ament’s performance did little to elevate his recruitment status.
