Jacob Wilkins
Asa Newell
Asa Newell 7 points, 5 rebounds as Montverde began a high powered tournament in Utah last night with a star studded lineup and a victory.
“The inaugural day of the 5 For The Fight National Hoopfest featured a dominant performance from the Montverde Academy out of Florida as it convincingly beat Wasatch Academy from Utah, 88-53, in a game broadcast on ESPN+.
Cooper Flagg, who recently reclassified to the Class of 2024 as the top-ranked prospect, stole the spotlight on Monday night. The Duke commit showcased his skills in a packed Pleasant Grove gym with an atmosphere filled with excitement. Rarely is a gym so focused on a one-player pregame, but with each rotation of the layup line, more energy radiated throughout the crowd. Similar to the beginning stages of NBA Summer League, diehard basketball fans gathered to catch a glimpse of elite talent and the future — many believe Flagg could be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
“We love traveling throughout the country, playing against the best teams in great atmospheres where the gym is packed. People want to see good talent and good basketball. We had a good enthusiastic crowd at the game today,” said Montverde coach Kevin Boyle.
Montverde’s starting lineup also features standout players like 12th-ranked Derik Queen (Maryland), 13th-ranked Asa Newell (Georgia), 15th-ranked Liam McNeeley (Indiana), and 31st-ranked Rob Wright (Baylor). McNeeley’s hot start — marked by an and-one on the opening possession and an impressive 21-point night on 8-for-9 shooting — set the tone for the Eagles…”
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Box score
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Asa Newell
Asa Newell 7 points, 5 rebounds as Montverde began a high powered tournament in Utah last night with a star studded lineup and a victory.
“The inaugural day of the 5 For The Fight National Hoopfest featured a dominant performance from the Montverde Academy out of Florida as it convincingly beat Wasatch Academy from Utah, 88-53, in a game broadcast on ESPN+.
Cooper Flagg, who recently reclassified to the Class of 2024 as the top-ranked prospect, stole the spotlight on Monday night. The Duke commit showcased his skills in a packed Pleasant Grove gym with an atmosphere filled with excitement. Rarely is a gym so focused on a one-player pregame, but with each rotation of the layup line, more energy radiated throughout the crowd. Similar to the beginning stages of NBA Summer League, diehard basketball fans gathered to catch a glimpse of elite talent and the future — many believe Flagg could be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
“We love traveling throughout the country, playing against the best teams in great atmospheres where the gym is packed. People want to see good talent and good basketball. We had a good enthusiastic crowd at the game today,” said Montverde coach Kevin Boyle.
Montverde’s starting lineup also features standout players like 12th-ranked Derik Queen (Maryland), 13th-ranked Asa Newell (Georgia), 15th-ranked Liam McNeeley (Indiana), and 31st-ranked Rob Wright (Baylor). McNeeley’s hot start — marked by an and-one on the opening possession and an impressive 21-point night on 8-for-9 shooting — set the tone for the Eagles…”
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Montverde’s Cooper Flagg, top high school basketball player in the country, showcases talent at Pleasant Grove tournament
Cooper Flagg, who recently reclassified to the Class of 2024 as the top-ranked prospect, stole the spotlight on Monday night.
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Box score
https://sports.deseret.com/high-sch...-montverde-academy-fla-boys-basketball/232592
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