HUNTINGTON PREP EXPRESS, HUNTINGTON, WV .: Coach Rob Fulford’s team knows how to play the game of basketball! Let it be known, the Huntington Prep Express are one of the “Top 5” teams in America, and they will more than prove that statement by the end of the year. 6’7” So. Andrew Wiggins (17.3 ppg- 10.3 rpg) proved that he is the next Super Star of this Sport! There is nothing, this kid cannot do on the Hardwood! He flew the air for some incredibly athletic finishes, he knocked down the deep range 3-pointer and he did not back down from any challenges on the floor. His first step quickness with the ball is reminiscent of Le Bron James at the same juncture of James’ career. 6’6” Sr. Negus Webster-Chan did a tremendous job running the point for the Express. He was a stat stuffer throughout the weekend as he averaged 8.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 4.0 steals and 3.3 assists. 6’1” Sr. Evan Payne soared through the air for some impressive finishes and 6’8” Sr. Elijah Macon played very well in the championship game against Tilton School. Wiggins was named the Team Works “Most Outstanding Player” and Webster-Chan was named to the TW All-Tournament Team.
SUNRISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY BUFFALOES, BEL AIRE, KS .: The Buffaloes finished in 3rd place in this year’s Team Works National Classic as they battled both Tilton School and Huntington Prep to the very last plays of each game. Sunrise knocked off Trent InternationalE in their final game, 59-42. 6’4” Sr. Buddy Hield was the team’s leading scorer with 20.3 points per game and was named to the TW All-Tournament Team. 5’10” So. Lourawls Nairn was a jet in the open court and created many buckets with his lightning fast-takes through the lane. 6’8” Jr. Andre Sands and 6’9” Sr. Lawrence Fejokwu were strong on the defensive end for the Buffaloes and 6’6” Jr. Janari Joesaar and 6’6” So. Nathan Bain showed great upside for Sunrise.
TILTON SCHOOL RAMS, TILTON , NH .: The Rams are most definitely on their way to becoming the #1 team in the land after winning the Team Works National Classic over highly ranked Huntington Prep, 53-48. 6’5” So. Wayne Selden came to life in the Rams’ win over Huntington Prep as he scored 16 points on an array of athletic finishes and pull-up jumpers. 6’7” Sr. Georges Niang was the top point getter in this year’s Team Works National Classic as he pumped in 21 points per game and snared, 9.7 rebounds per outing. 6’9” Jr. Goodluck Okonoboh was excellent on both ends of the court with his shot blocking and offensive put backs. However, it was the play of their Super Junior- 6’11” Nerlens Noel that proved to be the catalyst to the Rams’ three victories this year. Noel only averaged 9 points per game, but he led the team in rebounding (11.0 rpg), blocks (5.0 bpg), steals and was 2nd in assists. He was a defensive super star in the lane as he redirected numerous shots throughout the weekend and totally changed his opponent’s thought processes when attempting to take the ball to the goal. Noel was named the TW’s Most Valuable Player, while Niang and Selden were both named to the TW All-Tournament Team.
TRENT INTERNATIONALE PHOENIX, SUGAR LAND, TX .: The Phoenix came into this year’s Team Works National Classic a little short handed. 6’10” Sr. Ali Mohamed (committed to Rice) was unable to play due to a 3rd degree ankle sprain. 6’9” Jr. Ahmed Hamdy stepped up to the challenge and played very well despite having two sprained wrists from a fall he took in a tournament the previous weekend. Hamdy battled Tilton and Huntington Prep with impressive vigor and finished the tournament with 14.7 points per game, 12.3 rebounds per outing and 3.3 blocks per game. 6’1” Sr. Manroop Clair put on a show against Tilton School with his electric jukes and slick ball handling, but the Phoenix still finished 0-3 in this year’s event.
