USA National Prep : Lions claim Championship
Prep Hoops took in the action from the USA National Prep Classic in North Myrtle Beach this past weekend. The event featured over 40 teams on the high school and postgraduate circuit. Prep Hoops was able to watch the Legacy…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops took in the action from the USA National Prep Classic in North Myrtle Beach this past weekend. The event featured over 40 teams on the high school and postgraduate circuit. Prep Hoops was able to watch the Legacy Early College Lions claim the title in the championship game vs Teays Valley Christian (WV) 55-44. The Lions finished the season (34-5) and defeated Teays Valley Christian (WV) 3 times this season.
Jalyn MCreary led the way with 18 points while Kaleb Mack (2020) was the floor leader with 9 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Ole Miss signee Rodney Howard was a load in the paint for the Lions with 8 points and 6 rebounds. Winthrop signee Chase Claxton just bring constant consistent play to the floor each night. Claxton finished with 6 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in the victory.
Prep Hoops was able to watch Legacy Early College place twice in the event. Legacy Early College defeated Word of God (NC) earlier in the tourney 71-58. McCreary led the way in the game with 27 points.
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Jayln McCreary (2019) (pictured on front)
McCreary was on top of his game all weekend long in helping the Lions claim the championship. McCreary 6’7 left-handed slasher was finishing everything around the cup. McCreary is extremely active in the passing lanes and was stalking the baseline all weekend long. McCreary really excels in the transition game and look to expect him to see HM recruitment. University of South Carolina Assistant Coach Perry Clark was in attendance for one of his games. McCreary scored 18 points vs Teays Valley Christian and added 27 points vs Word of God (NC).
Dearon Tucker (2019)
Tucker 6’10 is a available post player heading into the spring period. Tucker a Lone Star State native has a soft touch around the cup and good footwork. Tucker can play face-up from the basket and has really come on strong here in the later part of the season.
CJ Jamison (2019)
Jamison is a player you really need to watch to appreciate his game on the floor. Jamison is just a “jack of all trades” guy that helps you win games. Jamison is a academic qualifier in the classroom. Jamison a starter for the Lions and has been a fixture here over the years just stuffs the stat sheet every night. Jamison a true WINNER on the floor.