Junior Youth Phenom MLK Kick-Off: 2030 Names To Know (Pt.1)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hampton, VA — MLK Weekend is always a monumental weekend in youth hoops as tournaments are hosted around the country. For quite a few years now, Junior Youth Phenom has hosted an annual MLK tournament at the famous Boo Williams Sportsplex featuring some of the top programs from the east coast and this year was no different. The class of 2030 is starting to make their presence known on the national level which turned out to be a great opportunity for us to learn about some from the Mid-Atlantic area. 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