Watch New Orleans Wolves (66) vs. New Orleans Elite (55)
The Icebreaker HoopFest is the first big event of the 2017 Grassroots season in south Louisiana and the three-day tournament tipped off over the weekend at George Washington Carver and McDonogh 35 in New Orleans.
The 17U championship was the final matchup of the event and New Orleans Elite pulled away in the last few minutes for a 66-55 win. A seasoned group of unsigned seniors led the way including Shaw 2017 G/W Latrell Jones, Hahnville 2017 PG Raylon Hardy, Curtis 2017 F Ryghe Lyons, Belle Chasse W/F Mike Pataki and Salmen 2017 duo C Mike Young and G Deitrick Stovall.
New Orleans Elite got strong performances from Landry-Walker 2019 PG Dywan Griffin, McDonogh 35 G Kendrick Dandy, Landry-Walker F Semaj Matthews, Karr 2018 Marc Bowie and East St. John 2018 F Javon Antonio. Check out the highlights below and click here ($) to watch the 16U game between Louisiana Nightrydas Elite and Elfrid Payton Elite where there may be a star in the making: