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<p>The Torrey Pines Holiday Classic annually ranks as one of the best post-Christmas tournaments in the entire country. Boasting a laundry list of alumni who have graduated to the NBA, the five-division tournament is loaded with prospects at every level. </p>
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<p>This year's National Division saw St. John's, a team from Washington DC that boasts a number of high-level prospects, edge out San Diego's top team, St. Augustine, in the championship game. </p>
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<p>Who were the next tier of top players in the field? Here's my take:</p>
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<h2>[player_tooltip player_id='1502809' first='Aidan' last='Fowler'], JSerra Catholic </h2>
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<p>Crafty scoring guard capable of taking a game over with three-level scoring. Has elite burst with the ball and gets paint touches at will. </p>
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<h2>[player_tooltip player_id='1380769' first='Connor' last='Sevilla'], Dougherty Valley </h2>
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<p>Underrated point guard plays with great pace, feel and has underrated burst to get into the paint. Great shooter. </p>
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<h2>[player_tooltip player_id='994915' first='Derrius' last='Carter-Hollinger'], Saint Augustine </h2>
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<p>Wiry, versatile forward guards multiple positions and impacts the game as a short range finisher above the rim </p>
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<h2>Mason Williams, O'Dea Catholic </h2>
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<p>Wiry point guard has great size and length, can play on and off the ball, scores it efficiently from three levels and can guard multiple positions. </p>
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<h2>Sebastian Mack, Coronado (NV) </h2>
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<p>UCLA-bound scoring guard is wired to get buckets from each level, and plays with tremendous confidence. </p>
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<h2>Cooper Lewis, Lehi (UT) </h2>
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<p>Sweet shooting combo guard is crafty ball handler, makes crisp passes and moves well without the ball to get to his spots on the floor. </p>
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<h2>Malik Mack, St John's (DC) </h2>
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<p>The Harvard-bound lefty exploded for 21 points against Saints in the National title game. The lefty has nice burst and is a microwave like scorer with a quick release. </p>
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The Torrey Pines Holiday Classic annually ranks as one of the best post-Christmas tournaments in the entire country. Boasting a laundry list of alumni who have graduated to the NBA, the five-division tournament is loaded with prospects at every level.
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