PHN National Championships: Day 3 Rewind

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kansas City, MO — The Prep Hoops Next National Championship wrapped up on Sunday, showcasing four champions in the 11U-14U divisions. The event excelled across the board, featuring outstanding team competition, remarkable individual performances, and a glimpse at some top prospects who are poised to make a significant impact in the years to come. Here's a quick summary of the final day's action…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Team Trae Young Takes Home 14U Title</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Trae Young 14U team emerged as champions at the Prep Hoops Nationals, finishing as the only undefeated squad in their division with a perfect 5-0 record for the weekend. A decisive late second-half surge led the Oklahoma-based team to a 59-46 victory in the championship game. This triumph capped off an impressive run that included key bracket wins over Bearstail (ND) and Earl Watson Academy (KS).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">JSizzles Captures 13U Crown</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In one of the weekend's standout matchups, Minnesota-based J Sizzles claimed the 13U division championship with a 40-34 victory over Kansas Flight. This low-scoring affair saw the upper Midwest club secure the final edge, rounding out their weekend with an unblemished 5-0 record. Kansas Flight, also entering the title game undefeated, concluded their weekend with a 5-1 record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Team Herro Wins 12U Championship</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A notable trend throughout the weekend was the dominance of teams affiliated with current and former NBA players, and the 12U division followed suit. Wisconsin-based Team Herro completed a flawless 4-0 run with a commanding 57-44 victory in the championship game on Sunday. Arguably the most dominant team across all age divisions at the Prep Hoops National Championships, Team Herro won each game by double digits, boasting an impressive average margin of victory of 17.5 points per contest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Earl Watson Academy Clams 11U Showdown</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The EWA rising 6th grade team gained momentum with each game, ultimately capturing the Prep Hoops Next National Championship. This local squad went undefeated over the weekend with a 4-0 record, becoming the only team to secure a trophy for their home state by the event's conclusion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Another Memorable Year Concludes On The Prep Hoops Next Circuit</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2024 PHN circuit season featured 20 events across over 10 states, culminating in the Prep Hoops Next National Championships with more than 1,000 participants. As the summer progresses, the excitement continues with five camps scheduled in August under the Prep Hoops Next label.<br><br>Stay tuned for more from Prep Hoops Next!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->