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City Of Palms Announces Talent-Rich Field

City Of Palms Announces Talent-Rich Field

The City of Palms Basketball Classic is set, and it might be one for the ages. The event is stacked, and so many of the country's top prospects, especially

Sep 8, 2016 by Brett Regan
City Of Palms Announces Talent-Rich Field
The City of Palms Basketball Classic is set, and it might be one for the ages. The event is stacked, and so many of the country's top prospects, especially from the class of 2017, will be there. Wednesday's announcement only further validated its status as one of the country's top-tier showcases this fall.

The event is on December 16-21 in Fort Meyers, Florida.

Here's a breakdown of the teams:

THE 16-TEAM TOURNAMENT

Brentwood Academy (Nashville, TN)
Hudson Catholic (NJ)
Jonesboro (GA)
Mae Jemison High School (AL)
Maret (Washington D.C.)
Memphis East (TN)
Montverde Academy (FL)
Neumann-Goretti (PA)
Norcross (GA)
Pace Academy (GA)
Patrick School (NJ)
Pebblebrook (GA)
West Sagemont (FL)
St. Anthony (San Antonio, TX)
Mariner (FL)
Lehigh (FL)

TOP 2017 PROSPECTS TO WATCH:

Pebblebrook (GA) PG Collin Sexton: One of the premier scorers in the country, Sexton certainly made a name for himself throughout the spring and summer circuits.



Pace Academy (GA) C Wendell Carter: Easily a Top 5 prospect for 2017, the 6-foot-10 big man is a must-see game-changer on both ends.

SIGNATURE SERIES: December 18-20

Hillcrest Prep (AZ)
IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL)
Putnam Science Academy (CT)
Westtown (PA)

TOP 2017 PROSPECTS TO WATCH:

Hillcrest Prep (AZ) C DeAndre Ayton: Arguably the top prospect in 2017, and potentially the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, the 7-footer made headlines this week with his commitment to Arizona.

Putnam Science Academy (CT) Hamidou Diallo: A long, crazy-athletic bucket-getter, Diallo is one of the most exciting prospects to watch in the country. He needs no further introduction.


Westtown (PA) C Mohammed Bamba: Another elite, Top 5 big man, Bamba is a force in the paint. 



SUNSHINE SERIES:

East St. Louis (IL)
Tampa Catholic (FL)
South Miami (FL)
Winter Park (FL)
Miami Christian (FL)
St. Petersburg High (FL)
Ft. Lauderdale Dillard (FL)
Sarasota Riverview (FL)


TOP 2017 PROSPECT TO WATCH:

Tampa Catholic (FL) SF Kevin Knox
: At 6-foot-8, Knox can dominate the floor at any moment. His versatility sets him apart from several other prospects in his class.