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Las Vegas, Nevada – The Jordan Brand Classic, now in its 18th year, will host the high school basketball, both male and female, players as they look to own the game and take the big stage. JBC is a celebration of the next generation of basketball stars and features the top high school talent in the country. For the first time the brand’s marquee event will be held at Las Vegas’ newest sports and entertainment venue, T-Mobile Arena. The double-header will be held on Saturday, April 20 with the Girls Game tipping off at 3:00 p.m., followed by the Boys Game at 5:00 p.m. PST.
“We are constantly inspired by the next generation of elite basketball players and are excited to host the best of the best for Jordan Brand Classic. We’re looking forward to treating this year’s rising athletes to a whole new experience in Las Vegas.” said Craig Williams, President of Jordan Brand
The Girls Game was established in 2015 and has been hosted by Jordan
Brand family member Maya Moore. The Jordan Brand Classic is a unique
opportunity for the best high school seniors to bond and compete, following in the footsteps of superstars like Carmelo Anthony, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Blake Griffin, LeBron James and Chris Paul.
Follow @JordanClassic on Twitter and Instagram for the latest updates or
visit the official website at www.JordanBrandClassic.com.
Tickets are available now at www.axs.com and the T-Mobile Arena Box
Office.
Boys Rosters
Home Team
Cole Anthony PG 6-2 185 Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, VA) Undecided
Armando Bacot C/PF 6-10 240 IMG (Bradenton, FL) North Carolina
Vernon Carey Jr. C/PF 6-10 275 University School (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) Duke
Anthony Edwards WG 6-4 205 Holy Spirit (Atlanta, GA) Georgia
Rejean “Boogie” Ellis CG 6-1 170 Mission Bay (San Diego, CA) Duke
Alonzo Gaffney CF 6-8 190 Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, NH) Ohio State
Trayce Jackson-Davis PF 6-9 230 Center Grove (Greenwood, IN) Indiana
Wendell Moore WG 6-5 210 Cox Mill (Concord, NC) Duke
Jahmius Ramsey WG 6-3 190 Duncanville (Duncanville, TX) Texas Tech
Chris “C.J.” Walker CF 6-8 200 Oak Ridge (Orlando, FL) Oregon
Mark “Rocket” Watts CG 6-2 175 Spire Academy (Geneva, OH) Michigan State
Romeo Weems WF 6-6 225 South Haven (South Haven, MI) DePaul
Patrick Williams WF 6-7 215 West Charlotte (Charlotte, NC) Florida State
Away Team
Keion Brooks CF 6-7 205 LaLumiere (LaPorte, IN) Undecided
D.J. Jeffries CF 6-7 210 Olive Branch (Olive Branch, MS) Memphis
Jalen Lecque CG 6-3 190 Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, NH) N.C. State
Tre Mann PG 6-3 185 The Villages (Gainesville, FL) Florida
Nico Mannion PG 6-3 180 Pinnacle (Scottsdale, AZ) Arizona
Tyrese Maxey WG 6-2 185 South Garland (Dallas, TX) Kentucky
Jaden McDaniels PF 6-10 190 Federal Way (Federal Way, WA) Undecided
Cassius Stanley WG 6-4 185 Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, CA) Undecided
Isaiah Stewart PF/C 6-9 245 LaLumiere (LaPorte, IN) Washington
Trendon Watford CF 6-8 210 Mountain Brook (Mountain Brook, AL) Undecided
Kahlil Whitney WF 6-6 200 Roselle Catholic (Roselle, NJ) Kentucky
Samuel Williamson WF 6-7 195 Rockwall (Rockwall, TX) Louisville
James Wiseman C/PF 7-0 230 East (Memphis, TN) Memphis
