The Nike Tournament of Champions is arguably one of the most prestigious tournaments during the high school season. The event is held in Gilbert Arizona at three different sites with most of the games being held at Highland High School and Mesquite High School. The event features some of the top teams, and players, from across the country with each team competing in a division that allows them to play competition to their level which in return makes for some exciting games and match-ups. NEB Media used the course of three days of the tournament to view nearly every team in the top two divisions. Each recap will involve each team that was viewed in a series of releases that will be done in al

Archbishop Mitty (San Jose, CA) Mitty kicked off the start of the 2016 Nike TOC as the victim of an upset at the hands of Grandview High School (CO). The game was easily the most exciting of the day. Despite the loss, Mitty came back on the second day and picked up a nice win over a good St. Francis (GA) team. Mitty, a team who several had as a top 5 team in the country prior to the tournament, had plenty of talent throughout its entire roster. In the game against Grandview, UC-Irvine commit Tahlia Garza, came away as the high scorer with 12 points. Over the two games of Mitty that were viewed, St. Mary's commit, Maddy Holland, was the most productive. In addition to her scoring capability,

NEB Media kicked off the Christmas break by covering the Magic Citi Classic that was put on by Girl Powher Basketball. The event was held at Olive Branch High School over the course of two days. NEB Media covered the first day of games. Despite the first game getting cancelled, there was plenty of talent in the three games that were played with the highlight game being a classic battle between North Little Rock and Olive Branch High School. This write-up will cover the teams and players that stood out above the rest. White Station High School (Memphis, TN) White Station had no problem quickly displaying their superior advantage over the defending 6A MHSAA state champs, Murrah HS. White Stati

The month of December consist of many national tournaments around the country. On Saturday, NEB Media went to Conway Arkansas to cover the Dandra Thomas Invitational at Conway High School. The event featured all Arkansas teams featuring some of the elite talent locally as well as nationally. Despite the first game being cancelled on Saturday, the following three games each had something to offer. The following is a recap of each team that participated in the event that had players worth of note. Conway High School (Conway, AR) Conway was a very impressive team that had tons of talent. The first player that stood out to me was uncommitted '17 Fu'tra Banks. Banks was all over the court offensi

This year was the first year for the Hoops for Harvest event at Dixie Heights High School in Northern Kentucky. Needless to say, the Hoops for Harvest was a successful event that featured a great atmosphere, great games, and great hospitality. Dixie Heights High School teamed up with Bret McCormick to bring in some of the top teams in Kentucky as well as teams from Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Tennessee. This recap will feature a breakdown of the event and some of the standout players. Scott High School (Covington, KY) Scott High School found themselves on the wrong end of a game-winning shot, but the team still impressed in a competitive game against Northwestern. Junior guard, Anna Clephan

This year was the first year for the Hoops for Harvest event at Dixie Heights High School in Northern Kentucky. Needless to say, the Hoops for Harvest was a successful event that featured a great atmosphere, great games, and great hospitality. Dixie Heights High School teamed up with Bret McCormick to bring in some of the top teams in Kentucky as well as teams from Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Tennessee. This recap will feature a breakdown of the event and some of the standout players. Simon Kenton High School (Independence, KY) Simon Kenton found themselves paired up in the first game of the day against a very tough Montini Catholic team. Despite the struggles for Simon Kenton, they still h