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Jalen Green holding off on decision, talks Fresno State official

Prolific Prep combo guard Jalen Green said he won’t decide until his season is over.

Initially, Prolific Prep (Napa, California) combo guard Jalen Green said he was going to make his decision on Christmas but pushed it back to “after the season” in order to gather more information about schools.

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“I want to watch the games and see everything this season,” Green said. “I want to talk to them more and see what they’re views are and everything like that.”

Green, who checks in at No. 3 overall in USA Today Sport’s Chosen 25, has taken officials to Memphis, Oregon, Auburn, USC and most recently to Fresno State.

“It went good,” Green said of the visit to Fresno State. “I’m already close with Coach (Justin) Hutson and them out there. I’ve known them for a minute now. It was fun just catching up with them and talking to them and seeing what their plan was for me.”

Still, even with the officials in the books, Green was adamant that those schools were not his top five.

“I don’t even have a top five,” Green said. “I’m just watching everything and getting all of the information from different schools. I’m not rushing through anything because it’s a big decision.”

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Hoopfest: Nimari Burnett gets social media boost after viral halfcourt shot

Nimari Burnett’s viral halfcourt buzzer beater earned him a social media boost in followers.

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DALLAS – Coming off the shot of the season thus far, a halfcourt buzzer beater to knockoff Dream City Christian (Glendale, Arizona) 66-63 in the Duel in the Desert championship game on November 23, Prolific Prep (Napa, California) point guard Nimari Burnett was “even more excited” to play his first game as a Texas Tech signee in the Lonestar State.

“This is where I’ll be, so it feels good to be able to play in front of the fans,” said Burnett, who is ranked No. 15 in USA Today Sports’ Chosen 25. “These are the people that will be supporting me next year, so I wanted to give them a good show.”

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In two wins at the Thanksgiving Hoopfest, Burnett averaged 15 points for the No. 5 Crew.

“First, I’m just happy to win,” Burnett said. “I just want to set the tone for winning here in Texas because my plan is to do a lot of that next season. That halfcourt shot got a lot of the fans excited.”

Since the halfcourt heave went viral, Burnett said he’s added “over 3,000 followers” on social media.

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“It was pretty crazy all of the attention that came,” Burnett said. “We had fun with it in practice the next week and all of that, but now we’re moving on from it. Our goal is to go undefeated this season, and the way we’ll do that is to focus on every game in front of us. We have to because we have one of the toughest schedules in the country, but we have the team the depth to get it done.”

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Seventeen Super 25 teams to be featured in the GEICO ESPN High School Showcase

GEICO ESPN High School Showcase will feature 17 Super 25 teams and multiple Chosen 25 stars this season.

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Seventeen of the 25 teams ranked in USA Today’s Super 25 Boys Basketball Rankings will be featured this season in the GEICO ESPN High School Showcase.

In all 34 games will be available across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and digitally on ESPN3.

“When you combine the abundance of nationally ranked teams and the nation’s most elite prospects, this year’s schedule is our biggest and best to date,” said Paul Biancardi, ESPN national recruiting director.

The TV games will kickoff on Dec. 5 when No. 5 Prolific Prep (Napa, California) takes on No. 3 Hillcrest Prep (Phoenix) on ESPN2.

The Crew features elite guard Nimari Burnett, a Texas Tech signee who is ranked No. 15 overall in USA Today Sports’ Chosen 25, and Jalen Green, who is ranked No. 3 overall, while the Bruins feature a handful of Chosen 25 players, including junior forward Michael Foster, who is ranked No. 6, and Keon Edwards, who is ranked No. 19.

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Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, California), ranked No. 8, will make 15 appearances across the different platforms this season.

The Trailblazers boast Chosen 25 star shooting guard B.J. Boston, a Ketucky signee who is ranked No. 14 and Ziaire Williams, who is ranked No. 9. Also, Bronny James, son of NBA superstar LeBron James, and Zaire Wade, son of retired NBA star Dwyane Wade, suit up for Sierra Canyon.

Checkout the full slate of games below.

Date	Time (ET)	Matchup	Network
Thu, Nov 21	11 p.m.	No. 8 Sierra Canyon (Calif.)at Montgomery HS (Calif.)	ESPN3
Fri, Nov 22	11 p.m.	No. 8 Sierra Canyon (Calif.) vs. Saint Augustine (Calif.)	ESPN3
Sat, Nov 23	11 p.m.	No. 8 Sierra Canyon (Calif.) vs. Cathedral Catholic (Calif.)	ESPN3
Thu, Dec 5	9 p.m.	No. 5 Prolific Prep (Calif.) vs. No. 3 Hillcrest Prep (Ariz.)	ESPN2
Sat, Dec 7	7 p.m.	No. 16 Mater Dei (Calif.) vs. Perry (Ariz.)	ESPN3
Sat, Dec 7	8:30 p.m.	Christ the King (N.Y.) vs. No. 18 Rancho Christian (Calif.)	ESPN3
Sat, Dec 7	10 p.m.	No. 8 Sierra Canyon (Calif.) at Millenium (Ariz.)	ESPN3
Sat, Dec 7	11:30 p.m.	Hamilton Heights (Tenn.) at No. 3 Hillcrest Prep (Ariz.)	ESPN3
Thu, Dec 12	8 p.m.	No. 10 DeMatha (Md.) at No. 1 Montverde Academy (Fla.)	ESPNU
Sat, Dec 14	8:30 p.m.	No. 8 Sierra Canyon (Calif.) vs. St. Vincent & St. Mary (Ohio)	ESPN3
Thu, Jan 3	7 p.m.	Park Center (Minn.) at Minnehaha Acadamy (Minn.)	ESPN3
Thu, Jan 3	9 p.m.	No. 4 The Patrick School (N.J.) at No. 8 Sierra Canyon (Calif.)	ESPN2
Fri, Jan 4	8 p.m.	No. 8 Sierra Canyon (Calif.) at No. 20 Minnehaha Academy (Minn.)	ESPN3
Thu, Jan 10	9 p.m.	No. 7 Huntington Prep (W.Va.) at No. 2 IMG Academy (Fla.)	ESPN2
Fri, Jan 11	TBD	No. 18 Rancho Christian (Calif.) at No. 8 Sierra Canyon (Calif.)	ESPN3
Fri, Jan 18	3 p.m.	La Lumiere (Ind.) vs. Gonzaga (D.C.)	ESPN3
Fri, Jan 18	4:30 p.m.	No. 18 Rancho Christian (Calif.) vs. Camden (N.J.)	ESPN3
Fri, Jan 18	6 p.m.	No. 2 IMG Academy (Fla.) vs. No. 4 The Patrick School (N.J.)	ESPN3
Fri, Jan 18	8 p.m.	No. 8 Sierra Canyon (Calif.) vs. Dominican (Wis.)	ESPN3
Sat, Jan 19	12:30 p.m.	Orangeville Prep (Canada) vs. Brewster Adcademy (N.H.)	ESPN3
Sat, Jan 19	2:15 p.m.	Whitney Young (Ill.) vs. No. 4 The Patrick School (N.J.)	ESPN3
Sat, Jan 19	4 p.m.	No. 3 Hillcrest Prep (Ariz.) vs. Sunrise Christian (Kan.)	ESPN3
Sat, Jan 19	5:30 p.m.	No. 6 Prolific Prep (Calif.) at vs. La Lumiere (Ind.)	ESPN3
Sat, Jan 19	7:30 p.m.	No. 2 IMG Academy (Fla.) vs. No. 1 Montverde Academy (Fla.)	ESPN
Sun, Jan 20	11 a.m.	No. 8 Sierra Canyon (Calif.) vs. No. 12 Paul VI (Va.)	ESPNU
Sun, Jan 20	1 p.m.	No. 18 Rancho Christian (Calif.) vs. No. 10 DeMatha (Md.)	ESPNU
Sun, Jan 20	3 p.m.	No. 17 Bishop Gorman (Nev.) vs. No. 11 Oak Hill Academy (Va.)	ESPNU
Sun, Jan 20	5 p.m.	No. 1 Montverde Academy (Fla.) vs. No. 6 McEachern (Ga.)	ESPNU
Thu, Jan 24	11 p.m.	Coronado (Nev.) at No. 17 Bishop Gorman (Nev.)	ESPNU
Mon, Jan 28	TBD	No. 8 Sierra Canyon (Calif.) at Campbell Hall (Calif.)	ESPN3
Thu, Jan 31	TBD	No. 8 Sierra Canyon (Calif.) at Brentwood School (Calif.)	ESPN3
Mon, Feb 4	TBD	No. 8 Sierra Canyon (Calif.) at Paraclete HS (Calif.)	ESPN3
Wed, Feb 6	5:30 p.m.	No. 25 Archbishop Stepinac (N.Y.) at Christ the King (N.Y.)	ESPNU
Wed, Feb 6	7:30 p.m.	Saint John Vianney (N.J.) vs. Christ the King (N.Y.) Girls	TBD
Thu, Feb 7	TBD	No. 8 Sierra Canyon (Calif.) vs. Gil St. Benard’s (N.J.)	ESPN3
Fri, Feb 8	TBD	No. 8 Sierra Canyon (Calif.) vs. No. 9 Long Island Lutheran (N.Y.)	ESPN3
Fri, Feb 8	TBD	Huntington Prep vs. The Patrick School	TBD

Thanksgiving Hoopfest moving to American Airlines Center

The Thanksgiving Hoopfest will give high school players a chance to play on an NBA court.

Prolific Prep (Napa, California) point guard Nimari Burnett is the last player on the roster who needs extra motivation to get up for games.

“I’m just always ready to compete,” said Burnett, a Texas Tech signee.

Still, come Nov. 30 when he and the Crew lace ‘em up for the Thanksgiving Hoopfest in Dallas, he’ll have a little built-in motivation.

To accommodate the massive number of fans unable to attend the Hoopfest due to the showcase selling out within the first hour tickets went on sale, Hoopfest founder Glenn Smith has decided to move the venue on the second day to American Airlines Center, the home of the Dallas Mavericks.

Games will remain at Duncanville (Texas) High School on Nov. 29 and for the morning session on Nov. 30.

That night, games will tip at AAC, beginning with Prolific Prep (Napa, California), ranked No. 5 overall in the USA Today Super 25, against St. Mark’s School (Dallas) at 5 p.m. The Hoopfest will provide a comp ticket for every ticket purchased for Saturday’s games at Duncanville.

“I’ve never played on an NBA court before so I’m hype,” said Burnett, who is ranked No. 15 overall in USA Today Sports’ Chosen 25. “We’re all ready to get out there and get that experience.”

Prolific Prep is one of three Super 25 competing in the Hoopfest; No. 8 Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, California) and No. 22 Duncanville (Texas) will also participate. The Hoopfest made our list for the top 16 high school hoops events of the year.

“My dream is to play in the NBA, and to know that I’ll be able to play on an NBA court in high school is like a dream come true,” Burnett said. “We go hard in every game, but I know we’ll be going extra hard in this one.”

AAC schedule for Nov. 16:

5 p.m: (Boys) Prolific Prep (Calif.) vs St. Marks School (Texas)

6:30 p.m: (Girls) Sierra Canyon (Calif.) vs. Duncanville (Texas)

8 p.m: (Boys) Sierra Canyon (Calif.) vs. Duncanville (Texas)

9:30 p.m: (Boys) Yates (Houston) vs. Montverde (Fla.) Academy

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