The stars of the NBA won’t be the only ones congregating in Toronto, Canada, next week. Some of the top rated hoopers at the high school level will also be partaking in the All-Star festivities while playing in the Jordan Brand Invitational. Slated for Thursday, February 11 at the Mattamy Athletic Centre, a couple of the top Canadian prep teams will take on a couple of the top programs from the United States.
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With the Air Jordan XXX set to release on February 12, the Jordan Brand will look to bring the best of the best from the United States and Canada to compete in the inaugural Jordan Brand Invitational. Top talent from Canada’s own Father Henry Carr and Orangeville Prep will face off against U.S powerhouses Redondo Union and Oak Hill Academy at the historic Mattamy Centre.
When: Thursday, February 11, 2016
6:00 pm – Henry Carr (Ontario) vs. Redondo Union (Redondo Beach, CA)
8:00 pm – Orangeville Prep (Ontario) vs. Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, VA)
Where: Mattamy Athletic Centre (50 Carlton St., Toronto, Ontario M5B 1J2) Television: TSN (Canada); WatchESPN/ESPN3 (United States)
Players to Watch:
Father Henry Carr – #1 team in the Toronto District Catholic Athletic Association
Shamar Bailey – #36 in Canada Class of 2016; College: Undecided
Mychael Paulo – #65 in Canada Class of 2017
Shae Linton Brown – #87 in Canada Class of 2017
John Akende – #50 in Canada Class of 2018
Orangeville Prep – #1 in the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association
Kalif Young – #19 in Canada Class of 2016; College: Undecided
Jahvon Blair – #22 in Canada Class of 2017; 2014 Jordan Brand Classic International MVP
Jaelin Llewellyn – #3 in Canada Class of 2018
Ignas Brazdeikis – #4 in Canada Class of 2018
Oak Hill Academy – #2 in USA TODAY South Region
Mario Kegler – #33 in ESPN 100 Class of 2016; College: Mississippi
State Braxton Key – #54 in ESPN 100 Class of 2016; College: Alabama
Matt Coleman – #21 in ESPN 60 Class of 2017
Ty-Shon Alexander – #44 in ESPN 60 Class of 2017
Lindell Wiggington – #50 in ESPN 60 Class of 2017
Head Coach: Steve Smith – 2016 Basketball Hall of Fame Nominee
Redondo Union – #7 in USA TODAY Pacific Region
Leland Green – #29 in California Class of 2016; College: Undecided
Morgan Means – #44 in California Class of 2016; College: Undecided
