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Louisville to host the nation's top All-American prep basketball players

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The nation's top All-American prep basketball players are coming to Louisville Feb. 16!

The Neutral Zone Hoops Showcase tips-off at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Louisville Gardens. Future Louisville Cardinal Samardo Samuels leads St. Benedict's Prep (Newark, N.J.) against New Creations (Indianapolis, Ind.) in the opening game. Samuels, ranked as the No. 3 player in America, is a dominating force inside with his 6-9 frame.

The nation's top-ranked player Tyreke Evans and future Louisville Cardinal point guard Lamont Jones will headline the 8:30 p.m. game as American Christian School (Aston, Pa.) battles Findlay Prep (Las Vegas, Nev.). Findlay Prep, arguably the overall most talented in the country, is led by future Kentucky Wildcat DeAndre Liggins in addition to four other seniors who will play next season at Florida State, UNLV, New Mexico and Cal State Fullerton.

Tickets are now available at the Neutral Zone at 117/227 Blankenbaker Parkway in Louisville or can be purchased online at www.game-seven.com. General Admission seats are $10; Reserved Seating tickets are $25; and a limited number of courtside seats are available for $75.

Neutral Zone Hoops Showcase
Louisville Gardens
Managed by Game Seven Sports Media / Blue Equity
Saturday, February 16

7:00 PM - St. Benedict's Prep vs. New Creations Prep

8:30 PM - American Christian School vs. Findlay Prep

Participating Players

American Christian School

Tyreke Evans, 6-6 senior- Ranked #1 in America by Sports Illustrated
Lamont Jones, 5-10 junior - University of Louisville
Jeremiah Kelley, 6-1 senior - DePaul University
Martez Walker, 6-6 senior - Uncommitted
George Harper, 6-5 sophomore - Uncommitted

Findlay Prep

DeAndre Liggins, 6-7 senior - University of Kentucky
Curtis Dennis, 6-5 senior - University of New Mexico
Deividas Dulkys, 6-5 senior - Florida State University
Brice Massamba, 6-10 senior - UNLV
Jacques Streeter 6-0 senior - Cal State Fullerton University
Jorge Gutierrez, 6-3 senior - Uncommitted
Clarence Trent, 6-8 junior - Uncommitted
Carlos Lopez, 6-11 junior - Uncommitted
Amadou Barro, 6-10 junior - Uncommitted
Godwin Okonji - 6-9 sophomore - Uncommitted

St. Benedict's Prep

Samardo Samuels, 6-9 senior - University of Louisville, Ranked #3 by Sports Illustrated
Aaron Brown, 6-4 senior - Uncommitted
Gregory Echenique, 6-10 junior - Uncommitted
Tamir Jackson, 6-1 junior - Uncommitted
Tristan Thompson, 6-8 sophomore - Uncommitted

New Creations

Latiq Agard, 6-6 senior - Uncommitted
Jamal Charles, 5-9 senior - Uncommitted
Theo Charles, 6-7 senior - Uncommitted
BJ McKinney, 6-4 senior - Uncommitted
Sekani Milligen, 6-4 senior - Uncommitted
Shavar Richardson, 6-2 senior - Uncommitted
Eric Mosley, 5-9 junior - Uncommitted
Devaughn Washington, 6-3 junior - Uncommitted

Please contact for further information:

Bret Krift
Game Seven Sports Media
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Lexington, KY 40509
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bkrift@game-seven.com

www.game-seven.com

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