By Franklyn Calle
Once again, Springfield, Massachusetts, will be the place to be during the Martin Luther King weekend when the top blue-chip high school players from around the nation will compete against in each other at the 8th annual Spalding Hoophall Classic. The administrative staff at the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame has been able to not only put together a tournament showcasing the top players in the nation but also the top high schools from just about every region in the country. With over 40 teams representing 15 states, the 2009 Hoophall Classic schedule promises to be a treat for all basketball fans. Recent NBA first round draft picks such as, O.J. Mayo, Kevin Durant, Michael Beasley, Ty Lawson, Jerryd Bayless and Donte Green are only some of the many NBA young talents that have participated in the annual classic in recent years.
The event, which runs from January...
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