Rocky Mount, NC- The Big Shots RMEC MLK Classic was a high level event that hosted several high school and post-grad schools throughout the Southeast region. Schools from NC, SC, VA, and GA were in attendance to play in honor of the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. 

Check out the teams crowned champions:

UNDEFEATED CHAMPION TEAMS

Moravian prep national (NC)

Moravian Prep National has shown why they are one of the best 3 point shooting teams in the country. They set a North Carolina state record with 31 made 3 pointers in a game at Big Shots MLK Classic. Jackson Holt was the player of the game making 11 3's in one game.  NC's No. 1 2025 prospect Eli Ellis and 2026 Isaac Ellis have star power and game. Ryan Roberts had a big showing to start the game. Slashing forward Marvin Thompson was the breakout performer for Moravian Prep.

Carolina basketball academy  (GA)

CBA is one of the hardest-playing teams we have seen all year. Led by guards Daryl Houston and Randy Crosby, making the plays all over the court for the team. Randy Crosby was the game MVP finishing with 17 pts, and Daryl Houston contributed with 14. Rock Johnson's team brings it for 32 minutes and has a team that values every possession. Players for all levels on this CBA program that will continue to make a name for themselves and most importantly win games.

NC GBB ACADEMY VARSITY (NC)

NCGBB Varsity has made huge improvements over the course of the high school season. One of their stars on the rise is 2023 6'5 Nigel Okwakol who now runs the show at the point guard spot. He scored in many different ways putting up 21 pts in the win and needs to be on Division-1 programs radar. He's one of the biggest sleepers in NC 2023 class with his upside as a PG. Isaiah Otyaluk is also a scholarship prospect to watch.

FRANKLIN PREP (NC)

Franklin Prep (NC) wins their second consecutive Big Shots Prep Showcase title this season with a 54-52 win over Virginia Prep. Sherman Jackson's squad was once again led by MVP high motor wing Judah Ravenell with 17 points and athletic 6'8 2023 forward Bryce Wilkins contributing with 14. Trent McLaughlin hit key shots and Ravenell was able to ice it at the line to hold on for the win.

MORAVIAN PREP REIGONAL

Moravian Prep Regional stuck to the Moravian Prep standard in scoring putting up 92 points in the win. Scoring combo guard Daniel Thomas led with 19 points in earning game MVP honors. Emmanuel White can fill it up scoring 14. Lengthy lefty Ian Blue can mix his game up inside-out contributing with 14. 

Below are the All Star teams for high school based on performance at the Big Shots MLK Classic:

FIRST TEAM ALL STARS

Moravian Prep National (NC) | Jackson Holt | 2022 | 6'3 SG

CBA (GA) | Aliou Cisse | 2022 | 6'6  PF

CBA (GA) | Randy Crosby | 2022 | 6'1 PG

CBA (GA) |  Darryl Houston | 2022 | 6'2 PG         

Franklin Prep National (SC) | JUDAH  RAVENELL | 2022 | 6'3 SF

Franklin Prep National (SC) | BRYCE WILKINS | 2023 | 6'8 PF

Grace Christian (NC) | Quasim Oden | 2024  | 6'1 PG

Moravian Prep National (NC) | Eli Ellis | 2025 | 6'0 PG

Moravian Prep National (NC) | Isaac Ellis | 2026 5'10 G

Moravian Prep National (NC) |Ryan Roberts | 2022 | 6'4 SF

Moravian Prep Regional(NC)  | Emmanuel White | 2023 | 6’0 G    

NC GBB Academy Varsity (NC) | Nigel Okwakol | 2023 | 6'5 G

NC GBB Academy Varsity (NC) |  Isaiah Otyaluk | 2023 | 6'6 F

NC GBB National (NC) | TICHYQUE MUSAKA | 2023 | 6'10  F

NC GBB National (NC) | LUREON WALKER | 2022 |6'3 G

NC GBB National (NC) | KEYON WEBB | 2023 | 6'3 G

Moravian Prep National (NC) | Marvin Thompson | 2022 | 6'7  

Moravian Prep National (NC) | Lane Lauderbaugh | 2022 | 6'6 PF 

 

SECOND TEAM ALL STARS

CBA (GA) | Jashaun Fields | 2022 6'1 G

CBA (GA) | Anthony Bertucci | 2022 |6'4 SG

CBA (GA) | Lewis Coville IV | 2022 |6'6 SF

Grace Christian (NC) | Julien King | 2023 | 6'3 SG

Moravian Prep National (NC) | Hamilton Campbell | 2023 | 6'0 PG

Moravian Prep National (NC) | Mayar Wol | 2023 | 6'8 W

Moravian Prep Regional(NC)  | Ian Blue | 2022 6'5 W                               

Moravian Prep Regional(NC)  | Daniel Thomas | 2023  6'0 PG                              

NC GBB Academy Varsity (NC) | Maleke Green | 2024 |5'11 PG/G

NC GBB Academy Varsity (NC) |  Nicholas Quick | 2023 | 6'6 F/W

NC GBB National (NC) | JAKEL POWELL | 2023 | 6'4 G

NC GBB National (NC) | ASA WHITE | 2023 | 6'7 F

Virginia Prep | JULIO GOODRIDGE 2022 PG                                        

Virginia Prep | EMMANUEL OHENENENG 2022 PF                                         

 

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