It is once again that time of year in Louisiana. The weather is changing, holiday movies are on every channel and HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL season has started. It is one of the best times of the year to be a basketball fan in Louisiana.
One of the biggest high profile showcases in the State Of Louisiana, The Tour Basketball/HoopFest Festgiving Showcase, will be taking place in New Orleans, LA November 26th-27th at McDonough 35 High School.
This event will features a number of 2021 State Champions, Top 28 qualifiers, powerhouse programs from around the State, and a buffet line of college prospects.
This prestigious event is First Class and will not disappoint. College Coaches/Recruiting Personnel make plans to be in attendance in New Orleans Nov. 26th-27th for this showcase.
DAY 1
Game 1
Hannan (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to De La Salle 50-57 in the 1st Round of the LHSAA Division II Playoffs) Vs. East Ascension (2020-2021 Finish: Lost 53-82 to Hahnville in The LHSAA Class 5A State Quarterfinals)
Players To Watch: Grant Kemp (’22) 6-1 Guard – Hannan – @GrantKemp10 (Twitter)
Nderius Walker (’23) 6-0 Guard – East Ascension – @NderiusWalker (Twitter)
Chad Clark Jr. (’23) 6-6 Forward – East Ascension – @ChadClark2023 (Twitter)
Game 2
Slidell (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to Captain-Shrev 57-63 in the LHSAA Class 5A State Regionals) Vs. Karr (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to Ellender 53-57 in the LHSAA Class 4A State Regionals)
Players To Watch: Micah Willis (’22) 6-3 Guard – Slidell – @Micah5Willis (Twitter)
Leland Smith (’22) 6-3 Guard – Karr – @Lee_1of1 (Twitter)
Game 3
East Jefferson (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to Ouachita 52-60 in the 1st Round of the LHSAA Class 5A Playoffs) Vs. Jehovah-Jireh (2020-2021 Finish – LHSAA Division V State Champions. Defeated Family Christian 60-57 in the LHSAA Division V State Championship Game)
Players To Watch: Jeffarie Landry (’22) 6-7 Forward – East Jefferson – @Jeffarie_Landry (Twitter)
J.P Ricks (’22) 6-0 Guard – Jehovah-Jireh – @JP_Ricks (Twitter)
Game 4
Holy Cross (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to Brother Martin 56-60 in the 1st Round of the LHSAA Division 1 Playoffs) Vs. Port Allen (2020-2021 Finish: LHSAA Class 2A State Champions. Defeated Rayville 59-45 in the LHSAA Class 2A State Championship Game)
Players To Watch: Jordan Brooks (’22) 6-6 Forward – Port Allen – @JoBucket_10 (Twitter)
Jalen Knox (’22) 6-5 Forward – Port Allen – @JKTrain3 (Twitter)
Devin Harris (’23) 6-1 Guard – Holy Cross – @Devin4Harris (Twitter)
Game 5
St. Augustine (2020-2021 Finish: LHSAA Division 1 State Champions. Defeated Scotlandville 47-44 in the LHSAA Division 1 State Championship Game) Vs. Liberty (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to St. Thomas More 51-71 in the LHSAA Division II State Semi-Finals)
Players To Watch: Jacob Wilson (’22) 6-5 Guard – Liberty – @Jac0blk (Twitter)
Raymond Smith (’22) 6-2 Guard – St. Augustine – @RayTooElite (Twitter)
Hubert Caliste (’24) 6-6 Forward – St. Augustine
Game 6
Carver (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to Mcmain 48-49 in the LHSAA Class 4A State Championship Game) Vs. Zachary (2020-2021 Finish: LHSAA Class 5A State Champions. Defeated Natchitoches Central 63-57 in The LHSAA Class 5A State Championship Game)
Players To Watch: Dorian Finister (’22) 6-5 Guard – Carver – @Doo4Three (Twitter)
Solomon Washington (’22) 6-7 Forward – Carver – @Nolimitsa_1 (Twitter)
Maquailon Mitchell (’22) 6-5 Guard – Carver – @MarquailonM04 (Twitter)
Jalen Bolden (’22) 6-5 G/F – Zachary – @Jalenbolden5 (Twitter)
Jordan Decuir (’22) 6-3 Guard – Zachary – @JordanDecuir (Twitter)
Brandon Hardy (’23) 6-3 Guard – Zachary – @BrandonHardy_ (Twitter)
Day 2
Game 1
Bonnabel (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to Hahnville 50-52 in the LHSAA Class 5A State Quarterfinals) Vs. Northside (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to Woodlawn-Shreveport 32-50 in the LHSAA Class 4A State Regionals)
Players To Watch: Benard Hubbard (’23) 6-0 Guard – Bonnabel – @BeeenardH (Twitter)
Shawn Knight (’23) 6-0 Guard – Bonnabel – @Lah_Shawn3 (Twitter)
Vandell Smith (’22) 5-10 Guard – Bonnabel – @Gocrazydell (Twitter)
Zion McCoy (’23) 6-2 Guard – Northside
Tyler Harris (’22) 6-4 G/F – Northside – @Laceup_Tee (Twitter)
Everette Prejean (’22) 6-2 Guard – Northside @EJPrejean (Twitter)
Game 2
Newman (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to Dunham 48-52 in the LHSAA Division III State Championship Game) Vs. St Pauls (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to St. Augustine 72-75 in the LHSAA Division 1 State Semi-Finals)
Players To Watch: Chris Lockett (’23) 6-5 PG – Newman – @Yeah_Chris2 (Twitter)
Canin Jefferson (’23) 6-2 Guard – Newman – @J_Canin (Twitter)
Todd Jones (’24) 6-8 F/C – Newman – @WestaylitTJ (Twitter)
Zach Fenn (’22) 6-3 Guard – St. Pauls – @Fenn_Zach
Game 3
Helen Cox (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to Neville 54-55 in the LHSAA Class 4A Regionals) Vs. Rayville (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to Port Allen 45-59 in the LHSAA Class 2A State Championship Game)
Players To Watch: Tony Percy (’22) 6-0 Guard – Rayville – @Tonypercy8 (Twitter)
Keymond McClure (’22) 6-0 Guard – Helen Cox
Game 4
Mandeville (Did not qualify for the 2021 LHSAA Playoffs) Vs. Beau Chene (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to Booker T. Washington-Shreveport 45-54 in the First Round of the LHSAA Class 4A Playoffs)
Players To Watch: Devondrake Arvie (’22) 6-2 Guard – Beau Chene – @Devondrakearvie (Twitter)
Titus Thomas (’24) 6-3 Guard – Beau Chene – @Its_TThomas – (Twitter)
Dontrelle Pitre (’22) 6-4 Forward – Beau Chene – @DontrellePitre1 (Twitter)
Jaylen Pazon (’23) 6-5 Guard – Mandeville
Bryce Weinmunson (’22) 6- 1 Guard – Mandeville – @BWeinmunson (Twitter)
Game 5
LB Landry (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to Neville 52-68 In The LHSAA Class 4A State Quarterfinals) Vs. Catholic-Baton Rouge (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to Jesuit 44-53 in the LHSAA Division 1 State Quarterfinals)
Players To Watch: Oran Perrier (’22) 6-2 Guard – LB Landry – @Doo3k (Twitter)
Shavurdacour Nicholas (’23) 6-5 G/F – LB Landry – @Y0ungKing_ (Twitter)
Anthony Johnson (’23) 6-0 Guard – LB Landry – @Rafmouse (Twitter)
Tate McCurry (’25) 6-2 Guard – Catholic-Baton Rouge @TateMcCurry (Twitter)
Game 6
McMain (2020-2021 Finish: 2021 LHSAA Class 4A State Champions. Defeated Carver 49-48 In The LHSAA Class 4A State Championship Game) Vs. Bossier (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to Carroll 56-59 in the LHSAA class 3A State Quarterfinals)
Players to Watch: Christian Pichon (’22) 6-0 Guard – Mcmain – @CPichon04 (Twitter)
Corey Chest (’23) 6-8 Forward – Mcmain – @Jazzworlddd (Twitter)
Joseph Manning (’22) 6-4 G/F – Bossier – @Joseph3m (Twitter)
Sedric Applewhite (’22) 6-7 F – Bossier – @SedricApplewhi2 (Twitter)
Marquis Harris (’22) 6-6 Forward – Bossier – @MarquisHarris03 (Twitter)
Alex Hammond (’22) 6-1 Guard – Mcmain – @godumblex (Twitter)