The 2021 City Of Palms Classic concluded last week, and the star-studded event saw several top prospects put up standout performances.
Florida powerhouse Montverde Academy (FL) walked away with the tournament championship, capping a 4-0 run with wins over Berkmar (GA), Orlando Christian Prep (FL), Milton (GA), and Oak Hill (VA).
Check out the City Of Palms All-Circuit Teams below, including Most Valuable Player, Offensive MVP, Defensive MVP, Top Performance, & more.
| AWARD | NAME | TEAM | RECORD | STATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Valuable Player | Dariq Whitehead | Montverde Academy (FL) | 4-0 | 17.3 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 1.8 APG |
| Defensive MVP | Taylor Hendricks | Calvary Christian (FL) | 3-1 | 15.3 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 2.0 APG, 3.0 BPG |
| Offensive MVP | Keyonte George | IMG Academy (FL) | 3-1 | 22.3 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 1.6 APG, 1.0 SPG |
| Breakout MVP | Riley Kugel | Dr. Phillips (FL) | 3-1 | 17.5 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 4.0 APG, 2.5 SPG |
| Underclassmen MVP | Mackenzie Mgbako | Gill St. Bernard's (NJ) | 1-2 | 17.6 PPG, 5.7 RPG |
| Best Performance | Nick Smith Jr | North Little Rock (AR) | 2-2 | 30 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST in a win over Whitney Young |
1st Team
| NAME | TEAM | RECORD | STATS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hendricks | Calvary Christian (FL) | 3-1 | 15.3 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 2.0 APG, 3.0 BPG |
| Dillon Mitchell | Montverde Academy (FL) | 4-0 | 10.0 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 1.5 APG, 1.0 BPG |
| Kel'el Ware | North Little Rock (AR) | 2-2 | 17.5 PPG, 12.8 RPG, 1.0 APG, 1.0 BPG |
| Keyonte George | IMG Academy (FL) | 3-1 | 22.3 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 1.6 APG, 1.0 SPG |
| Dariq Whitehead | Montverde Academy (FL) | 4-0 | 17.3 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 1.8 APG |
2nd Team
| NAME | TEAM | RECORD | STATS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Udeh | Dr. Phillips (FL) | 3-1 | 16.0 PPG, 12.0 RPG, 1.8 APG, 1.5 SPG |
| Nick Smith Jr | North Little Rock (AR) | 2-2 | 18.0 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 4.8 APG |
| Chris Livingston | Oak Hill Academy (VA) | 3-1 | 17.5 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 1.3 APG, 1.8 SPG |
| Judah Mintz | Oak Hill Academy (VA) | 3-1 | 18.3 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 1.8 APG |
| Bruce Thornton | Milton (GA) | 3-1 | 19.3 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 3.8 APG, 1.3 SPG |
3rd Team
| AWARD | NAME | TEAM | RECORD | STATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Team | Denzel Aberdeen | Dr. Phillips (FL) | 3-1 | 16.5 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 3.0 APG |
| 3rd Team | AJ Casey | Whitney Young (IL) | 1-2 | 19.0 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 3.0 APG, 1.7 SPG, 1.7 BPG |
| 3rd Team | Riley Kugel | Dr. Phillips (FL) | 3-1 | 17.5 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 4.0 APG, 2.5 SPG |
| 3rd Team | Jarace Walker | IMG Academy (FL) | 3-1 | 13.3 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 3.8 APG, 1.0 BPG |
| 3rd Team | Angel Montas | Life Christian (FL) | 2-0 | 26.5 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 2.5 SPG |
All-Underclassmen Team
| NAME | TEAM | RECORD | STATS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Mgbako | Gill St. Bernard's (NJ) | 1-2 | 17.6 PPG, 5.7 RPG |
| Caleb Foster | Oak Hill Academy (VA) | 3-1 | 10.0 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 3.0 APG |
| Marvel Allen | Calvary Christian (FL) | 3-1 | 13.3 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 1.8 APG, 2.3 SPG |
| Kanaan Carlyle | Milton (GA) | 3-1 | 14.5 PPG, 4.3 RPG |
| Jaydon Young | Greensboro Day (NC) | 2-1 | 13.3 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 1.0 APG |
Honorable Mention
| NAME | TEAM | RECORD | STATS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hansel Donato Emmanuel | Life Christian (FL) | 2-0 | 16.0 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 6.0 APG, 2.0 SPG, 2.5 BPG |
| Romad Dean | Crestwood Prep (CAN) | 1-1 | 25.5 PPG, 11.5 RPG, 1.0 APG, 1.5 SPG, 1.0 BPG |
| Elijah Fisher | Crestwood Prep (CAN) | 1-1 | 23.5 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 3.0 SPG, 3.0 APG |
| Mookie Cook | Compass Prep (AZ) | 2-0 | 10.5 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 2.5 SPG |
| Chance Westry | Compass Prep (AZ) | 2-0 | 10.5 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 2.0 APG |
| Markwan Adams | Victory Rock (FL) | 0-2 | 14.0 PPG, 3 RPG, 2 APG |
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