MIAMI, Fla.- The Maximizing Athletes Development & Exposure (MADE) Hoops Main Event resumes on Saturday afternoon at the Gibson Center on the Campus of Miami-Dade College.
HSSportsFlorida writer Ross Van De Griek provides six takeaways from the final day of the event:
Kaden Magwood Has Star Potential
The 6-1 senior combo guard and Auburn commit showcased his strong scoring ability on all three levels as well as being ultra-aggressive on the defensive end. His awareness in the passing lanes was insurmountable where he recorded three steals in the win over Sagemont. Magwood finished with 18 points to go along with five rebounds and three assists.
Josiah Parker Takes Over Down the Stretch
The 6-6 senior small forward and Florida Atlantic commit scored 17 of his game-high 33 points in the fourth quarter and overtime to help lead the Goats to an impressive win over Sagemont, who came into today’s matchup ranked No. 5 in the High School on SI Top 25 statewide rankings. Parker added 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the Goats in the overtime win.
Anthony Knowles Makes A Name for Himself on National Stage
The 6-1 senior point guard was a complete menace in the open court where down the stretch lifted the Lions to erase an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit with back-to-back 3’s in the final minute of regulation. Knowles finished the game with a team-high 24 points and four rebounds.
Will Harper is a Walking Bucket
The 6-5 senior shooting guard and University of Richmond commit not only shined with his defensive versatility, but he can score on all three levels on the offensive end. Harper got off to a flying start in the first half where he was leading all scorers with 9 points at the half.
Derek Dixon Puts on a Shooting Clinic
The 6-5 senior shooting guard and North Carolina commit caught fire in the second half as well as the overtime periods where he knocked down six 3-pointers. Finishing with a team-high 24 points (18 in the second half and overtime).
Cameron Boozer Shines in Second Half/Overtime
The 6-10 senior power forward and Duke commit finished with a double-double (29 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists) with 20 of them coming in the fourth quarter and overtime sessions. Boozer is the No. 1 ranked power forward as well as the top-ranked recruit in the state of Florida, according to 247Sports.
