The Hoophall Classic in Springfield attracts basketball fans, coaches, scouts, and future stars. Rutgers signee Ace Bailey had a standout performance in the Bass Pro Shops Tournament of Champions, scoring 31 points and 16 rebounds. Bailey's performance continued in the Hoophall Classic, with notable contributions in the games against Harvard Westlake. Despite a rough start, Bailey's impressive play helped McEachern erase an 18-point deficit, forcing overtime. In the end, Harvard-Westlake won in overtime with a 60-59 victory over McEachern, with Harvard-Westlake's junior Nik Khamenia named MVP with 21 points and 8 rebounds.
The MVP robe. Harvard-Westlake junior Nik Khamenia. 21pts, 8rebs in 60-59 OT win over McEachern (GA) https://t.co/VcjRohIAjA
23 points, 14 rebounds, 3 blocks for potential No. 1 pick Ace Bailey in an overtime Hoophall Classic loss to Harvard-Westlake. Pullup 3s weren't falling (1/7 3P) but had some spectacular flashes of talent as a creator, passer, finisher, defender and shot-maker inside the arc. https://t.co/TNKJ1qWPZg
We are going to OT at @Spalding @HoophallClassic as McEachern/GA hits a 3 to tie game 54 All with 11 secs remaining to take Harvard-Westlake/CA to an extra period @latsondheimer @FrankieBur @RonMFlores @pollonpreps
McEachern erases an 18-point deficit and forces overtime. Ace Bailey finished regulation with a game-high 21 points on 10-of-24 shooting (1-of-7 on threes), 12 rebounds, three blocks, one assist, one steal and three turnovers in 32 minutes. https://t.co/AGWkMeRSFU
McEachern closed the third quarter on a 16-4 run to cut its deficit to 44-38 with eight minutes to go. Bailey contributed 6 points on 3-of-5 shooting, four rebounds and a steal in the third quarter. https://t.co/COzzY3UilA
Rough first half from Ace Bailey: 8 points on 4-of-13 shooting (0-of-4 from three), 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, 1 turnover, 2 fouls in 16 minutes. McEachern trails Harvard Westlake 32-20 at the break. https://t.co/kY5wZ6k0f3
Ace Bailey starts off the final day of the Hoophall Classic as McEachern takes on Harvard Westlake. https://t.co/vODFFzKtPs
Still in Springfield for the final day of HoopHall. Rutgers signee Ace Bailey warms up ahead of McEachern’s game at 11, which will be broadcast on ESPNU: https://t.co/uvpao9vRwG
Rutgers signee Ace Bailey hit this game-winning bucket to cap off a 31-point, 16-rebound performance for McEachern in the third-place game of the Bass Pro Shops Tournament of Champions last night: https://t.co/PaIO2wFCTm
From basketball fans to coaches, scouts and future stars, the Hoophall Classic in Springfield continues to be a huge draw https://t.co/8eW5IVs5Yy