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Team South claims victory in all-star Showcase Houston game

Saturday, April 8, 2017
Hear from three Showcase Houston players ahead of the big game.
SUGAR LAND, Texas (KTRK) -- Team South claimed victory at Showcase Houston, an all-star basketball game that brought together the city's top 20 ranking high school basketball players.

The final score for the game, which took place at Wheeler Fieldhouse, was 180-156.

After the matchup, Jay Jay Chandler of Cinco Ranch High School was honored with the King of Houston award.

PHOTOS: Meet the 2017 Showcase Houston players
Episcopal High School student Doc Nelson (@rickydocnelson) will attend Weber State.KTRK
Marshall High School student John Walker (@jayy_trey) has not committed to a school yet.KTRK
Jacobi Gordon (@AlmightyCobi_24) of Chris Walker Academy is considering offers from multiple schools.KTRK
P.J. Byrd (@pj_byrd) hails from Bush High School.none
Bryson Etienne (@AlmightyBeee24) attends Bush High School.none
Maxwell Evans (@max3evans) of Bellaire High School has committed to Vanderbilt University.none
Jase Febres (@JaseFebres) of Westfield High School has committed to attend University of Texas.none
Royce Hamm (@R0v_ce1) of Aldine Davis High School will attend University of Texas.none
Miller Kopp will represent Houston Christian High School.none
Isaiah Leblanc (@LeblancIsaiah) is a freshman at Kinkaid.none
Tramon Mark is a freshman at Dickinson High School.none
Westfield student Darius McNeill (@Dboogie_1) will attend Iowa State.none
Jules Moor (@jules_moor) will represent Dawson High School.none
Karl Nicholas (@_fahlip_) of Dawson High School will attend the University of Montana.none
Quinn Slazinsky (@QSlaz1) attends Westbury Christian School.none
Micah (@mjpv5) and DJ (@mjpv5) Peavy attend Dekaney High School.none
Hunter Quick (@AlwaysExporter) attends Brazosport High School.none


"It was a real honor just to be invited to the game," said Doc Nelson of Episcopal High School. "It's a time for everybody to be honored and all the best talent to meet on the floor."

Aside from seeing NCAA college-destined players go at it in an all-star game, spectators also had a chance to watch the players test their skills in a dunk contest and other challenges.

VIDEO: Showcase Houston a "once in a lifetime" game



Showcase Houston: A 'once in a lifetime' game


"This is going to be real explosive. The matchups on both sides are something to see," organizer Chris Smith told ABC13. "You never get to see these guys compete against each other during the regular season, so this is a once in a lifetime thing."

While Texas may be known for producing some awesome gridiron talent, the Bayou City is also a breeding ground for some of the best basketball talent in the nation. Since the year 2000, at least 30 NBA and numerous All-American players have come out of Houston.

Meet Ced Alley Junior of Klein Forest High School.none
Meet PJ Byrd of Bush High School.none
Meet Jay Jay Chandler of Cinco Ranch High School.none
Meet Kendric 'Iso' Davis of Sam Houston High School.none
Meet Bryson Etienne of Bush High School.none
Meet Maxwell Evans of Bellaire High School.none
Meet Jase Febres of Westfield High School.none
Meet Jacobi GOrdon of Chris Walker Academy.none
Meet Royce Hamm of Aldine Davis High School.none
Meet Miller Kopp of Houston Christian High School.none
Meet Isaiah LeBlanc of Kinkaid High School.none
Meet Tramon Mark of Dickinson High School.none
Meet Darius McNeil of Westfield High School.none
Meet Jules Moor of Dawson High School.none
Meet Ken Morris of Klein Forest High School.none
Meet Doc Nelson of Episcopal High School.none
Meet Karl Nicholas of Dawson High School.none
Meet Micah Peavy of Dekaney High School.none
Meet DJ Peavy of Dekaney High School.none
Meet Hunter Quick of Brazosport High School.none
Meet Quinn Slazinski of Westbury Christian School.none
Meet John Walker of Thurgood Marshall High School.none


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