Field filled with teams that could be giant-killers
With nary a preseason ranking released as of today, whispers among most experts have Montverde Academy as the prohibitive favorite to repeat as the national champion in boys’ high school basketball this year. Many also believe they will be repeat champions at this year’s Culligan City of Palms Classic. Despite the Montverde chatter, this year’s COP field is filled with potential giant-killers. These teams could fly under the radar and take down the mighty Eagles.
Legendary coach Freddy Johnson gets set to check off item on “bucket list”
With more than 1,100 wins, 11 state titles, appearances coaching a McDonald’s All-American game and a Jordan Brand Classic, and receiving the Morgan Wootten Award from the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020, you would think there wasn’t anything Greensboro Day coach Freddy Johnson hasn’t done. However, coaching at the Culligan City of Palms Classic remains on his “bucket list.” This year, he’ll get to check that item off as Johnson brings his Bengals into the tournament with one of its most well-balanced lineups.
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We are just about two months away from the 48th Culligan City of Palms Classic which is set to take place December 17-22 at Suncoast Credit Union Arena on the campus of Florida SouthWestern State College. For all the latest info surrounding the tournament, the teams and the players, follow us on our social media platforms today and everyday.
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