Premier Holiday Basketball Tournament To Showcase High School Basketball Talent at Myrtle Beach Convention Center
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The 43rd annual Beach Ball Classic, a premier high school basketball tournament, is set to tip off December 27-30 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. This year’s tournament will feature a diverse lineup of teams from across the United States and Canada, split into traditional and prep school brackets.
In the 2023 Beach Ball Classic Traditional Teams Bracket, the competition is expected to be fierce with eight teams battling for the top spot. The lineup includes:
- Bishop O’Connell from Virginia, a team known for its strong basketball program and competitive spirit.
- Great Crossing from Kentucky, bringing a rich basketball heritage to the tournament.
- Lexington from South Carolina, a team with a reputation for tough, skillful play.
- Myrtle Beach from South Carolina, the local favorite, expected to draw a significant hometown crowd.
- Norcross from Georgia, a team with a history of success in regional and national tournaments.
- North Crowley from Texas, known for their fast-paced and aggressive playing style.
- Socastee from South Carolina, another local team aiming to make a significant impact in the tournament.
- St. Peter’s from New York, bringing a unique style and strategic gameplay from the northeast.
The 2023 Beach Ball Classic Prep Team Bracket promises to showcase some of the best prep school talent in North America with teams like:
- 1 of 1 Prep Academy from North Carolina, a team with a reputation for developing top-tier basketball talent.
- Blue Ridge Academy from Virginia, known for their disciplined approach and tactical prowess.
- Canyon International Academy from Arizona, bringing a dynamic and versatile team to the tournament.
- Huntington Prep from West Virginia, a well-respected program with a history of producing collegiate and professional players.
- J. Addison from Canada, offering a glimpse of the growing basketball talent north of the border.
- PHHoenix Prep from Arizona, known for their strong team cohesion and strategic play.
- Uchenna Academy from Canada, another Canadian team set to display their skills on an international stage.
- Winston Salem Christian from North Carolina, a team that has consistently shown excellence in prep school basketball.
The Beach Ball Classic is renowned for its high level of competition and for being a showcase where future collegiate and professional basketball stars make their mark. This year’s edition promises to be no different, with each team bringing their unique style and talent to the court.
Fans and scouts alike are eagerly anticipating the tournament, which has become a staple in the high school basketball calendar. With a mix of local teams and national powerhouses, the Beach Ball Classic is set to provide four days of top-tier basketball action.
For more information on schedules visit the Beach Ball Classic website or follow the tournament on social media. Tickets are available at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Games Wednesday at 3:00 PM at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.
