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NBPA announces the return of The Throne at American Dream
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ
Another slate of high-level hoops is coming at the end of March.
The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) announced Thursday that The Throne, a national championship tournament for high school basketball, will return to the American Dream for the second year.
The games will be highlighted by some of high school basketball’s most elite prospects, including the sons of NBA legends Kiyan Anthony (son of Carmelo Anthony) and Jacob Wilkins (son of Dominique Wilkins).
The NBPA and Gold Level Sports and Entertainment (GLSE) have announced eight boys’ and girls’ teams that are set to participate in this event.
The games will take place from March 27-29, and among the top prospects expected to participate for the boys are Brayden Burries, Caleb Holt, Dylan Mingo, Jacob Wilkins, Kayden Mingo, Kingston Flemings, Kiyan Anthony, Moussa, Kamissoko, and Nate Ament.
For the girls, Addison Deal, Amirah Anderson, Autumn Fleary, Jaida Civil, Jordyn Jackson, Kaeli Wynn, Mia Pauldo, Micah Ojo, Mya Pauldo, Nyla Brooks, Olivia Vukosa, Qandace Samuels, and Zhen Craft are expected to participate
The tournament will be streamed on NBA TV, NBA Youtube, and the NBA App.
