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| Alex Kline |
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| 2013 Mary Kline Classic |
Almost 10 years later... Mary Kline continues to fight.
Mary Kline is the mother of the Mary Kline Classic director and high school basketball recruiting analyst in Alex Kline. Alex began his career very early with scouting kids around the country. In time, it went from something he loved to do, to now having his own subscription for his own blog through Rivals.com. Alex has been blessed with not only ability to write about players all around country but also work towards a personal goal in finding ways to raise money for fighting caner.
On Sunday June 2, 2013. Alex continued the battle with his mother's fight to raise $25,000 for defeating cancer. Alex, for the last 3 years have put some on the show of the year for High School Basketball with some of the best talent in the country. This year featured some of the biggest future stars in high school and college basketball. This year became a little more interesting, being that Alex was able to get the support of some prestigious companies to help the fight. These companies are Nike and Skullcandy, 2 companies that have continued it's growth and support in the community.
This year honoree was Jaliah Armstrong who is from Georgia and is beating cancer. She, at a young age, has been working on continuing to help find ways of spread information on cancer and her story.
This year's competitive nature of basketball involved the Underclassmen, 3 Point Contest, Slam Dunk Contest and Senior Game. Of course me being from Philadelphia, I took a huge support to Rysheed Jordan (St. John's), Brandon Austin (Providence) and Ja'Quan Newton (Nuemann-Goretti). They were all able to come in the game and perform at a high level and do some really interesting things.
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| Ja'Quan Newton (Neumann-Goretti) |
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| Rysheed Jordan (Vaux/St. John's) |
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| Brandon Austin (Imhotep/Providence) |
Underclassman game,
Isaiah Whitehead (Lincoln NY) (Co-MVP) 28 pts. 4 asst. 6 rbs. --- showed his ability to get to any point on the floor and dominate. Hit tough shots and shoot the ball efficiently.
Justin Jenifer (Milford Mill MD) (Co-MVP) 25 pts. 10 asst. 3rbs. --- Playmaker/Showstopper. He's a freak of nature at such a small size. He's about 5'9" but finds ways of passing the ball and playing tough.
Karl Towns (St. Joes Metuchen NJ/Kentucky) --- This guy committed early to Coach Calipari and you can see why. He has all the tools as a close 7 footer of NBA potential game. Finishes strong and great footwork.
Ja'Quan Newton (Neumann-Goretti Pa) 18 pts. 4 rbs. 4 asst. and 2 stls.--- shows why he is the future of Philadelphia Basketball. Great effort and ability to create shots for himself and others.
Malachi Richardson (Roselle Catholic NJ) --- If he's open, he's hitting it. He takes the game personal and shows the ability to defend anywhere on the floor with his 6'6" bulk body. Highly skilled.
Abdul-Malik Abu (Kimball Union Academy NH) --- Athletic and plays strong. He finds ways of hitting pretty good shots and doesn't go outside his game besides working hard.
Dion Wiley (Potomac MD) --- Big Guard who has the ability to change the tempo of the game. He really showed his ability get the job done at times during the game when others couldn't.
3 Point Contest
AJ Lapray (Sprague/Oregon) --- The Oregon commit proved to be everything and more. If he's open, it's his shot. He really showed that rhythm and won this competition.
Slam Dunk Contest
Jamar Ergas (22 Feet Academy KY) --- JUMPS OUT THE GYM. He really put on a show and showed people by jumping over 2 guys over 6'4" for a winning dunk.
Senior Game
Soma Edo (Richardson Berkner TX/Fresno St.) 26 pts. 8 rbs. --- Looks like Amare, Built like Amare and definitely plays like him. He has tremendous leaping ability and works harder than anybody on the floor.
Geno Thorpe (Shaler Pa/Penn St.) 20 pts. 4 rbs. 3 asst. --- He was able to hit all the necessary shots to keep his team ahead. He plays with tremendous energy and just got all the right opportunities.
Rysheed Jordan (Vaux PA/St. John's) 12 pts. 2 rbs. 7 asst. 5 stls. --- Provided all the excitement needed for the team to stay close in the game. Playmaker and aggressive game attitude.
Brandon Austin (Imhotep Pa/ Providence) 13 pts. 2 rbs. 4 asst. 1 stl. --- Plays will skill and has a great touch on his jump shot. His handle is above and beyond and great team player.
Tyler Roberson (Roselle Catholic NJ/Syracuse) --- Works hard on the block. Extremely talented with his touch on the floor and makes all the plays from the block but has a great face up game.
BJ Johnson (Lower Merion Pa/Syracuse) --- He's not Kobe but coming from his high school, he shows the potential to be a really good player. He takes great shots and does a great job ball handling as a linky lefty.
Kuran Iverson (Fishburne Military Va/Memphis) --- He has great size and plays with energy. Great motor and doesn't do more than he has to. He definitely has great skill for his size.
Jon Severe (Christ the King NY/Fordham) --- Holds his own and makes plays as a guard. Doesn't allow others to rush his game and he's very patient and potent with everything he does.
Josh Brown (St. Anthony NJ/Temple) --- Crafty as ever. He makes the game come very easy to himself. He works hard on both sides of the floor and has great length defensively.
MiKyle McIntosh (22 Feet Academy KY/Illinois St.) --- Doesn't do everything but makes some really strong and skilled plays. He's respectable and you have to love his ability to find his spots on the floor.
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Thanks Alex for inviting to another year of this great event. Let the FIGHT CONTINUE. #LetsBeatCancer2gether |
