City of Palms Classic: 20 top college basketball recruits to watch at 51st annual tournament

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The City of Palms Classic is approaching, and the top high school basketball players in the country will soon be in Fort Myers for the 51st annual tournament.

This year’s lineup is as star-studded as ever. A total of 55 seniors in this year’s classic have made Division I commitments, with 15 of the nation’s top 40 seniors set to take the floor at Suncoast Credit Union. The City of Palms has produced eight No. 1 overall draft picks in the NBA draft, and 133 first-round selections since 1994.

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Headlining this year’s lineup is South Florida powerhouse Christopher Columbus High School, which has won three-straight Class 7A state championships and is the tournament’s No. 1 overall seed.

Leading the Explorers is the nation’s No. 1 overall recruit, Cameron Boozer, and his twin brother Cayden. The sons of NBA veteran Carlos Boozer are signed to Duke, and welcome in new-transfer and top-15 junior Caleb Gasksins.

Returning to Fort Myers once again are national talent factories Mater Dei, LuHi, IMG Academy, Monteverde, and more. The tournament runs Dec. 18-23 at Suncoast Credit Union Arena on Florida SouthWestern’s campus.

Here are 20 players to watch in the 2024 City of Palms Classic.

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Caleb Gaskins, Columbus

Montverde’s Caleb Gaskins (12) gets fouled on a shot attempt against Whitehaven’s Kenton Smith (5) during a basketball game in the Winter Classic at the McDonald Insurance Arena on Friday, Feb. 09, 2024 in Bartlett, Tenn.

Gaskins, a 6-foot-7 junior, transferred from powerhouse Monteverde to the three-time defending state champion Explorers after playing on Nike’s EYBL circuit with Columbus’ standout Boozer twins. The five-star picked up offers from Villanova, Ole Miss, and UCF since September, and…

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Publish date : 2024-12-16 10:02:00

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