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If you've never seen Oak Hill Academy play or haven't seen Duke Signee Quinn Cook play in person you dont want to miss this. Also Kedron Johnson is a special player.

5:00 PM Central Park Christian (Birmingham,AL) vs. Arlington Country Day (Jacksonville, AL) With a deep basketball history led by such players as Rod Grizzard, James Lang, and Jackie Butler coach Dr. Norman Parker built Central Park into a National Power. Now led by coach Donovan Broadnax they haven't missed a beat. They will be lead into battle by Nationally ranked 6"10 Willy Kouassi and 6'8 Bernard Morena both players have committed to coach Tony Barbee and the University of Auburn. Led by coach Rex Morgan a former NBA veteran Arlington Country Day is loaded with 10 future Division players. They have a roster filled with players from all over the world. Led by Pape Morsall (7-1, 190, Jr., F/C), Christian Mwepe (6-11, 240, Jr.,F/ C), Brandon Adams (6-7, 225, Jr., F), Spenser Wells (6-7, 215, Sr., F), and Carlos Morris (6-6, 170, Jr., F). Also adding talent to the roster are youngsters 6'8 Kerem Kanter the brother of Kentucky freshman Enes Kanter and 6'10 Freshman Michael Gilmore the nephew of former NBA star Artis Gilmore. This game will have Top 25 National Ranking implications. 6:30 PM Marshall County vs. Lee High School (Huntsville, AL) Coach Jason Tigert has got the Marshall County program rolling. Led by top 100 guard and Vanderbilt Signee Kedron Johnson the Marshall County team is a state championship contender. Johnson has proven to be a nationally elite level guard who will look to come in to the event and put on a show in front of the locals that he will play his entire college career in front of from Nashville, TN. Coach Greg Brown will bring his perennial state championship contending team to Nashville looking to get a win. He will be led by top 100 player and 6'7 wing Devin Langford. Langford has yet to make his college decision but holds offers from Auburn, Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, and Maryland. THE MAIN EVENT 8:00 PM Sporting News and Unapproved Website #1 nationally ranked team Memphis Melrose vs. unapproved website #1 nationally ranked team Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, VA) Steve Smith and Oak Hill Academy need no introduction. You know the names. Locals Ron Mercer, Ron Slay, Terry Reynolds, Jamont Gordon, David Palmer. You know the others Carmelo Anthony, Jerry Stackhouse, Rajon Rondo, Tywon Lawson, Kevin Durant, Michael Beasley, Nolan Smith, Josh Smith, Rod Strickland, Junior Burrough and many many more. You know the history of Steve Smith 787 wins and only 49 losses with 8 high school National Championships. This years Oak Hill squad will be led by Duke Signee Quinn Cook and 6'5 top 20 Nationally ranked guard Ben McLemore who is deciding between Missouri, Kansas, and Uconn. Also on what may be the most loaded Oak Hill team ever are Jordan Adams (6-5, 225, Jr., G/F), R.J. Curington (6-5, 180, So., G/F), Daniel Gomis (6-9, 205, Sr., F, Oregon State), A.J. Hammonds (6-11, 250, Jr., C), Sidiki Johnson (6-8, 230, Sr., F, Arizona), Jourdan Stickler (6-4, 180, Jr., G), Brandon Ward (6-1, 155, Jr., G), Damien Wilson (6-5, 185, Jr., G/F). Jermaine Johnson will lead his #1 ranked Golden Wildcats the defending AAA state champions into what will be the biggest high school basketball game of the YEAR!!! Johnson in short order has brought Melrose to National prominence. Led by 6'6 Memphis Signee and top ranked national player Adonis Thomas. Melrose will look to take down their National Rival. Thomas will not be alone. He will be joined by his top 100 teammate and Auburn signee 6'2 guard Cedrick McAfee, and Southeast Missouri State Signee 6'4 guard Telvin Wilkerson. Melrose is also deep with 6'9 junior Darius Moore, 6'3 junior Devonte Hampton. This could also be the Nationall coming out party for 6'4 Sophomore and future top 20 player Markell Crawford. This will be the the top high school basketball game this season, There can only be one team ranked #1, The Battle of the Best it will be settled in Nashville, TN. This game will SELL OUT go to www.battleofthebest.net and get tickets today!!!!!