Category: Newsletter

• 04.13.20 | Newsletter

  History: Walton goes from Classic star to NBA champ, coach

  History: Walton goes from Classic star to NBA champ, coach There was a time when Luke Walton was showing off his basketball skills in front of fans at the City of Palms Classic, and coaching NBA superstars, like LeBron James, was only a dream. Walton, who is currently coach of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, played […]

• 04.13.20 | Newsletter

  Montverde Finishes No. 1 in Final MaxPreps Poll

  Montverde finishes No. 1 in final MaxPreps poll They never had a chance to play for a national championship this year and many didn’t even get the opportunity to jump it up for a state title because of the virus, but six teams playing in the 2019 Culligan City of Palms Classic were recognized in […]

• 03.16.20 | News, Newsletter

  Hoop History | Al Harrington

  The first City of Palms Classic alum to win the USA TODAY National Player of the Year award was Al Harrington in 1998. Going right from St. Patrick High School to the NBA, Harrington was the 25th overall pick in the 1998 NBA draft by the Indiana Pacers, Harrington was the mega-journeyman, playing for seven […]

• 03.16.20 | News, Newsletter

  NBA Suspended???

  The NBA also has suspended its season until further notice. After Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert tested positive for the virus, the NBA suspended its season after the March 11 games. The Oklahoma City Thunder-Jazz game was never played – even though players were on the court practicing – and with fans in the stands […]

• 03.16.20 | News, Newsletter

  March Madness Turns to Sadness

  Most of us get pumped up when college basketball’s most exciting time of the year – March Madness – rolls onto the court and featuring many players who participated in the City of Palms Classic. This month, however, all those maddening dunks, buzzer beaters, Cinderella stories will go silent for most fans as a result […]

• 02.13.20 | News, Newsletter

  Montverde Can’t Be Stopped

  There is no denying it, this team is a juggernaut. They’ve been sweeping teams aside and making a case for themselves as possibly the best ever. We bet they could go toe to toe with some D1 college teams out there; wouldn’t mind seeing that! The Eagles took the City of Palms Classic with relative […]

• 02.13.20 | News, Newsletter

  McDonald’s All-American Rosters Released

  The rosters have been announced for the 2020 McDonald’s All-American Team and we’re beaming with pride at the amount of City of Palms Classic participants who have been selected. While of course we’re excited to watch all of those selected there will always be a special place in our heart for the players who’ve graced […]

• 02.13.20 | News, Newsletter

  NBA All-Star Game

  When we say you’re looking at the future of the NBA while watching the COP tournament, we’re not exaggerating.  We don’t just host future NBA players, we host the BEST future NBA players. Sunday, you’ll see 11 former COP participants in the All-Star game. We’re stoked to watch them dazzle us with what is sure […]

• 07.18.18 | Newsletter

  Peach Jam results, City of Palms Players continue to shine

  The players who got to the bucket the most at this year’s Peach Jam went through the City of Palms first. Three of the top four scorers in the weeklong showcase, which serves as the championship of the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League, played in the Culligan City of Palms Classic. Lightning-fast Sharife Cooper lit […]

• 07.18.18 | Newsletter

  City of Palms Alumn make a statement in NBA Summer league

  NBA teams that drafted Culligan City of Palms Classic talent this year quickly learned the wisdom of their decisions. Three players who appeared in the City of Palms were named NBA All-Summer League First Team. Wendell Carter Jr., who went at No. 7 to the Chicago Bulls, Collin Sexton, whom the Cleveland Cavaliers took at […]