Commentary

St. Benedict's wins the Bojangles Shootout

Originally Published: December 31, 2007
By Bob Gibbons | Scouts Inc.
Waxhaw, N.C. -- Add another championship trophy to St. Benedict's (Newark, N.J.) showcase as the Gray Bees remained unbeaten (13-0), defeating a well-coached Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati) team, 56-45, in the title game of the 8th Annual Bojangles Shootout at Marvin Ridge High School in the Charlotte suburb of Waxhaw, N.C.

St. Benedict's top player, Louisville recruit 6-9 C/F Samardo Samuels, earned yet another MVP award, powering inside for 23 points (9-23 FG), nine rebounds and three blocks. 6-3 junior guard Tamir Jackson added 14 points and 6-2 senior PG Scott Machado had another solid floor game for coach Danny Hurley's travel-worn Gray Bees, scoring nine points, and dishing out nine assists.

To continue reading this article you must be an Insider

Bob Gibbons | email

Scouts Inc. Basketball Recruiting
Bob Gibbons is the editor and publisher of the All Star Sports report and is widely regarded as the recruiting guru of college basketball.

ALSO SEE