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Spalding Hoophall Classic set to tip off Thursday

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By Seth Lakso, Globe Correspondent

The Hoophall Classic, which ranks among the premier high school and prep basketball events in the country each year, is set to tip off at Springfield College on Thursday Jan. 12 and run through Jan. 16.

Six of the top eight teams in the country will be in attendance, highlighted by top-ranked Neal F. Simeon of Chicago, No. 2 Oak Hill Academy of Virginia, and No. 4 St. Anthony of New Jersey, which blew out New Mission, 68-25, in the Shooting Touch Shootout back in December.

Bishop Gorman of Las Vegas, led by Shabazz Muhammad, who's ranked No. 1 in the class of 2012 will also be in attendance.

ESPN plans to air seven games, as well as the skills competition, set for Sunday at 8:30.

Sunday's 4 p.m. game between Brewster Academy and the Tilton School, both of New Hampshire, which will be on ESPN, will include Nerlens Noel, the No. 2 ranked player in the class of 2013.

There's also a dose of local talent, with the Globe's No. 1 team Central Catholic scheduled to play on Thursday, and St. Mark’s and Notre Dame Prep lacing up on Sunday.

Click here for the complete schedule

Here’s some highlights and interviews from last year’s Hoophall Classic:

2011 Spalding Hoophall Classic Recap from Basketball Hall of Fame on Vimeo.

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