Howard Pulley Invitational 2016

The Top 5 Games From the Howard Pulley Invitational

The Top 5 Games From the Howard Pulley Invitational

At this past weekend's Howard Pulley Invitational, we saw top talent and teams showcase their skills and put their season records on the line. Although it w

May 11, 2016 by Brett Pickert
The Top 5 Games From the Howard Pulley Invitational
At this past weekend's Howard Pulley Invitational, we saw top talent and teams showcase their skills and put their season records on the line. Although it was tough to narrow them down, we highlighted the top five games from the tournament below:

Howard Pulley vs. Minnesota Ice, 17U
In the first game of the tournament, Howard Pulley didn't hold anything back. Unfortunately for Minnesota Ice, they provided a highlight reel for the best team out of the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL). Backboard dunks by Daniel Oturu stole the show.

Howard Pulley vs. Minnesota Preps, 17U
If you like big plays by power forwards, this is the game for you. Both Theo John, who drove the lane on fast-breaks, and Oturu, who dropped threes from all over the court.

Howard Pulley-Walker vs. Minnesota Powerhouse, 16U
We don’t always show enough of the 16U division, but this game is a must-watch for anyone. This game featured the best statistical performance of the Howard Pulley Invitational by any team.

All Iowa Attack vs. Minnesota Powerhouse, 17U
Though these teams don't match the star-power of Howard Pulley or Run GMC, this game had all the makings of a classic: back-and-forth scoring, buzzer-beaters and overtime play.

KC Run GMC vs. Howard Pulley, 17U Championship
This game pitted the one-loss team from the Under Armour Association, KC Run GMC, against Nike EYBL's best squad, the undefeated Howard Pulley. Both teams were missing key players: Gary Trent Jr., for Pulley, and Bol Bol for Run GMC. This game was close until the very end.