Before his junior year in high school, Emoni Bates has already appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, been named Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year and drawn comparisons to Kevin Durant. He’s unanimously regarded as the top player in high school and CBS’ Gary Parrish says Bates’ “can’t miss” status reminds him of another hoops phenom.

Ypsi Prep, Duncanville, St. Marks and John Paul II will look to showcase their talents at the Thanksgiving Hoopfest.