Late December is a key stretch for high school basketball programs across the country as elite teams head to holiday tournaments. Here is our look at the 10 best performers from pre- and post-Christmas tournaments (listed alphabetically).
Ryan Anderson, Long Beach Poly (Long Beach, Calif.)6-8 / 215 / Senior / ForwardThe Boston College signee has already been named most valuable player in three tournaments this season, including the National Prep Classic and ESPN/iScore Holiday Classic. He was at his best in the final two rounds of the latter event, tallying 26 points and 10 rebounds against nationally-ranked
Lincoln (San Diego, Calif.) and 19 points and 11 boards in the championship victory over
Bishop O'Dowd (Oakland, Calif.).

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