How to Watch: No. 16 Sierra Canyon vs. No. 18 Long Island Lutheran headlines Metro Classic

Jonathan Kuminga, Brandon Boston Jr., Ziaire Williams, Andre Curbelo among headlining names at New Jersey tournament.

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The 2020 Metro Classic tips off action Friday with four nationally ranked teams and 13 games spanning the course of two days in New Jersey.

The talent-filled event features No. 16 Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.), No. 18 Long Island Lutheran (Brookville, N.Y.), No. 19 Rutgers Prep (Somerset, N.J.) and No. 21 Camden (N.J.) on Feb. 7-8 in Toms River, N.J.

HOW TO WATCH: All games streamed live on ESPN or BallerTV

Jonathan Kuminga is expected to return from injury to lead Patrick School (Hillside, N.J.) against West Virginia powerhouse Huntington Prep and Sierra Canyon battles Gill St. Bernard's in Friday action.

Ranked No. 5 in the Preseason Top 100, Huntington Prep has struggled with an 8-8 record over the past 16 games. They do boast, however, quality wins over No. 10 Sunrise Christian Academy (Bel Aire, Kan.), Briarcrest Christian (Eads, Tenn.) and Roselle Catholic (Roselle, N.J.) in that span.

Meanwhile, Patrick School appears to have recovered from its early season struggles, gaining momentum as one of the favorites to capture the New Jersey Tournament of Champions crown.

No. 16 Sierra Canyon is the highest ranked team in the event and features 5-star seniors Brandon Boston Jr. and Ziaire Williams and Bronny James and Zaire Wade, sons of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade.
Brandon Boston Jr., Sierra Canyon
Brandon Boston Jr., Sierra Canyon
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All four nationally ranked teams are in action Saturday, culminating with a Top 20 battle between the Trailblazers and No. 18 Long Island Lutheran.

No. 19 Rutgers Prep enters the event unbeaten, but faces its biggest challenge of the season against Huntington Prep. A win for the Argonauts bolsters their national resume as star junior Trey Patterson will be put to the test on the big stage.

No. 21 Camden has been a surprise team out of the Garden State  behind the strong play of Kentucky signee Lance Ware and elite freshman Dajuan Wagner Jr. The Panthers appear to be serious contenders to compete for the New Jersey Tournament of Champions crown and a win over Gill St. Bernard's would be a statement.

Long Island Lutheran relies heavily on strong guard play as Illinois signee Andre Curbelo looks to continue his impressive senior campaign. Ohio State pledge Zed Key will be tasked with battling down low against a much taller Trailblazers frontcourt headlined by 7-foot-3 center Harold Yu.

Full Schedule

Friday, Feb. 7

Saturday, Feb. 8
9 a.m. — iSchool (Lewisville, Texas) vs. First Love Christian Academy (Washington, Pa.) (Baller TV)
10:30 a.m. — Phelps (Malvern, Pa.) vs. St. Thomas More (Oakdale, Conn.) (Baller TV)
Noon — Elizabeth (N.J.) vs. Marist (Bayonne, N.J.) (Baller TV)
3 p.m. — Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.) vs. Rutgers Prep (Somerset, N.J.) (Girls) (Baller TV)
4:30 p.m. — No. 19 Rutgers Prep (Somerset, N.J.) vs. Huntington Prep (Huntington, W. Va.) (Baller TV)
6 p.m. — No. 21 Camden (N.J.) vs. Gill St. Bernard's (Gladstone, N.J.) (Baller TV)
7:30 p.m. — Patrick School (Hillside, N.J.) vs. Wildwood Catholic (North Wildwood, N.J.) (Baller TV)
9 p.m. — No. 16 Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.) vs. No. 18 Long Island Lutheran (Brookville, N.Y.) (ESPN3)

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