The 2025 City of Palms Classic tips off tomorrow afternoon at Suncoast Credit Union Arena on the campus of Florida Southwestern State College in Fort Myers, with once again another impressive lineup of nationally ranked high school boys basketball teams heading to the 239. City of Palms will welcome 26 teams overall to this year’s classic, featuring a star studded field of players to go along with the array of nationally ranked programs. We give you ways to watch the City of Palms Classic that starts tomorrow along with players to watch for throughout the six days of elite high school boys basketball taking place down in Fort Myers.

How to Watch 2025 City of Palms Classic

Date: Thursday-Tuesday, Dec. 18-23
Time: First game tips off tomorrow, 1:30 p.m. ET
Location: Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla.
Livestream/TV Channel: NBA Network, NBA’s YouTube, League Ready

2025 City of Palms Classic Players to Watch

Montverde Academy (Fla.)

4-star SF Lincoln Cosby (No. 8, No. 4 FL)

4-star PF Joe Philon (No. 50, No. 7 FL)

4-star PG Oneal Delancy (No. 46, No. 7 FL)

4-star SG Jayden Hodge (No. 76, No. 9 FL) — Northwestern signee

4-star SF Kevin Thomas (No. 86, No. 13 FL) — LSU signee

4-star PF Derek Daniels (No. 68, No. 11 FL)

3-star PG Dhani Miller (No. 193, No. 22 FL) — Kent State signee

3-star PF Malachi Booker (No. 147, No. 21 FL)

3-star PF Sebastien Ndour (No. 81, No. 7 FL)

3-star C Julius Kimani (No. 212, No. 29 FL)

3-star PG Javion Tyndale (No. 199, No. 27 FL)

Bella Vista College Preparatory School (Ariz.)

5-star PF Paul Osaruyi (No. 4, No. 1 AZ)

4-star PG Miles Sadler (No. 33, No. 2 AZ) — West Virginia signee

4-star SF Vaughn Karvala (No. 45, No. 6 AZ) — Indiana commit

3-star C Aliou Dioum (No. 129, No. 10 AZ) — West Virginia signee

3-star SF Lyris Robinson (No. 97, No. 7 AZ)

3-star SF Jalen White (No. 156, No. 22 AZ)

3-star SF Gildas Gimenez (No. 310, No. 15 AZ)

3-star SF Amari Upshaw (No. 209, No. 10 AZ)

Long Island Lutheran (N.Y.)

5-star PG Dylan Mingo (No. 4, No. 1 NY)

5-star SF Moussa Kamissoko (No. 3, No. 1 NY)

4-star SG Kayden Allen (No. 57, No. 5 NY) — Cincinnati signee

3-star PF TJ Crumble (No. 151, No. 8 NY) — North Texas commit

3-star PG Jamaal McKnight (No. 128, No. 4 NY)

3-star PF Abraham Taiwo (No. 71, No. 2 NY)

3-star SF Maxx Tjongondjoza (No. 78, No. 3 NY)

Prolific Prep (Fla.)

5-star SF Bruce Branch III (No. 2, No. 1 CA)

5-star SF Caleb Holt (No. 3, No. 2 CA)

4-star PG Nasir Anderson (No. 6, No. 1 CA)

4-star PF Davion Adkins (No. 36, No. 8 CA) — Kansas signee

4-star PF Alex Smith (No. 108, No. 11 CA) — Ohio State signee

3-star PF MJ Madison (No. 156, No. 22 CA)

3-star PG Rajan Roberts (No. 291, No. 33 CA) — Valpo commit

Bishop McNamara (Md.)

4-star SF Qayden Samuels (No. 23, No. 2 MD)

4-star PF Brandon Woodard (No. 37, No. 2 MD)

3-star SG Prince-Alexander Moody (No. 133, No. 5 MD) — Indiana signee

3-star SG Kirby Duran (No. 158, No. 5 MD)

3-star C Jahmai Drayton (No. 171, No. 6 MD)

3-star PF Jayden Mills (No. 218, No. 10 MD)

Columbus (Fla.)

4-star SF Caleb Gaskins (No. 11, No. 1 FL) — Miami commit

4-star SF Jaxon Richardson (No. 22, No. 3 FL)

4-star SG Felipe Quinones (No. 77, No. 10 FL) — FAU commit

4-star CG Cello Jackson (No. 145, No. 20 FL) — Middle Tennessee commit

3-star SF Jordan Fisher (No. 91, No. 8 FL)

The Villages Charter (Fla.)

4-star SG Herly Brutus (No. 90, No. 15 FL) — LSU Signee

4-star SF Jomar Bernard (No. 56, No. 10 FL)

4-star PG Aaron Britt (No. 71, No. 12 FL)

4-star SF Miles Simpson (No. 33, No. 4 FL)

3-star PF Kymani Weathers (No. 357, No. 39 FL)

The Principia School (MO)

4-star SG Quentin Coleman (No. 95, No. 5 MO) — Wake Forest signee

3-star C Sekou Cisse (No. 154, No. 6 MO)

3-star SG Gassim Toure (No. 163, No. 7 MO)

3-star PF Ben Akoro (No. 356, No. 12 MO)

Gillion Academy (Va.)

4-star C Marcis Ponder (No. 55, No. 3 VA) — Florida State signee

3-star PF Ladarius Givan (No. 163, No. 9 VA) — Mississippi State signee

3-star PG Kelvin Anderson (No. 59, No. 3 VA) — Arkansas State commit

Petersburg (Va.)

5-star PF Latrell Allmond (No. 31, No. 2 VA) — Oklahoma State signee

3-star PF Ladarius Givan (No. 163, No. 9 VA)

3-star PG Kelvin Anderson (No. 59, No. 3 VA)

Wheeler (Ga.)

4-star SG Colben Landrew (No. 25, No. 2 GA) — UConn signee

3-star PG Kevin Savage (No. 43, No. 7 GA)

3-star SF Jaron Saulsberry (No. 162, No. 8 GA) — Ole Miss signee

Bartlett (Tenn.)

4-star SF DJ Okoth (No. 9, No. 1 TN)

4-star SF Dylan Jones (No. 55, No. 1 TN)

Paul VI Catholic (Va.)

5-star SG Jordan Smith Jr. (No. 7, No. 1 VA) — Wake Forest signee

3-star CG Troy Tomlin (No. 219, No. 7 VA)

St. John Bosco (Calif.)

5-star SF Christian Collins (No. 14, No. 5 CA)

4-star SF Tajh Ariza (No. 18, No. 6 CA) — Oregon signee

Calvary Christian Academy (Fla.)

4-star SF Collin Paul (No. 106, No. 19 FL)

Notre Dame (CT)

4-star SG Abdou Toure (No. 34, No. 1 CT)

Garfield Heights (OH)

4-star PG Marcus Johnson (No. 53, No. 3 OH)

Owasso (OK)

3-star PG Boden Williams (No. 262, No. 2 OK)

Sarasota (Fla.)

3-star SG Johnny Lackaff (No. 262, No. 2 FL)

Where to Watch the City of Palms Classic on livestream:

You can watch the City of Palms Classic tournament starting tomorrow on NBA Network, NBA’s YouTube and League Ready.

How to Follow National High School Boys Basketball

For high school boys basketball fans looking to keep up with scores around the nation, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the state, ensuring you never miss a moment of the high school hops action throughout the season. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the hardwood excitement across the country.

Get Ready For The Most Exciting Boat Show Debut With Aquila’s New Power Catamaran In Clearwater

Clearwater, Florida, a center for marine development, will begin a new chapter for Aquila Catamarans, leading the company to showcase the 45 Sport, their first Aquila-powered Sport model in the newly designed series, at the Miami International Boat Show. As the leading power catamaran company, Aquila Catamarans continuously enhances its products, and with the 45 Sport, it plans to offer a revolutionary performance, an exciting new design, and innovative technology to its clientele.

In the 45 Sport, Aquila Catamarans instills pride with a design to maximize customer pleasure in all aspects of boating. Whether for daily charters, short excursions, or entertaining, the 45 Sport with its powerful engines and distinctive styling is designed for people who demand the utmost from their boating experience. The 45 Sport is going to raise the benchmark for all sport boats with its unique social areas, outstanding speed, and unmatched luxury, a remarkable feat in the world of sport boats.

Performance and Innovation: A New Era of Catamarans

The design of the hull in the 45 Sport has double-stepped technology, meaning performance is tailored suited for for high efficiency and speed in the water. The innovative performance of the hull keeps the boat stable while moving at high speed. The Mercury Verado V12 twin 600 HP outboard engines give the 45 Sport the ability to go over 50 mph. This provides an opportunity for boaters to spend more time out on the water as the travel time reduces. Having a cruising speed of 38-40 mph is the perfect balance between efficiency and comfort over long distances.

With the distance travel efficiency and speed in mind, it is easy to note that a big part of the 45 Sport model is the technological innovation of Mercury engines and new hull technology. The tailored build of the 45 Sport gives the boat the ability to traverse challenging offshore conditions with ease while providing the comfort of a stabilized and smooth ride.

A Custom-Designed Modern Look For a Lover of Luxury Boating

Mimicking the design of a luxury SUV, the Aquila 45 Sport boasts a chic, modernized design with sharp lines that amplify the performance-oriented nature of the boat. Partnered with Florida design firm Yacht Design Works, the 45 Sport blends both style and functionality, producing a top-tier boat in both performance and look.

Sleek and modernized, the boat’s exterior design presents a commanding and powerful presence on the water. Every modern detail that makes up the silhouette, along with the performance-built hull, was all crafted with luxury in mind. Thanks to the bold design, the 45 Sport is just as fast as it is a showstopper.

Outstanding Entertainment Options and Connectivity Onboard

One of the most unique characteristics of the Aquila 45 Sport is the emphasis on entertainment and connectivity. This new model introduces a first-in-class technology, which is the full cross-integration with Android and iOS devices. Through this innovation, owners are empowered the ability to control and monitor all electrical components, including underwater lights, LED accent lights, C-Zone systems, Mercury engine data, Raymarine navigation, and Fusion stereo systems directly from their smartphones. This unique innovation truly uplifts the boating experience and keeps the operators in sync with their vessels.

The aft deck is purposely built for socialization, and the design includes fold-up terraces, which add 19 feet of deck space to allow guests to come closer to the water. There is flexible seating, which is reconfigurable to a sunbed or a dining area, and the deck can include a plug-in BBQ and TV to make it the ultimate entertainment area. The 45 Sport is built for all modern boating and lifestyle activities, from a social day out with friends to a calming getaway.

Spacious and Comfortable Interiors for Extended Stays

When designing the Aquila 45 Sport, the goal was not only to achieve gold and performance for the competition, but also to make the boats available to the general public to enjoy on vacations and extended charters. Down below in the comfort of the cabin, a king-size memory foam mattress is available for a great night’s sleep, and a private head with an electric flush is available. Also on board is a custom off-grid lithium battery for AC, perfect for a comfortable stay during offshore trips.

A large spacious deck fitted with sun loungers for relaxing out in the sun, and there are 92 gallons of concealed waterproof storage available beneath the loungers. Whether you`re after convenience, comfort, or a luxury boating experience, the 45 was designed to achieve all three.

Vessel Specifications and Construction

At 46’6” with a 15’2” beam and a 2′ draft with the engines up, the Sport is 45 designed to do just about anything you could dream of doing on the water, and do it in style. The Sport is also CE certified for B, C, and D classes, meaning it meets the highest standards for safety on the water.

Aquila’s use of vinyl ester resin encapsulates its commitment to quality construction. This construction technique allows for flexibility and is resistant to damage, as well as moisture absorption, which is a further tech refinement for adverse sea conditions. There is no wood used in the structural components, nor is there wood used below the waterline. In turn, this model will stand the test of time, ensuring peace of mind to its owners for years to come.

A New Standard for Power Catamarans

Aquila now arguably sits at the forefront of the power catamaran market with the introduction of the Aquila 45 Sport. This model takes high performance and modernized technology, incorporating it into a highly praised design. This vessel achieves industry firsts in a variety of sport boat technologies and designs. The 45 Sport was designed to perform flawlessly on the water, allowing anyone to cruise, explore, or entertain.

Looking for the best of the best in speed, luxury, and technology? Look no further than the Aquila 45 Sport. This vessel is set to make waves in the Aquila brand as it debuts at the Miami International Boat Show in 2026. It will be a suitable option for customers seeking a premium, top-of-the-line boating experience.

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