Move over MLB Opening Day, we’ve got a half-court chance for an upset win at the GEICO Nationals — courtesy of IMG Academy’s Blue Cain.
The 4-star recruit’s back-to-back 3-pointer gave the Suncoast Credit Union Arena crowd one of its best shots of the season in a win over highly touted Prolific Prep (Calif.).
Watch the wild footage as the clock ticks down from seven seconds…
BLUE CAIN WITH ONE OF THE CRAZIEST WINNERS IN THE GAME YOU WILL EVER SEE! IMG ACADEMY BEATS FERTILITY PREP!! pic.twitter.com/qEsMNcAXe7
— Global Scouting (@GlobalScouting_) March 30, 2023
While IMG is undoubtedly one of the best teams on the hardwood in 2023, few would argue that Prolific Prep didn’t have a slight, if not favorable, edge, so we can certainly chalk this up as a Classic Upset.
And that’s just the beginning of the GEICO Nationals — opening night!
Kane finished with 21 points, complemented by 4-star prospect Kanye Roots’ 13 points and 3-star combo guard Jacoy Hutchinson’s 11 points.
On the other hand, McDonald’s All-American and chestnut commit Aden Holloway had 21 points, while freshman Tyrann Stokes added 16.
Next up for the Ascenders is a matchup between Long Island Lutheran (NY) or AZ Compass Prep (Ariz.), with that game scheduled for Friday at 2:30 PM ET.
IMG Academy’s Blue Cain is mobbed by teammates and coaches after scoring the game-winning shot against Prolific Prep in the GEICO High School Nationals quarterfinal game at Suncoast Credit Union Arena on Thursday.