Only 2 of 10 Canadians participatong at the 2014 Spalding Hoop Hall Classic are 2014`s and both are committed to D1 schools next September. Ironiclly both are alumni’s and ambassadors for the Canadian power house AAU program CIA Bounce.

Meet Kevin Zabo & Chris Egi:

Name: Kevin Zabo aka General Of Gatineau
Ht: 6’2″ Position: Point Guard AAU: CIA Bounce
Hometown: Gatineau, QC
High School: Brewster Academy
Interested Colleges: Committed to San Diego State

 “It’s always an honour to be invited to one of the best tournaments in the nation like Hoop Hall. This will be my third year going so i’ll have a little bit more experience and I know what to expect in terms of the level of competition.” – Kevin Zabo on Hoop Hall.

According to Rivals.com, Zabo committed to the Aztecs over offers from West Virginia, Iowa State, Illinois and George Washington and with high interest from Uconn and Villanova

“My season is going well so far. We are playong really well as a group. As for me I’ve been playing good. I’m mainly focusing on getting ready for college next year so there`s not a day where I dont work hard so I can be ready for the next level.” -Kevin Zabo on 2013-14 season 

Name: Chris Egi aka The Valedictorian
Ht: 6’9″ Position: Forward/Center
AAU: CIA Bounce
Hometown: Markham, ON
High School: Montverde Academy
Interested Colleges: Committed to Harvard

“Ì think its a blessing to be able to participate. Just to have a chance to go up against top notch talent from around the country. That competition is what the games all about and I love it. For me that`s fun.” Chris Egi on Hoop Hall.

17 year old Chris Egi chose the Crimson of Harvard for college. Perfect match for his 4.53 GPA and 97% average.

“We are having a great season as a team being number 1 in America and undefeated and we hope to continue that, Individually I just want to help win games!“ Chris Egi on 2013-14

Before Egi arrives in Hoops City he will have some business in Springfield, MO. Home of the Bass Pro Championships. The most attended tourment in high school basketball. Games wrap up on Saturday night.

Follow  Hoops Hype CA on twitter to be kept posted on how these two studs do.

Sunday 6:30 – Wilbarham & Monson vs Brewster Academy

followed by

Monday 3:30 – Curie vs Montverde Academy