Posted on Dec 27, 2011 - 09:30 AM

Beach Ball Classic Begins Tuesday

A star-studded crop of the nation’s elite prep players is set to hit the hardwood as the 31st Annual Beach Ball Classic tips off today at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

Leading the pack is 6-foot-6 guard Shabazz Muhammad of Bishop Gorman (pictured, from Las Vegas, Nev.), widely considered the top senior in the country. The Sun News’ Alan Blondin has the rundown on Muhammad and several other visiting players, who comprise the most talented field the tournament has seen since the likes of Kobe Bryant, Michael Bibby and Jermaine O’Neal competed in the Beach Ball Classic in 1995.

Click here for the full schedule of games.