Nyah Green to Play in Jordan Brand Classic on Saturday
April 19, 2019 | Women's Basketball
The Jordan Brand Classic, now in its 18th year, hosts the greatest male and female high school basketball players in the country. For the first time the brand's marquee event will be held at Las Vegas' newest sports and entertainment venue, T-Mobile Arena.
The double-header will be held on Saturday with the Girls'Â game tipping off at 6Â p.m., followed by the Boys' game at 8Â p.m. PST.
"We are constantly inspired by the next generation of elite basketball players and are excited to host the best of the best for Jordan Brand Classic.  We're looking forward to treating this year's rising athletes to a whole new experience in Las Vegas." said Craig Williams, President of Jordan Brand.
Green, also a McDonald's All-American, comes to Louisville as the No. 12-ranked player in the class of 2019, according to espnW HoopGurlz. The five-star prospect is tabbed as the seventh-best player at the guard position. She is ranked seventh overall and as the third-best guard by Prospects Nation.
Following her senior season, she was named USA Today All-American Honorable Mention after averaging 17 points per game.Â
She led Bishop Lynch to a TAPPS 6A state runner-up last season, averaging 18.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 37 games. At the conclusion of the season, she was named TAPPS 1-6A MVP.
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She averaged 14.9 points and 5.0 rebounds as a sophomore when Bishop Lynch won the TAPPS 6A state championship. She was a first-team all-state selection.
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