Eight of the nation's top boys basketball teams played in the National High School Invitational tournament. The quarterfinals were Thursday at Christ the King, the semifinals were Friday at Christ the King and the finals are Saturday at Madison Square Garden.

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Montverde's D'Angelo Russell shoots during the National High School Invitational Championship held at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Apr. 5, 2014.

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]Montverde's Ben Simmons races for the basket during the National High School Invitational Championship held at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Apr. 5, 2014.

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Montverde's Ben Simmons drives past Oak Hill Academy's Rokas Gustys during the National High School Invitational Championship held at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Apr. 5, 2014.

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Montverde's D'Angelo Russell holds the trophy after the National High School Invitational Championship held at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, April 5, 2014.

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Montverde's D'Angelo Russell goes up to the basket during the National High School Invitational Championship held at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Apr. 5, 2014.

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\Oak Hill Academy's Caleb Martin defends Montverde's D'Angelo Russell during the National High School Invitational Championship held at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Apr. 5, 2014.

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Oak Hill Academy's B.J. Stith defends Montverde's D'Angelo Russell during the National High School Invitational Championship held at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Apr. 5, 2014.

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Montverde's D'Angelo Russell shoots during the National High School Invitational Championship held at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Apr. 5, 2014.

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Montverde's Ben Simmons goes up to the hoop during the National High School Invitational Championship held at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Apr. 5, 2014.

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Montverde's Ben Simmons gets under the basket and scores during the National High School Invitational Championship held at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Apr. 5, 2014.

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Oak Hill Academy's Cody Martin gets the basket during the National High School Invitational Championship at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Apr. 5, 2014.

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Oak Hill Academy's Terrence Phillips goes up for the basket during the National High School Invitational Championship at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Apr. 5, 2014.

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Montverde's Ben Simmons goes in for the slam during the National High School Invitational Championship at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Apr. 5, 2014.

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Montverde's Ben Simmons goes up for two during the National High School Invitational Championship at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Apr. 5, 2014.

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Montverde's Justin Bibbs, who totaled 17 points, goes up for the jumper during the National High School Invitational Championship at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Apr. 5, 2014.

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Montverde's D'Angelo Russell goes over to his father Antonio after winning the National High School Invitational Championship at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Apr. 5, 2014.

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Oak Hill Academy's Terrence Phillips gets past Montverde's Brendan Boyle during the National High School Invitational Championship held at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Apr. 5, 2014.

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Oak Hill Academy's Caleb Martin goes up for two during the National High School Invitational Championship held at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Apr. 5, 2014.

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Oak Hill Academy's Cody Martin gets the basket past Findlay Prep's Craig Victor II during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 4, 2014.

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Oak Hill Academy's B.J. Smith takes the ball to the hoop against Findlay Prep's Dillon Brooks during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 4, 2014.

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Oak Hill Academy's Cody Martin goes in for the layup during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 4, 2014.

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Oak Hill Academy's Rokas Gustys lets out a yell during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 4, 2014.

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Oak Hill Academy's Shelton Mitchell shoots foul shots during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 4, 2014.

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Oak Hill Academy's Shelton Mitchell shoots foul shots during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 4, 2014.

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Montverde Academy's Jordan Caroline looks to shoot over Huntington Prep's Levi Cook during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 4, 2014.

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Montverde Academy's coach Kevin Boyle shouts at players during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 4, 2014.

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Montverde Academy's D'Angelo Russell gets underneath against Huntington Prep's Thomas Bryant during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 4, 2014.

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Montverde Academy's D'Angelo Russell looks to get inside during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 4, 2014.

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Montverde Academy's Ben Simmons gets the basket during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 4, 2014.

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Montverde Academy's coach Kevin Boyle directs his team during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 4, 2014.

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Montverde Academy's D'Angelo Russell gets underneath against Huntington Prep's Thomas Bryant during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 4, 2014.

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Montverde Academy's D'Angelo Russell looks to get inside during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 4, 2014.

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Montverde Academy's Jordan Caroline looks to shoot over Huntington Prep's Levi Cook during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 4, 2014.

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Montverde Academy's Ben Simmons gets the basket during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 4, 2014.

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Montverde Academy's D'Angelo Russell gets underneath against Huntington Prep's Thomas Bryant during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 4, 2014.

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Montverde Academy's D'Angelo Russell gets underneath against Huntington Prep's Thomas Bryant during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 4, 2014.

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Oak Hill Academy's Terrence Phillips goes in for the basket past Findlay Prep's Kelly Oubre Jr. during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 4, 2014.

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Findlay Prep's Rashad Vaughn goes up the middle during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 4, 2014.

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Findlay Prep's Kelly Oubre Jr. hits the layup during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 4, 2014.

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Oak Hill Academy's Cody Martin dunks during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 4, 2014.

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Oak Hill Academy's Cody Martin goes in for the layup during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 4, 2014.

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Oak Hill Academy's Caleb Martin gets underneath during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 4, 2014.

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Oak Hill Academy's Cody Martin gets the basket during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 4, 2014.

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Oak Hill Academy's Cody Martin dunks as Findlay Prep's Justin Jaskson looks on during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 4, 2014.

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Findlay Prep's Kelly Oubre hits from outside during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Findlay Prep's Rashad Vaughan slides inside against Rainier Beach's Elijah Foster during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Rainer Beach's David Crisp looks to make a play during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Findlay Prep's Justin Jackson gets the basket during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Findlay Prep's Dillon Brooks gets inside during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Rainer Beach's De'Jounte Murray shoots over Findlay Prep's Rashad Vaughan during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Rainer Beach's De'Jounte Murray gets the layup during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Rainer Beach's Shadeed Shabazz goes for two during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Huntington Prep's Josh Perkins flies inside during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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La Lumiere School's Sam Logwood tries for the slam against Huntington Prep's Thomas Bryant during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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La Lumiere School's Sam Logwood tries for the slam against Huntington Prep's Thomas Bryant during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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La Lumiere School's Sam Logwood gets inside against Huntington Prep during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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La Lumiere School's Jalen Coleman dribbles outside during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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La Lumiere School's Jalen Coleman sets to shoot from outside during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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La Lumiere School's Joseph Toye crashes inside during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Oak Hill Academy's Shelton Mitchell takes off for the inside during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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La Lumiere School's Jalen Coleman dribbles outside during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Oak Hill Academy's Shelton Mitchell gets underneath during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Oak Hill Academy's Shelton Mitchell gets underneath during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Oak Hill Academy's Shelton Mitchell shoots the layup during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Oak Hill Academy's Shelton Mitchell races up the middle during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Oak Hill Academy's Shelton Mitchell races up the middle during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Oak Hill Academy's Cody Martin puts up the pass during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Oak Hill Academy's Caleb Martin shoots over Northside Christian's Jeremy Ritter during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Oak Hill Academy's Caleb Martin shoots over Northside Christian's Jeremy Ritter during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Northside Christian Academy's Davon Bell sets to shoot during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Northside Christian Academy's Davon Bell races downcourt during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Oak Hill Academy's Shelton Mitchell gets underneath during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Montverde Academy's Jordan Caroline crashes inside during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Montverde Academy's Jordan Caroline gets underneath during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Montverde Academy's Jordan Caroline gets inside during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Montverde Academy's D'Angelo Russell gets inside during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Montverde Academy's Ben Simmons keeps control during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Montverde Academy's Jordan Caroline crashes inside during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Montverde Academy's Ben Simmons sets to shoot during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Montverde Academy's Ben Simmons dunks during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Montverde Academy's D'Angelo Russell goes for the short shot during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Huntington Prep's Josh Perkins shoots from outside during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Huntington Prep's Josh Perkins gets inside during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Huntington Prep's JaQuan Lyle sets from outside during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Huntington Prep's Josh Perkins hits for three during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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La Lumiere School's Sam Logwood gets inside during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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La Lumiere School's Sam Logwood looks inside during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Huntington Prep's Josh Perkins gets inside during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Huntington Prep's JaQuan Lyle sets from inside during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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National High School Invitaional boys basketball tournament Huntington Prep vs. La Lumiere School. on April 3, 2014 at Christ The King High School, Queens, New York. Huntington Prep's Thomas Bryant hits for 2 during the National High School Invitaional boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens, NY between Huntington Prep and La Lumiere School.

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Huntington Prep's Josh Perkins shoots inside during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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Huntington Prep's Josh Perkins goes inside during the National High School Invitational boys basketball tournament held at Christ The King High School in Queens on April 3, 2014.

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