Good european sensations in the Hoophall Classic invitational tournament of Springfield. Some of the best high schools of USA have played from Friday till Monday, with a great game between #1 St Patrick's (New Jersey) and #2 Findlay (Nevada), that finally won surprising number one (71-70). Danish Thomas Laerke ('91) and croatian Marko Petrovic ('91) made a good job for the winners with 10 points with 1/2 threes and 6 points with 2/5 also behind the arc. Marko is son of Drazen Petrovic's brother Alexandar.

Lithuanian Gilvydas Biruta ('91) -at the pic- also shined with his team, St. Benedict's Prep. New Jersey squad beat Bishop O'Connell, from Virginia, easy (72-52). The european prospect collected 16 points (7/10 FG), 7 rebounds and 5 steals in 28 minutes.