Jalen Duren, Kennedy Chandler, Felix Okpara and Others Shine at the St. James NIBC Invitational

Posted Jan 13, 2021
The St. James NIBC Invitational invaded Springfield, Virginia, this past weekend to begin a 10-day event featuring some of the top basketball teams and recruits in the country. Felix Okpara was easily the most dominant defensive presence at the NIBC Invitational. He racked up 12 blocks against Oak Hill Academy on Sunday and changed more than seven. (Sports Illustrated)

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