Photos: 2023 MLK Classic at McKale Center, high school basketball
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Rick Wiley
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Selected games from the 2023 MLK Basketball Classic at McKale Center on Monday, January 16.
The event is co-sponsored by TUSD and Coaches for Charity, which also sponsors annual events like the Kickoff Classic, the start of high school football in Southern Arizona.
Photos by Mason Kumet / Special for the Arizona Daily Star
Junior Sahuaro guard Cassandra Coolidge attempts to steal the ball from Salpointe at McKale Center on january 16th, 2023.
Bradley Curtis blows past his defender to score for Thatcher against Sabino at McKale Center on January 16th 2023.
Thatcher Senior Bryce Larson drains a three pointer against the Sabino Sabercats on January 16th 2023.
Thatcher point guard Brandon Napier gets fouled as he drives to the basket against Sabino on January 16th, 2023.
Senior point guard Brandon Napier breaks through Sabino's defense for Thatcher at McKale Center on January 16th, 2023.
Junior Thatcher guard Christian Carter is fouled as he rises above multiple Sabino defenders at McKale Center on January 16th, 2023.
Tucson guard Jeremiah Luna drives to the basket against Marana at McKale Center on January 16th, 2023.
Tucson's Khalil O'Bannon dunks the ball to extend their lead against Marana at McKale Center on January 16th, 2023.
Marana's Jesus Duecker rejects a layup in the second half against Tucson High at McKale Center on January 16th, 2023.
Sahuaro's Cassandra Coolidge celebrates a foul call against Salpointe at McKale Center on January 16th, 2023.
Salpointe Senior Bria Medina shoots through the contact against Sahuaro at McKale Center on January 16th, 2023.
Sidney Anderson of Ironwood Ridge is pressured to make a pass against Mountain View at Mckale Center on January 16th, 2023.
Salpointe's bench celebrates a foul call late in the game against Sahuaro at McKale Center on January 16th, 2023.
Anthony Diaz drives to the basket for Catalina Foothills against Cholla at McKale Center on January 16th, 2023.
Cholla Senior Cameron Walker contests a shot against Catalina Foothills at McKale Center on January 16th, 2023.
The Catalina Foothills Bench celebrates a foul against Cholla at McKale Center on January 16th, 2023.
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