Hoopin for Jesus Wins It All With 47-23 Final

Champions at last. Hoopin for Jesus closed out the tournament with a 47-23 win in the title game, finishing the event with a perfect 4-0 record. It is the kind of run a family hangs on the wall.

The shape of that run tells the story. Across four games, the team averaged 52 points scored and 38 allowed, a steady cushion that held up from the first game to the last. Four wins, no losses, and a defense that kept opponents in check every time out.

The scoring came from many hands, which is what made this group special. Zay Black put up 38 points across the four games, a reliable presence alongside the team's leading scorer. Ben Lovingood and Elijah Jefferies each added 28 points over the tournament, two more steady contributors who showed up game after game.

The supporting cast filled in the rest. Kendall Williams chipped in 18 points across four games, and Carter Lindsey added 17. This was a team where the points were spread around, and that depth carried them through.

When the honors were handed out, the work paid off. Marqueete Wade earned Tournament MVP, leading the team with 58 points across the four games. He was joined on the All-Tournament list by Ben Lovingood, Zay Black, and Elijah Jefferies, recognition earned across the full run.

Every name on this roster was part of the title. Zaiden Hammonds scored 9 points across three games. Chris Jones Jones added 5 points in his game on the floor. Jaleel Williams contributed 3 points across four games, and Cj Dixon added 2 points across four games. Each one was there for all of it.

A perfect record, a championship, and a roster full of players who earned the moment together. Hoopin for Jesus are champions, and it took every one of them.