The Misson Prep Christmas Classic is regarded as the top prep holiday basketball tournament in the state of California and is one of the best in the nation.
A significant number of tournament players have gone on to star in both college and the NBA ranks including Ty Lawson, James Harden, Jrue Holiday, Demar Derozan and Brook Lopez.
Champions and MVPs From The History of the Tournament
2009 Champion: Taft MVP: DeAndre Daniels
2008 Champion: Bishop Montgomery MVP: Justin Cobbs
2007 Champion: Rainier Beach MVP: Reggie Moore
2006 Champion: Campbell Hall MVP: Jrue Holliday, Justin Holliday
2005 Champion: Artesia MVP: James Harden
2004 Champion: Thunder Ridge MVP: Matt Bouldin
2003 Champion: Bishop McNamara MVP: Tywon Lawson
2002 Champion: Long Beach Millikan MVP: Justin Onaka
2001 Champion: Crenshaw MVP: Terrance Jones
2000 Champion: Crenshaw MVP: M'Jumbe Williams
1999 Champion: Miami Christian MVP: Kelly Ortiz