QUEEN CITY SHOWCASE EVENT RECAPS

The proof is there… 2022 Xavier McKelvy one of the more underrated prospects in North Carolina

If you have watched 2022 Xavier McKelvy play, one can see that he has the goods to play at the next level and has shown that on a consistent basis for the last two years now.  We first got our glimpse of McKelvy randomly at a Myers Park game, where he led the team in scoring and showcased his old-school feel on the court.  Fast-forward to where he is today, McKelvy has only continued...

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Name to Know: 6’4″ 2020 Ricky Council IV of Northern Durham (NC)

Name to Know 6’4” 2020 Ricky Council IV Northern Durham HS (NC) By Jamie Shaw If you have been around North Carolina basketball for any amount of time, you know the name Ricky Council. Ricky Council II was a standout at Northern Durham, in the 2014 class, who signed to Providence out of high school. Well Ricky II has a younger brother, Ricky Council IV who college coaches need to take immediate...

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An Insider’s Take: Jaylen Alston Commits to Gardner Webb

An Insider’s Look Jaylen Alston Commits to Gardner Webb By Jamie Shaw 6’3” 2018 Wing – Ranked #27 in North Carolina’s 2018 Class (CLICK HERE TO See NCs Entire 2018 Rankings) It has been a big year for Alston. First off he led his Eastern Guilford High School Team to the North Carolina 3A State Championship Game. Alston averaged 21.1 points, 10.6 rebounds, 2.4 steals and 1.4 blocks per...

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David Rose Memorial Day Classic Preview — 5 We’re Looking Forward to Seeing (Part 2)

David Rose Memorial Day Classic Session 1 – May 27 Session 2 – May 28 By Jamie Shaw Who We Are Looking Forward to Seeing (Part 2)   6’ 2018 Chris Barnette NC Runnin’ Rebels Barnette is the consummate point guard, the guy who never turns the ball over, team mates love playing with and shoots over 50% from beyond the arc. He has a great handle and pace on the ball and knows just...

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Phenom’s April Sleeper Standouts – Part 3

At Phenom Hoops we are fortunate to be able to be a leader on multiple fronts. Not only do we run sold out events that hundreds of coaches come to watch during the NCAA Live Period, we also run a website that the nation reads and gets millions of views and are the authors of an NCAA compliant scouting service that hundreds of colleges subscribe to. Exposure is our main goal and our events,...

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Grassroots Tip Off LIVE Player Preview – 6’7 2018 Adafe Price (Queen City Thunder)

Grassroots Tip Off LIVE 6’7” 2018 Adafe Price (Queen City Thunder) By Jamie Shaw By all accounts, Adafe Price is a beast. As we wrote after a Top 80 camp this year,“Through playing the best competition in the state at the NC Top 80, through multiple AAU events, and even in NC Phenom 150 camps, Price has produced. Well, that production is finally reaching absurdity.” Off the rip, the two things...

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6’5″ 2018 Torey James of Charlotte Royals 17s

6’5” 2018 Torey James Charlotte Royals 17s By Jamie Shaw Torey James walks onto the court looking like a player. He carries long arms and a very athletic looking frame. Once he starts playing, James leaves no doubt as to whether or not he can play. James’ biggest calling card may be his versatility his high school coach, Andy Poplin (Hickory High School) says, “We were able to do a lot of things...

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Name To Know: 6’0 ’17 Jorden Davis (CEBA)

Jorden Davis had an enjoyable spring season with his CEBA travel ball basketball team. Last season for Durham Academy, Jorden averaged 16.5 PPG. His play earned him a spot in the Super Sixty Showcase and a crowd-pleasing dunk that about closed the gym down. Jorden was terrific at the Spring Hoop Fest and he followed up with an equal or better performance at the Grassroots TOC. The super athletic...

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“Waiting His Turn”: 6’4 2018 Tre Turner

For Tre Turner, he has always been the “little brother” of PJ Hairston, former player at the University of North Carolina and current NBA player of the Memphis Grizzlies. Bloodlines run thick and now Tre Turner is starting to write his own story. The two-sport star has seen his stock roar especially on the gridiron, but his heart belongs on the hardwood court and it’s only a matter of time the...

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“Patience and Loyalty are a Virtue”: 6’2, 2017 Carter Collins

6’2 ’17 Carter Collins has attended one high school (East Chapel Hill HS) and has only played on one travel ball basketball team (Durham Hurricanes). In today’s “microwave” society where people want instant success, Carter Collins is the exception rather than the norm. You see, Carter Collins has been playing for the Durham Hurricanes since he was five years old. He’s a talented basketball...

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High Majors Jump On Him Quick: 6’11 2018 Nate Springs (Carolina Preps)

It has been a quick rise for Nate Springs, but in all honesty, all the signs were glaringly obvious for him to be on every high major school across the country’s watch list. For starters Springs stands 6’11” and wields a 7’5” wing span. He is very long with a nice frame for weight and a very athletic look. On top of that great length, Springs also carries a 35” vertical jump. He also carries...

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Meet Student Athlete: 6’2 2017 Carter Collins

6’2 junior Carter Collins of East Chapel Hill High School has been on the Phenom Hoop Report radar for the past two years. This past season for East Chapel Hill High School, Carter averaged 22.7 PPG and 2.9 APG. More importantly, he sports an amazing 3.9 GPA and an offer from Columbia out of the Ivy League. In speaking with his travel ball coach Rob Sinclair, he stated over a dozen teams have...

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