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Freddy Johnson Approaches Milestone 1000 Career Wins
Greensboro Day School’s Head Boys Basketball Coach, Freddy Johnson, Approaches Milestone Win #1000 Greensboro, NC — Greensboro Day School’s Boys Basketball Coach, Freddy Johnson, is working towards his 1,000th career win with his next victory. On Tuesday, November 21, the GDS boys’ basketball team defeated Charlotte Latin for Coach Johnson’s 999th career win. With the next victory,...
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An Insider’s Take: Gabe Bryant Commits to Gardner Webb
An Insider’s Take Gabe Bryant Commits to Gardner Webb By Jamie Shaw 6’9” 2018 Post – Ranked #10 in SCs 2018 Class (Click Here to See Entire SC 2018 Class Rankings) The things Gabe Bryant is able to do on the basketball court is borderline freakish. Standing at 6’9” and weighing in at 240 pounds, Bryant has extreme explosion and plays with a non-stop motor that is always running hot. Gabe...
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6’1” 2019 Trae Hannibal – The Next in Line
6’1” 2019 Trae Hannibal – The Next in Line Hartsville HS (SC) By Jamie Shaw South Carolina is long known for point guards. From Raymond Felton to Ramon Sessions. More recently PJ Dozier and Seventh Woods. There have been a long and steady flow of talented point guards to come through the state. The next point guard in line may just be 6’1” 2019 Trae Hannibal out of Hartsville, South...
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Phenom’s Challenge LIVE Talent – 6’9″ Unsigned Sr Bryant Thomas (PSB Elite)
6’9” Unsigned Sr Bryant Thomas South Mecklenburg HS / PSB Select Elite 17s By Jamie Shaw Bryant Thomas led the nation in blocked shots last year. That is no small feat considering the caliber of player he is listed ahead of. This is an elite statistic. According to Max Preps, which is a national stat and schedule provider, Bryant Thomas averaged 7.7 blocked shots per game this season. McDonald’s...
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Phenom’s Challenge LIVE Talent — 6’9″ 2018 Gabe Bryant (Atlanta All Stars)
6’9” 2018 Gabe Bryant Dorman HS / Atlanta All Stars 17s By Jamie Shaw It starts in the lay-up lines. You immediately notice Gabe Bryant. It has a little bit to do with his look, he walked out with the Atlanta All Stars at Phenom’s Queen City Challenge with a Steven Adams like mustache. It also has a little bit to do with his incredible explosion, his ability to sky high above the rim to finish...
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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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6’6″ 2018 Sharone Wright Jr of West Florence HS / Karolina Khaos (SC)
Queen City Challenge – April 7-9 in Charlotte, NC “The upside is clear for Wright, he has great length, handles the ball well and is very active on defense.” His father is a legend in some circles. Sharone Wright Sr. has his jersey retired at Clemson University and was the number 6 overall pick in the 1994 NBA draft. However, Sharone Wright Jr. is a different player, one who is making his...
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6’6″ 2018 Jaron Williams of York Prep / Upward Stars York (SC)
6’6” 2018 Jaron Williams York Prep / Upward Stars York (SC) By Jamie Shaw Queen City Challenge – April 7-9 in Charlotte, NC Phenom Challenge LIVE – April 21-23 in Spartanburg, SC Jaron Williams first opened our eyes with his ability to defend multiple positions at a high level. He has great length, quick twitch athleticism and great anticipation that allows him to defend the 2-4...
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