6'6 '19 Matt Smith (Independence)
The unquestioned leader of this Independence squad is Smith. At 6-foot-6, he is a game-changing defender that makes everyone around him better on both ends of the floor. Offensively, Smith utilizes his athleticism to create shots and earn second-chance opportunities on the glass. He knocked down numerous three-pointers in this showing and secured the win as a result.
6'5 '21 Omarion Brockrick (Independence)
In terms of upside, there were few players on display with more promise than the 6-foot-5 wing prospect. Brockrick is long and fairly athletic, especially given his wiry frame. He didn't score very much in this contest but made plays in every other department and totaled stats in every category.
6'0 '19 Raja Milton (Independence)
The hard-nosed guard made a huge impact throughout this game, making plays for others and scoring whenever necessary. Milton brought a nice change of pace to this contest, especially in transition, where he made one high IQ play after another. Defensively, he utilizes his stocky frame to jump passing lanes and force steals.
6'7 '20 Jaden Seymour (Northside Christian)
The young, 6-foot-7 prospect has been one of the most intriguing players in the region, regardless of class. Seymour possesses a ton of upside, but already has the frame and athleticism necessary to be a high-level wing at the next level. His offensive attack is continually improving, but he knows how to play the game
6'8 '20 Loril Thomas (The Burlington School)
The French big man is so intriguing and full of upside, given his size, strength, and soft touch around the basket. He didn't score a ton between their first two contests, however, he displayed excellent footwork and anchored the paint on both sides of the floor. As Thomas' athleticism and scoring arsenal improve, he will become overwhelming for opposing big men.
5'11 '19 Michael Wade (The Burlington School)
The lead guard for Burlington School, Wade, has been terrific through two games here at Phenom's HS Jam Fest. He's lightning-quick off the bounce and will burn opponents in transition, especially with a full head of steam. Wade scored fairly well on all three levels and made a huge impact with his playmaking abilities.
6'0 '19 Grant Daniel (Western Alamance)
The spot-up shooter for Western Alamance absolutely lit up the opposition from beyond the arc. He knocked down multiple three-pointers in this contest and drew even more attention without the ball. The threat of Daniel continuing to hit jumpers left the opposing defense in shambles; he made great decisions with the ball in his hands.
6'1 '19 Garion Taylor (Western Alamance)
At 6-foot-1, Taylor was one of Western Alamance's main contributors on both sides of the ball. He has a solid frame for a guard and understands how to properly utilize it, especially when attacking the paint in transition. He made smart decisions with the ball and worked hard on defense throughout.
6'3 '19 Trey Belin (Forest Hills)
Forest Hills continued their incredibly high level of unselfish team-first basketball into the second contest and Belin was a huge part of their success. He is deceptively long and has a nice, wiry frame, which he frequently used to force turnovers and score over top of the opposition.
5'9 '19 Jai Rorie (Forest Hills)
There are guys who can spot-up and shoot, and then there are guys who shock the entire gym when they miss. Rorie is the latter, given his ability to stroke it (and make it) from 30+ feet whenever he desires. He fits in seamlessly with this Forest Hills squad, as opposing defenses are often forced to pay Rorie a lot of extra attention.
6'3 '19 Nas Tyson (Forest Hills)
Tyson deserves additional recognition after building off of his phenomenal performance earlier this morning. The fact that Tyson doesn't already hold at least five quality Division I offers is staggering, since he does everything at a high level on the hardwood. He has a sturdy frame, but it's his IQ and overall feel for the game that makes Tyson so special.
6'6 '23 Mehki Grant (Comenius)
The youngest player in attendance was Grant, a 6-foot-6 combo-forward with an incredible amount of upside. He also doubled as one of the most intriguing prospects in the gym, given his length and comfort level on the perimeter. Grant is still quite far from his overall ceiling, but there will be more than adequate time for him to meet those lofty expectations.
6'1 '20 Destin Clark (Comenius)
Clark currently holds the reputation as one of the strongest guards in the building, and he's held that label for quite a while. The 6-foot-1 guard is built like a football player, but has incredible vision and passing instincts. He has a natural feel for the point guard position, yet isn't Comenius' primary ball-handler for some reason. Time should allow him to grow into a starting role, but Clark has plenty of talent readily available.