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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Yusuf English #0: 6’0 ’23 David Elam (Mead Hall Episcopal) Starting things off, we look at a player that contributed very well despite being the smallest and youngest camper on this team, David Elam. He’s a smart, wiry, high-motor guard prospect with an excellent scoring arsenal and the ability to create for himself or others off the bounce. Elam is a quality shooter and...
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Commitment Alert: Cohen Gaskins commits to Converse
"I was a huge fan of the coaching staff and fell in love with the idea to be apart of the first team ever and make history for the school."
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Early Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Summer Havoc
6’0 ’22 Kory Davis (1Carolina) The 1Carolina program possesses a ton of intriguing prospects within their program, and Davis has performed well with both squads in attendance. Playing up an age group, he really stood out with his defensive prowess and ability to really harass opposing guards for 94 feet. Davis is also very quick and fast in the open floor, which allows him to consistently get by...
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Deserving of More Attention: Cohen Gaskins
The basketball scene in South Carolina has been widely overlooked and underappreciated for (at least) the last five years. Neither Ja Morant nor Zion Williamson single-handedly changed this notion, but they certainly opened eyes to the idea that legitimate prospects could emerge from this state. Morant’s situation was a little more common as an under-the-radar guard who continually got better...
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South Carolina Phenom Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Yusef English #4: 5’9 ’22 Edward “Brice” Cohen (Blythewood) Starting things off, we look at a player that proved to be an excellent two-way floor general throughout camp, Edward “Brice” Cohen. He’s an extremely smart, unselfish point guard prospect with a very well-rounded approach on both ends of the floor. Cohen is a knockdown perimeter shooter, both from midrange and...
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South Carolina Top 80 All Tournament Team “Class of 2021”
Class Height No. Name City State High School 2021 6′4″ 80 Russell Felton Jr Aiken SC Aiken High School 2021 6′1″ 44 Daveon Thomas Elgin SC Lee Central High School 2021 6′3″ 72 Cohen Gaskins Summerville SC Pinewood Preparatory School 2021 6′4″ 82 Korey Richardson Columbia Sc SC Lower Richland High School 2021 6′4″ 96 Malachy McGuirt Rock Hill SC Rock Hill High School 2021 6′7″ 112 AJ Allenspach...
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#SCTop80: Miles Magical Five (Early Slate)
#67 6’3 2021 Janyle Pittman: Lancaster High School Pittman possesses a great blend of explosiveness and playmaking ability as a true combo guard. He can take the top off the defense at any time with a jaw dropping dunk or run the team to a tee when needed. His perimeter jumper is continuing to develop at a nice rate and his on-ball defense may be his best attribute as a player. He does a...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from South Carolina Top 80 (Part II)
The Phenom Hoop Report Top 80 camps bring all the top talent from around the state all under one roof and there is just a different feel when these players step on the court. Phenom Hoops headed back to Lexington high school once again for the South Carolina Top 80 and man, it did not disappoint. One could sit down and talk about each player from the event, which we will in our evaluations but...
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GAME WINNER!! Cohen Gaskins a STONE COLD KILLER!! RAW Highlights from #NCPhenom150
Cohen Gaskins wants the ball in his hands and he has the utmost confidence he will always make the play.
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Phenom Hoops’ Carolina High School Showcase Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Gerroid Doughty #41: 5’4 ’22 Aiden Harris (Wakefield High School) Starting things off, we look at a player that arguably has his best basketball ahead, Aiden Harris. He’s a smart, high-motor guard that thrives at penetrating to the basket and making plays for himself and others through traffic. Harris is a capable perimeter shooter that thrives in transition. He is very...
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TALKING TRASH & GETTING BUCKETS!! Cohen Gaskins GOES OFF at Charleston Southern!!
Cohen Gaskins broke out last year after going for 34 on Josiah James in the playoffs. Well he has played all summer up on 17u on the UA Rise Circuit, getting better every time out.
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Dawkins Phenom’s Carolina High School Showcase Standouts
One of our scouts was sitting on the baseline this past weekend for the Carolina Showcase and a few players stood out. See who made the list.
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Carolina High School Showcase: Award Winners
The inaugural Carolina High School Showcase was an unbelievable success. The gym was packed with talent at all levels and the players bought into the “three dribble rule” as they played unselfishly and played with passion and purpose. The competition was intense and fierce as players were diving on the floor for loose balls and actually talked and played aggressive defense. Now,...
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Player Standouts at Phenom’s Carolina High School Showcase
#89- 6’0 ’22 Dwight Canady- The young, incredibly well-rounded point guard continues to impress. He’s been terrific with the WNC Warriors and looked equally as comfortable playing against bigger/older opponents. Canady displayed excellent craftiness when attacking the basket, both as a passer and finisher. He knocked down plenty of jumpers and contained his assignment well on...
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INTRODUCING sophomore Cohen Gaskins … Goes CRAZY for 31 in Playoffs
South Carolina is known for under the radar hoops, especially here recently. Late bloomers, or players late on the scene who show out. Well, Pinewood Prep sophomore Cohen Gaskins just exploded for 31 points on 5-7 from 3, to go with 7 boards and 6 assists last in last night’s semi-final play off game, and not many noticed. Gaskins is a 6’4 guard who has ball skills and a high IQ. He...
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South Carolina Top 80: Evaluation Team 12
South Carolina Top 80 Evaluations Team 12 Coach: Jimmy Duncan #14: 5’10 ’21 Phillip Mickles (Lancaster, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player that is simply wired to score and make plays, Phillip Mickles. He’s a strong-bodied guard prospect with an excellent motor and team-first approach to the game. Offensively, Mickles is typically slotted off-ball, where he’s great at...
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South Carolina Phenom 150: Team 2 Evaluations
South Carolina Phenom 150 Evaluations Team 2 Coach: Jordan Washington #55:5’6 ’22 Jaden Sanders (Dalzell, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player that brought a team-first approach to camp, Jaden Sanders. He’s a scrappy guard prospect with a strong motor and the ability to complement teammates on the court. Sanders scored the ball decently well and consistently looked to make...
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