NC TOP 80 EVENT RECAPS
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: 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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6’6 2018 Jaylen Sims – Positional Versatility
6’6” 2018 Jaylen Sims – Positional Versatility United Faith Christian By Jamie Shaw Jaylen Sims does a little bit of everything on the floor, and it is easy to see why he has picked up 20 offers since April. He is the consummate team mate, easy to thrive in all sorts of situations, depending on matchups. Sims has an athletic body with a lengthy 6’10” wing span which enables him to defend...
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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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6’4″ 2019 Marten Maide (Carmel Christian (NC) / Team Charlotte 17s)
6’4” 2019 Marten Maide Carmel Christian (NC) / Team Charlotte 17s By Jamie Shaw Marten Maide is stone cold, his expression does not change. Just looking hat him you would not know if his team was up 20, in a highly contested game or down 20. But that expression means you know the competitor in Maide is locked in. Of course this competitive nature Maide possesses is what makes him such a...
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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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6’1″ 2018 Josiah Jeffers of PSB Elite 17s
6’1” 2018 Josiah Jeffers PSB Elite 17s By Jamie Shaw Josiah Jeffers just completed his junior season at The Burlington School. Through his first 3 seasons at the school (two as a starter) Jeffers has accumulated a record of 96-2 and won two NCISAA State Championships. To say that Josiah Jeffers is a winner may be an understatement, but he is. He is a very quick point guard who plays with a great...
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6’4″ 2018 Jaylen Alston (Eastern Guilford HS / Carolina Wolves (NC)
“Toughness and versatility stands out every time…What are D1 schools waiting on'!” Carolina Wolves NC April 7-9 Queen City Challenge (Charlotte, NC) April 21-23 Phenom Challenge Live (Spartanburg, SC) How is this kid flying so far under the radar'! Not only does he produce, he wins. Alston led his Eastern Guilford High School team to the NCHSAA 3A State Championship game, then the...
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