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POB’s Notes from NC Top 80 (Part 2)

POB’s Notes from NC Top 80 (Part 2)

by | Oct 10, 2020 | Categories: Featured, NC Top 80, News, and North Carolina Top 80.

2021 Kuluel Mading (The Burlington School): One can see that Mading has continued to make steps with his game, becoming more comfortable with the ball in hands and creating more off the dribble.  But once again, he also impacts the floor with his ability to block shots, use his long arms on the boards, and run the floor. 2021 Ben Burnham (Carmel Christian): Burnham made it known that he was...

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POB’s Notes from NC Top 80

POB’s Notes from NC Top 80

by | Oct 10, 2020 | Categories: Featured, NC Top 80, News, and North Carolina Top 80. Tags: Deante Green, Elijah Jamison, Elijah Strong, Jai Smith, Jamarii Thomas, Justin Taylor, LJ Thomas, and Treyvon Byrd.

2022 Jai Smith (Bully City Prep): Smith continues to show why he is going to be regarded as one of the top players in the Class of 2022. There aren’t many out there that brings such energy and ability to run rim-to-rim, where he makes a living. Smith was consistent in getting out in transition and finishing strong with several dunks. Whoever gets him at the next level, he certainly is going to...

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Special K’s Hoops Take: NC/SC Top80 Standouts

Special K’s Hoops Take: NC/SC Top80 Standouts

by | Oct 10, 2020 | Categories: Featured, NC Top 80, News, North Carolina Top 80, SC Top 80, and South Carolina Top 80. Tags: Christ Essandoko, Gregory Jackson, Jai Smith, Kyle Greene, RJ Felton, Shane Blakeney, and Trey Green.

Christ Essandoko 6’11 Christ Essandoko 2022 was unbelievable today as he showcased his dominance on the offensive end scoring in a wide variety of ways. His presence in the paint is so overwhelming as he scores at will around the basket and overpowers his defender. He rebounds the ball at a very high level and runs the floor pretty well. He showcased a unique ability to attack from the high post...

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Player Standouts at NC Top 80 v. SC Top 80

Player Standouts at NC Top 80 v. SC Top 80

by | Oct 10, 2020 | Categories: Featured, NC Top 80, News, North Carolina Top 80, SC Top 80, and South Carolina Top 80. Tags: Christ Essandoko, Elijah Gray, Gregory Jackson, Jai Smith, Jamarii Thomas, Joseph Ferrante, Julian Kiett, Kyle Greene, Noah Clowney, and Toby Harr.

Jamarii Thomas- The tough, heady point guard prospect offered a very consistent two-way presence, overwhelming opponents with his motor and toughness. Thomas attacks the basket very well and displays a strong balance between scoring and playmaking. He’s great in the open floor and shows a willingness to make hustle plays. Julian Kiett- It’s somewhat perplexing to try and understand why Kiett...

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