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Phenom's North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 8
Team 8 Coach: Derrick Partee #8:5'11 '21 Cedric Patterson (Gaston Christian) Starting things off, we look at a player that showcased a fairly intriguing skillset throughout his time at camp, Cedric Patterson. He's a wiry, quick guard prospect that can play either backcourt position due to his blend of ball-handling and perimeter shooting. Patterson is able to make plays for himself and...
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Phenom's North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Joe Badgett #7:5'11 '21 Carlos Raven (Wayne Country Day) Starting things off, we look at a player that showcased an excellent motor and team-first approach throughout camp, Carlos Raven. He's a wiry point guard prospect with IQ, quickness, and a pretty useful two-way skillset. Raven is a solid all-around scorer, but is typically the most efficient when attacking the midrange...
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Phenom's North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Will Roberson #6: 5'11 '22 Cameron Oates (Trinity Christian) Starting things off, we look at a player that already looks quite comfortable at running a high-level offense, Cameron Oates. He's a very quick point guard prospect with quality instincts and the ability to effortlessly set up his teammates. Oates scores the ball pretty well from all levels, but typically looks to...
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Phenom's North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 5
Team 5 Coach: Kelly #5:5'10 '20 Steven Riley Jr. (Ravenscroft) Starting things off, we look at a player that did an excellent job of running the team and operating within his role, Steven Riley Jr. He's a long, wiry point guard prospect with IQ and a well-rounded skillset. Riley understands how to get his teammates involved and take advantage of easy scoring opportunities without forcing...
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Phenom's North Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach Morris #4:5'10 '20 Stephen Minor (Winston-Salem Prep) Starting things off, we look at a player that looks increasingly likely to have a big-time senior campaign, Stephen Minor. He's a slightly undersized point guard prospect with a nice blend of IQ, skill, and athleticism. Minor is pretty strong for his size and shows no issue getting by opponents, which allows him to enter...
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North Carolina Phenom Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Che Roth #3:5'10 '20 Camian Shell (Parkland) Starting things off, we look at a player that showcased a pretty well-defined skillset at camp, Camian Shell. He's a strong, quick point guard prospect that knows how to effectively run a team on both sides of the ball. Shell has a formidable jumper, but is at his best when getting downhill and attacking the basket, especially on...
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North Carolina Phenom Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: J.D. Johnson #2:5'8 '21 Kadyn Dawkins (Eastern Guilford) Starting things off, we look at a player that displayed a lot of poise and two-way polish during his time at camp, Kadyn Dawkins. He's a young, slightly undersized point guard prospect that offers an excellent balance between scoring and playmaking. Dawkins plays with a high IQ and unselfish mentality, which allows him...
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North Carolina Phenom Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Ryan Bernardi #1:5'8 '22 Jordan Marsh (Hickory Ridge) Starting things off, we look at a player that showcased a strong array of two-way tools, especially for his age, Jordan Marsh. He's an undersized point guard prospect that plays with great intelligence and looks to make the right play. Marsh is very quick with the ball in his hands and can beat his man off the dribble...
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QUEEN CITY’S FINEST Josh Banks is a COMPLETE PROBLEM !! Olympic HS Star is About to BREAK OUT!
Josh Banks is on the verge of breaking out into the National Conversation ... This is what happens when you perform well on the NC Top 80 platform, you get recognized.
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2020 6'7 Brady O'Connell looking to capitalize on impressive first year in North Carolina
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MJ Rice has CRAZY Bounce!! Freshman is Next Up in the #HoopState
North Carolina has a long line of producing big-time prospects. Freshman MJ Rice of Durham Academy has CALLED NEXT. The strong and explosive guard has showcased the ability to do whatever he wants on the basketball floor.
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Ricky Council IV & Josh Banks WANTED ALL THE SMOKE at #NCTop80
The North Carolina Top 80 brings together the very best talent the Hoop State has to offer, puts them under one roof and lets them compete with and against one another. A pair of 6’5″ junior wings, Ricky Council IV and Josh Banks teamed up to give hell to the entire camp, and then some. Both players play high above the rim, but they are also shot creators. Right now, you are seeing...
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NC Top 80 Hot Takes
For the previous six years, Phenom Hoops has been honored to host the North Carolina Top 80, however (as we always say) this is NOT Phenom Hoop's event, this is North Carolina's event. This is the event where players get together to compete and see what the state and other classifications have to offer. However, this is also the event where the very best in the Hoop State get together and show...
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NC Top 80 2021 Breakouts: Names to jump on TODAY
For the previous six years, Phenom Hoops has been honored to host the North Carolina Top 80, however (as we always say) this is NOT Phenom Hoop's event, this is North Carolina's event. This is the event where players get together to compete and see what the state and other classifications have to offer. However, this is also the event where the very best in the Hoop State get together and show...
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Josh Hall Takes Home MVP at 2019 #NCTop80! Raw Highlights
Check out highlights from 6’8″ Josh Hall from last weekend’s NC Top 80 held by Phenom Hoop Report. Hall has recently blown up on the recruiting scene this season as he decided to reclass to 2020. Since that move, Hall has seen offers from the likes of Wake Forest, Louisville, Wichita State, among...
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#AmateurHour: NCHSAA Playoffs, NC Top 80, and SOO Much More (EP38)
Jamie Shaw, Miles Masercola, Rick Lewis, and Jeff Bendel break down the NCHSAA Mens Title Games coming up this weekend, They discuss if NC Public School teams should be allowed to participate in Geico Nationals, and they share some standouts from The NC Top 80! Be sure to subscribe and leave a rating!...
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Jalen McDonald: From Local Prospect to VIRAL SENSATION!!! #NCTop80 Highlights + Interview
Check out highlights from Jalen McDonald, a 6’5″ sophomore wing from Knightdale High School. McDonald made national headlines in the last few weeks when he decided to throw down a 360 windmill dunk on a defender. The dunk went viral all over social media and was picked up by every highlight outlet around… McDonald spent Saturday visiting Chapel Hill for the UNC/Duke game and...
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FRESHMAN PHENOM Jalen Hood Schifino is a 5-STAR!! #NCTop80 Raw Highlights + Interview!
Jalen Hood Schifino is already thought of on the national level. He has been invited to all the Team USA mini-camps and is routinely being ranked among the nation’s Top 25 prospects for his class. Standing 6’4″, the freshman point guard at Northside Christian really took charge this season, opening things up for himself and his teammates. However, this comes as no surprised as...
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2020 BEAST Nick Farrar BREAKS OUT at #NCTop80! Raw Highlights + 1on1 Interview!
Over the last month there may not be a “hotter name” in the Hoop State than Nick Farrar. The 6’7″ junior took a dominating approach to the last half of the high school season and the new started to TAKE OFF! The lefty currently at Apex Friendship High School just plays with the aggressive mean streak of a bull in a china shop! He is above the rim and his motor is...
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Brandon’s Big Time Ballers Pt 2: NC Top 80
The prestigious NC Top 80 has hosted the top talent in all of the Hoop State the last several years, this years edition didn’t disappoint. Greensboro, North Carolina- Phenom Hoops NC Top 80 camp is unique in it’s own right, due mostly in part to the amass of talent assembled together under one roof for competition. This camp provides coaches, media and, spectators alike an...
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NC Top 80 2021 Top 25 Scorers
As usual, the 6th Annual NC Top 80 was loaded with talent. As a matter of fact, it may have been one of the best in terms of quality and depth from top to bottom. While there are many factors that go into making a player complete, scoring is only one aspect. That being said, we wanted to share the top 25 scorers in the 2021 class from camp. What's even more impressive is the overall balance that...
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NC Top 80 2020 Top 50 Scorers
As usual, the 6th Annual NC Top 80 was loaded with talent. As a matter of fact, it may have been one of the best in terms of quality and depth from top to bottom. While there are many factors that go into making a player complete, scoring is only one aspect. That being said, we wanted to share the top 50 scorers in the 2020 class from camp. What's even more impressive is the overall balance that...
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Coach T’s Standouts from NC Top 80
By: Antonio Threadgill It was good to be back in the action with all my great friends at Phenom Hoops to chop it up and talk a little junk as my boys from Southwest took down Cox Mill over the weekend. Shout out to my guy and one of my best friends and mentor, Guy Shavers, whom I think doesn't get enough recognition as being one of–if not the best coach in North Carolina. Please go to the...
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#NCTop80: Miles Magical Five Possible Summer Breakouts
Every year in the HoopState there are always a handful of players that breakout on the summer ball circuit. Last year guys like Caleb Mills (Houston/Asheville Christian) and Kadin Shedrick (Virginia/Holly Springs) saw their recruiting profile grow in an almost unimaginable way. Here are some potential guys that can see a similar breakout summer with their respective AAU Teams. #94...
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NC Top 80 Scoring Leaders
NC Top 80 Scoring Leaders As usual, the 6th Annual NC Top 80 was loaded with talent. As a matter of fact, it may have been one of the best in terms of quality and depth from top to bottom. While there are many factors that go into making a player complete, scoring is only one aspect. That being said, we wanted to share the top 80 scorers from camp. What’s even more impressive...
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Coach John Allen’s Legendary NC Top 80 Thoughts
Coach John Allen’s Legedary NC Top 80 Thoughts Interesting numbers I recall from the Top 80 event. In some ways it could sound like a football offense call from the quarterback 89 55 92 103 on 2. But in reality these are the numbers of players that impressed during stations and then watching them play you start to project what you see translated from stations to the game gives you cause to...
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2020 NC Top 80 Breakout Performers
For the previous six years, Phenom Hoops has been honored to host the North Carolina Top 80, however (as we always say) this is NOT Phenom Hoop's event, this is North Carolina's event. This is the event where players get together to compete and see what the state and other classifications have to offer. However, this is also the event where the very best in the Hoop State get together and show...
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NC Top 80 Award Winners
Mr. Top 80 #NCTop80 6'8 2020 Josh Hall Moravian Prep (Hickory, NC) Mr. Playmaker #NCTop80 6'3 2022 Jaden Bradley Cannon School (Concord, NC) Mr. Defense #NCTop80 6'4 2020 Josh Banks Olympic HS (Charlotte, NC) Mr. Hustle #NCTop80 6'7 2020 Nick Farrar Friendship HS (Apex, NC) Mr. Station #NCTop80 6'4 2021 Bryce Alfino Davidson Day (Davidson,...
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Kevin's Player Standouts at NC Top 80
2020 #59 6'4 Ahmil Flowers (Greensboro) Ahmil is one of the most athletic kids in the state that nobody talks about. Flowers was a terror in transition and on the boards, he also has the potential to be a lockdown defender. Flowers does an excellent job of utilizing his body to navigate through traffic. Ahmil best basketball is ahead of him with his ability to fill the stat sheets up. #47 6'3...
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Ricky Council IV, “We’re not going to lose this game.”
NC Top 80 “WE aren’t losing” by Coach John Allen Once again Rick Lewis brought some of the best talent in North Carolina to Proehlific Park for his Top 80 event. The talent featured bigs with skills and high basketball IQ like Josh Hall and small guards like Jalen Cone and Kadyn Dawkins. Also a who's who of persons important in 'travel' ball were in attendance to watch...
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