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6’7” 2019 Imajae Dodd – The Production Speaks Volumes
6’7” 2019 Imajae Dodd – The Production Speaks Volumes Greene Central (NC) By Jamie Shaw Finishing 26-2 and making it to the NCHSAA 2A Eastern State Finals, Greene Central experienced their best season in school’s history last season. This was in no small part to then 6’7” sophomore Imajae Dodd, who led the way with a double-double. It was quite an accomplishment to break out from under the...
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6’2” 2018 Malik Johnson – Now is the Time, the Blow Up is Coming
6’2” 2018 Malik Johnson – Now is the Time, the Blow Up is Coming Terry Sanford (NC) By Jamie Shaw By all accounts, Malik Johnson is a natural born winner. As a freshman, sophomore he played in two NCHSAA 3A state championships (winning one) and now as a senior he will be the starting point guard for Terry Sanford, vying for a third trip to the state championship game. He has an innate...
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6’2” 2018 Malik Johnson – Now is the Time, the Blow Up is Coming
6’2” 2018 Malik Johnson – Now is the Time, the Blow Up is Coming Terry Sanford (NC) By Jamie Shaw By all accounts, Malik Johnson is a natural born winner. As a freshman, sophomore he played in two NCHSAA 3A state championships (winning one) and now as a senior he will be the starting point guard for Terry Sanford, vying for a third trip to the state championship game. He has an innate...
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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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6’5″ 2018 Trey Wertz — Finishing On The Highest Note
6’5” 2018 Trey Wertz Providence Day (NC) By Jamie Shaw Wertz has attended Phenom Hoops’ events for years. Year after year, he has continued his upward climb getting better and better. This has prompted National Analyst Rick Lewis to use the old statement, “it’s not where you start, but where you finish”. Heading into his senior year at Providence Day School, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Wertz’...
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Carter Whitt – Playing Chess While Everyone Else is Playing Checkers
Carter Whitt – Player Chess While Everyone Else is Playing Checkers By Jamie Shaw It was two years ago, the first time Carter Whitt stepped foot in a Phenom Hoops Camp. As most people know, since 2004 Phenom Hoops has been the go to camp for exposure, throughout this region. These players have gone on to the NBA, McDonald’s All American Games, College All Americans and everything in...
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Phenom Hoops Alums Play Great in Orlando Summer League
Phenom Hoops in Summer League Orlando Summer League Participating Teams Order of Finish Dallas Mavericks Detroit Pistons Indiana Pacers Oklahoma City Thunder Charlotte Hornets Orlando Magic New York Knicks Miami Heat Phenom Hoop Alums Miami Heat 6’10” Edrice Adebayo (High Point Christian / Kentucky) Game 1: 33 mins – 14 points (6-14 FG / 0-0 3P / 2-3 FT) 10 boards, 2 assists, 1 steal, 3...
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Three NC Phenom Alum Named to USA Men’s basketball U16 Team
Three NC Phenom Alum Named to USA Men’s basketball U16 Team The pinnacle of an athlete’s career, the highest level of achievement, is when you put on your nation’s colors and are afforded the opportunity to represent your country in international play. National championships, state championships, All-American status, they are all incredible accomplishments (and not to be taken lightly) however,...
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David Rose Memorial Day Classic Preview — 6’7″ 2018 Jayden Gardner of Team Loaded NC
This year, Jayden Gardner was awarded NC Basketball Coaches Association All-State 1st Team, Cap-8 Player of the Year, he has over 15 Division 1 basketball offers and he averaged 23 points, 14.8 boards and shot 64% from the field. By all accounts, every possible measurable, Jayden Gardner is a stud hooper. So why is he still falling under the radar' Gardner is a 2-time alum of the prestigious...
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David Rose Memorial Day Classic Preview — 5’11” 2018 Jalen Johnson (Durham Hurricanes)
David Rose Memorial Day Classic Previews 5’11” 2018 Jalen Johnson Durham Hurricanes – Murphy By Jamie Shaw It became quite clear in April that Jalen Johnson was a point guard that college coaches needed to watch immediately. He always had the skill set and toughness, but his confidence had just taken a step to a different, more elevated, level. Johnson is a point guard in every sense of...
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David Rose Memorial Day Classic Preview — 6’5″ 2019 Jace McKenney (Carolina Wolves NC 16s)
David Rose Memorial Day Classic Previews 6’5” 2019 Jace McKenney Carolina Wolves NC 2019 By Jamie Shaw The second the ball is tipped you notice 6’5” sophomore Jace McKenney. His strength and explosion are immediately apparent as he plays a very loud and very powerful game. McKenny, blessed with long arms and an explosive vertical leap plays in non-stop attack mode and above the rim both...
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April’s Regional Blow Ups
We at Phenom Hoops are fortunate the go to scouting eyes in possibly the most fertile ground of talent in the country. NCAA Research came out with a study that showed North Carolina is the #2 and Virginia is the #5 state in the United States with the “Percentage of HS Boys Basketball Players Recruited by a Division 1 School”. In fact 4 of the top 5 states in the study were all on the Eastern...
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NC Top 80 Team Evaluations: Team 9
Team 9 Coach Frank Cantadore KC Hankton (#107, 6’8) Hankton has a quick release to his shot, making it tough for any opponent to slow him down. He can also shoot the ball with range, as deep as from the three point mark. He is a long player that can play the wing or post down low in the paint. He showed that he has a great attitude for the game and took any instructions very well. He needs to...
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David Rose Memorial Day Classic Preview — 6’1″ 2021 Carter Whitt (Team Loaded NC 15)
David Rose Memorial Day Classic Player Previews By Jamie Shaw 6’1” 2021 Carter Whitt of Team Loaded NC 15s It doesn’t take much court time until you notice that Carter Whitt is something special. The way he leads his team, navigates traffic, plays with poise beyond his years, there is something special about the young man and he shows it in every setting against all age groups he plays against....
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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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David Rose Memorial Day Classic Preview — 6’5″ 2018 Stephen Edoka (Charlotte Aces – Ligon)
David Rose Memorial Day Classic Player Previews By Jamie Shaw 6’5” 2018 Stephen Edoka of Charlotte Aces – Ligon Edoka effects the game in all facets, across the board. During this high school season, his first in the United States, he averaged 15 points, 9 boards, 2 assists, 1.5 blocks and almost 2 steals per game. The 6’5” hyper-athletic wing is very long and carries great explosion....
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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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NC Top 80 Team Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Reginald Mosley #4: 5’11 ’20 Jalen Cone of Walkertown (Walkertown) Starting things off we look at one of the best young players in the state that has the potential to play at the highest collegiate level, Jalen Cone. He’s a point guard that has the complete package on both ends of the floor. Cone is a dog and plays with an intense fire; the passion is clear, even when he’s not in...
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6’8″ 2018 Kris Monroe (St David’s (NC) / Team Wall)
Kris Monroe is a matchup nightmare. Do you defend him with a perimeter player because of his skill set or do you go at him with a big guy because of his size. It’s a tough dilemma every team who faces up against Monroe faces, however it seems Monroe is figuring how to take advantage of either situation. Monroe has been coming to our camps for a while. Back in 2014, when he first stepped foot...
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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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6’6″ 2018 Elijah McCadden (Greenfield (NC) / Boo Williams)
The light switched on for McCadden and it did so right before this year’s (2017) North Carolina Top 80 exposure camp. McCadden used that platform to start coming at people’s heads. During this last stop on the EYBL (Indianapolis), McCadden averaged 13 minutes per game. Not surprising his usage was up from the previous session, when examining his game it’s obvious he is a hard player to take off...
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6’8″ 2019 Greg Gantt (Trinity Christian (NC) / Team Felton)
Last year, Greg Gantt played 17u for Team Felton on the Under Armour Circuit. At that time, he was a freshman and had very fluid performances. Now, after his sophomore year, Gantt is playing great minutes in an expanded role. Gantt is a unique talent, who has an expansive skill set on both ends of the floor. Gantt is a tough guy, who plays tough. He has great length and athleticism. Gantt also...
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April’s Regional Blow Ups – Part 2
We at Phenom Hoops are fortunate the go to scouting eyes in possibly the most fertile ground of talent in the country. NCAA Research came out with a study that showed North Carolina is the #2 and Virginia is the #5 state in the United States with the “Percentage of HS Boys Basketball Players Recruited by a Division 1 School”. In fact 4 of the top 5 states in the study were all on the Eastern...
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NC Top 80 Team Evaluations: Team 10
Team 10 Coach Daymond Lindell Bryson Price (#110, 6’8) Bryson has an awesome basketball IQ and an even better mindset that makes him very coachable. He can play and defend the forward or center positions. He has a nice perimeter shot and with some hard work on his speed and footwork, he will be a strong post player. Moves without the ball very well and makes himself available to open/ big plays....
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NC Top 80 Team Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Brian Clifton #6: 5’11 ’19 David Mosley of Neuse Christian Academy (Raleigh) Starting things off, we look at a player that made his transition game a priority, especially on the defensive end, David Mosley. He’s a lead guard with a solid handle and the ability to cause chaos on both sides of the ball. Offensively, Mosley utilizes his athleticism and strength to penetrate, as that...
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NC Top 80 Team Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Ron Johnson #3: 5’10 ’19 Kojack Thompson of Christ School (Mauldin) Starting things off, we look at a player that simply dominates play on both ends of the floor with blinding quickness, Kojack Thompson. He’s a lead guard that catches opponents sleeping constantly, whether it’s blowing by them off the dribble or ripping their handle and pushing the break. Offensively, Thompson is...
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6’5″ 2018 Trey Murphy (Durham Hurricanes) — Best Shooter in North Carolina'!
Shooting translates. Especially when the shot is coming off a lengthy 6’5” players hands. Trey Murphy can flat out shoot the cover off the ball, and he does so off the catch, off the bounce, from the mid-range and from deep. During the North Carolina Top 80 Murphy was lights out. The North Carolina Top 80 is North Carolina’s most prestigious invite-only camp as it puts the top players from the...
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NC Top 80 Team Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Derrick Partee #1: 5’10 ’20 Dylan Blake of First Flight (Kill Devil Hills) Starting things off, we look at a player that shouldn’t be judged by his size, because he dominants those that do, Dylan Blake. He’s a lead guard with the ability to play off-ball quite well, as his shooting ability stretches the floor. Offensively, Blake is a lethal shooter with extremely deep range; he is...
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NC Top 80 Team Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Grayson Pierce #2: 5’10 ’18 Jordan Campbell of Mallard Creek (Charlotte) Starting things off, we look at a player with big-time explosiveness and the ability to get to the rim at will, Jordan Campbell. He’s a lead guard with heady instincts, able to knife his way into the lane followed by a thunderous dunk or an easy assist. Offensively, Campbell displays a great IQ and can get...
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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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