QUEEN CITY SHOWCASE EVENT RECAPS
Mooresville Wolfpack Claim 15U Championship at Phenom’s Queen City Showcase
By: Antonio Threadgill In the 15U SEC Championship Bronze Game Moorseville WolfPack was able to pull away from Taking it by force in the second half of the game picking up the presser and forcing them into making turnovers. The Wolfpack was led by Christian Herring with a game-high of 15 points. They were able to turn up the pressure and get easy steals for run out layups. The final score was...
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Early Standouts from Day Two at Phenom’s Queen City Showcase
Upward Stars Lakelands 5’5 ’24 Nate Moore- The lead guard was arguably the most consistent performer for this Upward Stars team, given the way he passed and scored the ball. Moore was able to score on all three levels, but also showed a willingness to make plays for others whenever possible. He was great at entering the paint and making the correct read. Grindhouse Lakers 6’0 ’24 Ahkym...
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Phenom’s Queen City Showcase… Day 1 Standouts
Check out the standouts from Day 1 of the Phenom Queen CIty Showcase, as the talent was impressive on all levels.
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Carolina Pressure Making Their Mark as a Program
South Carolina is filled with talent right now, left and right you have players coming out from everyone. With the lack of support from shoe companies in the state (by comparison, NC has 7 shoe sponsored teams, Georgia also with 7 and Tennessee with 4 … South Carolina has 1, the Upward Stars), it is up to the grassroots programs to really develop the talent and put it toward the forefront....
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Coach Thread’s Standouts at Phenom’s Queen City Showcase
By: Antonio Threadgill (U15) CC Elite 2022 (NC) 2020 5’11 Evan Anderson Skilled stretch four that plays inside out. He can score the basketball on all three levels. Has a really high IQ knows how to get his other teammates to involve and get his also. Really good operating on the block and short corner. Moves well without basketball in his hands and understands floor spacing. 2020 6’3 AJ Cook...
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Eye Catchers at Phenom QC Showcase (P.2)
The talent was all over the place and at all levels. New names, old names, and fantastic battles highlighted Day 1 of the Phenom Queen City Showcase. Scouts were around the baselines but here are a few names that caught the eyes of ours. Kanye Nelson (5’8, 2023) – York County Legends This is a young man that has that “it” factor with his game. He handles the ball well, plays bigger than...
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Phenom QC Showcase Standouts: Nation Ford (Day 1)
Phenom Hoops has scouts lining the baselines on every court. Check out some of the names that stood out so far at the Phenom Queen City Showcase.
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Eye Catchers at Phenom QC Showcase (P.1)
The talent was all over the place and at all levels. New names, old names, and fantastic battles highlighted Day 1 of the Phenom Queen City Showcase. Scouts were around the baselines but here are a few names that caught the eyes of ours. Amari Tate (5’8, 2023) – Team Charlotte 14u Tate stood out immediately with his play, getting into opponents shorts defensively, creating turnovers, and...
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Evening Standouts at Phenom’s Queen City Showcase
PSB UA 5’5 ’24 Will Rothacker- Though somewhat small, it’s clear that the young guard prospect has a great amount of skill. He’s smart and it’s evident on both ends of the floor, as he consistently displays great defensive instincts and a well-rounded offensive skillset. Rothacker scores the ball efficiently from all levels and showcases great playmaking instincts, especially in transition or...
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Queen City Showcase: Day 1 Afternoon Standouts
Phenom Hoops has scouts lining the baselines on every court. Check out some of the names that stood out so far at the Phenom Queen City Showcase.
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Hot Sause’s top performers from Phenom QC Showcase (P. I)
Phenom Hoops has scouts lining the baselines on every court. Check out some of the names that stood out so far at the Phenom Queen City Showcase.
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Queen City Showcase: Day 1 Morning Standouts
Phenom Hoops has scouts lining the baselines on every court. Check out some of the names that stood out so far at the Phenom Queen City Showcase.
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Early Standouts at Phenom’s Queen City Showcase
Player Standouts at Phenom’s Queen City Showcase Blue Chip Cavs 6’5 ’22 Chol Adichol- The long, wiry post prospect arguably possessed the highest upside of anyone from the first set of games. He plays consistently hard and utilizes his length well on both sides of the ball. Adichol ran the floor nicely and was able to score effectively with either hand around the basket. He’s somewhat...
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Queen City Showcase – Player Standouts
Queen City Showcase Nation Ford High School Gym 4 6-5 2019 AJ Morris PSB Elite McDonald 17U Defensively blocking shots and grabbing multiple rebounds Finished with 13 points but impacted the game on the defense side of the ball. 6-0 2018 Justus Baldwin NC Cavs 17U Hit multiple threes throughout the course of the game. Has NBA range. And was a tight defender 5-9 2023 #5 no name on roster CP3...
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Clover HS Morning Session Recap
PSB Elite 16U McCathy: Randy Johnson (5’10 PG)- lead the team in assist and rebounds, heady point guard that plays under control and does a great job setting up teammates. Drew Patterson (6’0 CG)- although he started slow, he was able to find his rhythm and lead the team in scoring. Drew has a nice handle and can create his own shot, to take his game to the level he will need to create for his...
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Player Report – Gavin Raines
6’7 2019 Forward Gavin Raines PSB FRAZIER Gavin is a competitor that competes on both ends of the floor. He not afraid of physical play and battles for rebounds on both ends. He is capable of pushing the ball in transition off his defensive rebounds. He scored 16 points in the win over the Carolina Raptors.
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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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Rick’s From the Sidelines — 6’2″ 2020 Ford Cooper (Carmel Christian)
Ford Cooper His time has come During the Phenom Hoop Report open gym tour, we stopped by Carmel Christian to check out the 2017-18 roster. While the likes of Donovan Gregory, Miles Pierre, Martin Maide were the more well-known names, we wrote the following about 6’3 ’20 Ford Cooper. “We have seen Ford for quite a while. He has attended our Phenom camps and his game keeps...
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Name to Know: 6’4″ 2020 Ricky Council IV of Northern Durham (NC)
Name to Know 6’4” 2020 Ricky Council IV Northern Durham HS (NC) By Jamie Shaw If you have been around North Carolina basketball for any amount of time, you know the name Ricky Council. Ricky Council II was a standout at Northern Durham, in the 2014 class, who signed to Providence out of high school. Well Ricky II has a younger brother, Ricky Council IV who college coaches need to take immediate...
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Kody Shubert Commits to Presbyterian
There’s an old saying, “Go where you are wanted and where you are wanted.” 5’11 senior guard, Kody Shubert pulled the trigger and committed to Presbyterian and first year head coach Dustin Kerns. For Presbyterian College, this is a major recruiting coup. First of all, Kody Shubert has constantly got it done on the basketball court and in the classroom. He played on Team Charlotte, which has won...
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An Insider’s Take: Gabe Bryant Commits to Gardner Webb
An Insider’s Take Gabe Bryant Commits to Gardner Webb By Jamie Shaw 6’9” 2018 Post – Ranked #10 in SCs 2018 Class (Click Here to See Entire SC 2018 Class Rankings) The things Gabe Bryant is able to do on the basketball court is borderline freakish. Standing at 6’9” and weighing in at 240 pounds, Bryant has extreme explosion and plays with a non-stop motor that is always running hot. Gabe...
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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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6’1” 2019 Trae Hannibal – The Next in Line
6’1” 2019 Trae Hannibal – The Next in Line Hartsville HS (SC) By Jamie Shaw South Carolina is long known for point guards. From Raymond Felton to Ramon Sessions. More recently PJ Dozier and Seventh Woods. There have been a long and steady flow of talented point guards to come through the state. The next point guard in line may just be 6’1” 2019 Trae Hannibal out of Hartsville, South...
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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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6’1” 2018 Malik Johnson Village Christian (NC)
Already entering his high school senior season, Malik Johnson has already had a storied high school career. He is entering his fourth year as a varsity starting point guard and he has already played in two state champions, winning one of them. Even Johnson was injured through his junior year he has proven, to this point in his high school career, that he is a winner. Well Johnson has now moved...
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6’ 2019 Zeb Graham Nations Ford HS (SC)
In South Carolina’s largest high school classification Zeb Graham averaged 20 points and 5 rebounds per game. As a sophomore, he was voted 5A SCHSL All-State. He has been a stall wart at point guard for the Team Charlotte program, so he has produced at a high level against top talent. Graham is quick as a hiccup off the bounce and has range that extends out to the volleyball line. He is just a...
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Phenom Hoops Rankings: A Look at the 2018 Class
The updated 2018 rankings were released and we saw lots of changes. Some players moved up the top 100, while others saw their positions slip after subpar spring performances. This class has many prospects who will go on to be extremely productive at the next level. To give a little retrospect, majority of players in the top 50 are receiving strong interest from D1 programs across the nation....
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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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