QUEEN CITY SHOWCASE EVENT RECAPS
Norance Berry to Become a Popular Name
We look back at 6’3 Norance Berry, an increasingly intriguing prospect that starred at our Queen City Showcase in Charlotte, North Carolina. Already this AAU season, we at Phenom Hoops have been fortunate to host such a loaded field of players each and every event. In this article, we will look back at 6’3 Norance Berry, an increasingly intriguing prospect that starred at our Queen City Showcase...
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Stock on the Rise: 6’9 ’18 Ian Steere
In 2014 at the NC Phenom 150 camp, Ian Steere came into camp without much fanfare or attention. We stated the following, “Ian is just scratching the surface on his potential and upside. He is physically gifted and has tremendous bounce. He is both quick and explosive and plays above the rim. What makes him dangerous is his ability to step out and knock down the 10-foot elbow jumper. Ian has all...
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Grassroots Tip Off LIVE Player Preview – 6’7 2018 Adafe Price (Queen City Thunder)
Grassroots Tip Off LIVE 6’7” 2018 Adafe Price (Queen City Thunder) By Jamie Shaw By all accounts, Adafe Price is a beast. As we wrote after a Top 80 camp this year,“Through playing the best competition in the state at the NC Top 80, through multiple AAU events, and even in NC Phenom 150 camps, Price has produced. Well, that production is finally reaching absurdity.” Off the rip, the two things...
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Phenom’s Challenge LIVE Talent – 6’1 2019 Raishaun Brown of Team Heat 16s (NC)
Phenom’s Challenge LIVE 6’1” 2019 Raishaun Brown of Team Heat 16s By Jamie Shaw Sometimes you just watch a player and he instantly catches your eye. Maybe even as an unheralded type he is obviously the best player on the floor and making things happen on both ends of the court. It may take different settings to notice it, but when you look back at previous notes it was obvious all along. This...
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Phenom’s Challenge LIVE Talent – 6’9″ Unsigned Sr Bryant Thomas (PSB Elite)
6’9” Unsigned Sr Bryant Thomas South Mecklenburg HS / PSB Select Elite 17s By Jamie Shaw Bryant Thomas led the nation in blocked shots last year. That is no small feat considering the caliber of player he is listed ahead of. This is an elite statistic. According to Max Preps, which is a national stat and schedule provider, Bryant Thomas averaged 7.7 blocked shots per game this season. McDonald’s...
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Phenom’s Challenge LIVE Talent — 6’9″ 2018 Gabe Bryant (Atlanta All Stars)
6’9” 2018 Gabe Bryant Dorman HS / Atlanta All Stars 17s By Jamie Shaw It starts in the lay-up lines. You immediately notice Gabe Bryant. It has a little bit to do with his look, he walked out with the Atlanta All Stars at Phenom’s Queen City Challenge with a Steven Adams like mustache. It also has a little bit to do with his incredible explosion, his ability to sky high above the rim to finish...
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Why the Queen City Showcase is Gonna Get LIT This Weekend — Part 3 of 4
Charlotte is Full of Talent If North Carolina is considered the Hoop State, Charlotte is in the conversation as the Hoop City within the Hoop State. Charlotte has produced countless NBA players with the likes of Steph and Seth Curry, Hasaan Whiteside, Ish Smith, Anthony Morrow and others currently under NBA contracts. Well the city stays stocked with talent and now is no different. In the 17u...
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Why the Queen City Showcase is Gonna Get LIT This Weekend — Part 2 of 4
Karolina Khaos Vs. Upward Stars Adidas has made quite the splash in the state of South Carolina. Under Armour and Nike do not have a presence, however Adidas has 4 teams in the state. Arguably the top two programs are the Karolina Khaos and Upward Stars, these two programs. Khaos is a branch of the old Carolina Ravens program, who called themselves SC Elite. When Adidas picked them up last year,...
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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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6’6″ 2018 Sharone Wright Jr of West Florence HS / Karolina Khaos (SC)
Queen City Challenge – April 7-9 in Charlotte, NC “The upside is clear for Wright, he has great length, handles the ball well and is very active on defense.” His father is a legend in some circles. Sharone Wright Sr. has his jersey retired at Clemson University and was the number 6 overall pick in the 1994 NBA draft. However, Sharone Wright Jr. is a different player, one who is making his...
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6’6″ 2018 Jaron Williams of York Prep / Upward Stars York (SC)
6’6” 2018 Jaron Williams York Prep / Upward Stars York (SC) By Jamie Shaw Queen City Challenge – April 7-9 in Charlotte, NC Phenom Challenge LIVE – April 21-23 in Spartanburg, SC Jaron Williams first opened our eyes with his ability to defend multiple positions at a high level. He has great length, quick twitch athleticism and great anticipation that allows him to defend the 2-4...
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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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Name To Know: 6’0 ’17 Jorden Davis (CEBA)
Jorden Davis had an enjoyable spring season with his CEBA travel ball basketball team. Last season for Durham Academy, Jorden averaged 16.5 PPG. His play earned him a spot in the Super Sixty Showcase and a crowd-pleasing dunk that about closed the gym down. Jorden was terrific at the Spring Hoop Fest and he followed up with an equal or better performance at the Grassroots TOC. The super athletic...
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“Waiting His Turn”: 6’4 2018 Tre Turner
For Tre Turner, he has always been the “little brother” of PJ Hairston, former player at the University of North Carolina and current NBA player of the Memphis Grizzlies. Bloodlines run thick and now Tre Turner is starting to write his own story. The two-sport star has seen his stock roar especially on the gridiron, but his heart belongs on the hardwood court and it’s only a matter of time the...
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“Patience and Loyalty are a Virtue”: 6’2, 2017 Carter Collins
6’2 ’17 Carter Collins has attended one high school (East Chapel Hill HS) and has only played on one travel ball basketball team (Durham Hurricanes). In today’s “microwave” society where people want instant success, Carter Collins is the exception rather than the norm. You see, Carter Collins has been playing for the Durham Hurricanes since he was five years old. He’s a talented basketball...
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High Majors Jump On Him Quick: 6’11 2018 Nate Springs (Carolina Preps)
It has been a quick rise for Nate Springs, but in all honesty, all the signs were glaringly obvious for him to be on every high major school across the country’s watch list. For starters Springs stands 6’11” and wields a 7’5” wing span. He is very long with a nice frame for weight and a very athletic look. On top of that great length, Springs also carries a 35” vertical jump. He also carries...
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Southwest Guildford Standouts Part 1 – Spring Hoops Fest LIVE
With over 100 teams in the event and so many kids already carrying multiple D1 offers, the talent level was high. Staying mostly at Southwest Guilford High School, here are the players who stood out the most at that location. 6’5” 2018 Jaron Williams (Upward Stars York) Williams had a great showing at the Hoop State Challenge and then followed that up with a great performance here. Williams is a...
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Southwest Guildford Standouts Part 2 – Spring Hoops Fest LIVE
With over 100 teams in the event and so many kids already carrying multiple D1 offers, the talent level was high. Staying mostly at Southwest Guilford High School, here are the players who stood out the most at that location. 6’5” 2018 Coby White (CP3 16U) Another event, and another elite performance for White. He was the starting point guard for the 16U D1 champion CP3 team. He did a great job...
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A Host of D1s Will Be Sideline To Put Eyes On Beale: 6’2” 2017 Jordan Beale (Save Sports)
In the last month, Beale has taken the region’s recruiting by storm. It started with the Spring NC Phenom 150 and then was followed up by his performance at the NC Top 80. He has not slowed down since then. Two years ago, Beale played JV at Southern Durham High School, he had a good year. He then decided he wanted to transfer to local Voyager Academy. Unfortunately, because he transferred from a...
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It’s Time…D1 Coaches Need to See Price: 6’6” 2018 Adafe Price (Queen City Thunder)
Already productive as a freshman, Adafe Price has seen a continuous progression in his game. Now, come April, Price is ready for the spotlight of D1 schools sitting along the baseline watching him. Walking into the gym, Price is very lengthy and very athletic. As the game begins, his production peaks across the board and his motor runs hot for the entirety of the game. After his performance at...
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Once D1s See Him, His Recruitment Will Soar: 6’5” 2017 Hayden Brown (Upward Stars Dawkins)
Over the past 3 months, Hayden Brown has jumped from being a 3 sport All State performer to being a recruited D1 basketball player. It all started with Byrnes High School’s run to win the 4A state championship in South Carolina. Strapped firmly on Brown’s back, Byrnes defeated perennial state powers Spring Valley and then Irmo, both teams strapped with D1 talent, to take the title. It was Browns...
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Coaches, You’ve Been Warned: 6’6 2019 Marcus Watson (CP3 15U)
North Carolina is loaded with upcoming talent and coaches could certainly get a chance of an upcoming star in the state in 2019 Marcus Watson. Watson is a 6’6 small forward that played with West Forsyth this past season and will be competing on CP3 15U this year. He recently showed his talents at the latest Phenom Hoop Event, the Hoop State Challenge, where he continued to blow away on-lookers....
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New Name Who Will Cause a Stir for Coaches in April: 6’3” 2018 Isaac Suffren (Team United Elite 16U)
There is a premium put on shot makers and there are few in North Carolina who are as natural pure scorers as Issac Suffren is. College coaches will want to sit along the baseline and watch his smooth nature during April. Suffren showed up before his sophomore season at the 2015 Fall NC Phenom 150 camp. Our staff had not heard of Suffren before, but we quickly took notice of his scoring ability....
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Lengthy & Smooth Combo is D1 Ready: 6’3” 2016 Rob Whitefield (WCBA Unsigned Srs)
Rob Whitfield will be a hot target among D1 coaches this April. He has a smooth demeanor, one that is full of confidence and ability. Typically combo guards are labeled that because of their deficiencies. Whitfield is labeled as a combo because he can handle the ball and run a team just as well as he can shoot from deep, deep range. Last summer, suiting up for Team Wall, Whitfield was injured....
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Spring Hoop Fest Player Preview: Mac Brydon
This coming weekend, Phenom Hoop Report will be hosting their first inaugural Spring Hoops Fest at Proehlific Park in Greensboro, North Carolina. Over 100 teams (14U-17U) from across the Mid-Atlantic will be making their way to Tournament Town to showcase their talents to a plethora of college coaches, scouts, and passionate fans. This is a LIVE period event, so expect an atmosphere unlike any...
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In last 3 Years, Willis is 100-7 & 39% from 3: 6’4” Unsigned Senior Trevor Willis (New Bern Elite)
Trevor Willis burst on to the scene two years ago, it was the first of 3 consecutive magical seasons for East Carteret High School. That season, his sophomore year, Willis averaged 16.4 points grabbed 6 boards and dished 3 assists as he led his team to a 31-1 record, making it all the way to the state championship game. Over the next 2 seasons Willis averaged 17.2 points while his team went...
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“More Offers Ready to Roll In”: 6’7” 2017 Kaiden Rice (Ridge View HS / Central Carolina Force)
Kaiden Rice has a 6’10” wing span and range out to the volley ball line. In fact, his frame is similar to that of former NBA star Eddie Jones. It’s easy to say the basketball tools are there, and on top of that, Rice carries a 4.0 GPA. That’s right, great size, great length, and a true shooting guard with grades. He should be a college’s dream recruit. So far that has been the case as the...
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A Tough Production College Coaches Will Love: 6’2” 2017 Donte Tatum (Cary HS / WCBA)
We first say Donte Tatum the Summer before his freshman year of high school, and instantly we were sold that this kid is special. His game is predicated around strength and production. Some may even consider Tatum to be a bully on the court. However, there is no doubt that he punks out opponents throughout the course of a game. The first time we saw Tatum was at a Phenom Hoops Live event, two...
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High Major Schools are Watching Close: 6’7” 2018 Kris Monroe (St David’s / CP3 16U)
Late in February NC State offered Kris Monroe. It was just after Monroe posted a 27 point and 9 rebound performance that Mark Gottfried was in the stands to see. This performance, this ACC offer, is just the beginning for many great performances and big time offers for Monroe. Monroe has been coming to NC Phenom 150 camps for many years. He has always been big and able to play on the perimeter,...
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