SC TOP 80 EVENT RECAPS
South Carolina Top 80 All Tournament Team “Class of 2020”
South Carolina Top 80 2020 Tournament Team Class Height No. Name City State High School 2020 6′2″ 65 TraSean Staggs Spartanburg SC Dorman High 2020 6′2″ 63 Tauris Watson Lexington SC Gray Collegiate Acadamy 2020 6′4″ 88 Tristan Michael Freeling Mt Pleasant SC Oceanside Collegiate Academy 2020 6′5″ 105 Case Roach Travelers Rest SC Travelers Rest High School 2020 6′6″ 109 Justin Amadi Spartanburg...
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South Carolina Top 80 Leading Scorers
Class Height No. Name City High School Avg. 2021 6′4″ 80 Russell Felton Jr Aiken Aiken High School 24.5 2020 6′2″ 65 TraSean Staggs Spartanburg Dorman High 23 2021 6′1″ 44 Daveon Thomas Elgin Lee Central High School 22.5 2020 6′2″ 63 Tauris Watson Lexington Gray Collegiate Acadamy 22.5 2021 6′3″ 72 Cohen Gaskins Summerville Pinewood Preparatory School 21 2021 6′4″ 82 Korey Richardson Columbia Sc...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from South Carolina Top 80 (Part IV)
The Phenom Hoop Report Top 80 camps bring all the top talent from around the state all under one roof and there is just a different feel when these players step on the court. Phenom Hoops headed back to Lexington high school once again for the South Carolina Top 80 and man, it did not disappoint. One could sit down and talk about each player from the event, which we will in our evaluations but...
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Player Standouts at South Carolina Top 80
#5- Matty Foor- Though young and somewhat unassuming, Foor already looks prepared to compete and contribute at the varsity level. He’s smart, smooth, and knows how to operate in a variety of different roles. Foor handles the ball well, displays quality vision, and can shoot very efficiently from the perimeter. #10- AJ Thompson- The sharp, quick, smart floor general offered a phenomenal...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from South Carolina Top 80 (Part III)
The Phenom Hoop Report Top 80 camps bring all the top talent from around the state all under one roof and there is just a different feel when these players step on the court. Phenom Hoops headed back to Lexington high school once again for the South Carolina Top 80 and man, it did not disappoint. One could sit down and talk about each player from the event, which we will in our evaluations but...
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#SCTop80: Miles Magical Five (Early Slate)
#67 6’3 2021 Janyle Pittman: Lancaster High School Pittman possesses a great blend of explosiveness and playmaking ability as a true combo guard. He can take the top off the defense at any time with a jaw dropping dunk or run the team to a tee when needed. His perimeter jumper is continuing to develop at a nice rate and his on-ball defense may be his best attribute as a player. He does a...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from South Carolina Top 80 (Part II)
The Phenom Hoop Report Top 80 camps bring all the top talent from around the state all under one roof and there is just a different feel when these players step on the court. Phenom Hoops headed back to Lexington high school once again for the South Carolina Top 80 and man, it did not disappoint. One could sit down and talk about each player from the event, which we will in our evaluations but...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from South Carolina Top 80 (Part I)
The Phenom Hoop Report Top 80 camps bring all the top talent from around the state all under one roof and there is just a different feel when these players step on the court. Phenom Hoops headed back to Lexington high school once again for the South Carolina Top 80 and man, it did not disappoint. One could sit down and talk about each player from the event, which we will in our evaluations but...
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South Carolina Top 80 (120) Roster (Alphabetical Listing)
Class Height No. Name City State High School Team 2020 6′1″ 48 Aaron Parker Johnsonville SC Hemingway High School 10 2021 6′2″ 50 Adonis Davis Blackville SC Blackville-Hilda High 2 2022 6′7″ 112 AJ Allenspach Simpsonville SC Hillcrest High School 5 2021 5′10″ 10 AJ Thompson Rock Hill SC Northwestern High School 5 2021 5′11″ 20 Alexei Iturbe Greer SC Riverside High School 7 2021 6′2″ 54 Amarion...
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South Carolina Top 80 (120) Schedule
Sunday Lexington High School Time Court 1 Court 2 9:00-9:30am Registration 9:30am Introduction 10:00am Stations Stations 11:30am 1 vs 4 2 vs 3 12:20pm 5 vs 8 6 vs 7 1:10pm 9 vs 12 10 vs 11 2:00pm 1 vs 3 2 vs 4 2:50pm 5 vs 7 6 vs 8 3:40pm 9 vs 11 10 vs 12 4:30pm...
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South Carolina Top 80 Roster
South Carolina Top 80 (Expanded to 120) Class Height No. Name City State High School Team 2022 5′7″ 1 Kristopher Wallace Columbia SC Gray Collegiate Academy 1 2020 6′0″ 22 Chris McGill Goose Creek SC Goose Creek High School 1 2020 6′1″ 38 Kaleb Cooper North Augusta SC North Augusta High School 1 2021 6′2″ 49 Colin Rodrigues North Augusta SC North Augusta High School 1 2021 6′3″ 66 Umar...
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South Carolina Top 80: Evaluation Team 12
South Carolina Top 80 Evaluations Team 12 Coach: Jimmy Duncan #14: 5’10 ’21 Phillip Mickles (Lancaster, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player that is simply wired to score and make plays, Phillip Mickles. He’s a strong-bodied guard prospect with an excellent motor and team-first approach to the game. Offensively, Mickles is typically slotted off-ball, where he’s great at...
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South Carolina Top 80: Evaluation Team 11
South Carolina Top 80 Evaluations Team 11 Coach: Latrose Brace #13: 5’10 ’23 Chrisean Oree (West Columbia, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player that has already showcased an abundance of translatable skills at quite a young age, Chrisean Oree. He’s a combo-guard with quickness and a terrific feel for the game. Offensively, Oree is an effective scorer at all three levels,...
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South Carolina Top 80: Evaluation Team 10
South Carolina Top 80 Evaluations Team 10 Coach: Bryan Brown #12: 5’10 ’19 Alvin Cuffie (Hartsville, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player that displayed a pretty strong amount of offensive polish at camp, Alvin Cuffie. He’s an off-guard that is wired to score, especially as a shooter from midrange and beyond the arc. Offensively, Cuffie does a solid job of attacking...
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South Carolina Top 80: Evaluation Team 9
South Carolina Top 80 Evaluations Team 9 Coach: Michael McCray #10: 5’9 ’22 Shane Blakeney (Rock Hill, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player that showcased an intelligent and unselfish approach to both sides of the ball, Shane Blakeney. He’s a point guard prospect with great quickness and a fundamentally sound feel for the game. Blakeney does a nice job of initiating the...
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South Carolina Top 80: Evaluation Team 8
South Carolina Top 80 Evaluations Team 8 Coach: Blake Hall #7: 5’9 ’22 Jazian Gortman (Blythewood, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player that is already quite polished on both ends of the floor, despite not having logged a single minute in high school, Jazian Gortman. He’s a wiry point guard prospect with nice length and an impressive feel for the game. Offensively, Gortman...
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South Carolina Top 80: Evaluation Team 7
South Carolina Top 80 Evaluations Team 7 Coach: Josh Staley #5: 5’9 ’22 Dylan Williams (Columbia, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player that provided his team with an excellent two-way presence, Dylan Williams. He’s a point guard prospect with nice IQ and leadership qualities. Offensively, Williams did a great job of operating the team without forcing the issue; he was able...
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South Carolina Top 80: Evaluation Team 6
South Carolina Top 80 Evaluations Team 6 Coach: Brenden Marcell #9: 5’9 ’21 Omazeon Tinsley (Lancaster, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player that is already quite effective, but just beginning to unlock the makings of his game, Omazeon Tinsley. He’s a point guard prospect with sharp quickness and an incredible motor. Offensively, Tinsley looks to attack downhill and make...
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South Carolina Top 80: Evaluation Team 5
South Carolina Top 80 Evaluations Team 5 Coach: Derrick Richards #6: 5’9 ’21 Jalon Robertson (Greenville, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player that brings an unselfish, team-first approach to both sides of the ball, Jalon Robertson. He’s a scrappy point guard prospect with solid ball-handling skills and the ability to create off the bounce. Robertson has a sturdy frame for...
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South Carolina Top 80: Evaluation Team 4
South Carolina Top 80 Evaluations Team 4 Coach: Kenneth Hunter #4: 5’9 ’21 AJ Thompson (Rock Hill, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player with a lot of craftiness and natural ability to run a team, AJ Thompson. He’s a sharp-minded point guard with an excellent IQ and overall feel for the game, which allows him to frequently manipulate opposing defenses and make plays within...
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South Carolina Top 80: Evaluation Team 3
South Carolina Top 80 Evaluations Team 3 Coach: Christian Savage #8: 5’9 ’20 Marquavious Allen (Blythewood, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player with a pretty intriguing skillset and approach to the game, Marquavious Allen. He’s a point guard prospect with quickness and the ability to consistently involve his teammates. Offensively, Allen was able to effectively get by...
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South Carolina Top 80: Evaluation Team 2
South Carolina Top 80 Evaluations Team 2 Coach: Yusuf English #1: 5’5 ’22 Joshua Gunn (Myrtle Beach, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player that possesses a natural sense of how to properly run a team, Joshua Gunn. He’s a young point guard prospect with great quickness and a sharp mind for the game. Offensively, Gunn knows how to navigate a team and get his teammates...
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South Carolina Top 80: Evaluation Team 1
South Carolina Top 80 Evaluations Team 1 Coach: Jordan Washington #2: 5’7 ’22 Edward “Brice” Cohen (Hopkins, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player that has an abundance of upside to pair with an intriguing skillset, Brice Cohen. He’s a point guard prospect with a slight frame but great quickness and the ability to get by opponents. Offensively, Cohen displays a...
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Storylines to Take Away from the SC Top 80
South Carolina’s finest made their way to Lexington for the annual SC Top 80 to showcase their abilities in front of College Coaches, Media, Scouts, and many others, and there was a ton of excitement. There was talent of all levels in the gym, leading to tons of memorable moments, highlights, and kids making a name for themselves in front of a lot of eyes. Let’s take a...
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South Carolina Top 80 — 2021 Player Quick Hitters
5’9” Jalon Robertson of Greenville Tech Charter HS (Greenville) – Confident ball handler. Natural leader. Showed deep range and a quick release. 5’9” Omazeon Tinsley of Lancaster HS (Lancaster) – Leader. Tough handle. Confidence. Showed some flash, but remained controlled. Range. Touched the paint. 5’11” Jalen Breazeale of Greenville Tech Charter HS (Mauldin) – Natural point...
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South Carolina Top 80 Recaps — 2020 Quick Hitters
5’11 Myles Tate of Dorman HS (Spartanburg) – Smallish guard who plays with all heart. No stage is too big for him, unwavering. Very skilled, quick off the bounce and has deep range both off the bounce. Elevates his team’s play. 6’ Jordan Jones of Trinity Byrnes (Florence) – Quick lead guard. Plays with a good pace. Shot the ball well, showed touch. Got into the paint often, quick...
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Jamie’s List of 5 (+2): SEVEN (7) More Standouts from the South Carolina Top 80
6’6” 2020 Dillon Jones Keenan High School (Columbia, SC) Jones is such a unique prospect. He has the handle and the vision to initiate offense and make plays. He also has the strength and tenacity as an excellent rebounder, both in and out of his area. He scored the ball well, both on the block and from the wing. Already carrying offers from USC-Upstate, Presbyterian, SC State and College of...
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Coach K’s SC Top 80 Notes
No. 102 6’6 2021 Keyan Mims Keyan is one of the most gifted athletes we have seen come out of South Carolina since Jalek Felton. His explosiveness is at the very highest level and he loves to display his incredible bounce in both transition and the half-court. He catches lobs, throws back tip-dunks, and can literally go over-top of a defender. No.118 6’10 2019 Cooper Fowler Fowler’s...
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SC Top 80 Raises $2100 for Hurricane Florence Relief Fund
In the wake of the disaster that Hurricane Florence left behind in the Carolinas. Phenom Hoop Report has partnered with the Americares Foundation for this worthy cause. Using the 4th Annual SC Top 80 as an eventual platform, Phenom Hoop Report used the gate receipts and donations. $2100.00 was raised from the SC Top 80 and a total of $2875.00 has been raised thus far. Our goal is to raise...
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SC Top 80 Award Winners
The 4th Annual SC Top 80 took place at the beautiful gymnasium of Lexington High School. To put it simply, the state of South Carolina has a deep and loaded list of collegiate level prospects. Known for being a “football” state, the state of South Carolina is quickly changing its reputation and becoming a hotbed for talent. The 4th Annual SC Top 80 showcased the top players in the...
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