summer havoc showcase RECAPS
Afternoon Standouts at Day Four of Phenom Summer Havoc
5’8 ’20 Shakeem White (Carolina Dream Team) No player has shot the ball better than White, who was absolutely unstoppable from beyond the arc during this contest. He’s slightly undersized, but sets up and moves so well without the ball for easy spot-up opportunities. That being said, White was also able to create for himself off the bounce and displayed the ability to make the right read when...
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Early Standouts at Day Four of Phenom Summer Havoc
5’11 ’22 AJ Cook (CC Elite) The high-IQ floor general was easily the most impressive prospect on this CC Elite squad. This team has plenty of shooters and scorers, but Cook’s ability to consistently create for others with poise and craftiness makes him extremely difficult for opposing guards. He sees the entire floor, especially in transition, and is capable of shooting efficiently from the...
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Evening Standouts at Day Three of Phenom Summer Havoc
6’4 ’21 Christian Cornish (CC Elite) The strong, athletic wing prospect continues to show absolute flashes of dominance on both sides of the ball. Cornish is aggressive and utilizes his body incredibly well to absorb contact when attacking the basket, which he’s able to do with consistency. He possesses IQ, size, strength, range, and a clear two-way identity. Cornish is one that college coaches...
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Early Standouts at Day Three of Phenom Summer Havoc
6’5 ’21 Omarion Farrar (Capital City Pacers) The long, athletic wing prospect opened the day with an excellent two-way showing and essentially led his team in all statistical categories. Farrar shot the ball well from the perimeter but really stood out for his rebounding and ability to attack the basket. He was an excellent leader from start to finish and made multiple critical plays down the...
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Evening Standouts at Phenom Summer Havoc
6’6 ’21 Ben Burnham (Team Knicks) After missing their first contest, Burnham returned to Team Knicks and didn’t skip a beat on either end of the floor. He’s long, athletic, and incredibly active at all times, which allows him to naturally create havoc and disrupt the opposition. Burnham scores the ball frequently/efficiently from all levels and has the ability to create for himself off the...
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Afternoon Standouts at Phenom Summer Havoc
5’8 ’19 DJ Thomas (NC Red Storm) Through eight games, no player has scored the ball more consistently than Thomas, who seems able to create a quality shot out of nothing upon every offensive touch. He’s undersized, but possesses blinding quickness, which allows him to get by opponents and make countless plays from within the paint. Thomas is an excellent three-level scorer with vision and...
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Early Standouts at Phenom Summer Havoc
6’2 ’22 Manny Elliott (Greensboro Warriors) This Greensboro Warriors squad is very tough, especially when Elliott is firing on all cylinders. He’s a fairly well-rounded guard on both ends of the floor, but it’s his shooting ability that stands out the most. Elliott can really shoot the ball from midrange and beyond with range and a quick release. He should be a major contributor for Dudley...
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#PhenomSummerHavoc Day Two: Miles’ Top Performers
I would like to start this article out with an apology that my little peanut brain can’t figure out a good name for my article’s like “Bendel’s Best” or something cool like that. If you have any suggestion’s hit my twitter DM’s @MasercolaMiles. In the meantime let’s take a look at some of the best players from this afternoon. 5’10 2023 Trey...
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#PhenomSummerHavoc Day Two: Players To Watch from the Morning Games
Let’s get right to it, here are some players to watch from this morning’s action at #PhenomSummerHavoc 6’4 2019 Quinten Thomas: Upward Stars Charlotte Thomas was sensational this morning for his squad providing tons of energy, athleticism, and leadership out there. He’s really explosive off both one and two feet with an innate ability to make acrobatic plays at...
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Summer Havoc Showcase Standouts
Team standouts for game #1 for Team Denver, NC were PG Bryson Childress 5’10” super quick heady floor general and big strong #34 Jehion Johnson a 6’9″ force in the middle on both ends of the court. Mr. perimeter Bryson ran the team with great pace and knocks down the open jumper at will. The big man Jehion was the cement on the middle on post D and good footwork on O in...
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Coaching at Summer Havoc
In an era of AAU and travel ball basketball seasons seemingly year round, there’s hope for actual coaching going on during these Summer contests and not just having the best players you can recruit on the floor outplaying each other!' Summer Havoc Showcase is showcasing some good coaching as well as talented players.
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T-Web’s “Who Got Buckets”
Tonight, kicked started the first night of the July Live Period. The Phenom Summer Havoc Showcase was the place where talented young prospects had a chance to put their skills to the test. The Upward Star Center houses 6 courts, and all 6 had competitive games to start off opening night. I had the chance to catch the action that took place on courts 5 & 6. These are the players who stood...
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Phenom’s Summer Havoc Day 1 Standouts (Court 5/6)
6’2″ Combo guard Grayson Honaker from {2021 Honaker HS} w/ Team Xplosion U16- Virginia had a tremendous game with 26 points 9 rebounds and 4 steals in a loss against the Charlotte Nets. Although the numbers were very sound across the board, what was most impressive was his motor during the entire game in which they trailed the Nets. Grayson and his team mates never gave up and...
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Day One Standouts at Phenom’s Summer Havoc
E.A. Prep Stars 6’0 ’18 Malcolm Wade- The lead guard was very effective throughout their showing today, generating offense for himself and others fairly often. He shredded the opposition from midrange, which is still his strongest scoring avenue, and played quality defense from start to finish. 6’8 ’18 Hunter Seymour- There were few players on display that have showcased more talent than the big...
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#PhenomSummerHavoc Night One Standout’s
It’s the live period ladies and gentlemen, offers flying in the sky like butterflies, oh my goodness we are back in business with the busiest three weeks of the year for tons and tons of people around the basketball industry and where else would I be… Spartanburg at the Upward Stars Center where all the action is this week. Here are some of the standout’s from night one!...
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Bendel’s Best: Phenom’s Champion Showcase (Part Two)
6’3 ’20 Deangelo Patterson (SCBA) The SCBA 16U squad claimed the championship in the Silver bracket, but many spectators didn’t realize how strong this team was, especially behind the play of Deangelo Patterson. The 6- foot-3 wing is quite gifted on offense and was the unquestioned leader on the floor. Offensively, Patterson is capable of scoring from anywhere on the floor with efficiency, but...
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Phenom’s Summer Havoc Team Previews: Team Loaded – Griggs
6’0 ’21 Guard John Anthony Baker (Cox Mill)- He’s an athletic, natural floor leader that commands the offense for this team. Baker is capable of penetrating the lane, making the correct read, and assisting to the appropriate teammate. He gives maximum effort on the defensive end, with the ability to pick up the opposing point guard for 94-feet. His developing accuracy from behind the three-point...
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Phenom’s Summer Havoc Team Previews: CBC Clay
6’7 ’19 Josh Zawacki Zawacki is a 6-foot-7 power forward that can rebound and block shots. He has the ability to post-up on the low block or face-up from the elbows. The quality student is also a fast learner and very tough on the hardwood. Zawacki has great upside given his size and skillset. 6’9 ’19 Ryan Norman Norman is a 6-foot-9 power forward that can also play center. He has a fairly...
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Phenom’s Summer Havoc Team Previews: Carolina Conquerors 17U
5’10 ’19 CG David Mosley (Neuse Christian Academy) Interest: Catawba, Queens, Belmont Abby, Husson University Mosley provides great defense, both on and off the ball. He’s able to penetrate fairly well and get to the rim whenever he wants. Mosley has nice consistency from midrange and three-point territory. He looks to continue to run the team offense with a high motor and physical play. 6’3 ’19...
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Phenom’s Summer Havoc Team Previews: Team Loaded 704 15U
6’1 ’21 Adonis Davis Davis is an athletic combo-guard who can score on all three levels. He’s a strong defender with great versatility, which allows him to utilize his quickness against guards and strength against bigger players. Davis is also an excellent rebounder for a guard and adds a strong complementary presence to this backcourt. 6’5 ’21 Logan Higgins Higgins is an athletic wing with good...
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Phenom’s Summer Havoc Team Previews: Atlanta Lightning 17U
6’7 ’19 Kevin Powell (Woodward Academy) – Atlanta, Georgia Interest: Navy, Tennessee Tech, Radford, Lipscomb Powell’s best basketball is ahead of him. He’s an athletic forward who can score on the block using either hand and has range out to the three-point line. Defensively, he's extremely versatile, given his ability to guard multiple positions. At the next level, Powell is a...
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Phenom’s Summer Havoc Team Previews: Team Loaded 16U
6’10 2020 Javarzia Belton Offers: C of C, UNLV Interest: Ole Miss, Pitt, Providence, Rice, ECU Belton is a high-motor big man with incredible upside and various tools to work with. Offensively, he’s still developing his skillset, but doesn’t shy away from contact at the rim and will try to dunk on anyone. That being said, his value is massive on the defensive end, given his ability to...
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Phenom’s Summer Havoc Team Previews: Upward Stars Columbia 17U
6’0 ’19 Crosby James (Ridge View) Offers: SC State Interest: Citadel, USC Upstate, Lincoln Memorial, Army Westpoint, Coker, Francis Marion, Longwood, Campbell James is a strong-bodied guard that has a natural feel for the game. He can score efficiently on all three levels and is beginning to show consistency on his jump shot. His speed and strength makes him a tough cover for defenders. College...
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Phenom’s Summer Havoc Team Previews: Carolina Riptide 15U
6’7 ’21 C Jonas Courtney (Lake Norman High School) Courtney is a walking double-double. He serves as the anchor on this Riptide team, on both ends of the floor. He possesses the ability to protect the rim while allowing the rest of the team to play aggressively on defense. Courtney has strong footwork and an old fashioned low-post game with a variety of moves and counters. The big...
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Phenom’s Summer Havoc Team Previews: Team Stacked
6’10 ’19 David Elien Offers: N/A Interest: UAB, Northeastern, American, Army West Point Elien is a very intriguing player with many tools on both sides of the ball. He sports a 4.0 GPA in the classroom while showcasing all the signs of a long, athletic, rim-protector. Elien has soft touch around the basket and attacks the rim; expect offers soon. 6’0 ’20 Isaac Sinclair Offers: N/A...
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Phenom’s Summer Havoc Team Previews: Carolina Basketball Club
5’6 ’18 Amari Evans Offers: N/A Interest: N/A Though undersized, Evans is a quick point guard and a big-time shooter. He can manage an offense and has the ability to fill it up from three-point range. 6’4 ’18 Julian Smith Offers: Gardner Webb Interest: N/A Smith is a wing prospect who can toggle between multiple positions while displaying a great feel for the game and consistent shooting...
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Phenom’s Summer Havoc Team Previews: PSB 16U – Jones
6’0 ’20 PG Elias Kalariotes Kalariotes is the point guard at Myers Park High School. He’s a pass-first point guard who that thrives at setting teammates up and running offensive actions. Kalariotes has incredible floor vision and basketball IQ. He is a natural leader on the court and will serve as a great point guard at the college level, especially given his high motor and unselfishness. 6’2...
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Phenom’s Summer Havoc Team Previews: Atlanta Timberwolves 17U
6’0 ’19 PG Alex Kelehear Interest: Lee, Piedmont, GCSU, Covenant Offers: Maryville, Ferrum Kelebear is a true PG that makes this team run at a high level. Depending on the game/matchup, he is capable of scoring or distributing, depending on what the game calls for. He shoots the ball from three-point range at a strong clip and has a very high basketball IQ. 6’8 ’19 SF Austin Sloan Interest:...
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Phenom’s Summer Havoc Team Previews: North Metro Elite
6’7 ’19 Jelal Williams Offers: Interest: Huntington College, Marymount University, Georgia College, Lincoln University Williams plays the center position for us, but he’ll likely be a wing in college. He’s very athletic and skilled. Right now, he needs to put on weight, but is a diamond in the rough – high character and good grades, easy admission. Has D1 potential, but could thrive in the...
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Phenom’s Summer Havoc Team Previews: Upward Stars Charlotte- Bell
6’8 ’19 Ryan Bonnett Interest: Saint Joseph's University, St. Louis, University of Charleston, Army, Lehigh, Wofford, Dartmouth, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, University of Tampa, NYIT, LIU Post Pioneers, Erskine College, Hillsdale College Offers: Bonnett comes out with great length and size. He has great hands on the block and really shows an understanding of angles and...
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