by Jeff Bendel | Oct 28, 2024 | Featured, NC Top 80, News
Team 4 Coach: Cam Corey #20: 6’2 ’26 Chaise Smith (Washington) Starting off, we look at a player who possesses a smooth, dynamic identity, Chaise Smith. He’s a smart, crafty guard prospect who can run a team and apply scoring pressure in a variety of ways. Smith...
by Patrick O'Brien | Oct 18, 2024 | Featured, NC Top 80, News
2026 6’2 Ian Bailey (Asheville School) Bailey was one of several players at the NC Top 80 that we expect to have big seasons. Bailey had a breakout season last year, as outlets from all over started to notice his game and impact. When talking about his game, the first...
by Patrick O'Brien | May 14, 2024 | Featured, News, Stay Positive
What a weekend it was at the Phenom Stay Positive, as we had a great opportunity to check out and remind ourselves of talent around the area. One player who gave us a surprise and had the pleasure of watching was 2026 Chaise Smith with East Carolina Elite. Smith is...
by Jeff Bendel | May 13, 2024 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports, Stay Positive
6’0 ’27 Brayden Gatling (SW15H Elite) It doesn’t take long to recognize Gatling as a leader for SW15H Elite’s 2027 group. Although they’ve clearly grown as a collective, he’s simply the guy that makes them go. Gatling is a natural leader whose combination of IQ,...
by Jeff Bendel | Nov 8, 2023 | Event Coverage, Featured, NC Sophomore 40, News, Player Reports
Team 11 Coach: Rod Williams #71: 6’0 ’26 Terence Guess (Charlotte Christian) Starting things off, we look at a player who consistently found ways to make his presence felt, Terence Guess. He’s a long, scrappy guard prospect with the ability to operate with or without...