by Jeff Bendel | Nov 7, 2022 | Event Coverage, Featured, NC Top 80, News, North Carolina Top 80, Player Reports
Team 5 Coach: Ricky Moore #5: 5’11 ’25 Mason Dobie (First Flight) Starting things off, we look at a player who showcased a very steady, reliable presence, Mason Dobie. He’s a tough, unselfish guard prospect with a high motor and the ability to produce from either...
by Jeff Bendel | Oct 23, 2022 | Event Coverage, Featured, Hoop State League, News
6’2 ’25 Chad Traylor (United We Stand) There are a lot of poised floor generals in the state, and Traylor is as impressive as any of them. He stands out as the clear leader of this group, both as their primary creator and tone-setting defender at the point of attack....
by Phenom Staff | Sep 24, 2022 | Featured, Hoop State League, News
by: Ethan Reece 2023 JJ Mata (War Eagles)Given the nature of playing with Riptide SC in the summer, it comes as no surprise that JJ carries that same relentless tough mindset to high school ball. He’s got great length at his position, a high motor to compete on both...
by Jeff Bendel | Jun 4, 2022 | Featured
5’10 ’27 CP Perry (Team Ish) There were a lot of productive contributors for Team Ish, and Perry stood out as a consistent tone-setter from start to finish. He’s an absolute pest defensively, providing a ton of energy, overwhelming opposing ball-handlers, and forcing...
by Jeff Bendel | Apr 30, 2022 | Event Coverage, Featured, News, Player Reports, Stay Positive
5’6 ’27 Corey Kinard (Strong Center) Though he was among the youngest players on display, it was easy to be impressed with Kinard throughout this viewing. His production is predictably appealing, but the intangibles are arguably what make him such an enticing...