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NC Phenom 150 Camp Team 15 Player Evaluations

April 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment

The 11th Annual NC Phenom 150 Spring Evaluation Camp took place Sunday, March 24th and the talent level was strong from top to bottom. As a matter of fact, this may have been one of the strongest fields in quite some time. Today, we will take a look at some of the players from each individual team. Each camp coach was to fill out a detailed individual player evaluation. While we try to focus on upside and potential, we also look carefully at intangibles such as attitude, cooperation, work ethic and team play. We hope to capture a thorough detailed resume for each player in attendance.

Team 15 (John Pride) 

5’10 2015 Johnathan Pickler of Hoke County of Raeford, NC

Johnathan is an exciting and energetic PG that loves making the highlight pass. He has advanced ball handling and passing skills and is always looking for the open teammate. More importantly, the majority of his dribble drive moves are pre-calculated in order to create a shot for an open teammate. Coach John Pride stated, “ Johnathan is a PG with a big heart. He has the ability to control the game and get his teammates involved. He has a great attitude and absolutely loves the game.” Without question, Johnathan is a true pass first PG but will need to develop and establish a consistent perimeter jump shot to keep defenses honest. 

6’0 2016 Zachary Boggs of Grace Christian in Sanford, NC

Zachary is really a solid all around player that has all the fundamentals and under stating of the game. He matched his effort with a great attitude and look for big things from Zachary down the road. Just a freshman, one has to be impressed with his upside and potential. Coach John Pride stated, “Zachary is a PG that plays with big heart and great attitude. He really showed the right attitude to improve and get better. He took instruction well and tried to implement coaching instructions.” Overall, Zachary has a clear understanding of how to play the game. He has the fundamentals and skill sets to be really good. As we move forward, he will need to gain added strength and increase in athleticism to maximize his potential.

6’1 2015 Khylil James of Meadowbrook in North Chesterfield, VA

We really believe Khylil is a natural born leader on the floor. He is an outstanding PG that understands the game and plays to win. We’re talking about an athletic PG that exhibited an excellent attitude, work ethic and played as a team. We were impressed with his unselfishness, but high character on and off the court. Coach John Pride stated, “ Khylil is a solid PG with size that can play multiple positions. He has great ball handling skills for a big guard. He has excellent court vision and plays good team basketball. He runs the floor and played solid defense, but more importantly involves his teammates and talks on the floor.” Overall, Khylil has the ability to play and contribute as a D1 prospect. With continued improvement, we really believe his stock will continue to rise and will garnish mid major interest and offers.

6’2 2016 Kaleb Hunter of Granville Central in Louisburg, NC

Kaleb is a young and talented player that does a little bit of everything well. He has the right attitude and work ethic combined with a skill set. Coach John Pride stated, “Kaleb is really quick off the dribble and especially his first step. He plays with passion and goes to the basket with authority. He has a big heart and loves the game.” Like a lot of young players, Kaleb will need to improve his defense, which he has the ability to do. He has the foot speed and quickness to be more dominating on the defensive end of the court. We liked his overall approach to the game and his decision-making is advanced for his age/grade. His basketball IQ and skill set will only be enhanced by added strength over the next few years.

6’2 2014 Trey Pride of Glen Allen HS in Glen Allen, VA

John Trey is a strong and athletic guard that possesses all the physical intangibles for his size. He attacks the rim with authority and has a quick first step. He has excellent body control and has the ability to take over a game. Trey has a solid mid range game and plays with passion. We were impressed with his basketball IQ and plays team basketball. He has the ability to score from the perimeter and can create his own shot off the dribble. He plays solid defense and talks on both ends of the court. Trey should be an attractive prospect with schools in the Big South, Southern Conference and CAA level.

6’4 2014 Dorian Johnson of Herndon HS in Herndon, VA

We really were impressed with the high motor and energy displayed by the physically mature Dorian Johnson. Dorian plays with a full throttle approach and will not allow anyone to outwork or outplay him. Coach John Pride stated, “ Dorian plays at a high level of intensity and is simply tremendous in transition. He plays big on the interior and has a great heart and love for the game. He has good footwork and is a tough hard nose defender.” Currently, Dorian is more of a combo forward and has the heart of a champion. He will compete on the low box for position and is an excellent rebounder for his size/position. The next step in his development is to develop a 3-point shot with consistency. He was efficient with the mid range but with his size, he will need to extend his range to maximize his potential. 

6’4 2016 John McLawhorn of Arendell Parrott Academy in Kinston, NC

John has good size and a solid all around game for his age/grade. We like his long term potential, but will need to add strength and speed to his game. Coach John Pride stated, “ John has a big heart and you can tell he loves the game. This is his first time out to play in a camp setting and over time he will get better and better. He works hard and over time can really develop into a special player at the HS level. The next step in his development is footwork and defense. He has the ability and potential to become a collegiate level player, but the level has yet to be determined. That will materialize over the next few years.

6’2 2014 Austin Hatfield of Davie County in Mocksville, NC

We have written about Austin and Taylor extensively in the past and their effort level has always been appealing. Coach John Pride stated, “ Austin has a great outshot shot and really understands the game. He has great ball handling skills and see the court really well and is a floor general on the court.” We are always impressed with the high energy and high motor that is exhibited by the Hatfield twins. Austin is a true team player and will compete as hard as anyone on the court. He values winning and his leadership skills are advanced. The next step in his development is to enhance his foot speed and quickness.

6’4 2014 Alexander Ash of Grace Christian in Cary, NC

Alexander is a solid all around player. He does a lot of little things well and is displayed a tremendous attitude. Coach John Pride stated, “Alexander has good size and plays with the effort and mindset of a winner. He played with passion and with purpose.” The next step in his development is to get physically stronger and become better on defense and to improve his lateral quickness and foot speed. Overall, his decision-making was solid and exhibited a solid basketball IQ. Alexander played within his ability and didn’t try to do things he couldn’t do. We thought his shot selection was good and didn’t force the issue. He is a really good team player and will just continue to work hard and development his individual skill sets.

6’2 2015 Jerome Robinson of Raleigh Broughton HS in Raleigh, NC

One of Jerome’s biggest attributes is his leadership ability on and off the court. He displayed an excellent attitude and more importantly a blue collar no nonsense work ethic. We really liked his infectious smile and ability to get his teammates to play as a unit. Coach John Trey stated, “Jerome has a quick first step to the basket. He is a great young man with a positive attitude and is always encouraging teammates which is an excellent quality. He is outstanding defensive player and has all the intangibles to become a solid collegiate prospect.”  In addition, we really like his shooting mechanics and shot selection. He could knock down shots off the pass or create his own shot off the dribble. Jerome was successful in using his off hand and could easily go left as right. Overall, we strongly feel Jerome can develop into a solid collegiate prospect.

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Phenom Hoop Report- NC Phenom 150 Camp Teams 1-2

November 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment

We will take look at the individual player evaluations from the 10th Annual NC Phenom 150 perspective camp coach. Today, we will look at the player evaluations from teams 1-2 at camp. The majority of the comments listed below are comments from the players’ respective camp coach.

Team 1 coached by James Strong

#41 6’1 2015 Freddie Peacock of Raleigh, NC: Peacock is a solid PG that has a great work ethic. He has sound fundamentals and a high basketball IQ. His size should transition into a PG down the road and it will be important for him to continue working on his perimeter skills. He shoots the ball well and the current combo guard enjoys a blend of athleticism and skills to make him a priority for D1 coaches.

#139 6’3 2014 Marlowe Cobb of Danville, VA: The hard working combo guard combines his tremendous attitude that makes his athleticism /skill attractive. Cobb is a player that does a little bit of everything well and thus is a solid all around player. He plays hard and has the potential to play at the collegiate level, but what level is yet to be determined. Cobb will need to improve his overall perimeter skills, but has the ability to do just that.

#54 6’1 2015 AJ Fulp of Wesley Chapel, NC: Fulp simply plays the game the right way. His strong attitude, work ethic and overall skill package makes him a good all around player. While Fulp doesn’t possess outstanding athleticism, he does have enough athleticism to make him a college prospect in due time. He is a team player and does all the simple things, which often goes unnoticed. He has above average perimeter skills and just needs more strength and time to become a complete college prospect.

#92 5’8 2015 Aaron Simmons of Glen Allen, VA: Simmons may be an undersized PG, but he plays with passion and purpose. He has good PG instincts with solid decision-making along with a high basketball IQ with excellent court vision. He shoots the ball above average for his position and this makes him quiet effective from the perimeter. We liked his ball handling and passing skills and will just need to continue a strong work ethic and desire to help overcome any physical shortcomings.

#3 5’9 2014 Cameron Bullock of Kings Mountain, NC: Bullock was one of the hardest working players in attendance. He carried an excellent attitude throughout the day even when things weren’t going his way. He played the PG with poise and precision. He made excellent court decisions and rarely forced things he could not do. He put forth effort defensively, which is refreshing in a camp setting. His decision-making was solid, but combines his PG skills with an above average shooting ability.

#145 6’4 2015 Spencer Russell of Huntersville, NC: Russell is a hard working player that simply doesn’t take a play off. His outstanding work ethic and tremendous attitude highlighted a solid camp day. While he is somewhat undersized at the PF position, he worked hard to compete against bigger and stronger players. Russell is a solid player, but will need to spend additional hours in the weight room to get physically stronger. His work ethic will be the key to his future development.

#153 6’4 2015 Jacob Hartle of Rural Hall, NC: Hartle is simply an “outstanding” young man. Coach Strong stated he is a “great kid” and has a solid work ethic with strong fundamentals. His skill set is ahead of his athletic ability and will need to get physically stronger and tougher around the rim, which will come in due time and additional time in the weight room. He played within the team structure and was has the ability to become a collegiate player down the road if time is spent accordingly to match his size and skill set.

#57 6’1 2014 Carlee Clemons of Raleigh, NC: Clemons is an athletic combo guard that has nice bounce to his game. He is athletic and skilled and has the potential to become a solid D1 prospect. He does many solid things on the court and his physical intangibles are strong attributes. He will need to learn the nuisances of the PG position, but the skill and ability are there. His play this season will help develop the appropriate level.

#138 6’3 2014 Justice Cuthbertson of Thomasville, NC: Cuthbertson has a great body and mindset to become a solid D1 PG/SG. His strong work ethic on the court is evident and simply plays to win. He takes losing personal, which is a great character trait. He is strong and physical and has the ability to play either guard position. We like his blend of skills and athleticism, which makes him an attractive D1prospect.

#38 6’1 2014 Jeremy Sapp of Hampton, VA: A strong lead guard that combines his athletic ability nicely with a solid skill set. He plays with poise and passion and should be a guard to monitor closely over his junior high school season. He plays aggressively on the defensive end of the court and takes a “no prisoner” attitude with his strong play.

#91 5’8 2015 Tyrik Suggs of Winterville, NC: An aggressive and quick undersized PG that plays with energy and passion. His work ethic and passion makes him an impact play on the court. Has excellent ball handling skills and is a willing passer on the court. He has good court vision and makes the right play.

#96 6’9 2014 Tucker Thompson of Huntersville, NC: The great part of Thompson’s game is simple. He understands his role and size and he is an absolute rebounding machine. He doesn’t venture far from the low point area and is a willing rebounder and anticipates miss shots extremely well. He plays with his hands/arms up, which makes him more effective with rebounding. He was a tireless worker on both ends of the court and battles constantly for position. While he may be a little raw offensively, he has the work ethic and desire to improve and get better. There is no shortage of passion and desire and his size and ability to rebound will garnish many D1 offers before it is all said and done.

Team 2 coached by James Hargett

 #34 5’8 2015 Darius Moore of Fayetteville, NC: Moore’s skill set is outstanding. He simply one of the more fundamentally sound players at camp that is complimented by a tremendous attitude. His team first approach is fun to watch and is a willing and generous passer. He makes the right pass continuously throughout the game. He is a true team leader and has the ability to shoot effectively and efficiently from the perimeter. While he lacks physical size, he plays with a big heart and will find a spot at a collegiate level, but unsure of his proper level.

#144 6’4 2015 Lucas Sasser of Raleigh, NC: Lucas has an all around game that makes him a unique player. He does a little bit of everything well. He communicates and defends really good and a high character trait. Rarely, do you see young players talking/communicating on the court. He has a nice skill set and is fundamentally sound, but will need to get bigger and stronger to maximize his skill set and potential.

#156 6’4 2015 Jalen Gaddy of Cary, NC: Gaddy is a physically mature player that simply knows how to score, mostly in transition and attacking the basket. His ability to hustle and compete is his strongest attribute. He is a true competitor and his continued work ethic and disciplined approach will help determine his appropriate collegiate level. Like many young players, his athleticism exceeds his current skill set, but has time to be a solid D1 prospect, especially if he fine-tunes and improves his jump shot.

#141 6’3 2014 Jabrie Bullard of Hope Mills, NC: Bullard is a deluxe “run-jump” athletic player that also has an excellent mindset especially with his high basketball IQ. This combination of athleticism and skills makes him an intriguing prospect, but more importantly is his team first attitude. He has the ability to fill up the stat sheets quickly and knows the game extremely well. He is definitely a player to keep tabs of as the season progresses and should be a solid D1 prospect at some level.

#83 6’2 2015 Taqqi Muhammad of Richmond, VA: Muhammad has the potential to be a really good player. While he may have a quiet demeanor on the court, he displays a strong work ethic. His strong team play and attitude will enable him to keep improving to his potential. For his size, he is an active rebounder and rebounds his positive rather well. He finishes surprisingly well for his size/position and has the potential to develop into a D1 prospect if he can improve his perimeter game, especially his 3-point shooting. His athleticism and potential are evident.

#98 5’9 2014 William McNeil of Fuquay Varina, NC: McNeil is an excellent shooting PG that can simply stroke the ball from the perimeter. He has advanced ball handling and passing skills, but we really like his ability to shoot the ball. He understands the nuisances of the PG position, but works equally hard on the defensive side of the ball. He plays with energy and passion, which is needed, for his size.

#114 6’9 2013 Trey Warren of Mooresville, NC:  Warren has the size and skill set to play at a D1 level, but he will need to add weight and strength to his thin frame. That being said, he has some nice intangibles for a face up 4. He has soft hands and solid footwork on the interior. He plays hard and rarely takes a play off. He rebounds well and attempts to box out on miss shots. He also runs the floor well. Coach Randy Peele stated, “Warren plays hard and is very coachable. He really knows how to play the game.

#52 6’2 2014 Austin Hatfield of Denton, NC:  We have written about the Hatfield twins on several occasions and we continue to be impressed with their overall game. We are talking about two hard working players that have the skill, fundamentals, basketball IQ, heart, passion and desire to be successful. They play the game the correct way and have the ability to play with PG/SG position. They have the ability to be team facilitator and get their teammates involved or have the ability to torch the nets with their outside perimeter shooting. More importantly, they play both ends of the court and their 100% hustle and full throttle approach is appealing. They have received offers from lower tier D1 schools, but have a good upside. They will be playing with the Martin twins of Davie County and look for them to make some serious noise in the 4A ranks in North Carolina.

#50 6’1 2015 RJ Hunt of Oxford, NC: Hunt is a hard working young man that is entirely focused on athletics and academics, plus has his priorities in order. A high character young man that plays the game the right way! A solid lead guard that is capable of running a team effectively in transition and in the half court. He has good court vision and basketball IQ and has different levels of college interest. His strongest attribute is his understanding of the game and once he gains more strength and power, his recruitment will expand even further.

#55 6’2 Saleik Edwards of Winterville, NC: The long, defensive-minded guard made a name for himself picking the pockets of opposing point guards and getting off to the races in transition. He had a tendency to play a little out of control at times, but with incredible length for his size and a willingness to put pressure on the ball, he quickly developed a reputation for being a tough defender.

#136 6’3 Jon Edwards of Charleston, WV: Edwards is a strong and heady PG that can simply do a little bit of everything on the court. While Elmore has a solid offensive skill set, the extremely athletic PG strongest attribute may be his ability to defend with his excellent on the ball defense. Elmore has been well coached and has a high basketball IQ and strong fundamentals that accompany his skill set and athleticism.

# 41 5’8 2015 Chris Clemons of Raleigh, NC: The younger Clemons brother also enjoyed an outstanding camp. He is a tough hard-nosed defender and uses his athleticism to his advantage especially on the defensive side of the ball. He is a willing and generous passer and is a true pass first PG. His attitude, work ethic and most of all determination makes him a strong young prospect for his age/grade in North Carolina. Clemons does a lot of things well on the court and his understanding and feel for the game will be strong intangibles for him.

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NC Phenom 150 Camp Part 3: 2014 Class

October 18, 2012 by 1 Comment

In today’s issue, we will take a look at the next tier of prospects in the 2014 class that made an impression on the numerous scouts in attendance including the Phenom Hoop Report.

6’1 2014 Colton Bishop of FCDS in Lewisville, NC

 Colton Bishop has steadily worked his way to a legitimate D1 prospect and has already received D1 offers and we look for his offer list to grow. Bishop has good length and athleticism, but his calling card is his fundamentals, basketball IQ and total understanding of the game. This nice blend of skill and athleticism will make him a hot commodity at the PG for the class of 2014. More importantly, Bishop is a high character young man that is the ultimate gym rat. He has advanced ball handling and passing skills, but has the ability to slide over to the shooting guard position simply because he is an efficient and effective 3 point shooter. Coach Randy Peele stated, “ Bishop is a very good PG. He can handle and change directions with the ball. He makes excellent decisions and has good size for a PG, but can really shoot the ball. No doubt, a legit D1 PG that has MM potential.”

6’1 2014 Austin and Taylor Hatfield of Davie County HS in Mocksville, NC

We have written about the Hatfield twins on several occasions and we continue to be impressed with their overall game. We are talking about two hard working players that have the skill, fundamentals, basketball IQ, heart, passion and desire to be successful. They play the game the correct way and have the ability to play with PG/SG position. They have the ability to be team facilitator and get their teammates involved or have the ability to torch the nets with their outside perimeter shooting. More importantly, they play both ends of the court and their 100% hustle and full throttle approach is appealing. They have received offers from lower tier D1 schools, but have a good upside. They will be playing with the Martin twins of Davie County and look for them to make some serious noise in the 4A ranks in North Carolina.

6’2 2014 Rusty Reigal of Charlotte Latin in Charlotte, NC

Simply put, Rusty Reigal is a “tough as nails” competitor that gives maximum effort every trip down the court. He has good size/strength for his position and has sneaky quickness as he continuously got into the lane with ease. He is a willing passer that looks to get his teammates involved rather than his own shot and at times overpassed, which can be a positive. He has excellent fundamentals, skill set, and basketball IQ. His father played at Davidson College and look for the younger Reigal to follow in his footsteps of attending a high academic D1 school. Coach Randy Peele stated, “ Rusty is a very tough kid. He is involved in a ton of plays and is a combo guard that can “deliver the blow on penetration.” He will be better in a system rather in pickup. More importantly, he is a winner and schools should not drop the ball on him since he has so many intangibles.”

5’11 2014 Chris Corchiani Jr. of Ravenscroft School in Raleigh, NC

The apple doesn’t fall far from the family tree with the younger Corchiani. Chris Jr. is the ultimate PG that simply knows how to run a team and run it efficiently and effectively. He is true pass first PG and has surprisingly good quickness, especially with the ball in his hands. He plays the game extremely hard and has the right attitude. Coach Randy Peele stated, “Chris Jr. game reminds me of his dad. He has a steady handle and gets the ball exactly where he wants too. He is a solid D1 prospect and knows how to play.”

6’3 2014 PG Justice Cuthbertson of Westchester HS in High Point, NC

Justice Cuthbertson is a strong and physical PG that continues to make big improvements to his game. He is fearless in attacking the rim and has an all around game that will make him appealing to D1 schools. He has a physically mature and college ready frame. He can play either guard position and may be stronger as a scoring PG. The next step in his development is learning/mastering the nuisances of the PG position. He is a true competitor and has what it takes to play at the next level.

6’3 2014 Jarrell Brantley of Ridgeview HS in Columbia, SC

Brantley is a physically mature combo guard that can flat out play. He has a quick first step and continuously blew by defenders. He has really tight handles and we were impressed with his ability to shoot the midrange pull up jumper, which is a lost art today. Like Cuthbertson, Brantley has a college ready frame that has the blend of athleticism and skill that will garnish interest from D1 schools this upcoming season.

6’3 2014 Malachi Paige of Hargrave Military Academy in Virginia

Paige is the ultimate athlete that happens to be playing basketball. He has a great body and finished strong at the rim and was nearly unstoppable throughout the game. He was simply so much stronger than anyone else and used his athleticism and strength repeatedly. That being said, Paige also has skill and a solid understanding and was a menace defensively throughout the day.

6’2 2014 Isiah Taylor of Myers Park HS in Charlotte, NC

Taylor is another physically mature young guard that is built to score. He was effective in creating his own shot and had the dribble drive pull up working to perfection. He attacked the defense only to elevate quickly for his patented jump shot. He elevated nicely and had a nice high release point that will make him a solid D1 prospect.

6’1 2014 PG Tim Branin of Deep Run HS in Richmond, VA

Tim Branin is a quick and speedy PG that has excellent court vision. He is aggressive on both ends of the court and was constantly making smart plays with the ball. His hustle will set him apart from his peers. We loved his competitive spirit and valued winning, which is refreshing. He was interested in making the extra pass and getting his teammates involved. He had command of his team and did it in a quiet, but convincing his peers by his hard work and passionate play.

6’3 2014 Jon Elmore of Christ School in Arden, NC

Elmore has been a regular at the NC Phenom 150 Camp and we continue to be impressed with his improvement and play.  He has an unbelievable work ethic and it is evident on both ends of the court. He has surprisingly sneaky athleticism and moves his feet nicely on defense. Offensively, he can play either guard position. The West Virginia native has a nice arsenal of offensive moves and utilizes the chance of pace dribble moves effectively.  His size for his position will make him a hot commodity with schools in the Southern and CAA Conference.

6’2 2014 Matthew Wood of Asheville Christian School in Asheville, NC

Wood is a long and slender PG that enjoyed an outstanding summer AAU season and followed up with a steady performance at the Phenom 150 Camp. He is the ultimate team player and really controls the tempo even in a camp setting, which isn’t easy to do. More importantly, he rarely turns the ball over or takes a bad shot. His shot selection is excellent and his fundamentals and technique are outstanding. He has a high release point and excellent follow through which allows him to be an efficient perimeter shooter. His skill/size for his position will make him an attractive D1 prospect.

6’9 2014 Tucker Thompson of Hough HS In Huntersville, NC

The great part of Thompson’s game is simple. He understands his role and size and he is an absolute rebounding machine. He doesn’t venture far from the low point area and is a willing rebounder and anticipates miss shots extremely well. He plays with his hands/arms up, which makes him more effective with rebounding. He was a tireless worker on both ends of the court and battles constantly for position. While he may be a little raw offensively, he has the work ethic and desire to improve and get better. There is no shortage of passion and desire and his size and ability to rebound will garnish many D1 offers before it is all said and done.

6’3 2014 Jaron Withers of Fayetteville Academy in Fayetteville, NC

Withers is a strong, physical and explosive guard with tremendous athletic ability. He has a 39” vertical and with these strong attributes it is no secret Withers is best in transition and loves to attack the rim. He finishes well in traffic and didn’t mind throwing a few impressive dunks for the fans in attendance. Currently, a solid D1 prospect, but with improvement in his perimeter shooting will enhance his college prospects.

6’1 2014 Shawn Lipscomb of Cresset Christian Academy in Durham, NC

Lipscomb has the ability to score at will and can easily play either guard position. He does have a scorer’s mentality and has no problem getting into the lane. His speed and quickness is a strong physical attribute and the next step for his development is to become more passer friendly if he wants to become a PG at the collegiate level. He has time to sort out which position will best suit him. That being said, Lipscomb has the potential to become a legit D1 prospect.

6’1 2014 PG Carlee Clemons of Millbrook HS in Raleigh, NC

Clemons is a true PG that has excellent court vision. He is a willing passer and has the athleticism and skill to be a solid D1 prospect. More importantly, camp settings are not the best place for young players to showcase their defensive ability. That was not the case with Clemons. He played excellent defense on and off the ball and his lateral foot speed was impressive. He took pride in his defense and not many players outplayed him on the defensive end of the court. Clemons has the right attitude and work ethic and a desire to maximize his efforts 100% of the time.

6’4 2014 Nick George of Charleston Catholic in Charleston, WV

George is a solid all around player that simply does a little bit of everything well. He has great fundamentals, basketball IQ and overall knowledge of the game. That being said, his calling card is his ability to absolutely shoot the cover off the ball, especially from the 3-point line. George should be a high priority of schools in the Big South or Southern Conference.

6’3 2014 SG Riley LaRue of East Forsyth of Kernersville, NC

Riley LaRue is another son of a former ACC player and current Wake Forest Assistant Coach Rusty LaRue. He is the typical coaches’ son and will be that glue guy every team needs. He does all the little things and has a knack to be around the ball. He is a “catch and shoot” guy and his ability to dive on the floor for loose balls didn’t go unnoticed. He was playing for recognition of being a total all around player and he did exactly that. He has improved his foot quickness and a year at a postgraduate school may be the ticket to push him into the D1 level. If not, LaRue will be an attractive prospect for a D2 or NAIA school. He does too many things well and all teams needs shooters.

6’0 2014 PG TJ Evans of Apex HS in Apex, NC

Evans is a talented young lefty with a soft shooting touch. He is a true PG and is a willing passer and has the poise, skill, and talent to become a solid D1 prospect. We first watched Evans at the DTCC and liked his game then and his play at the Phenom 150 solidified our strong opinion of Evans. Too often in camp settings, scoring takes a premium, but we were more impressed with his ability to be a team leader and facilitator. While he has the ability to create his own shot, he was more geared to being a willing passer and set up his teammates, which is the primary responsibility of a true PG. We like the poise and attitude Evans displayed on and off the court and would be a great addition to a D1 college program. At the Dave Telep Carolina Challenge, we wrote the following, ” the lefty dynamo put up big numbers in the Tri-9 this season and proved worthy of his DTCC and then some on Saturday. Displaying an accurate stroke from deep. Evans is unquestionably best off the bounce and attacking the rim in the half court. His body control is at an elite level and finished through contact enough on the day to rack up an impressive 12.7 PPG in three days on the day. See this complete write up.

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“Justin’s Corner” by Justin Byerly

October 10, 2012 by 2 Comments
Justin Byerly of Carolina Preps and Basketball Elite put together his notes from the 10th Annual NC Phenom 150 Camp. Who stood out to him from the high school division of the NC Phenom 150 camp?

Numerous kids come into the summer with big expectations of getting thier name out in the basketball world.  For a player trying to make a name for themselves there are not many camps that can do that like Rick Lewis’ Phenom 150 Camp. This year’s event held at The Gateway YWCA in Winston-Salem, N.Carolina was a great opportunity for people like me to get a good look at some of the young talent and some that have improved since the summer. With the likes of NC State Head Coach Mark Gottfried, Wake Forest Assistant Coach Rusty LaRue (had youngsters participating) former UNC-Greensboro & Winthrop Head Coach Randy Peele, and NC State freshman point guard Tyler Lewis in the building it made for a great day.  Over a dozen Division Two coaches on hand at the event (not limited on certain events they can attend) to get a look at prospects they may offer or put on their radar. If you want to play against the best in the southeast and in front of top coaches, media and evaluators there is not a better atmosphere than Rick Lewis’ Phenom 150. Here are some of the top performers that I saw at the event.

Ricky Council, 6’4, 2014 Northern Durham HS (NC). Big solid player, bouncy, strong, has a good shot and attacks the rim. Has a great motor and conitues to get better every time I see him.

Jon Elmore, a crafty 6’3 guard Christ School (NC) Smart player, knows where to be on the floor at all times. Knows how to win.Controls the floor and the game with a solid handle and basketball IQ. Getting some interest lately from Davidson.

Shawn Lipscomb, 6’0, guard out of Cresset Christian (NC). A scorer, with a very good handle. Always has his head up to make the right pass. Averaged nearly 30 points per game this past season and after watching him at Phenom 150, its easy to see why.

Saleik Edwards, a 6’1, 2015 South Central HS (NC) Tough to stop in transition, can finish on the break & use L or R. Quick with the ball in the open court and had a very good performance over at Phenom 150.

Jarrett Williams, 6’6, 2014 Calhoun County HS (SC) Strong build, athletic player that is active from rim to rim & gets really good position for rebounds. Has very good timing when blocking or altering shots.

Jalen Gaddy, 6’4, 2015 Neuse Christian (NC) Can finish with contact, athletic player that knows how to score the basketball.

Cody Hylton, 6’3, 2013 Northwest Guilford HS (NC) Fastest release you will find & can really shoot it. Has a good build, strong upper body, hit a few threes today that were easily behind the range the guys get paid to shoot at.

Roderick Howell, a 6’6, 2013 Rock Hill (SC) Very athletic, college ready body, muscular build, can finish at the rim and active on the glass.

Tyler Creammer, 6’10, 2015 South View HS (NC) Long, grabs a ton of rebounds, gets good position down low & uses skilled footwork to get open.

Cam Gottfriend, 6’3, 2014 out of Broughton HS (NC) was impressive today. Very athletic, had a couple nice dunks, good shooter, Skilled player. Has a offer from Loyola University.

Justice Cuthbertson, 6’3, 2014 Westchester Country Day (NC) Very good shooter, very athletic, great size, has improved steadily over the past year and now with offers from Houston & Radford and new interest from Drexel.

Deshawn Corprew, 6’5, 2016 Phoebus (VA) Had one of the best showings at camp today, Going to be one to watch over next 4 years. Very athletic, can score almost at will. The level of play almost seemed to be easy at times for him. He is with the younger group of Team Loaded (NC).

Cory Hanes, 6’5, 2015 Forsyth Country Day (NC) Strong footwork, can score in the post, uses both hands very well. Athletic player that can play above the rim on the break and can post up and score against bigger opponents.

Caleb Davis, 6’1, 2013 Vance (Charlotte) Strong finisher, very tight handle, attacks the paint, great crossover, good build on this one.  Very bouncy when going for rebounds or on the break.

Torin Dorn, a 6’3, 2014 Vance HS (Charlotte) Good defender, rebounds the ball well, knows how to score, plays rim to rim, loves to compete and you can see that in him nearly every play that he is involved in. Charlotte has offered.

Alston Thompson, 6’6, 2014 Durham (NC) Hillside HS Long and athletic, strong player that rebounds & blocks shots.

Austin and Taylor Hatfield of Davie County HS (NC) Both streaky shooters, smart, very aware, all over the floor and high basketball IQ’s. Joining the Martin twins at Davie HS this year, will make for a interesting scenario when playoff time comes around.

Gary Clark, a 6’7, 2014 Clayton HS (NC) Very good handle, can play the 3 at next level, good shooter, attacks the lane, high riser. Played most of the day under the weather. Great motor on a kid who forgot his ashtma inhaler at home and did not use during the event. Has some big time offers and interest. Clemson was in this past week.

John Pride, 6’2, 2015 Glenn Allen (VA) Strong body, can attack paint & cup. Can finish at the rim on the break in transition or when he beats his man in the half court set.

Michael White 6’1, 2015 Charlotte Country Day (NC) Nice pull up jumper & runner/floater he was hitting consistently.

Colton Bishop, 6’1, 2014 Forsyth Country Day (NC) One of the quickest players with the ball, can finish at the rim. Knows where the ball should be during every possesion and puts it there on a needle. Picked up an offer from Gardner-Webb Unviersity last week.

Zach Hartle, 6’5, 2015 West Stokes HS (NC) Active on boards and a good shooter with a soft touch. Good mid-range shot with a pure form.

Zane Waterman, 6’7, 2014 Fayetteville Academy (NC) Strong player, attacks the rim, had some nice dunks. Had a lot of coaches asking about him during the event. One former coach said ” He has some stuff to his game”. Long and does not back down, loves to take contact and bang in the paint.

 

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A Look at Kappa Magic 16U Summer Review

August 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment

In our May 22nd issue of the Phenom Hoop Report, we wrote about some of the top players in the 16U age division of the Reebok Showcase Challenge and two players that stood out were Taylor and Austin Hatfield of Kappa Magic. We wrote the following about them.  6’1 2014 Taylor and Austin Hatfield- Kappa Magic 16U: This was our first time watching the other set of “twins” for the tournament and we may have set a record of having three sets of twins playing at the Reebok Showdown. While the Martin twins of Davie County and Team Loaded AAU has enjoyed the most recognition and rightfully so, the Hatfield twins are definitely  talented young players that are proven winners. Austin Hatfield averaged 19 PPG while his brother Austin finished with 14 PPG, but it is their approach to the game that is impressive. You have two young players that play the game the right way, they compete, guard and defend, but most of all they play HARD! They are both fundamentally sound that has a high basketball IQ and advanced knowledge of the game. They helped Kappa Magic go 3-0 in pool play and they upset SEBL 16U and the WV Wildcats 16U to make it to the championship bracket. Both players are proficient 3 point shooters and have advanced arsenal of offensive moves and scoring ability.

The great thing about the Kappa Magic 16U team is the roster is made of local players and made a name for themselves during the July “live period.” Kappa Magic 16U participated in the CP3 Invitational and won the Silver Bracket Championship as 6’1 Austin Hatfield of Davie County HS had a game high 32 points and averaged 24 PPG during the tournament. Later on, Kappa Magic traveled down to the Peach State Tournament in Aiken, South Carolina and made it to the Sweet 16. While many people may not think this is a worthy accomplishment, one has to remember this team’s roster is from local players in the Winston-Salem, North Carolina area. In one of the marquee matchups during the Peach State Tournament, Kappa Magic beat a tough and talented Upward Stars team. Leading the way for Kappa Magic was Taylor Hatfield as he went an impressive 6-6 from the three point line and 6’7 2014 PF Coye Simmons of Winston Salem Prep had a monster rebounding game with 17 boards. Be sure to check out our previous article on Simmons from the Reebok Challenge.

After Peach State, Kappa Magic traveled to Richmond, Virginia to participate in the Big Shots Tournament and lost in the championship by 3 in OT. 6’6 2014 PF Deshaunte Carelock who will be attending High Point Wesleyan averaged 20 PPG while Austin Hatfield averaged 18 PPG. Carelock is a physically mature PF that combines strength and power on the interior, but adds a game of finesse by his ability to step out and knock down the 10-15 foot jumper. He is a powerful dunker and is a serious D 1 prospect. Also having a great July showing for Kappa Magic was 6’3 2014 PG Justice Cuthbertson of High Point Westchester. Cuthbertson is a strong and powerful PG who is an outstanding on the ball defender. Cuthbertson is an alum of the NC Phenom 150 and we were impressed with his play at the Reebok Challenge. Be sure to read about him from our June 25th Recruiting Round Table.  6’4 2014 SG Nick Powell of Northwest Guilford was again big by hitting key shots down the stretch. We like the upside of Powell’s ability to stretch the defense with his accurate perimeter shooting. Powell has excellent shooting fundamentals and technique and is also an excellent student.

Coach Eric Alspaugh of Kappa Magic 16U stated the following “We were  fortunate enough to have two great Point Guards leading our team this July.  6’1 Taylor Hatfield is a disciplined PG that runs our offense beautifully.  He moves defenders and gets everyone involved.  He is a true Combo Guard that can take over offensively if necessary.  His ridiculous range earns him the nickname Jimmer.  6’3 Justice Cuthbertson is a quick PG that can penetrate and dish beautifully.  This proved especially helpful since Kappa Magic is loaded with shooters.  Justice’s on the ball defense was impressive and created offense for Kappa.  His energy was infectious.  6’1 Austin Hatfield may have the quickest release I’ve ever seen and seems to have ice running through his veins, knocking down shots at the buzzer to put Kappa in OT and win us games.  This lefty is deadly from the corner and just as deadly off the dribble.  He is a scrappy player that is fun to watch.  6’6 Deshaunte Carelock joined Kappa Magic late July with an immediate impact.  His athleticism is impressive.  He plays above the rim, has a beautiful jump shot and a great mid-range game that is rare today.  6’4 Nick Powell has great court awareness, high IQ and comes up with big shots at critical times.  He is a great teammate and very coachable.  6’7 Coye Simmons continues to improve his game.  Coye battled for 17 rebounds against the Upward Stars and averaged 8 PPG & 11 RPG at Peach State.  He has great length and with a size 18 shoe, appears not to be done growing. Tyriq Royal (East Forsyth HS) and Greg Howard (Winston Salem Prep) brought great energy off the bench and helped Kappa have a 14-6 record in July.”

We strongly feel the Hatfield twins, Justice Cuthbertson, Deshaunte Carelook, and Coye Simmons are definite D1 prospects with Nick Powell not far behind.

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Recruiting Round Table Part 4

July 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Player: 6’1 Brandon Roddy 2014
City: Monroe, NC
Class: 2014
Twitter: @Hoopin4_Days
High School: Monroe High School
HS Head Coach: Johnny Sowell
AAU Team: Team United 16U
AAU Coach: Darryl Swilling
Interest: Wingate, Hampton University, St. Marys and NCCU
Evaluation: As a sophomore, Brandon Roddy averaged 16PPG, 4APG, and 4RPG for Monroe High School and his individual and team play was worthy of making the All Union County First Team and All Conference First Team. Roddy is an athletic guard with good speed and quickness and has little to no problem into the lane where he finishes with consistency. While Roddy enjoyed many 20+ point games as a sophomore, he is equally talented with his passes. Roddy is a consensus D1 prospect and look for his interest level continue to increase this summer with the Team United 16U AAU squad.

Player: 6’1” DeShar Thomas
City: Goldsboro NC
Class:  2014
Twitter Name: @DesharThomas30
High School: Wayne Country Day
HS Coach: Terry Jones
AAU Team: Showtime Allstars
AAU Coach: James Black
Interest: Davidson, Radford, Wofford, UNC-Wilmington
Evaluation: Coach Terry Jones of Wayne Country Day stated “DeShar Thomas is an excellent combo guard who’s growing into an experienced, controlled player.  His quickness and ability to make plays were instrumental for WCDS in the 2011-12 basketball season where he led the team in scoring at 18ppg.  He’s a ‘coach’s’ player; an excellent teammate and student, wonderful character on and off the court, and an emerging leader! Along with his desire and passion to be better than he was the day before, the element that separates him from many other players is his ability to put the ball in the hole!  Deshar is such a prolific scorer that even while possibly being in a scoring drought, you never want to see him turn down attempts.  He has the ability to change the game with a quick surge of scoring whether feet behind the three point arc, pushing and making plays in transition, or getting to the rim and loading from the free throw line. DeShar is most certainly an under the radar talent who will serve valuably to the next-level program that takes opportunity to invest in themselves by paying attention to him over the next two years…

Player:  6’5 Blake Cranor
Class:  2013
High School: Lake Norman HS
Twitter Name:  @blakecranor
HS coach:  Brandon Jolly
AAU Team:  Carolina Surge
AAU coach:  Larry Jordan
Interest:  Pfeiffer, Methodist, Washington & Lee
Evaluation: Cranor is a fundamentally sound player that displays a soft shooting touch out to 15 feet. His size and ability to shoot the ball will garnish interest from D3 to NAIA schools. He is an outstanding student, but his understanding of the game and strong basketball IQ are his strongest attributes. Cranor uses position and boxes out well to gain an advantage for rebounding against bigger, stronger and more athletic players. He could garnish more interest with improved strength and athleticism.

Player: 6’1 Austin Hatfield
Class: 2014
High School: Davie County HS
Twitter Name: @austinhatfield4
AAU Team: Kappa Magic (16u)
Interest: BYU, Stanford, Western Carolina, Elon, Liberty
Evaluation: Austin Hatfield had an outstanding performance at the Inaugural Reebok Showdown and his interest and offer list will only continue to grow this summer. A hard working guard that competes, defends, and plays with an aggressive style of ball that is refreshing today. His twin brother Taylor will team up with the Martin twins at Davie County next season and watch their recruitment gain traction and momentum. They are fun to watch and they know how to play the game the correct way. Here is our observations from the Reebok tournament. Austin averaged 19 PPG for Kappa Magic and no one outplayed/outworked this young man.

Player: 6’1 Taylor Hatfield
Class: 2014
High School: Davie County HS
Twitter Name: @taytayhatfield
AAU Team: Kappa Magic (16u)
Interest: BYU, Stanford, Western Carolina, Elon, Liberty
Evaluation: Like this twin brother Austin, a hard-nosed young player that give maximum effort 100% of the time. Knows how to run a team efficiently and effectively and does all the little things/intangibles on the court that enable his team to be successful.

From previous coverage of the twins:

6’1 2014 Taylor and Austin Hatfield- Kappa Magic 16U: This was our first time watching the other set of “twins” for the tournament and we may have set a record of having three sets of twins playing at the Reebok Showdown. While the Martin twins of Davie County and Team Loaded AAU has enjoyed the most recognition and rightfully so, the Hatfield twins are definitely  talented young players that are proven winners. Austin Hatfield averaged 19 PPG while his brother Austin finished with 14 PPG, but it is their approach to the game that is impressive. You have two young players that play the game the right way, they compete, guard and defend, but most of all they play HARD! They are both fundamentally sound that has a high basketball IQ and advanced knowledge of the game. They helped Kappa Magic go 3-0 in pool play and they upset SEBL 16U and the WV Wildcats 16U to make it to the championship bracket. Both players are proficient 3 point shooters and have advanced arsenal of offensive moves and scoring ability.

Player: Gregory Joyner Jr.
City: Charlotte
Class: 2016
High School: A.L. Brown H.S.
High School Coach: Shelwyn Klutz
AAU Team: Carolina Blazers
AAU Coach: Patrick Torrence
Interest: music, church activities, being with family
Evaluation: At the spring NC Phenom 150 camp, Joyner dominated the play at the middle school level. A talented young PG with advanced ball handling and passing skills. He has mastered the Earl Monroe “reverse spin” move and makes difficult moves look easy for his age/grade. He is a unselfish guard that plays hard on each and every possession. His passion is impressive and his determined approach should brode well for the talented young player. Joyner is a model citizen and excels in the classroom as on the basketball court as he has all his priorities in order.

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Recruiting Round Table Part 1

June 11, 2012 by 1 Comment

In today’s issue, we want to introduce players that are currently “under the radar” and with summer elite camps coming up, you may want to personally invite many of these prospects to summer camp. We have included pertinent information such as their high school and AAU coaches email that will be important in communicating with the appropriate people.

Player: 6’8 Mark Pollack
Class:   2013
City: Charlotte, North Carolina
High School:  Charlotte Catholic
Twitter Name:  @Mpollack33
High School Coach: Mike King
AAU/Club Team:  Team Charlotte
Club Team Coach:  Jeff McInnis
Evaluation: Mark Pollack has been a regular of the NC Phenom 150 Camp and our Fall Drills and Skills Camp. We have written about Pollack on past occasions and it has been fun watching the growth, development and improvement of this young man. Pollack averaged 14.8 PPG as a junior and shot 47% from the 3 point line. He earned a spot on the Mega & All Conference team and for the first time in 15 years, Charlotte Catholic won over 20 games. Pollack is a proficient shooter and has a high release point and a rather quick release. He is an exceptional student and outstanding citizen that dovetails with his overall basketball skill set. He is a legitimate D1 prospect and should find a home in the Southern Conference, Big South or a high academic institution such as the Ivy League. Without question, one of the better perimeter shooters in North Carolina for the 2013 class, plus he has grown to 6’8!

Player: 6’7 Brian J. White
Class: 2013
City: Chesterfield, Virginia
High School: Sports Quest Academy
Twitter Name: @brianwhite32
AAU Team: Team Loaded
Offers:  Appalachian State, UNC-G
Interest:  Florida State, Iowa, Marymount University, Furman, University of Richmond, UVA
Evaluation: Brian White already sports offers from Appalachian State and UNC-G and look for that list to grow. The NC Phenom 150 Alum has developed a mid range game that will make him an important recruit along with his long 6’7 frame. White is a “blue collar” young man with a tremendous work ethic and has been an important member of the “loaded” Team Loaded squad from Virginia. White will attend Sports Quest Academy for his senior season and look for his stock to continue to rise. Be sure to check out the write up from the NC Phenom 150 Camp this past March.

Player: 6’7 Daniel Bridges
Class: 2013
City: Spartanburg, South Carolina
High School: Landrum High School
AAU Team: Upward Stars
Interest: USC- Upstate, Gardner-Webb, WestPoint, Presbyterian, Furman, Anderson, Citadel, Davidson, East Carolina University, Elon, High Point University, Appalachian State
Evaluation: Daniel Bridges is a solid fundamentally sound “combo forward” and has the ability to step and knock down the mid-range jumper. He is garnishing a lot of D1 interest and with added physical strength, Bridges could obtain that cherished D1 offer.

Player: 6’4 Reed Lucas
Class:  2013
City: Greensboro, North Carolina
High School:  Greensboro Day School
Twitter Name:  @Reed_Lucas11
AAU Team:  Team Cobras
Email for AAU coach: TBD
Interest:  Liberty, Elon, Furman, UNC-G, Appalachian State, Bucknell
Evaluation: Reed Lucas plays for Coach Freddie Johnson of tradition rich Greensboro Day School and that alone should be enough for D1 schools to aggressively recruit this young gunslinger. Lucas is a fundamentally sound player with a tremendously high basketball IQ. He is sneaky athletic and will surprise you with his quick first step and leaping ability. More importantly, he is a textbook shooter that can quickly shoot the opposing team out of the ball game. With the growing shortage of quality shooters, Lucas should be a player schools in the Big South and Southern Conference should monitor carefully over the July live period.

Player: 6’5 Ashley Williams
Class: 2013
City: Wilson, North Carolina
High School: Greenfield School
Twitter Name: @ashwill20
AAU Team: SEBL
Interest:  Davidson, Richmond, UNC-W, Coastal Carolina, Western Carolina, East Carolina, Presbyterian, Lafayette, Marist, Fairfield
Evaluation: We have been impressed with the consistent play of the long and athletic WG from Morehead City. He plays much bigger than his 6’5 frame and has a nice arsenal of offensive moves that makes him effective on the perimeter or attacking the basket. We wrote about Ashley from the SEBL and this is what we had to say.

Player: 6’3  Aaron Williams
Class: 2013
City: Wilson, North Carolina
High School: Greenfield School
Twitter Name: @aaronw15
AAU Team:  SEBL
Interest: Davidson, Coastal Carolina, Lafayette,
Evaluation: Aaron is more of a “combo guard” with outstanding skill sets. We like his ability to handle and pass the ball for his size. He plays within the structure of the team and is a “glue guy” that is needed on so many teams. We like the way he plays within himself and has the ability to showcase his strengths while minimizing his weaknesses on the court. He is advanced in his understanding of the game and rarely makes mistakes.

Name:  6’3 Ot Elmore
Class: 2013
City: Charleston, West Virginia
High School: South Charleston High School: Will transfer to FUMA
Twitter Name: @ogeiii
AAU Team: WV Wildcats
Interest:  William & Mary, VMI, Ohio University
Evaluation: Ot Elmore is an outstanding perimeter shooter especially in a “catch and shoot” situation, but is improving in his ability to shoot off the dribble and create his own shot. Elmore has excellent basketball IQ and “under-estimated athleticism.” Unfortunately, too many people view him only as a 6’3 white kid that can only shoot, which is far from the obvious. Elmore is a tough young player that plays with a lot of passion and determination. His skill sets shout D1 and once more schools have a chance to watch him this summer, they too will agree that his sneaky athleticism and shooting ability from the perimeter will garnish him his first D1 offer.

Player: 6’8 Jacob Nabatoff
Class: 2013
City: Charlotte, North Carolina
High School: Charlotte Latin School
Twitter Name: @JacobNabatoff
AAU Team: Charlotte Reign
Evaluation: Jacob Nabatoff is the epidimy of the term student-athlete. Nabatoff has grown tremendously and his skill set is starting to match his size. He is an hard working young man that has improved over the course of his high school career. Currently, a borderline D2/D1 prospect and the July live period will help gauge his appropriate level of collegiate basketball. That being said, a rapidly improving player that hasn’t played organized basketball for a long period of time. He has caught on quickly and what you see currently is far from the finished product.

Player: 6’1 Kevin Weckworth
Class: 2013
High School: Bishop McGuiness Catholic
Twitter Name: @kweck21
AAU Team: NC Spartans Elite
Offers: Belmont Abbey
Interest: Pfeiffer, Radford, will attend Colgate Elite Camp and Columbia Elite Camp
Evaluation: Kevin Weckworth is an academically grounded player that may just find himself playing in the prestigious Ivy League. Naturally, Weckworth is a fundamentally sound player with outstanding basketball IQ and has a great understanding of the game. His ability to run the PG position and his efficient perimeter shooting will make him a priority of a high academic program. He is a low risk player that works equally in the classroom as the basketball court.

Player: 5’9 Hunter Caldwell
Class: 2013
High School: North Lincoln High School
Evaluation:  Hunter Caldwell is a solid young PG that could play at a D2 or NAIA level. He has a blend of athleticism and skills that accompany his understanding of the game. He plays under control and has the ability to run a team efficiently in transition or in the half court.

Player: 6’3  Jeremy Wallace
Class: 2013
High School: Walnut Grove Christian School
AAU Team: EA Prep Stars
Interest: Lafayette University, Jacksonville University, Bridgewater, University of New England, Gardner Webb, College of Charleston
Evaluation: Jeremy Wallace is a strong and athletic WG and is best at attacking the basket. He has excellent length with his 6’3 frame and plays equally hard on the defensive end of the floor as the offensive end. He has a high motor and plays hard. He values the ball and doesn’t mind getting into the chest of the imposing offensive player. He is already gaining a lot of D1 interest and look for his offer list to match his interest list by the end of the summer.

Player: 6’1 Austin Hatfield
Class: 2014
High School: Davie County HS
Twitter Name: @austinhatfield4
AAU Team: Kappa Magic (16u)
Interest: BYU, Stanford, Western Carolina, Elon, Liberty
Evaluation: Austin Hatfield had an outstanding performance at the Inaugural Reebok Showdown and his interest and offer list will only continue to grow this summer. A hard working guard that competes, defends, and plays with an aggressive style of ball that is refreshing today. His twin brother Taylor will team up with the Martin twins at Davie County next season and watch their recruitment gain traction and momentum. They are fun to watch and they know how to play the game the correct way. Here is our observations from the Reebok tournament   Austin averaged 19 PPG for Kappa Magic and no one outplayed/outworked this young man.

Player: 6’1 Taylor Hatfield
Class: 2014
High School: Davie County HS
AAU Team: Kappa Magic (16u)
Interest: BYU, Stanford, Western Carolina, Elon, Liberty
Evaluation: Like this twin brother Austin, a hard-nosed young player that give maximum effort 100% of the time. Knows how to run a team efficiently and effectively and does all the little things/intangibles on the court that enable his team to be successful.

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