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NC Phenom 150 Camp Part 5

October 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment

In today’s issue, we will take a look at the next tier of prospects in the 2016 class that made an impression on the numerous scouts in attendance including the Phenom Hoop Report.

6’2 2016 Curt Jones of Highland Springs HS in Richmond, VA

Curt Jones was one of the top 5 freshmen in attendance at the NC Phenom 150 Camp and according to Coach Randy Peele, is already a solid MM D1 prospect. Jones has a unique blend of athleticism and skill set that will make him one of the top freshmen in the state of Virginia. He is that good! He has physical intangibles with explosive leaping ability, but he simply knows how to use his physical strengths in scoring with ease. Without question, Jones production matched his potential and was outstanding in scoring in various ways. He was knocking down 3 pointers, using dribble drive pull up jumpers and also driving hard to the rim. Without knowing his grade, Jones played like an upperclassman and he will be one to put in your SIM card. On the defensive side of the ball, Jones was active and used his length and athleticism to bother smaller guards. We feel if Jones continues to develop and add strength, he will become a HM prospect.

6’7 2016 Varun Piplani of Leesville HS in Raleigh, NC

Varun Piplani is a very slender and lanky WF that may not pass the look test at first, but once he steps out on the floor, the young frosh has all the potential and skill set of a solid D1 prospect. He is a highly skilled shooter that knocked down shots all day long. He has good ball handling and passing skills for his size/position and once he gets into the weight room, his game will go to a new level. He has good, but not great athleticism but has good potential and skill set for his frame. Coach Randy Peele stated, “Piplani can really shoot the ball and is a solid MM D1 prospect.” In addition, Piplani is an excellent student.

6’5 2016 Nick Sherrod of St. Christopher HS in Richmond, VA

The state of Virginia and especially the Richmond area is absolutely loaded with top young talent. Nick Sherrod already has a physically mature college ready frame and while his athleticism may be ahead of his skill set, but Coach Randy Peele stated it best, “Nick Sherrod is a lock for D1.” Sherrod physical strength allows him to dominate around the rim and is a willing rebounder on both ends of the court. His aggressive approach is appealing and his work ethic is second to none. Sherrod definitely passes the look test and with skill development over the next few years, we will be garnishing interest from different levels of D1 schools.

6’3 2016 SG Jame’z Rogers of Wando HS in Hanahan, SC

Jame’z Rogers is an explosive combo guard that has a physically mature body and he uses his body extremely well especially in attacking the basket. He loves to drive and attack every opportunity and uses his athleticism to finish above the rim. While he didn’t shoot a lot of jumpers his shooting technique was solid and according to Coach Randy Peele, Rogers is a legit MM D1 prospect. He has a solid work ethic and played both ends of the court equally well.

6’7 2016 Matt Kalaf of North Raleigh Christian HS in Raleigh, NC

When you are 6’7 and can shoot the ball as well as Kalaf, you definitely need to put this young man in your SIM card. He was knocking down 3 pointers all day, but more importantly his young man as a sweet shooting stroke. He was especially deadly in a catch and shoot situation and moved well off the ball, which is a unique skill for young players. In addition, Kalaf was able to shoot off the dribble in the half court and we feel Kalaf has one of the nicest strokes in the 2016 in North Carolina. Coach Randy Peele stated “Kalaf needs to be on MM D1 recruiting list ASAP, he is that good.” More importantly, Kalaf has a 4.0 GPA for his first semester. Student athlete!

6’1 2016 PG Ray Kowalski of Gray Stone Day School in Misenheimer, NC

Ray Kowalski is a highly skilled PG that plays with a lot of energy and passion. His full throttle approach to the game is appealing and his aggressive in finding scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates. He has his foot on the offensive pedal and Kowalski has a nice arsenal of offensive moves. He has an excellent change of pace and cross over move, plus used the step back move effectively. Kowalski was hitting jumpers and utilizing the floater as an effective offensive move. Kowalski is a scoring PG that has the ability to be the team facilitator that has the tools to be a solid D1 prospect.

6’4 2016 Tremain Lawrence of Middle Creek HS in Garner, NC

Tremain Lawrence is a physically mature combo forward that uses his strength and athleticism effectively on the interior as well as the perimeter. He is an above the rim player and is a willing rebounder and his blue-collar approach to the game makes him attractive. Lawrence is a banger and bruiser on the interior and his strength and power makes him tough to defend and give off the boards. Defensively, he has solid lateral movement and guarded smaller and quicker players. He played equally on both ends of the court. Like many strong and athletic young players, his physically maturity is further along than his skill set, but he has 3 years to develop that.

6’1 2016 PG Timmy Walker of The Christ School in Arden, NC

Timmy Walker possesses tremendous athleticism and will be one of the top players in the 2016 class of North Carolina. He has speed and explosive leaping ability and has the ability to score in various ways. He can knock down 3 pointers from the perimeter, but is tough to handle in the open court. He has the ability to finish above the rim, but also has developed a solid mid range dribble drive pull up jumper. Currently, Walker is more of a scoring PG and has plenty of time to master the nuisances of the PG position. He is a hard worker and has the ability to become a premier PG in the class of 2016.

5’9 2016 PG Caron Corpening of Stephens HS in Hickory, NC

Caron Corpening is another promising young PG in the North Carolina class of 2016. Corpening has speed and quickness and understands the responsibilities of the PG position, which is important for a young player. That being said, we are more impressed with his defensive presence on the court. Corpening is a hawkish “on the ball defender” and his lateral quickness is superb. Corpening will accept any challenge defensively and his effort guarding the opposing PG is second to none. He absolutely gets after it and not many young prospects take as much pride in their defense as Corpening.

6’1 2016 Aaron Gottfried of Raleigh Broughton in Raleigh, NC

It is just a matter of time become the younger Gottfried starts making a name for himself in the 2016 class of North Carolina. His older brother Cameron made an impact at the camp, but Aaron also enjoyed accolades from many of the scouts in attendance. Aaron has an advanced skill set for a freshman and complete understanding of the camp. Simply stated, he is a “coaches son” on the court and the younger Gottfried will surprise you with his quickness and sneaky athleticism. He has solid ball handling and passing skills, but feel like his best position will be at the shooting guard. More importantly, Aaron plays hard and gives maximum effort!

5’8 2016 Daryl Myers of Fredericksburg Christian School in Fredericksburg, VA

Myers is a quick on quick PG that is the ultimate team facilitator and is a willing passer that enjoys getting his teammates involved. While Myers has the ability to score, he uses his quickness to get into the lane and kick out to open teammates. In addition, we liked his overall attitude on the court and often this character trait goes unnoticed. A true team player and a PG that others enjoy playing with. He is unselfish and gets his teammates involved, which is sometimes rare in camp setting. Players like Myers often doesn’t get the attention deserved, but a PG that plays the game the right way with a positive attitude deserves special attention.

5’7 2016 PG Carion Eaton of Middleburg Academy in Stafford, VA

Carion Eaton was a “jitterbug” on both ends of the court. The undersized PG proved that quickness and speed along with a full throttle approach can and will make you an effective player on the court. He has “jet like” speed and is difficult to guard in the open court. He has blow by speed, but we liked the fact that Eaton used his speed and lateral quickness to harass the opposing PG by literally getting up in their faces. Just a freshman, Eaton is definitely one to monitor and watch for future growth and development.

6’1 2016 Avery Metcalf of Hickory Ridge HS in Harrisburg, NC

Avery Metcalf is a promising young athlete that happens to basketball.  He has a good basketball body for a freshman and has a solid understanding of the game. Metcalf has good fundamentals and a solid basketball IQ that combined with his athleticism made him an intriguing player.  Metcalf is one of those players that just seem to do a little bit of everything well and has a solid approach to the game. He played within the team structure and rarely tried to force the action. He was very unselfish and was a willing passer and did an ample job of getting his teammates involved.

6’4 2017 David Caraher of Culbreath Middle School in Chapel Hill, NC

Caraher participated in the Saturday NC Junior Phenom session and his skill set and talent made it easy for him to play with the high school division on Sunday. He has excellent size and skill set for just an 8th grader and Coach Randy Peele stated, “Caraher plays hard and competes! He has a unique understanding of how to play for his age/grade. He has really outstanding size and if he continues to improve could be a HM players.” In my opinion, Caraher has a quiet confidence and skill set that will easily separate him from his peers. He is advanced beyond his years and is definitely a young prospect to put in your SIM card. He can shoot and handle the ball and fit right in with the high school division.

5’4 2017 James West IV of Christ Church in Woodbridge, VA

James West IV is one of the top ball handlers in the class of 2017 in the country. He has advanced ball handling and passing skills and felt at ease playing with the high school players on Sunday. Like Caraher, his skill set is advanced beyond his years and will be one to watch over the years. He can light it up from the perimeter and can become an elite level PG down the road.

 

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Young players stand out at Phenom 150

October 8, 2012 by 4 Comments

The North Carolina Phenom 150 Camp Sunday session is dedicated to players in grades nine through 12, making for an event with a wide range of skill-sets and abilities. Though there were numerous upperclassmen in the event, the class of 2016 seemed to steal the show.

Many of the camp’s top players were among the freshman class, including a high number of guards. Also part of the 2016 class was perhaps the camp’s top overall player – Deshawn Corprew from Hampton (Va.) Phoebus High.

The 6-5 wing put on a show all day long, scoring on the perimeter, creating for himself and facilitating for his teammates. Corprew, a high effort player as well, put his defensive skills on display demonstrating his all-around game that will likely result in high-level interest as he moves through the high school ranks.

While Corprew might have been the best overall, the Phenom 150 Camp also produced a handful of top of the line point and combo guards.

Timmy Walker, a 6-1 point guard from Charlotte (N.C.) The Christ School, showed his ability to facilitate an offense as well as put defenders on their heels with his knack for driving to the basket and getting easy looks around the rim.

Walker generated offense rather easily with his vision and understanding of the position, ultimately giving some of his elder, higher profile teammates such as Gary Clark opportunities to gain uncontested baskets.

Walker’s toughness and strength helped the young player become a force on the defensive end of the floor as well.

Joining Walker in his quest to put his name on the map at the Phenom 150 was Carion Eaton, an undersized 5-7 point guard from Stafford (Va.) Middleburg Academy that played much bigger than his frame.

Eaton was fearless with the ball in his hands, directing traffic and putting his older teammates in place. He took complete control of his team’s offense, something coaches love to see out of young players.

Justise Kithcart, a 6-1 point guard from Durham (N.C.) Riverside was showing why he belongs in the conversation right now and likely for years to come, as he had several of the national recruiting and scouting services raving about his ability to hold down the position.

Fellow class of 2016 talent and Triangle product Tremain Lawrence from Garner (N.C.) Middle Creek also saw his name popping frequently throughout the day for a consistent performance.

In addition to quality players from the 2016 class, the 2015 group featured its share of big time talent as well.

Hunter Seacat, a 6-8 post from Mooresville (N.C.) Lake Norman, loved doing the dirty work in the paint. The sophomore understood and accepted his role as a post presence and consistently cleaned up the glass, earning himself several easy stick back buckets.

He also appeared to pride himself in strong defensive play. Seacat displayed great body control and solid timing in blocking shots. Despite his youth, he played with a high IQ and never tried to step outside of his game and abilities.

Michael Hodge, yet another Durham (N.C.) Hillside product, played the point guard position very well. He used the Phenom 150 Camp to put his inside and outside game on display – hitting shots from behind the 3-point stripe and attacking the basket and opposing big men.

The class of 2015 also featured Saleik Edwards, a 6-2 guard from Winterville (N.C.) South Central High. 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.

Overall, young guards and wings were crawling out of the woodwork at the Phenom 150 Camp, assuring everyone that the classes of 2015 and 2016 should be deep with perimeter prospects.

 

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Several stand out at Elite 75

September 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The Elite 75 camp was loaded with talent and prospects maintained their place in the spotlight while some new names played their way into the picture. Who stood out to us? Check out our detailed report.

6’7 2014 Dwayne Morgan-Baltimore City College HS- Baltimore, MD

Without question, Morgan was one of the premier players at the Elite 75. He has a rare blend of length, athleticism, and skill that separates him from his peers. He has the ability to make advanced ball handling moves off the dribble. He felt more comfortable attacking the rim and didn’t take many perimeter jump shots. He has been nursing an injury and was his first competitive action in over 4 weeks. We were impressed with his ability to play defense and especially boxing out which is often unheard of in camp setting. Morgan mentioned UNLV, Maryland, Georgetown, UNC and Texas as his top five, but stated it was subject to chance. Just a 2014 prospect and we’re sure that list will continue to evolve.

6’8 2014 Tariq Owens- St. Vincent Palotti HS- Baltimore, MD

Owens came into the event with little to no hype or fanfare, but the Amile Jefferson body clone was one of the surprise players and did more to advance his stock than any single player. The long and wiry athletic wing has a nice midrange shooting touch. He is active on both ends of the court. He has fast switch muscles and is extremely quick off his feet. His length allows him to alter and block shots. Owens stated he has an offer from USF and is getting interest from Maryland, Miami, George Mason and Tennessee. Look for his stock continues to rise. He is definitely a prospect that high majors should monitor over the upcoming season and next spring/summer.

6’8 2013 Kennedy Meeks- West Charlotte HS- Charlotte, NC

One has to give Meeks credit for participating in the event. A consensus top 40 prospect, Meeks was just having fun for the day. He simply has the best set of hands and makes the overhead outlet pass as fluent as any one player to come along in quite some time. He used the event to showcase his outside touch. It looks like the recruiting battle is down to 5 schools: UNC, NC State, UK, IU and Georgetown. Meeks stated he was looking for a team that emphasized defense and had great team unity, plus an outstanding coaching staff.

6’7 2014 Dante Buford- Arlington Country Day- Jacksonville, FL

We have appropriately nicknamed Dante “Dr. Dunk” and he more than earned his nickname this weekend. He is truly one of the freakiest WF in the country. He is brutal on the rim, but showcased a much more improved shooting touch from the perimeter. He has good ball handling and passing skills for his position. We strongly feel he is vastly undervalued in the national rankings. While the majority of his interest is coming from mid majors, we still believe Buford is ready to take the next step.

6’11 280 lb. 2014 Lloyd Burgess- The Christ School- Arden, NC

Burgess is still a little raw and doesn’t possess outstanding quickness or foot speed. That being said, he runs the floor well enough due to his lack of conditioning. He also looked like he was nursing a sore knee, but fought through it for the day.  He is absolutely a “load” in the paint and he has super huge/soft hands. We were impressed with his ability to catch the ball in traffic. He does an adequate job of keeping the ball high on rebounds. With improved conditioning and game experience, mid majors will definitely be monitoring his progress at Christ School.

6’0 2014 PG Kamau Stokes- Dunbar HS- Baltimore, MD

Stokes was one of the top point guards in attendance at the Elite 75. He showcased a beautiful jumper and played “string music” consistently throughout the day. He is poised and exhibited outstanding floor leadership and directed players throughout the day. He has excellent quickness and a sure fire no miss mid major prospect.

5’10 2014 PG Marcus Johnson- Evelyn Mack Academy- Charlotte, NC

One word that simply describes Johnson is “explosive.” Outside of Dr. Dunk Buford, Johnson brought the house down with some of his impressive dunks. Johnson possesses a “wicked” right to left cross over and his speed off the dribble is difficult to contain. He has worked hard on his dribble drive pull up jumper and that seemed to be his best and most consistent offensive move for the day. The next step in his development is becoming an astute floor general.

6’2 2014 PG/SG Rashad Wattie- St. Frances Academy- Baltimore, MD

Wattie is a physically mature and athletic “combo” guard that is oozing with potential and upside. His strength, power and leaping ability for his size is impressive and on the offensive end of the court, he is difficult to contain. He has a “full throttle” approach to the game and has a quick first step and once he is by you, he is at the rim finishing with authority. He played with poise and confidence throughout the day and should be a prospect for MM schools.

5’9 2014 PG Trey Foster- West Charlotte HS- Charlotte, NC

We have seen Foster countless times throughout his young AAU and high school career. He has a reputation for being a big time shot maker and many people have labeled him as an undersized scoring PG. That being said, Foster relished the role of being floor general for the day as he was more concerned for setting up teammates and running his team. Foster has tremendous self-confidence, which is appealing, and his winning attitude on the court is contagious. Foster should be a high priority for schools in the Southern Conference, Big South and even CAA level.

6’1 2016 PG Timmy Walker- The Christ School- Arden, NC

Walker is one of the promising young players in a loaded 2016 class for North Carolina. Walker has a physically mature and athletic frame and possesses strength, quickness and power for his age/grade. He is explosive off the dribble and has mastered a mid range pull up jumper which is unique for his class. He has the ability to knock down perimeter jumpers with consistency and also take his man off the dribble. The next step in his development is mastering the nuisances of being a floor general.

6’4 2014 SG Che Bob- Arlington Country Day School- Jacksonville, FL

Che Bob is a strong and athletic WG that possesses all the physical intangibles for his size/position. 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 offensively, but needs to have stronger effort more of the time. We were impressed with his lateral quickness and can create havoc defensively when he wants to. While we have seen him shoot the perimeter jump shot in past venues, he was more comfortable attacking the rim. Che Bob should be a solid MM prospect.

6’6 2013 PF BJ Gladden- Olympic HS- Charlotte, NC

Gladden is a strong and physically gifted player that is excellent finishing at the rim. He has excellent body control and has the unique ability to use either hand efficiently and effectively. We project Gladden more as an undersized PF.

5’10 2014 PG Giovanni Mack- Providence HS- Charlotte, NC

The best word to describe Mack is “solid.” A true floor leader/general that plays the game the right way from the PG position and rarely makes a bad play even in a camp setting. He has a solidly built frame and his strength will surprise you. He has the ability to score from the perimeter but he uses his dribble drive ability to get into the gaps to set up teammates. He may have been the best pure PG in attendance and has excellent basketball IQ. He knows the value of balancing the floor and setting up his teammates.  He has excellent poise and confidence and will be a PG to watch in the 2014 class in North Carolina.

6’3 2016 PG/SG Kishawn Pritchett- Lake Norman HS- Mooresville, NC

Pritchell is a nice “combo” guard that had the combination of excellent ball handling and passing skills, but the ability to be a lethal shooter from the perimeter. We loved his composure and self-confidence throughout the day. He has solid fundamentals and a nice blend of athleticism to complement his overall game.

5’11 2014 PG Tayon Gleaves- Independence HS- Charlotte, NC

Gleaves is a lefty PG that is quick on quick and has the ability to push him into a D1 prospect with added strength. We hope to check him out more thoroughly throughout his high school season. He could be a sleeper in the class of 2014.

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Recruiting Round Table Part 2

June 12, 2012 by 1 Comment

In today’s issue of Recruiting Round Table Part 2,  we want to introduce players that are currently “under the radar”.

Player: 6’1 PG Colton Bishop
Class: 2014
City: Lewisville, North Carolina
High School: Forsyth Country Day
Twitter Name: @bishizzo1
High School Coach: Jack McHale
AAU Team: NC Spartans
AAU Coach: Brant Short
Interest: Western Carolina, Davidson, Gardner-Webb, NC Central
Evaluation: Bishop is a long and slender PG that is rapidly improving into a solid D1 prospect. He is a tireless worker and is the ultimate gym rat. He will surprise you with his athleticism and has the ability to be a scoring PG or a true facilitator in running his team effectively. Bishop is fundamentally sound player with an outstanding basketball IQ. Last season for FCDS, we was used more as a scoring guard especially with his ability to know down 3 point shots. He is a super young man with high character and any college that secures his commitment will have a great young man/player.

Player: 6’3 Darius Williams
Class: 2014
City: Hemingway, South Carolina
High School: Carvers Bay
High School Coach: J. Mezzatesta
AAU Team: Manzer
AAU Coach: Coach Manzer
Interest: UNC, Louisville, NC State
Evaluation: Williams is an superb athlete that can shine on the football field or on the basketball court. He has a strong frame and his ability to compete, defend, and play with an aggressive fashion is impressive. He is a run/jump athletic WG and with a refined skill set, should see his recruitment explode.

Player: 6’3 John Elmore
Class:2014
City: Charleston, West Virginia
High School: Christ School, Arden NC
Twitter Name: @elmore33
High School Coach: David Gaines
AAU Team: WV Wildcats
Interest:  Alabama, WVU, Wake Forest, Notre Dame, Ohio University, VMI
Evaluation: 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.

Name: 6’0 RJ Hunt
Class 2014
City: Raleigh, North Carolina
High School: Neuse Christian Academy
Twitter Name: @RJ_Hunt_21
High School Coach: Coach Scottie Richardson
AAU Coach:  Bob Harris
Interest: Tennessee,  VCU, George Mason, UGA.
Evaluation: 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.

Name: 6’8 Parker Jones
Class: 2014
City: Mooresville, North Carolina
High School: Lake Norman High School
High School Coach: Brandon Jolly
AAU Team: Carolina Warriors
AAU  Coach:  Thomas Mack
Evaluation: Jones is a solid 6’8 player that is continuing to make strides on the basketball court. He has a soft shooting touch up to 12-15 feet and once he develops more strength and athleticism, his recruitment should pick up. Currently, a D3/D2 prospect, Jones is a strong a student in the classroom and a model citizen that could see more interest with a strong showing during the live July period.

Player: 6’4 SG Nick Powell
Class: 2014
City: Greensboro, North Carolina
High School: Northwest Guilford
Twitter Name: @Nicky_P_
High School Coach:   Lee Reavis
AAU Team: Kappa Magic 16U
AAU coach: Eric Alspaugh
Interest: Western Carolina, Wingate, UNC-G
Evaluation: Powell is a strong SG that has excellent range on his jumper. He is an efficient 3 point shooter with outstanding shooting fundamentals, technique, extension and follow through. While his ability to shoot accurately from the perimeter is his strongest attribute, he will surprise you with his movement without the ball. He is solid in coming off screens and is constantly moving to get open. He has good ball handling skills for his size/position and is able to use either hand while finishing in the lane. The next step for Powell is continued improvement on the defensive end of the floor with increased lateral speed.

You Tube: (Start at 1:30 min)  Nick Powell #21 AAU – Kappa Magic 16U – Boo Williams Nike Invitational 2012

Nick Powell #3 from 2011-2012 Northwest Guilford season.

Player: 5’9  Emmanuel Maree
Class: 2014
City: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
High School: North Forsyth High School
Twitter Name: @EmmanMaree_12
AAU Team: Winston-Salem Warriors
AAU coach: Terrence Petree
Interest: Invited to Wake Forest and UNC-G Elite Camps UNC-G, Winthrop.
Evaluation: Maree is a quick PG that is able to push the ball up the court in an impressive fashion. He has jet like speed and has the ability to penetrate into the lane with ease. He has the ability to finish in the lane, but is quite effective in dishing out to teammates for open shots. He is a true lead guard that makes his teammates better. Currently, a borderline D2/D1 prospect and a strong summer and junior year will help determine his appropriate level.

Player: 5’10  Christian Sexton
Class: 2014
City: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
High School: Bishop McGuiness Catholic
Twitter Name: @shwingo4
High School  Coach: Josh Thompson
AAU Team: NC Spartans Elite
AAU coach: Brant Short
Evaluation: Sexton is a smart and heady PG that has a solid skill set. His strongest attributes are his high basketball IQ and fundamentals. He is an efficient scorer and has excellent range on his perimeter shooting. He is strong academically so D3 should be a proper fit for this young man.

Player: 6’1 Brian Thornton
Class: 2015
City: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
High School Coach: Tom Morgan
AAU Team: SEBL 15U
Interest: Davidson College, Wingate, Seton Hall
Evaluation: Thornton is a strong PG that competes, defends and plays hard. He is one of the better PG’s in the 2015 class in North Carolina. He has good size, strength and power for his age/grade that is matched with good fundamentals and IQ. He has a nice blend of athleticism and skills that should make him a priority in the 2015 class for players in the Old North State.

Player: 6’2  Anthony Bilas
Class: 2015
City: Charlotte, North Carolina
High School:  Charlotte Latin
Twitter Name:  @AnthonyBilas
High School Coach: Chris Berger
AAU Team: Upward Stars
Evaluation: Anthony Bilas comes from excellent stock and is the son of former Duke star Jay Bilas. Anthony Bilas is a hard working young man with outstanding fundamentals and basketball IQ. He has strong perimeter skills and possesses an excellent shooting touch and can consistently knock down the 3 point shot. One of his strongest attributes is his work ethic and desire to get better. He has solid ball handling skills for his size/position and is an good team player. While his strength is shooting the ball, he is unselfish in making the extra pass. While only 6’2 currently, he is long and lanky and looks like he has a lot more growing to do.

Player: 5’8  Chandler Peraldo
Class: 2015
City: Greensboro, North Carolina
High School: Bishop McGuiness Catholic
High School Coach: Josh Thompson
AAU Team: Team Phoenix
Evaluation: Peraldo is a quick/heady “pass first” PG. He is an ultimate gym rat and has excellent handles along with good perimeter skills. He is effective shooting 3 pointers and has the speed/quickness to be an effective PG at the HS level and beyond. His biggest attribute is his desire to get better since he is a strong will competitor. As he gets older, he will gain strength and power which will help determine his appropriate level.

Player: 6’0  Timmy Walker, Jr.
Class: 2016
City: Charlotte, North Carolina
High School: Christ School
Twitter Name: @TimmyWlk11
High School Coach: David Gaines
AAU Team: Karolina Diamonds
AAU coach:  Kevin Graves
Evaluation: Go ahead and put his young man in your SIM CARD. He is one of the better players in the talented 2016 class in North Carolina. He is strong, powerful and possesses excellent speed/quickness. Walker will be transferring to The Christ School in Arden, North Carolina and Coach David Gaines truly has a gifted young prospect in the 2016 class. His athleticism (strength, speed, and quickness) are beyond his years for his age/grade and has the ability to get into the lane with so much ease, even against bigger and older players. The next step for Walker is to develop a consistent perimeter jumper extending to the 3 point line.

Player: 5’8 Caron Corpening
Class: 2016
City: Lenoir, North Carolina
High School: Saint Stephens high
Twitter Name: @CaronCorpening
AAU Team: E.A. Prep All Stars
Evaluation: Corpening is another player on the rise in the 2016 class. His speed/quickness along with his ability to handle and pass the rock are exceptional for his age/grade. More importantly, he excels on the defensive on the floor and may be one of the best on the ball defenders we have seen in quite some time. This young man takes tremendous pride in his defense which is not found often today. He can be a change changer by his defensive pressure on the ball. He is a true competitor that gives 100% effort 100% of the time. Add him to your SIM CARD as a solid D1 prospect.

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NC Phenom 150 Camp Recap, part 3

April 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment

In today’s issue we will take a close look at Part 3of the NC Phenom 150 Evaluation Camp. Over 30 division I prospects attended this event and wanted to give a thorough and detailed look at the below players.

Player: 6’3 Christian Terrell
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
School: Creekside
Class: 2014
Evaluation:  Christian Terrell traveled up to North Carolina from Jacksonville, Florida and we are glad he did. He was a surprise player since he wasn’t from the area and we knew little about him. Simply put, Terrell deserves credit for various reasons, but his attitude and work ethic was second to none. Terrell has a unique blend of fundamentals, basketball IQ and great blend of athleticism that surprised many with his extra bounce in transition. Coach John Allen stated it best, “he showed some leadership when placed on the floor with some of the younger players in one substitution pattern and worked on getting them shots.” While many parents and players objected to playing down a substitution pattern, Terrell enjoyed it and even volunteered showcasing an attitude that was simply refreshing. Terrell was outstanding in transition and finished extremely well at the rim and has the ability to dial it in from the 3 point range. Currently, Jacksonville University is showing interest, but watch for this list to grow. Colleges that are looking for an outstanding young man with high quality traits on and off the court should look no further. Terrell is a winner at all levels!

Player: 5’11 Spencer Wilson
Hometown: High Point, NC
School: High Point Wesleyan
Class: 2015
Evaluation: We have written on Spencer Wilson in the past with that being said, today we will talk about Spencer Wilson the basketball player. After overcoming dramatic life changing events, Wilson has focused his efforts to the basketball court and his overall skill sets were on full display at the NC Phenom 150 Camp. The southpaw is very adept at handling the basketball and enjoys a passing game that exceeds his peers. Wilson is fundamentally sound with outstanding basketball IQ, but has the court awareness and vision that is unequal to anyone in his class in North Carolina. The southpaw sports a silky smooth jumper and has outstanding range with his picture perfect jumper. The next step in his development is to get physically stronger and there is no doubt this young man will do just that. 

Player: 6’9 Jordan Robinson
Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC
School: Quality Education Academy
Class: 2013
Evaluation:  What’s not to like about the 6’9 man-child Jordan Robinson! Robinson is a high major prospect that combines the strength, muscle, power along with finesse. Robinson is a wide bodied PF that can play with his back to the basket or step out and consistently knock down the open 15 foot jumper. Robinson has excellent form, technique and fundamentals on his jump shot. Robinson has an enormous wingspan and his long arms and athleticism allow him to rebound his area with authority. He is a two handed rebounder and once he captures the ball with his huge hands, his handprints are definitely on it and it screams “it’s mine.” Robinson has excellent footwork in the low post area and does an exceptional job of establishing position and has the unique ability to pass out efficiently to open perimeter shooters. Once he passes out of the low post, he is advanced in re-establishing low post presence. The highlight of the day was his physical encounter with Caleb Martin as the two tangled up in a fierce and competitive match up that is not often seen in a camp setting. Robinson was equally impressive on the defensive end of the court and used his length, power and size to intimidate the opposition. Back in February, we stated Robinson is a sleeper at the high major level and his play at the NC Phenom 150 camp only solidified our previous opinion.

Player: 6’6 David Sharpe
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
School: Englewood
Class: 2014
Evaluation:  David Sharpe is a bruising powerfully built PF that should be a perfect fit for the Big South, Southern Conference and even the CAA. Sharpe is excellent in establishing low post position and “sits” down extremely well and uses his girth and strength to push taller players underneath the basket. He is active on both ends of the court and is simply a rebounding warrior. He anticipates well and has been properly coached in the art of boxing out. While Sharpe was most effective in the low post area, he did step out and knock down some open 10 foot jumpers and even showcased some surprising ball handling skills.

Player: 6’2 Larry Curry III
Hometown: Kernersville, NC
School: East Forsyth
Class: 2014
Evaluation:  Larry Curry is a promising young PG that has tremendous athleticism and speed in the open court. Curry has “blow by” speed and may have the best speed from foul line to foul line with the ball in his hands. Curry is exceptional in attacking and finishing at or near the rim. The lefty had little to no problem penetrating at will and very few players could physically stay in front of him all day. He has the strength, speed and athleticism that will make him a favorite for many mid major’s schools. Just a sophomore, Curry will become a hot name in the next two years of his high school season. (If not sooner)

Player: 6’1 Nate Motley
Hometown: Hampton, VA
School: Kecoughton (He did state he may transfer and re-class)
Class: 2014
Evaluation:  Nate Motley is another high level PG to keep tabs on over the next few years. Currently in the 2013 class, Motley stated he may transfer and re-class into the 2014 class. Motley has athleticism, strength and speed at the PG position that will make him a hot commodity over the next few years. He is extremely efficient at the PG position and really distributes the ball with high effectiveness. He has solid court vision and is very unselfish. Currently, Motley can play both the lead or off guard position and has a beautiful and textbook jumper. He has good lift and elevation on his jumper and can create his own shot off the dribble or easily beat his man off the dribble. He is adept in attacking the basket. Definitely a name to put in your SIM CARD!

Player: 6’1 Cotton Bishop
Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC
School: Forsyth Country Day
Class: 2014
Evaluation:  Cotton Bishop is yet another young promising PG in the loaded NC class of 2014. Bishop is a slender and long PG that looks like he can grow into a 6’3 frame or taller. Bishop has excellent ball handling and passing skill and sports an all around game. He has tremendous court vision and is very unselfish as he constantly has his head up surveying the basketball court landscape and has the unique ability to pass ahead efficiently and effectively. While Bishop has all the ingredients for a division 1 PG, he is an excellent 3 point shooter. He has outstanding range and has the ability to create his own shot off the dribble or simply spot up and be a lights out long distance shooter. In addition to being an outstanding player on the court, Bishop is an excellent student and even better young man. He has waited patiencely for his time at FCDS and look for his junior season to be a break out year! Big South and Southern Conference schools should definitely be recruiting his young man.

Player: 5’11 Xavier Mills
Hometown: Greenville, NC
School: South Central
Class: 2013
Evaluation: We have seen Xavier Mills on several occasions and he continues to impress us in every event. The solidly built PG has good speed and athleticism, but we really love the way Mills can stroke the outside jumper. He has a sweet shooting touch from the perimeter and can punish the opposing team in various ways. Without question, you can’t give him room or he will simply knock down the open shot. Push up to much on him and he will beat you off the dribble, but is also extremely effective in shooting off the dribble. In addition, Mills has good court vision and can pass easily off the dribble. Defensively, he sits down low on his on the ball defense and understands team defensive concepts. Another PG that schools in the Big South and Southern Conference should be monitoring.

Player: 6’0 Timmy Walker
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
School: TBA
Class: 2016
Evaluation: Timmy Walker is a promising young player in the 2016 class. Walker has unbelievable athleticism and his speed and strength is a strong attribute. He has a strong young body and looks and plays like he is a junior in high school. He simply has all the physical tools to be a special player in years to come. He has attended many of our Drills and Skills Camps and I can fully attest Walker has a tremendous work ethic and willingness to learn. Currently, he is most effective at attacking the rim and does a solid job of finishing against bigger and older players. The next step for his development is to develop a consistent outside jumper. Look for Walker to become one of the top 10 players in the North Carolina class of 2016.

Player: 6’2 Spencer Scott
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
School: Charlotte Christian
Class: 2014
Evaluation:  Coach Shonn Brown of Charlotte Christian has another outstanding prospect on the horizon with Spencer Scott. Scott has good size and strength and plays the game the right way. Scott plays under control and rarely is seen rushing a pass or a shot and is the ultimate team player. He plays equally well on both ends of the court and takes great pride in his defense, which is a rarity in camp setting. His strongest attribute currently is his ability to put the ball through the basket. Scott has a nice shooting touch with the correct fundamentals and technique to make him an effective shooter at the next level.  Scoot is a strong combination guard that should transition nicely into the PG position over the next few years.

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