From the get-go, freshman guard Deshawn Corprew playe his way onto the national stage at the NC Phenom 150 camp.
The 6-foot-5 wing from Hampton (Va.) Phoebus High School was the talk amongst the evaluators because of his scoring touch, his versatility and his ability to get to the rim. It didn’t take long for Corprew’s name to start trending.
Freshman Deshawn Corprew is #trending at the #phenom150. “I like playing these older players. It is a challenege.” twitter.com/Coach_Rick57/s…
— Rick Lewis (@Coach_Rick57) October 7, 2012
2016 Deshawn Corprew has all the makings of a high major player. Great talent #Phenom150
— Corey Pegram (@CoreyPegram) October 7, 2012
Deshawn Corprew 6’5 SG/SF ’16 Phoebus HS (VA) is legit. #phenom150
— Marcus Shockley (@m_shockley) October 7, 2012
@coacheasley you were right…. Deshawn Corprew is no joke. #phenom150
— Justin Young (@JustinDYoung) October 7, 2012
Better write down Deshawn Corprew, a 6’5, 2016 out of Phoebus HS (VA). A little too easy for him at #phenom150
— Justin Byerly (@Justinbyerly) October 7, 2012
Right out of the gate 2016 wing Deshawn Corprew is getting buckets. Impressive young player. #phenom150
— Rick Lewis (@Coach_Rick57) October 7, 2012
Clearly, he impressed.
What motivates the class of 2016 prospect to perform at a high-level against older players? Simple. He just wants to get better.
“I know I’m one of the youngest players out there and I want to try to get better by playing the older players,” Corprew said.
If that was his goal, then consider the mission accomplished.
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