The fifth game for day three of Phenom's Holiday Classic took place between two very intriguing teams in Carolina Stars v. DCT Elite. Despite being short-handed and giving up a ton of size, Carolina Stars did a phenomenal job of competing with an extremely talented opponent. DCT Elite secured the lead and never looked back, going into halftime with a 41-28 advantage behind a balanced offensive attack. Although Carolina Stars continued to fight throughout the second half, DCT Elite simply had too much to offer and secured a 79-43 victory in this contest.
Carolina Stars:
5'10 '23 Armani Henderson
After standing out as a leader for the entirety of the summer, Henderson reassumed his position as their offensive focal point in this contest. He operated as their primary ball-handler and created effectively for himself and others. Henderson consistently looked to get downhill, attack the basket, and finish around the basket. He's also capable of making his presence felt in transition.
6'6 '23 Demoris Jenkins
Although they didn't have a ton of size, Jenkins did a great job operating as their main interior presence on both ends of the floor. He has a big, sturdy frame and isn't afraid to utilize it around the basket, finishing, fighting for rebounds, and altering shots whenever possible. Jenkins runs the floor hard in transition and understands how to play within himself at all times.
DCT Elite:
5'10 '23 JJ Moore
Though somewhat undersized, it's easy to see how Moore always seems to mark his mark as a tough, heady scoring guard. He's so quick and able to reliably breakdown his assignment, touch the paint, and finish or make plays for others. Moore is also a consistent perimeter shooter with the ability to fill it up as a scorer. He's a blur in transition and utilizes his sharpness to force turnovers at the point of attack.
6'3 '22 Antonio Perkins
Though his constant production can slide under the radar, Perkins is someone that various college coaches should be eyeing. He's a natural glue-guy with the ability to play bigger than his size on both ends of the floor. Perkins is extremely adaptable to various different roles and more than carries his weight as a defender, rebounder, and scorer with the understanding of how to properly fill in the gaps. His production within a condensed role is valuable and something that should only to attract programs at the next level.