It was a special weekend in Charlotte, as Phenom Hoops had their annual North Carolina Top 80 event which brought some of the top players from the state all under one building. We had several top seniors, juniors, sophomores, and even freshmen attend the event, as we dive more into the players that impressed. It was great to see several juniors on the floor and they put themselves on the map for so many to watch this upcoming season.
See how these young players stepped up and impressed on the big stage.
2023 Chase Dawson (Cary):
I really liked what I saw out of Dawson at the NC Top 80. Dawson has already shown the ability to put up some impressive numbers on the floor, averaging 25.1 points per game last year in 14 games. But I think some people just need a little reminder of what he can do.
Dawson is extremely quick in the open floor, using his speed to his advantage, pushing the ball in transition, and looking to make plays. He understands how to get others involved but also knows when he needs to step up and showcase his scoring ability. Dawson showed just that through three games at the NC Top 80 and is poised for another big season at Cary.
2023 Jaylen Curry (JL Chambers):
Curry is just something special to watch. His blend of speed, vision, playmaking ability, and scoring is off the charts and are the main reasons why he is shooting up the national rankings and earning high-major offers around the country.
Whether it was his 37-point performance in Game 3 of the NC Top 80, or his 18 and 19-point performance with a balance of creating for others, weaving through traffic, and delivering pinpoint passes to his teammates, Curry just gives you so much to like about his game. He makes it look easy and is a huge reason why JL Chambers has high hopes for this season.
2023 Jordan Cooper (Wayne Country Day):
I was interested in seeing what Cooper could do on the big stage at the NC Top 80. He doesn
