DAVID ROSE MDC EVENT RECAPS

John Wall Day 2 Standouts

6'0 2023 Amari Richardson (Panther Creek) Amari Richardson started off day two of The John Wall with a team-high 22 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals. The senior guard shot the ball extremely well from behind the arc, going 4-7 from three. Richardson has the ability to knock down shots both off the catch and the bounce. He has an extremely smooth release on his jumper. Richardson also...

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Phenom Open Gym: Panther Creek High School

Phenom Hoops travelled to Cary, North Carolina to cover Panther Creek open gym. Coach Shawan Robinson is considered one of the top coaches in the NCHAA. Last season, Panther Creek finished with a 23-8 record losing to Weddington in the NCHSAA 4A State Championship. When you think of Panther Creek, the first word that pops up is 'balance.' It's a total team effort for Panther Creek where everyone...

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Phenom Grassroots TOC Team Preview: Charlotte Royals 2024

The Phenom Grassroots TOC is this weekend in Rock Hill/Fort Mill, as it is the first LIVE Period with Phenom Hoops this season. The talent pool runs deep throughout and we want to give college coaches a leg up on who to watch and who will be in action. Here are a few players to check out for each team, presented by the head coach. Charlotte Royals 2024 Player Name: Ryan LewisClass: 2024Position:...

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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 9

Team 9 Coach: Antonio Jones #108: 5'10 '23 Amari Richardson (Pendleton) Starting things off, we look at a player who showcased a pretty smooth, well-rounded skillset, Amari Richardson. He's a smart, crafty guard prospect with a consistent jumper from midrange and beyond the arc, and the ability to penetrate and finish whenever necessary. Richardson is a capable passer and utilizes his blend...

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SC Top 80 Player Breakdown: 2023 Amari Richardson (Pendleton)

Player: Amari RichardsonClass: 2023Height: 5'10High School: Pendleton The South Carolina Top 80 really opened some eyes with the talent that was on the court.  There were several new names that jumped out on the court with their play and evaluations will be coming out shortly, but we wanted to continue our coverage of the event as we look at a few players that impressed. One of the smaller...

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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom Challenge (Day 1, Part 1)

2025 Greg Murray (Carolina Riptide 2025): As a young guard, Murray has a natural feel for the game and how to attack off the dribble. He makes savvy plays, always seems to be active and around the ball, and sees the floor really well.' Add on top his ability to score from multiple levels and create off the dribble, Murray is certainly going to be a name to remember. 2025 Jackson Fannon...

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Queen City Showcase Team Preview: CLT Royals 15u

The Queen City Showcase in Rock Hill this weekend is going to be off the charts.  With talent all on the floor, livestreams streaming the games, and a ton of coverage from Phenom Hoops, this is going to be one of the best events to start the travel ball season. That is why we wanted to get a leg up on it, as we spoke to several coaches that will be bringing their teams to South Carolina...

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Phenom Media Day: Charlotte Royals 2024

Wednesday night, we went out to the Charlotte area to check out some of the younger talent that will be on display this summer with Phenom Hoops.  Charlotte Royals 2024 is a young and developing group but also one that has some names you will want to watch and remember for down the road.  Let's dive into the roster. 2024 Jalen Pelzer Pelzer is a point guard on the floor who is skilled...

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Phenom All-American Camp Evaluations: Team 16

Team 16Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist'list=PLJSuI1FGChQY4TvhZvUg0fWqU-0ebeY5R Coach: Patrick King #0: 5'8 '24 William Ricketts (Weddington) Starting things off, we look at a player that performed quite well despite being the smallest camper on this team, William Ricketts. He's a young, wiry unselfish guard prospect with a team-first mentality and the ability to defend bigger...

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