DAVID ROSE MDC EVENT RECAPS

Brandon’s Big Time Ballers #PhenomDavidRoseMDC

The annual Phenom Hoops David Rose Memorial Day Classic delivered us some big-time performances, key story lines, and collection of breakout prospects coaches need to put some eyes on. Greensboro North Carolina- The David Rose Memorial Day Classic is an event that carries a message and meaning deeper than competition on the hardwood. It's the story of ultimate sacrifice and selflessness than...

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Brandon Big Time Ballers #PhenomDavidRoseMDC Pt 1

The annual Phenom Hoops David Rose Memorial Day Classic delivered us some big-time performances, key storylines, and collection of breakout prospects coaches need to put some eyes on. Greensboro North Carolina- The David Rose Memorial Day Classic is an event that carries a message and meaning deeper than competition on the hardwood. It’s the story of ultimate sacrifice and selflessness...

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PSB Elite 14U Claimed the Silver Bracket

Championship Sunday lived up to the billing and more when PSB Elite and Team Loaded 704 squared off at Smith in front of some passionate fans, in the end PSB claimed the silver bracket 66-57.   Greensboro, North Carolina- PSB Elite 14U were the last ones standing after a dog fight with Team Loaded 704 in the Silver bracket championship game. This contest was extremely physical from the tip,...

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Mid Day Studs #PhenomDavidRoseMDC

The lunch break was much needed fuel for everyone and this next group of standouts found their second winds in my afternoon standouts! Greensboro, North Carolina- You guessed it yes we’re still rocking here at Proehlific park and I’m still holding things down on court two! We’re over halfway through these games and there has been a lot of drama in several nail bitters recently,...

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Early Standouts Court 2 PP #PhenomDavidRoseMDC

Through three games here at Proehlific Park on court two one trend has been one common trend happening and that’s excellent guard play! Greensboro, North Carolina- This first group of standouts have commanded their sides in style, balancing the scoring loads along with working to get teammates involved. 6'4 2021 RJ Noord (Team United)- Noord came out really strong in game one, he poured in...

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Freddy Johnson Approaches Milestone 1000 Career Wins

Greensboro Day School's Head Boys Basketball Coach, Freddy Johnson, Approaches Milestone Win #1000   Greensboro, NC — Greensboro Day School's Boys Basketball Coach, Freddy Johnson, is working towards his 1,000th career win with his next victory. On Tuesday, November 21, the GDS boys' basketball team defeated Charlotte Latin for Coach Johnson's 999th career win. With the next victory,...

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An Insider’s Take: Jayden Gardner Commits to East Carolina

An Insider's Take Jayden Gardner Commits to East Carolina By Jamie Shaw Gardner is a monster, he excels at doing the tough guy stuff. Even being shorter than most opponents and a below the rim guy he somehow produces incredible numbers against any and everyone who stands in front of him. When coaches ask about him, my mind goes to one story to best describe Gardner as player. During our North...

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An Insider’s Take: Larry McLeod Commits to Arkansas State

An Insider's Take Larry McLeod Commits to Arkansas State By Jamie Shaw McLeod is ridiculously explosive. He has been that since he was at Southern Lee, with Team Loaded NC and then on to Bull City Prep. He has always had that game changing type of leaping ability that can flip the momentum of a game on its head. However, during his time at Palm Beach State Junior College, McLeod's game has...

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An Insider’s Take: Jaylen Alston Commits to Gardner Webb

An Insider's Look Jaylen Alston Commits to Gardner Webb By Jamie Shaw 6'3' 2018 Wing – Ranked #27 in North Carolina's 2018 Class (CLICK HERE TO See NCs Entire 2018 Rankings) It has been a big year for Alston. First off he led his Eastern Guilford High School Team to the North Carolina 3A State Championship Game. Alston averaged 21.1 points, 10.6 rebounds, 2.4 steals and 1.4 blocks per...

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6’5″ 2018 Trey Wertz — Finishing On The Highest Note

6'5' 2018 Trey Wertz Providence Day (NC) By Jamie Shaw Wertz has attended Phenom Hoops' events for years. Year after year, he has continued his upward climb getting better and better. This has prompted National Analyst Rick Lewis to use the old statement, 'it's not where you start, but where you finish'. Heading into his senior year at Providence Day School, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Wertz'...

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Phenom Hoops Rankings: A Look at the 2018 Class

The updated 2018 rankings were released and we saw lots of changes. Some players moved up the top 100, while others saw their positions slip after subpar spring performances. This class has many prospects who will go on to be extremely productive at the next level. To give a little retrospect, majority of players in the top 50 are receiving strong interest from D1 programs across the nation....

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David Rose Memorial Day Classic — Alumni List

  David Rose Memorial Day Classic We have been very fortunate that a number of elite level talents have come through the David Rose Memorial Day Classic to help this great cause. The David Rose Memorial Day Classic has quickly grown into one of the most sought after events, during this time, in the region. Through this event, proceeds are raised to benefit the Wounded Warriors Project and...

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David Rose Memorial Day Classic Preview — 5’11” 2018 Jalen Johnson (Durham Hurricanes)

David Rose Memorial Day Classic Previews 5'11' 2018 Jalen Johnson Durham Hurricanes – Murphy By Jamie Shaw It became quite clear in April that Jalen Johnson was a point guard that college coaches needed to watch immediately. He always had the skill set and toughness, but his confidence had just taken a step to a different, more elevated, level. Johnson is a point guard in every sense of...

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David Rose Memorial Day Classic Preview — 5 We’re Looking Forward to Seeing (Part 2)

David Rose Memorial Day Classic Session 1 – May 27 Session 2 – May 28 By Jamie Shaw Who We Are Looking Forward to Seeing (Part 2)   6' 2018 Chris Barnette NC Runnin' Rebels Barnette is the consummate point guard, the guy who never turns the ball over, team mates love playing with and shoots over 50% from beyond the arc. He has a great handle and pace on the ball and knows just...

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