DAVID ROSE MDC EVENT RECAPS
South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Jordan Parris #2: 5’7 ’24 Tylan Fowler (Laurens) Starting things off, we look at a player who produced extremely well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Tylan Fowler. He’s a smart, tough, high-motor guard with a lethal penetration sense and unselfish approach to the game. Fowler utilizes his tight handle and lightning-quick first step to effortlessly break down...
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Take Notice of More: 2024 David Mirikwe is a player who can help a future program
Every year we come across players that simply go a bit under the radar in our opinion, but Phenom Hoops is here to bring awareness in a big way of unsigned seniors who should be targets for college programs. One player that we continue to shed light on, and think can be an effective option on the court is 2024 David Mirikwe from Chapel Hill High School. If you didn’t know his name by now,...
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2024 Paul McNeil (Richmond) comes out swinging to start senior season
The season is officially underway for all teams here in North Carolina, as Phenom Hoops got the opportunity to watch one of the premier seniors here in NC with 2024 Paul McNeil who is committed to NC State. Richmond, who is a team that is looking to make yet another run at a title, tipped off their season in a big way at the Hoops & Dreams Showcase, and McNeil didn’t disappoint. McNeil...
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Lake Norman battles past Caldwell Academy at Phenom Lakesgiving
Phenom Hoops was in the Mooresville area over the Thanksgiving holiday for the #PhenomLakesgiving, bringing some tremendous talent to the court. It included one enticing matchup between Lake Norman and Caldwell Academy, featuring several impressive players in the Class of 2025 including Trent Steinour, Jaylen Cross, and Tre McKinnon. Check out all the highlights and make sure to...
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Lake Norman (Girls) proving they are title contenders again
Last year, Lake Norman Girls finished the season with an impressive 31-1 record, a season certainly one to remember. But it was interesting to see what this team would look like, especially with the graduation of Kirsten Lewis-Williams, and to see if others would elevate their play. That question looks to be answered quickly this season, and they showed why at the Phenom Lakesgiving with an...
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Day 2 Standouts at Phenom Lakesgiving
2024 Peter Moye (South Meck): What an impressive showing from the senior to lead the way and kick off Day 2 at the Phenom Lakesgiving. Moye simply did all he could do in scoring the ball, creating off the dribble and getting to his spots, attacking downhill, being physical and finishing through contact, and also knocking down shots from outside. He went off for 30 points to lead the way for...
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Day 1 Standouts from Phenom Lakesgiving
2024 Sheree Gidney (Hickory Ridge): The senior really stepped up to start the event on Day 1, being assertive and strong, attacking downhill like she does, and really being physical in finishing inside the arc and on the boards. She led her team to a strong victory with a double-double of 20pts and 12rebs. Gidney should only continue to excel and be the go-to leader for her team. 2024 Jordan...
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What We Learned: Day 1 at Hoops and Dreams Showcase
2026 Tyson Thompson has the makings of a big-time big here in NC It was fun to watch Thompson go to work and operate, as we don’t get to see too much of him out east. But even in a tough game on Day 1, the young big man really showed flashes of his potential and impact on the court. There is a lot to like about his strength and physicality, as well as being a fluid big man. He showed flashes of...
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Westover vs. New Life Christian Game Recap
The final contest of our sixth annual Hoops and Dreams Showcase took place between Westover and New Life Christian. As expected, the atmosphere was excellent for these two local squads to battle it out. Things opened up with Westover gaining clear momentum and mounting a strong lead to open the game. However, that was short-lived, as New Life Christian quickly responded to end the quarter with a...
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Millbrook vs. Richmond Game Recap
The second day of our sixth annual Hoops and Dreams Showcased continued with another notable matchup between Millbrook and Richmond. Both squads sport loaded rosters and several college prospects of varying levels, so the stage was set for an exciting battle. However, Richmond had other plans, as they mounted a 19-3 lead through the opening eight minutes of play. Their group effort was on full...
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Greenfield vs. Jordan Game Recap
The second day of our sixth annual Hoops and Dreams Showcased carried onward with a highly anticipated matchup between Greenfield School and Jordan High School. The success of Coach Salter and the Knights is widely known, and this group looks ready to contend for another title. The action got underway with Greenfield being the aggressor, quickly mounting a double-digit lead, and never looking...
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Trinity Christian vs. NC GBB Game Recap
The second day of our sixth annual Hoops and Dreams Showcase continued with a matchup between Trinity Christian and NC GBB. After thwarting their opponent yesterday, the Crusaders came out of the gate with passion and intensity. Their depth and overall balance allowed them to dictate the action for the opening two quarters, and enter halftime with a 48-26 lead. Following the break, NC GBB...
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Red Springs vs. Northwood Temple Game Recap
The second day of our sixth annual Hoops and Dreams Showcased continued with a matchup between Red Springs and Northwood Temple. Both squads enter this contest looking to prove themselves, and it ended up being a pretty entertaining affair. The Eagles came out of the gate playing unselfish, team-oriented basketball and quickly took the lead as a direct result. Kenny Vera set the tone and the...
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Day 2 Phenom Lakesgiving Scores and Stats
Game 1: South Meck 79 – Pine Lake Prep 73 SM: Peter Moye 30pts, 5rebs, 3asts/ Anderson Skelton 14pts, 3rebs/ Ben Houpt 12pstPine: Ethan Morgan 18pts, 3rebs, 3asts/ Wes Statzer 13pts, 5rebs/ Lucas Strickfaden 14pts, 4asts Game 2: Hough 42 – Hickory Ridge 73 Hough: Josh Slusher 10pts, 4rebs/ Henry Moore 7pts, 2rebs/ Cole Skovira 6ptsHR: Caden Haywood 13pts, 5rebs/ Travien Williams...
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Westover vs. Seventy-First (Girls) Game Recap
The second day of our sixth annual Hoops and Dreams Showcase kicked off with a girls contest between Westover and Seventy-First. Things got started with Westover taking complete control of the action behind the high-level play of Rmani Robinson. She immediately asserted herself as the clear two-way leader and never relinquished her grasp—single-handedly outscoring the opposition in the first...
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Day 1 Phenom Lakesgiving Scores and Stats
Game 1: Hickory Ridge 53 – United Faith 36 (Girls) HR: Sheree Gidney 20pts, 12rebs/ Amaya Leathers 9pts, 5rebs/ Makala Gidney 8pts, 7rebsUFCA: Devin Long 13pts, 5rebs, 3asts/ Jada Richardson 4pts, 12rebs, 4stls/ Karson Young 9pts, 10rebs Game 2: NW Cabarrus 56 – Lincoln Charter 55 NW: Jordan Gonder 18pts, 7rebs, 2asts, 3stls/ Landon Rowe 13pts, 2rebs/ Justin Gonder 7pts,...
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Hoop and Dreams Showcase: Richmond vs. Fayetteville Academy
Final game of the night had two extremely strong teams going at it with Richmond vs. Fayetteville Academy squaring off. This was a game that had the crowd buzzing and certainly plenty of fans in the stands watching. Fayetteville Academy punched first, going inside and attacking down in the paint, which allowed them to jump a double-digit lead at the end of the first quarter. ...
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Hoop and Dreams Showcase: Trinity Christian vs. Terry Sanford
Game 5 went underway here at the Hoops & Dreams Showcase, as Trinity Christian and Terry Sanford tipped it off in Fayetteville. Trinity Christian made a strong early push, jumping out to an early double-digit lead and making quick work to start the game. The size and guard play came out strong, with 2026 Justin Caldwell being an early force. It allowed Trinity Christian to jump out to a...
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Hoop and Dreams Showcase: NC GBB vs. Northwood Temple
Heading into the night session, NC GBB and Northwood Temple matched up on the court in Game 4. Early on it was a tight battle, with Northwood Temple holding the 14-9 lead after the first quarter and maintaining that lead heading into halftime. 2025 Kenny Vera led the charge early on for Northwood Temple, leading his team to a 26-20 halftime lead. 2024 Caden Bell was the go-to guy early on for...
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Hoop and Dreams Showcase: Laney vs. Jordan
Moving on to Game 3, Laney and Jordan really brought a ton of energy and the offense with them as they were both aggressive and got things going. Jordan fell behind at the end of the first quarter 17-13, but Zion Wells had a strong first half, being the most effective scoring option through inside and out. For Laney though, they were able to expand on their lead in the second quarter,...
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Hoop and Dreams Showcase: Harrell’s Christian vs. New Life Christian
Game 2 on the day here in Fayetteville, as Harrell’s Christian and New Life Christian squared off in an intense battle. It was a low-scoring game to start, as New Life was able to take an 11-5 first-quarter lead in this one. 2025 O’Dell Goodman and 2024 Kaleb James led the charge for New Life, who extended their lead to 23-14 by halftime. Harrell’s struggled to find their offense, as...
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Hoop and Dreams Showcase: St. Pauls vs. Goldsboro
We kicked off a great event down in Fayetteville, as Goldsboro and St. Pauls squared off the start. Goldsboro came out strong, led by their leader in 2024 Amari Latham to grab an early lead early in the first but St. Pauls was able to battle back and tie the game in the second quarter. 2026 Tyson Thompson was the go-to guy for St. Pauls, being a physical being down low in the paint...
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Winston Salem Christian adds size with 2026 Kosi Mgbejiofor
Winston Salem Christian National and Coach Antonio Lowe already have proven themselves to be a powerhouse program that has a chance to make a ton of noise this year. They have plenty of D1 talent, some are already committed to programs, while others will be heading to programs down the road. When you talk about WS Christian though, you know one thing that this team will always have is size....
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2024 Da’Mori Lytch should be one garnering more attention
There is plenty of talent that is still left in the Class of 2024 that should earn more attention this year with a strong season. One player that I believe should garner more eyes with what he provides is 2024 6’5 Da’Mori Lytch at Quality Education. When we first got our eyes on him at our camp, he was a young man who provided energy and a tremendous motor. He made plays both offensively and...
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2024 Jerin Truesdale leading the charge for Myers Park (Girls)
Myers Park Lady Mustangs is a very intriguing team this year that offers an array of talent, and one of the clear leaders for the team this year is 2024 Jerin Truesdale, and she proved that at the George Lynch Invitational. She led the way on Day 1 in a big win for her team, as she continues to showcase her ability to impact the game from a variety of areas. Truesdale does a great job in...
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’25 Sadiq White, ’24 Rakease Passmore, and others – The Stars Were Out at #PhenomGeorgeLynch
The stars were out and about at Myers Park, as there were plenty of memorable performers that put on a show on the court at the Phenom George Lynch. Check out all the top performances from a memorable event with Phenom Hoops. Follow Sport Mode...
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2024 Santana Lynch showing his full game as a senior
Lake Norman is looking strong once again, as they have plenty of players who have been stepping up to lead the way. But one of the biggest players stepping up early on this year must be 2024 Santana Lynch, as he put on a show at the George Lynch Invitational. On the year, Lynch is averaging 19.0ppg, 13.5rpg, 5.5apg, and 2.0spg, simply filling it up and impacting the game in so many ways. Lynch...
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2025 Ashton King stepping up for Myers Park
Myers Park certainly proved that they are a team to be reckoned with and will garner national attention all year long. They have big-time talent led by 2025 Sadiq White, Tennessee commit 2024 Bishop Boswell, and Notre Dame commit 2024 Sir Mohammed. But this team also has players that a going to be valuable pieces if they would like to make a run at another title once again. One of those...
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What I Have My Eyes on at Phenom Lakesgiving
What Lake Norman can bring and the fans showing up Heading back up to Lake Norman, we can’t wait to see what these fans will be able to bring in what should be two excellent days. Both on the girls’ and boys’ side, we are hoping that the fan base of Lake Norman can show up and make this an event to remember over the holidays. Both teams have tough matchups, and they will need it all as...
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What I Have My Eyes on at Hoops and Dreams Showcase
Paul McNeil/Richmond vs. Colt Langdon/Millbrook showdown There is no doubt that one of the top storylines heading into this event is the matchup between NC State Commit Paul McNeil and Richmond, going up against 2025 Colt Langdon. Two of the top players that will either be going to a high-major program or are going to a high-major program, square off as both teams have aspirations of making a...
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