PHENOM HOOPS NATIONAL HS SHOWCASE EVENT RECAPS
Not Ranked Nationally, But The 6’6″ Junior’s Recruitment Will Say Top 100
Through his play this year, Trinity Christian’s 6’6″ junior Audiese Toney has more than stepped out of the shadows of his more well-known (and deserving) teammates. It is about time that the nation and college coaches take notice of Toney and all the production he brings to every game played as well. Originally from Alabama, the 6’6″ junior moved up to Fayetteville...
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North Carolina’s All-Time Leading Scorer
It took 14 years for someone to approach JamesOn Curry’s, seemingly unapproachable, scoring record. It was a record that was held (prior to Curry) since 1959 by Cotton Clayton and Curry broke that 45 year old record by 549 points. Now North Carolina’s All-Time Leading Scorer is Coby White. With the likes of Michael Jordan, Chris Paul, James Worthy, Antawn Jamison and many others having...
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Unsigned Seniors Pt 3: Names Coaches need to know
As we get deeper into the season and approach the late signing period for the 2018 cycle coaches at every level will be on the lookout for late gems to boost incomplete recruiting classes. With so much unsigned talent to cover we’re gonna go a little more in depth in part three and look at some seniors really hooping as we near the holidays. 1. Kyron Gray 6’7 Position: Forward School: Hartsville...
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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: Manny Bates Commits to NC State
An Insider’s Take Manny Bates Commits to NC State By Jamie Shaw 6’10” 2018 Post – Ranked #7 in NCs 2018 Class Make no mistakes about it, Manny Bates is one of the premier shot blocker/rebounders in the country. That statement goes toward the impressive upside of Bates, seeing he is only 17 years old and been playing basketball for only a couple of years. The upward trajectory of Bates has...
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An Insider’s Take: Elijah McCadden Commits to Georgia Southern
An Insider’s Take Elijah McCadden Commits to Georgia Southern By Jamie Shaw 6’6” 2018 Guard – Ranked #17 in NCs 2018 Class McCadden is good, we know this. However, I think what gets lost is how good McCadden really is. He first walked through our doors as a freshman, playing in the prestigious North Carolina Top 80. That event is invite-only and brings together the best players in the...
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6’6 2018 Jaylen Sims – Positional Versatility
6’6” 2018 Jaylen Sims – Positional Versatility United Faith Christian By Jamie Shaw Jaylen Sims does a little bit of everything on the floor, and it is easy to see why he has picked up 20 offers since April. He is the consummate team mate, easy to thrive in all sorts of situations, depending on matchups. Sims has an athletic body with a lengthy 6’10” wing span which enables him to defend...
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6’6″ 2018 Elijah McCadden (Greenfield (NC) / Boo Williams)
The light switched on for McCadden and it did so right before this year’s (2017) North Carolina Top 80 exposure camp. McCadden used that platform to start coming at people’s heads. During this last stop on the EYBL (Indianapolis), McCadden averaged 13 minutes per game. Not surprising his usage was up from the previous session, when examining his game it’s obvious he is a hard player to take off...
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John Meeks Commits to Bucknell
John Meeks Commits to Bucknell By Jamie Shaw It has been a big year for Meeks. At this point, last season, colleges were not really recruiting Meeks. However, he led The Burlington School to 34-1 record and picked up 15 offers along the way. Meeks averaged 16 points and 7 boards per game last year. He played this Summer for PSB Elite and things really took off. The lefty is explosive and plays...
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Name to Know: 6’4″ Junior Mike Okauru of Ravenscroft (NC)
Mike Okauru is a dynamic lead guard. He has the size and skill set to affect the game and fill a stat sheet. Okauru carries a Rutgers offer and him in the Big 10 feels right. The 6’4” Junior at traditional basketball power Ravenscroft first burst onto the scene at the prestigious 2014 North Carolina Top 80. In that event he finished 11-13 and showed a lot of promise with his quickness and...
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