PHENOM HOOPS NATIONAL HS SHOWCASE EVENT RECAPS
Coach Rick’s Observations from the Phenom National Showcase
It was another successful Phenom National Showcase held November 16-17 at Greensboro Day School. For the two day event, we had a total of 31 teams and 22 games played. That’s a lot of basketball and a tremendous amount of talent displayed. Now, let’s take a look at some of the top performances and observations. BETTER THAN ADVERTISED: 6’7 2019 Greg Gantt (Trinity...
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#PhenomNationalShowcase Night One: Miles Magical Five
5. 6’2 2020 Creighton Lebo: Greenfield School Lebo was sensational for Greenfield School in their win over Grace Christian (Sanford) displaying excellent touch from three point range, a high IQ, and excellent leadership abilities. Greenfield was playing shorthanded without Djimon Bailey (Hip) and Jacari Outlaw (Death In Family) but Lebo was able to rally the troops and lead the way in the...
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Phenom National Showcase Game MVP Dillard Gymnasium Day 1
Awards of Excellence Game MVP Awards 6’1 2020 Creighton Lebo (Greenfield School) The transition to Greenfield has been an easy one for the son of former UNC great Jeff Lebo. Creighton is a cerebral, high IQ and fundamentally sound scoring point guard. In the opening game the Phenom National Showcase, Creighton was dialed in and clicking on all aspects of his game. He enjoyed a game...
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#PhenomNationalShowcase: Late Game Standouts (Dillard Gymnasium)
6’8 2019 Nick Evtimov: Greensboro Day School Evtimov might take the cake as the most improved player in North Carolina I’ve seen thus far this season. He’s clearly taken major strides physically, losing some weight further developing his explosiveness and quickness. His skillset continues to develop as well, he is now extremely comfortable handling the ball in certain...
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Jamie’s List of Five — Phenom’s Natinoal High School Showcase (Night 1)
6’10” 2021 Moussa Diabate DME Academy (Daytona Beach, FL) Diabate came into the event with a heavy reputation. He is the #3 player in Europe’s 2002 generation. He is also ranked as the #7 player in the 2021 class by both ESPN and Rivals.com. It took him a quarter to get warm, but once he did it was apparent to see. He is a high level defender, in fact he has the ability...
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5-Star Watch — Phenom’s National High School Showcase (6’10/2020 Isaiah Todd)
6’10” 2020 Isaiah Todd Raleigh Trinity Academy (Raleigh, NC) 6:00 PM Vs. Cannon School People come out to basketball events to watch the stars play. In the recruiting world, you cannot get more stars by your name than five. Fortunately for the 5th Annual Phenom’s National High School Showcase, set to take place at Greensboro Day School on November 16-17, we will have six players who are ranked...
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