PHENOM HOOPS NATIONAL HS SHOWCASE EVENT RECAPS
Phenom’s National Showcase List of Alums
Phenom's National Showcase List of Alums In The NBA Dwayne Bacon (Florida State/Charlotte Hornets), Thomas Bryant (Indiana/Los Angeles Lakers), Harry Giles (Duke/Sacramento Kings) McDonalds All Americans Sacha Killeya Jones, Dwayne Bacon, Miles Bridges, Thomas Bryant, Billy Preston Top 100 Ranked Prospects Sacha Killeya Jones, Dwayne Bacon, Miles Bridges, Thomas Bryant, Harry Giles, Curt Jones,...
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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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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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Phenom’s Challenge LIVE Talent – 6’9″ Unsigned Sr Bryant Thomas (PSB Elite)
6'9' Unsigned Sr Bryant Thomas South Mecklenburg HS / PSB Select Elite 17s By Jamie Shaw Bryant Thomas led the nation in blocked shots last year. That is no small feat considering the caliber of player he is listed ahead of. This is an elite statistic. According to Max Preps, which is a national stat and schedule provider, Bryant Thomas averaged 7.7 blocked shots per game this season. McDonald's...
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Phenom’s Challenge LIVE Talent – 6’10” 2018 Jake Lanford (TMP Elite)
6'10' 2018 Jake Lanford Porter Gaud / TMP Elite 17s By Jamie Shaw Lanford is a throwback type of big man. He is incredibly vocal as the anchor of the defense and he play on offense with his back to the basket. Lanford is a high academic kid and walks onto the floor, passing the look test. Lanford is already quite an accomplished player. During his junior year Lanford won a state championship...
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Ready to Explode: 2018 6’6 Mike Wynn (Liberty Heights, NC)
It is hard to play on the EYBL and go unnoticed, but that is what happened with Mike Wynn. It is hard to play on the EYBL and go unnoticed, but that is what happened with Mike Wynn. This past summer he played on the 17 level of Nike's EYBL with the Albany City Rocks program. Wynn was not a starter, however through his 10 minutes of play each game he was efficient shooting 51% from the field...
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The Maturation of 6'5 '18 Trey Wertz (Providence Day)
Trey Wertz In the two games at the Phenom Hoops National HS Showcase, 6'5 '18 Trey Wertz averaged 21 PPG. However, it was his timely free throw shooting down the stretch in the opening day against Bishop Sullivan that sealed the win for Providence Day. He hit five free throws in the fourth quarter and made 9-10 in the overtime period to secure an 80-76 win. In the game against nationally ranked...
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6’5″ Aaron Nesmith Phenom Highlight Package (SC Top 80)
Nesmith was one of the best players in the camp, voted defensive MVP. He displayed the full arsenal offensively, with explosion and deep consistent range. Nesmith's camp coach Pete Ellis stated, 'Aaron was excellent to coach, such a polished player. No question he will have a wonderful career.' Nesmith experienced a boost in after his showing at Phenom's Summer Havoc, expect a big boost after...
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6’7″ 2018 Tavion Atkinson
Name to Know – 6'7' 2018 Tavion Atkinson By Jamie Shaw Sometimes all it takes is a change of scenery to bring out the absolute best in someone. A new set of goals, a new set of friends, a new group of people around a person can alter their path. 6'7' Tavion Atkinson is now at Liberty Heights in Charlotte, NC and things have changed. Atkinson has always been talented, he has always had a...
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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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Name to Know: 6’6″ 2016 Deshawn Corprew of Quality Education (NC)
Now that is he an unsigned senior, 6'6' Deshawn Corprew of Quality Education should be looked at as a high major prospect and a Top 50 recruit nationally. For many, Corprew broke out after he was an afterthought invite to the NBA Top 100 camp. In that camp, Corprew was great. He showed that he belonged, however not only belonged but dominated play. Even after the performance that Corprew had on...
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Name to Know: 6’5″ Unsigned Senior Jordan Bowden of 22 Feet Academy
He is athletic, he has great size, and he can shoot. This combination makes 6'5' Unsigned Senior Jordan Bowden a sought after, high major recruit. It's a good chance that prior to the Phenom National Showcase you had not heard of Jordan Bowden. However, he quickly announced himself with a breakout performance in a win over, then number 1 ranked, Oak Hill Academy. This game saw Bowden excel...
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Phenom Showcase: North Carolina Player Notes
Friday and Saturday at Forsyth Country Day School was full of high energy and high level basketball. Greensboro Day School – Freddie Johnson is a fantastic coach because he can maximize his talent. This years bunch is athletic and stifles opponents on the defensive end. They did a great job locking in on Christ School’s leading scorers and turning defensive intensity into buckets in...
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