PORTER GAUD HOLIDAY CLASSIC EVENT RECAPS
Player Standouts from Hoop State Fall League (Week 1: Day 2)
by: Ethan Reece 2024 Chase Daniel (Team Force)Every time I watch Chase he provides something a little different. But no matter what, whatever role he fills ultimately leads to a win. Today his niche was finding the chinks in the armor and settling in the soft spot of the defense. He found it so often and naturally, at times getting shots off the same read 2 or 3 possessions in a row. Along with...
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Apex Friendship: Open Gym Tour
Apex Friendship is coming off their best season in school history. Last year they went 16-1. Their only loss was an overtime heartbreaker in the NCHSAA 4A State Quarterfinals to the eventual state champions, Millbrook. Although they lose four starters from last year’s team, some things remain the same. This team shares the ball and executes at a high level, and although they may not be the...
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Team Loaded NC 2022
During last summer's crazy travel ball season in which there were no sneaker circuits, one of the most popular teams in the country was Tea Marie Hoops, started by former Division 1 assistant coach, Thomas Carr. Tea Marie Hoops quickly took over the grassroots scene with high level players wearing colorful t-shirts reminiscent of the classic Five Star Basketball Camp shirt. Yes, they were...
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Apex Friendship vs Fuquay-Varina
On Friday night, undefeated South Wake Athletic Conference opponents faced off. Apex Friendship (3-0) travelled to Fuquay-Varina (3-0) for a matchup between the two top teams in the conference. In the first quarter, we saw a hot start from Apex Friendship as they jumped out to a quick 12-3 in the first 2:34 of the ball game. Apex Friendship did a tremendous job of executing in the half court...
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Open Gym Report: Apex Friendship
On Wednesday, Phenom Hoops took in practice at Apex Friendship. Coming off of a big win Tuesday night at Middle Creek, Coach PJ Lowman’s team didn’t waste any time getting back to work the next day. Coach Lowman’s message to the team was clear, “Don’t be satisfied.” I remember Coach Lowman saying, “Do you walk in here with a big head because of one...
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