PORTER GAUD HOLIDAY CLASSIC EVENT RECAPS
Dawkins’ Dimes: PG Nationals and Phenom Opening Standouts
By: DeAjai Dawkins 2023 Kyler Harris (Cap City Scrappers) You will be hard-pressed to find a player in NCHSAA 4A who had a more individually dominant season at the guard spot. Kyler Harris terrorized opponents this past high school season with some of the more entertaining scoring performances I watched all year. One thing is for sure; Harris is not afraid to take it to any defender. His...
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POB’s Thoughts: Guards that Impressed from Phenom PG Nationals
What an event it was once again at the Phenom Post Grad/Prep Nationals, as here was so much talent to be found all around. College coaches were swarming the facility to check them out, and there were a few guards that grabbed my attention all throughout the event. Here are names that I personally viewed, that impressed throughout the weekend. 2023 Andre Wright (Speights Academy): Wright was a...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 2 from Phenom PG Nationals
2023 Corey Gibbs (Kingsmen Academy): Gibbs impressed with his strong play today when watching him on the Arena court, as he went for 23 points in the game and scored in a variety of ways. He was aggressive in getting downhill, creating off the dribble and getting into the paint, but also knocked down shots from a variety of levels with confidence. 2023 Marcus Overstreet (Feltrim Academy...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Coach Ricks TOC
2024 Grant Hamilton (CC Elite): Hamilton had an excellent first LIVE period and came out strong once again at the Coach Rick’s TOC, once again showing his impact in being a knockdown shooter with range. On several occasions, he was able to get to his spots behind the arc and make the opponents pay from three. Hamilton shoots the ball with tremendous confidence and can be a big threat...
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