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Keep an eye on West Charlotte down the road
There are several teams trying to rebuild or build off their roster of young and developing players, and at the Phenom New Year’s Bash, West Charlotte was one of those teams that brought that thought to the forefront. Though they are sitting around .500 on the year, this is a program that understands how to win in the past and has young talent that could easily build around in the coming...
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Coach Gary’s Top 5 from Phenom Summer Showcase
By: Bronal Gary John Campbell – 6'5 – F – NC Spartans – 2024 The first thing I noticed about John this weekend was his motor. He was all out and did not come to waste time this weekend. The slashing wing runs the floor very well, had a solid scoring output, got his hands on a few rebounds, and had good defensive court awareness. Malachi Simpson – 6'5 – G/F-...
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DeAjai’s Standouts: Hoop State Finale (Part 1)
By: DeAjai Dawkins 2027 Christian Coleman (TSF CLT North 2027) Christian is a player I've watched since 2021, and he has contributed amongst elite talent each time. Coleman is an advanced guard with a fairly powerful & lengthy frame. I'm intrigued by guards with noticeable size that are comfortable playing on the ball, 'big guards', as some would say. Coleman certainly has the tools to...
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A Closer Look: Team CP3 14U
5'8 Sherod McCormick This roster has a ton of noteworthy pieces, and Sherod McCormick does so many vital things as their primary floor general. He's somewhat undersized but simply knows how to control the game through a blend of IQ, pace, and poise. McCormick does a great job of touching the paint and setting up others, but can also finish or hit an array of floaters/runners. He displays...
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